Valkyrie Elysium

 PlayStation 5
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5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 178 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 178
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 178
  3. Negative: 74 out of 178
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  1. blckreaper
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Stor is great, Combat can become repetitive if you stick with one specific weapon the entire game, party is ok, slighty forgettable but they do the job, boss fights are fun, enemies and elemental weaknesses are great. only let down for me was a few crashes and frame drops every now and then. most of the negativity ive seen for this game is basically because it isnt turn based anymore, tryStor is great, Combat can become repetitive if you stick with one specific weapon the entire game, party is ok, slighty forgettable but they do the job, boss fights are fun, enemies and elemental weaknesses are great. only let down for me was a few crashes and frame drops every now and then. most of the negativity ive seen for this game is basically because it isnt turn based anymore, try foryourself. 8/10 for me.… Expand
  2. irishbaroo
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Giving it one extra point for a 10 to balance out some of those who don't sound like they actually played the same game I did. I love the voice acting, the story is engaging, combat is fun and fast... Devil May Cry experts should excel here. The soundtrack is mood correct, and there are some sad elements scattered throughout that are appropriate to the story. I've been playing games sinceGiving it one extra point for a 10 to balance out some of those who don't sound like they actually played the same game I did. I love the voice acting, the story is engaging, combat is fun and fast... Devil May Cry experts should excel here. The soundtrack is mood correct, and there are some sad elements scattered throughout that are appropriate to the story. I've been playing games since 1985, all genre except sports, and highly recommend this game. It's fun... Please try it!… Expand
  3. Jetmetacritic
    Aug 14, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice battle BUT story sucks…… Expand
  4. nikitaminin
    Jul 29, 2023
    10
    I can't understand why people hate this game. It is one of my favorite games on the ps4. The ps5 version would be even better because it would run more smoothly. The art direction, depending on who you are, could be considered better than almost every other game. The budget and small team surely effected how fleshed out everything is. However, I was overall satisfied and really happy thatI can't understand why people hate this game. It is one of my favorite games on the ps4. The ps5 version would be even better because it would run more smoothly. The art direction, depending on who you are, could be considered better than almost every other game. The budget and small team surely effected how fleshed out everything is. However, I was overall satisfied and really happy that this game existed at all. I can't stand most other RPG or action RPG aesthetics. The Valkyrie is smoking cute and the intermission area is so beautiful. The action is fun and is constantly fresh. The downsides are enemy variety and some might complain that the environments are bland. However, I really enjoyed the environments. They did a such a great job with what I imagine the developers limitations were. It is a very creative and smart game. Something was drawing me to this game, and the negative reviews kept me away. But one review from Happy Gamer on YouTube that was positive, changed my mind. I'm so glad I gave this game a try. For me, it's the best. I'm obsessed with it. If you're into this, cheers! I hope more games like this come out. The Valkyrie is such a cool character!… Expand
  5. CapitanQwark
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    The game is pretty good. Without this game, Final Fantasy XV would never have existed. If you analyse the user score, you can see the game is a good game, but it recieved lot of hate because it went on the market on a time that every game that was a PS5 exclusive had to recieved hate to improve Xbox mettrics over PS. Don't let anyone decide by you. You'll lost an incredible story about aThe game is pretty good. Without this game, Final Fantasy XV would never have existed. If you analyse the user score, you can see the game is a good game, but it recieved lot of hate because it went on the market on a time that every game that was a PS5 exclusive had to recieved hate to improve Xbox mettrics over PS. Don't let anyone decide by you. You'll lost an incredible story about a Valkyrie on her journey to save the world.… Expand
  6. YFA
    Jul 4, 2023
    4
    I haven't finished it and not planning to continue the game so I don't die from boredom, the game screams "we need to make quick bucks so let's charge the players 60$ for a sh!!ty game with boring, over-used plot about ragnarok and odin so we can call it a day" very disappointed, I read a review that said the game feels like plastic and I couldn’t agree more.
  7. Eyyyy
    Jul 1, 2023
    4
    Had some fun moments but ultimately a drab, uninspired, and frustrating experience. Some really odd design choices, the most egregious to me being fighting wave after wave after wave of enemies just to get an elixir that you can’t carry any more of because you have the maximum of 3.
  8. Samuel114
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Buen juego.siuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
  9. RPG_Fanatic
    Jun 21, 2023
    1
    Sorry my English .......
    i am sad to see what they did with the franchise.The game looks more like a generic RPG.
    I hate "smashing button" action game.Besides that it has few RPG elements,not to mention the horrible graphics.
    Ridiculous.
  10. hado90
    Apr 5, 2023
    6
    Decent game, combat is good nothing special. The story is its weakest point, nothing super intriguing. Easy to get into, hard to recommend though.
  11. marvsfontanilla
    Feb 21, 2023
    7
    Story: 7
    Graphics: 7
    Sound: 7
    Gameplay: 7
    Game Time: 20 Hours (Main Story + Extra)
  12. lilybet21
    Feb 16, 2023
    7
    This is a great game if you want something charming and not too challenging after a long day of work. The story is not as deep or complex as you’d get in Square Enix titles like Final Fantasy, but it’s enjoyable and the voice actors do a great job. Holli as Valkyrie is great as a reserved but vulnerable figure.

    The design is pretty, a bit empty at times, and I wish there was more ability    This is a great game if you want something charming and not too challenging after a long day of work. The story is not as deep or complex as you’d get in Square Enix titles like Final Fantasy, but it’s enjoyable and the voice actors do a great job. Holli as Valkyrie is great as a reserved but vulnerable figure.

    The design is pretty, a bit empty at times, and I wish there was more ability to backtrack and explore. They could have made a little more of puzzles in the environment, but as I said before, not bad for a comfy chill out game.

    It’s a basic hack and slash in terms of gameplay, but it’s satisfying getting up into hundreds of hits in combos, and the spells look beautiful.

    If you’re looking to test your gamer muscles, this might be too little for you. If you want to cozy up and kill some monsters of a night, this is a fun way to do it.    … Expand
  13. DeadsFortune
    Feb 15, 2023
    3
    Pros:

    ✔️Visuals & character designs look good. ✔️End level scoring. ✔️Linear designed levels. ✔️Abundant selection of melee weapons & spells. ✔️Combat takes a stylized approach by offering flashy combos that are able to be preformed. ✔️Decent voice acting. ✔️Offers additional difficulty modes. I see this as an inherently good thing when games offer it. Cons: ❌Cannot load a    Pros:

    ✔️Visuals & character designs look good.
    ✔️End level scoring.
    ✔️Linear designed levels.
    ✔️Abundant selection of melee weapons & spells.
    ✔️Combat takes a stylized approach by offering flashy combos that are able to be preformed.
    ✔️Decent voice acting.
    ✔️Offers additional difficulty modes. I see this as an inherently good thing when games offer it.

    Cons:

    ❌Cannot load a manual save made at a crystal on a "game over" screen, nor is the option available to trigger an additional auto-save made near the crystal. Your manual save is only accessible to load through the title screen. How a basic feature like loading a manual save at a game over screen didn't make it's way into the game is beyond baffling.

    ❌The Valkyrie's knocked down recovery animation is far too slow.

    ❌With certain weapons, when initiating a charged attack, reminiscent of the UTs found in Ninja Gaiden, the Valkyrie doesn't stay put to do the attack but instead continues to plunge forward, often missing the target entirely. The windup frames in which these attacks can be preformed should also be trimmed down.

    ❌A god awful camera. Probably one of the worst cameras the genre has produced. Switching between the hard and soft lock-on can help minimize the issues. But it's time for action games to adopt a camera similar to Ubisoft's For Honor, where the camera goes through the wall and boundaries that confine the player go translucent.

    ❌No button mapping. Much like the need for action games to adopt a camera similar to For Honor's, it's time button mapping becomes standard. Shinobi did this in 2002. What's the excuse?

    ❌Frame dips into the teens when there's a lot of magic prevalent on screen.

    ❌Both physical and magical attacks don't register. This isn't a case of an enemy guarding. Your attacks will just go through them.

    ❌To make up for the lack of mid-attack dash & guard canceling, the speed in which your attack animations take place should be faster. You're only able to dash cancel the recovery frames of attacks. This was the fair trade off in Ninja Gaiden, which was further punctuated with fairly good enemy hitstun. You had to commit to your attacks, but the speed in which your attacks took place were fast and allowed for your reflexes to be more properly utilized. There's none of this in Valkyrie Elysium, which necessitates the use of the same fast weapon over and over, becoming a monotonous over time.

    I cannot recommend this game at a price higher than $15 USD. It has good ideas but they are poorly executed and the game lacks basic features.    … Expand
  14. Duncs12345
    Oct 16, 2022
    7
    An enjoyable action RPG. The good aspects of the game include its artwork, character design, music, action-RPG combat system, the spells, Einherjar, boss battles and UI. However, while the levels looked cool, it began to feel repetitive fighting similar small enemies, the levels could have benefitted from more puzzles, mini bosses and NPC interaction. I liked the storyline however it couldAn enjoyable action RPG. The good aspects of the game include its artwork, character design, music, action-RPG combat system, the spells, Einherjar, boss battles and UI. However, while the levels looked cool, it began to feel repetitive fighting similar small enemies, the levels could have benefitted from more puzzles, mini bosses and NPC interaction. I liked the storyline however it could have been enhanced with depth.… Expand
  15. CraigEchols
    Dec 23, 2022
    7
    This game is more like a 7.5, but I am rounding down.

    For anyone who has played Chaos Legion back on the PS2 days, the game plays a lot like that except the "Legions" (Einherjer) have a full fleshed out character in this. I absolutely love the combat as I am more a of hack n' slash type akin to DMC or Ninja Gaiden rather than circle strafing for half an hour. The story leaves a lot    This game is more like a 7.5, but I am rounding down.

    For anyone who has played Chaos Legion back on the PS2 days, the game plays a lot like that except the "Legions" (Einherjer) have a full fleshed out character in this. I absolutely love the combat as I am more a of hack n' slash type akin to DMC or Ninja Gaiden rather than circle strafing for half an hour.

    The story leaves a lot to be desired. I am about half way thru the game and yet I haven't really felt a since of urgency. I think I have an idea as to where the story is going. Yes, the game is short (12-13 hours), but that doesn't mean you can't flesh out the world a bit more. Hell, the Einherjer have more substance than the main character. I know she is supposed to be like that, but a little more about her creation and/or training would help.

    The camera can f**k off and die in this game. Too many times did I get caught in a corner and just resulted to smashing the square and circle buttons to get free.

    I would probably be a bit more fond of this game were it more like 29.99 or even 34.99, but a 59.99 game this is not worth. Luckily for me I borrowed it from a family member and I recommend you do the same.    … Expand
  16. Tone617
    Dec 21, 2022
    8
    Great game, some repetitiveness. Overall a great game. Great voice acting and character design!
  17. ahhhghost
    Dec 12, 2022
    6
    The combat is pretty solid. Using a combination of elemental breaks, spells and the soul chain to link combos always felt satisfying to pull-off. The inability to dodge cancel can make the flow of fighting feel a little clunky though as you'll be locked into an animation and will tank hits knowing full well you saw it coming but couldn't do anything about it. But when the combat clicked,The combat is pretty solid. Using a combination of elemental breaks, spells and the soul chain to link combos always felt satisfying to pull-off. The inability to dodge cancel can make the flow of fighting feel a little clunky though as you'll be locked into an animation and will tank hits knowing full well you saw it coming but couldn't do anything about it. But when the combat clicked, it really clicked for me.

    One disappointment was that you don't get a nibelung valesti attack until late in the game and it doesn't work in conjunction with the combo meter. It feels like an afterthought .

    The music is quite good and compliments the games environments and visuals nicely. I'd say it has more of a soothing quality though and is something that you enjoy playing in the background. It never ever really took front stage for me with no real iconic pieces of composition.

    The gameplay loop can be a bit repetitive as you keep playing on. Whether it be a main quest or a subquest, the basic structure is to follow the objective waymarker killing enemies along the way and then defeating a boss or horde of enemies. The exploration is very light and there are only a handful of moments where you truly go off the beaten path. Even then, things like quests and Hollow Blossoms are shown on your map so it's not really exciting when you pick one up. And chests are usually not worth the trouble to pick up since they're usually filled with a small amount of gems (that you pick up plenty of through combat) or replenishing items. The soul chain ability is heavily underused in these exploration segments.

    The einherjar "puzzles" are, honestly, a joke. You never have to creatively utilize their abilities to solve any of these and anytime you approach one the appropriate character speaks out anyways telling you exactly who to use. It's a cool idea, but the way it was implemented is very underdone.

    Graphically, the game does look dated. Character movements can be pretty robotic and lip movements are never synced with the voice audio. Only during certain cutscenes are they synced, and there aren't a lot of them in the game. The visual style of the game is sort of in between a more realistic look and something like that of cel-shaded graphics. Personally, I feel like the cel-shaded style cheapened the overall look of the game and would've preferred that they didn't include it. Environments are fairly well constructed with either a lot of foliage, buildings, or broken rubble. But, they aren't all that interesting to explore. And you'll have to revisit these areas several times to complete subquests.

    Story-wise, it's nothing really special. I won't spoil anything here, but the main gripe I had was actually surrounding the einherjar. I really liked all 4 characters and liked the idea of focusing more on their stories rather than on a larger cast of characters like in the original Valkyrie Profile. However, we don't really get much during the normal progression of the story. You can unlock what the game calls memories which are basically audio files you can listen to if you want to learn more about an einherjar's past. While it does add some extra context and depth to a character, the fact that they're a missable unlockable and not implemented in the main game is more of a detriment. It doesn't feel nearly as impactful as the scenes that would play out for characters in the Valkyrie Profile. However, near the end of the game there are some genuinely great cutscenes with great cinematography that had my attention.

    After completing the main story and all the side quests, the impression I got was that the game could've been much more. There are glimpses of brilliance but I really get the sense that the team was held back by limitations. This is apparent to me in the final chapter as, at least for me, the game managed to capture some magic and I could see more polish here that showed what the team is capable of. There's a solid setup consisting of great combat, memorable character designs, a potential for great character interactions, and interesting exploration mechanics. It's just that the game never fully taps into that potential.    … Expand
  18. LordBarco
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    Valyrie Elysium is an action JRPG that brings Nordic floklore into another adaptation that, is a good one if you are into action JRPGs: Lots of combat, plenty of perks, skills, weapons, cool enemies and boss battles, and a very good cast of antagonists.
    Nevertheless, I felt kind of down to see how "anime" this game is, and instead of opting for a more traiditional Nordic art, the    Valyrie Elysium is an action JRPG that brings Nordic floklore into another adaptation that, is a good one if you are into action JRPGs: Lots of combat, plenty of perks, skills, weapons, cool enemies and boss battles, and a very good cast of antagonists.
    Nevertheless, I felt kind of down to see how "anime" this game is, and instead of opting for a more traiditional Nordic art, the developer decided to include their Japanese version of the Sagas... I love the Valkyrie's design, the monsters, the stages, the envoronments, the music... but I hate the design of Odin, he looks like a Final Fantasy character and we already have plenty of those... conversely, the Valkyrie's design is amazing, and one of the antagonists looks like a female version of Kain from Final Fantasy IV... it is awesome!
    Visuals in this game are 3D but it's kind of cell shaded sometimes, as you can see the characters silhouettes. skills and magic look amazing, and the more you develop them, the more gorgeus they look... just wait until you get Nibelung Valesti, you will want to unleash that attack in the plethora of foes you will encounter out there.
    The supporting cast is forgettable, the Einherjar, maybe save the first one you get, is cool, but the rest do not add up, really, they are useful in battle but for the development of the story I really did not care about them.
    Instead, Valkyrie is a cool character, I like her, and her design is awesome. She is a fierce warrioress, and she cna wield multuiple weapons once you get them, but I felt so comfortable with the initial sword that I never changed it. Her relationship with Odin is what makes most of the plot, but other antagonists from Norse mythos will appear and they will also contribute to the development of the story, but in the end I only care about Valkyrie's fate, I did not care about the rest of the cast.
    The battle system is fast paced, and you can unleash several combos that linked with the elemental damage that your Einherjar can unleash, proves devastating for all enemies depending on their weaknesses. Boss battles are hard, and actually, this game is hard even in lower difficulties, but it never felt unreasonable or unfair.
    The music is the main protagonist of this game... the soundtrack is magical, is pure, is holy, is pristine, is pretty, is charming, is one of the best musical scores I have ever heard in a video game. It transported me, it made the journey easier, it made me want to love this game, and it is basically what hooks me into playing it... the transition of the soundtrack from your exploration into battle is simply amazing.
    My main complaint about the game is that, even though the game is not open world or like Valkyrie Profile, which I'm totally fine, I did not like the way the side quests were created: You have to go back to the places you already visited to fetch items, kills monsters, or do other things... it felt repetitive, but you want to do it, as this is the way in which you can make your characters more powerful, but after almost 24 hours of gampley, doing this over and over felt too repetitive.
    Bottom line I enjouyed the journey, the main character is a bliss and watching her develop her skills is amazing, the antagonists are very nice, and even though the story is not that immersive, I enjoyeed blasting my way through foes so I could help Valkyrie... I just hope that we could have more entries of this franchise, and that Square Enix can give us a little bir more Nordic style... Hilda, Fenrir, and Valkyrie per se were incredible well designed, but with Odin the allfather, I got completely disappointed.
    this is not a hack and slash, you need to understand how the combo system works, otherwise you will die a lot in here... go grab it, it is a different game, another addition to Nordic Sagas, and a very good one indeed even with some silly design choices, you will enjoy it!    … Expand
  19. Kingoftheplant
    Nov 13, 2022
    5
    An average game. Bought it and played a little bit. Really needs an overall rework.
  20. Notorioustk
    Nov 4, 2022
    8
    Good battle system, nice graphics although it is a little drab. This isn’t a game you play for the story so if you want heavy action and slinging spells and summons this game will scratch that itch. If you’re expecting an old-school RPG it definitely is not that. Closer to DMC than the old school Valkyrie games but I still enjoyed it and out close to 50 hours in, and I still didn’tGood battle system, nice graphics although it is a little drab. This isn’t a game you play for the story so if you want heavy action and slinging spells and summons this game will scratch that itch. If you’re expecting an old-school RPG it definitely is not that. Closer to DMC than the old school Valkyrie games but I still enjoyed it and out close to 50 hours in, and I still didn’t unlock every weapon, spell and side quest. Definitely worth the money for it.… Expand
  21. helladarionx
    Oct 27, 2022
    0
    Não está dublado em português, e trocaram todo fator RPG de turno para botar uma demencia retardada action.
  22. Juliosouza1988
    Oct 26, 2022
    7
    Primeiro jogo da franquia que joguei e gostei. Não é nada excepcional como um final fantasy ou a franquia Tales of.
  23. SWERY_51
    Oct 25, 2022
    5
    Not a disaster, but it is a little 40€ game made by a small team, with a AAA price...
  24. yangfanhong
    Oct 18, 2022
    7
    Although the game sometimes appears repeating, after all, the combat is fun. And the characters are cute.
  25. ajfrie
    Oct 16, 2022
    8
    This game maybe not give you a lot of variety in combat, but it's still good game.
  26. Zackasaur
    Oct 15, 2022
    10
    An incredibly fun gem of a game with excellent combat, bosses, and music. Buy it!
  27. OnlyOneHere
    Oct 14, 2022
    0
    This game is a steaming pile of garbage. It doesn't even have the AAA quality to justify the $60 price tag. This whole cel shading art style is just an excuse for developers to be cheap and lazy. When I pay $60, I expect a game with top notch AAA quality. The combat is boring and repetitive. The story is a joke. The physics are beyond horrible. The animations are atrocious. The AI isThis game is a steaming pile of garbage. It doesn't even have the AAA quality to justify the $60 price tag. This whole cel shading art style is just an excuse for developers to be cheap and lazy. When I pay $60, I expect a game with top notch AAA quality. The combat is boring and repetitive. The story is a joke. The physics are beyond horrible. The animations are atrocious. The AI is incredibly stupid. Everything about this game is literal trash, even the title of this game is unoriginal trash.

    There is no multiplayer. So once you beat the story, there is literally not a reason to play this game again. Charging $60 for a game with no replay value is a cash grab. I don't recommend this poor excuse of a $60 game at all.    … Expand
  28. churros
    Oct 13, 2022
    8
    Pros:
    + good character design
    + great soundtrack
    + great endings
    + engaging elemental based combat
    + amazing Asgard design

    Cons:
    - bland level design
    - boring side quests
    - repetitive
    - grindy achievements
    - low budget
  29. BlowaKiss
    Oct 12, 2022
    5
    É um jogo divertido se você jogar sem muitas expectativas, o que ele tem de melhor é o combate, que por vezes é repetitivo, mas existe muitas possibilidades. Infelizmente não era o retorno que a série Valkyrie precisava.
    Existe alguns downgrades muito específicos, o ataque especial vulgo "Nibelung Valesti"é decepcionante em sua primeira versão, enquanto Valkyrie Profile Silmeria apresenta    É um jogo divertido se você jogar sem muitas expectativas, o que ele tem de melhor é o combate, que por vezes é repetitivo, mas existe muitas possibilidades. Infelizmente não era o retorno que a série Valkyrie precisava.
    Existe alguns downgrades muito específicos, o ataque especial vulgo "Nibelung Valesti"é decepcionante em sua primeira versão, enquanto Valkyrie Profile Silmeria apresenta o ataque mais impressionante e empolgante que a versão mais recente.
    Sinto muita falta do modo de game anterior, exploração 2D e Combate por turnos, semi 3D, variedades de einhenjar e profundidades em suas historias, coisa que se perdeu um pouco no Silmeria, mas é compensando por outros pontos que aqui não.
    Aprecio muito a adição de múltiplos finais, ajuda manter a duração de vida do game.

    Olhando como uma série a parte, é um jogo agrádavel com 6,5/10, agora se você olhar como um jogo da série Valkyrie a nota cai bastante, 3/10.
    Enfim, torço para que venda o suficiente para reviver os anteriores atraves de remasters/remakes e que seja colocado de volta na mão da tri-ace, se quiserem manter a saga "Elysium" como um spin-off, pode ser uma boa adiação, mas como substituto do "Profile" ele nunca será!    … Expand
  30. bockwurst-mutti
    Oct 11, 2022
    4
    Blend and generic as an low budget game can get. At some parts it looks ok in others just terrible. Tube lvl design, forgettable story and combat wich gets boring after a few minutes. Square can do better than this…
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 59
  3. Negative: 4 out of 59
  1. IGN Japan
    Nov 20, 2022
    70
    Valkyrie Elysium’s world and characters based on Norse mythology are fascinating, and its speedy combat is exhilarating. It’s too bad that the title feels like it could have used a little more polish, and the button mapping doesn’t match the game’s systems. The game lacks a bit in volume as well, and its world and characters could have been fleshed out even more.
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  2. ZTGD
    Nov 14, 2022
    60
    I was excited going into Valkyrie Elysium because of what I had heard about the series. While after my time with it that excitement certainly has dulled, not because of the combat but just because everything around it just kind of felt ‘meh’. If the world was more populated or at the very least more interesting there would be much more here to really sink one’s teeth into, as it stands once players are done doing Odin’s bidding they will find little reason to return in my opinion.
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  3. Player 2
    Nov 9, 2022
    67
    Valkyrie Elysium brings the series into the modern era, even though the story is rough, and the levels are a bit bland. I want to see more of this, but hopefully with some of the more major faults fixed.
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