Valkyrie Elysium

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
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  1. PLAY! Zine
    Dec 13, 2022
    70
    If I had to put it simply, Valkyrie Elysium is a great classic action RPG. With great art direction, inspiring music and very fluid and agile action, it’s a spicy cocktail for players that enjoy some fast-paced gameplay.

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  1. Bawer
    Oct 1, 2022
    7
    Valkyrie Elysium sets in apocalyptic world where the god Odin wage a war against his enemies. After a severe injury, Odin created a femaleValkyrie Elysium sets in apocalyptic world where the god Odin wage a war against his enemies. After a severe injury, Odin created a female Valkyrie to fight for him and to prevent the so called Ragnarok.

    In the Prologue you will be introduced into the world. From there on, the fighting mechanics will be explained. After the tutorial you receive the mission for saving the world.

    The level design looks average. Somehow you can see the apocalyptic moment behind the levels but at the same time i only saw the ruins and buildings with low interior design. It is hard to see detailed traces of the human mankind. But i have to say that im in VE for 7 hours. That's why i cannot say if the level design keeps staying like this.

    The main character itself is a new born person and this might be the reason why there are no much characteristics of her. The protagonist has only the goal to fulfill the mission. This reflects an attitude that makes it not easy to win a certain insight of her and identify himself/herself with the protagonist. Nevertheless, in the course of time this might change.

    The graphic is on a more or less standard level. Even if it is from Square Enix who brought out FF7 Remake with outstanding story and graphic design, VE doesn't reach the same graphic level of FF7 Remake. I find this so strange why Square Enix didn't pay attention to this issue. Or did they? I can't tell for sure but the circumstances show that the graphic design was a minor aspect of the development process. Here, i have to admit that i played the ps4 pro-version but i played FF7 Remake-Pro-Version as well and even FF7 Remake cuts a better dash than VE.

    Even my explanation before sounds so negative, the fighting style is very great. It is a free fight system which reminds me of FF7 Remake and other titles like Tales of Arise of Scarlet Nexus. The skill tree helps to develop your fighting style and expands the attacks and counter attacks.

    The soundtrack isn't so remarkable but it is ok. It serves his purpose. On the one hand, the japanese synchronisation is great and helps to keep the interest in the conversation parts. On the other hand, the faces look a bit rigid while they talk.

    VE is not a real open world title, so don't expect to go around as you want.

    Conclusion:

    VE makes a lot right concerning the fighting system whereas the level and graphic design is more on an average level.

    7/10    … Full Review »
  2. eded9999
    Apr 22, 2023
    4
    Lame try to revive the Valkyrie Profile IP.

    >Story is boring and cheap. >Repetitive scenarios, repetitive reskinned enemies the entire    Lame try to revive the Valkyrie Profile IP.

    >Story is boring and cheap.
    >Repetitive scenarios, repetitive reskinned enemies the entire game.
    >No real exploration, pretty much nothing to do except fight.
    >Extra quests are SO LAME, its just repetitive "go to the same area, clear the enemies again".
    >NPCs are just light on the map, no art, anodyne dialogues, it's totally uninteresting. In the first hours of the game you already don't give a crap about the einherjars backstories.
    >ONLY 4 FCKING EINHERJARS, they just don't know what a VP games is.

    Only 2 good things IMO, the combat is ok and the bosses are really good. Bosses were the sole reason why i didn't drop this game.
    Soleil doesn't know what they are doing. This game reeks low-effort.
    Also, it runs kind of bad on PS4, Nibelung Valesti animation looks like running at 15fps, same when theres too many enemies on screen.    … Full Review »
  3. LtShinySides
    Dec 13, 2022
    6
    I Got This As a Huge Fan of Valkyrie Profile and Couldn't Believe We're Finally Getting a Sequel. But This Game is Honestly Boring andI Got This As a Huge Fan of Valkyrie Profile and Couldn't Believe We're Finally Getting a Sequel. But This Game is Honestly Boring and Uninspired. The Combat and Environments are Pretty Bland and Repetitive. The Game Feels Like A Devil May Cry Game With More of An Anime Feel But Lacking Any of the Style DMC Gave to the Table. The Game Looks Pretty Good, But The Frame Rate Stutters Everytime You Get Into a Fight With Enemies. This Game is Just Ok Not Terrible But Not Great Either.… Full Review »
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