Namco's Legend of Valkyrie Got a Few Cool Ports

[@ImportGamingFTW]

See you in four years when the last part is finally out! I'm only joking...at least I hope I am. Another thank you goes to Coury from My Life in Gaming for his segment here. One of the best guys and one of the best channels on KZbin! And if you haven't seen my previous videos on The Adventure of Valkyrie and The Legend of Valkyrie arcade title, links are in the description!

[@zdthn]

Lol. I was thinking I somehow missed part 1. Nope I saw it, it was just 4 years ago.

[@officialcecilscott]

Hey Jimmy, did you see that the fan translation for 'Ganbare Goemon - Uchuu Kaizoku Akogingu' is almost finished? Read about it on this post over at romhacking: www.romhacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=29967.0 Thought you'd be excited to know! :)

[@danilodavidjr6599]

please next the android version of the game "the glory of valkyrie" i love it so much

[@mbe102]

Hey Jimmy, was that a Seaman icon on the desktop during the Windows XP showcase? If so, what exactly is that?

[@ImportGamingFTW]

@@zdthn Yeah, it was my goof! But thanks for watching all these years later!

[@MellowGaming]

Didn't know this was on the Namco Museum collection. Probably should have got them back in the PS1 days when anything 2D was dirt cheap on that console. Glad to see you found your way back to the Legend of Valkyrie series. Was a pleasure to watch as always.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks as always, Anthony! I know they're pretty pricey now, but if you can find the Namco Museum PS1 games for a good price, they're certainly worth owning. If not, setup an American PSN account and maybe download them there.

[@MellowGaming]

@@ImportGamingFTW I did have one. i should remember what email I used to that.

[@natelecarde962]

FINALLY! Part 1 was what introduced me to your channel, i'm so glad you didn't quit making part 2!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

I'm glad you got to finally watch it, sorry it took so long, but I think it turned out better than it would have a few years ago!

[@BradTheProducer]

I just grabbed VS. The Adventure Of Valkyrie : The Legend of the Key of Time for the Switch on a whim, not knowing a thing about it. I'm glad to see it has so much history!

[@Tigerlord4835]

The legend of Valkyrie and other Namco games have been released on modern consoles by Hamster under the arcade archives series recently

[@creekandseminole]

Awesome for having Coury on the show!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

My feelings exactly!

[@stanleyteriaca2184]

It just got released on the Switch for Hamster's Arcade Archives series.

[@lubenretrolletarios7901]

hey man. with that kind of quality, you have only 12 k subs? thats criminal. your job is unbelievable . keep it up please.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thank you, I'll keep going on at least for a little bit longer, I enjoy making these videos. Not sure about my subs, I'm probably at about the right amount for my channel, but as long as I'm having fun and some people seem to enjoy them, I'll keep pumping them out (at a leisurely pace, of course, it's just a hobby!).

[@comchia4306]

Great work! I adore Legend of Valkyrie, so I'm glad you gave it a nice tribute. Weirdly, it reminds me a lot of games like Heavy Barrel and Ikari Warriors, albeit in a much cuter and more RPG-friendly setting. That might be why I love it so much.

[@immortallegacy100]

It's here! Thank you for doing this series. Not only has it been very entertaining, but it's also introduced me to Valkyrie, now one of my all-time favorite video game characters due to having a great design and because I've always had a soft spot for Valkyries lol. I'm looking forward to the next video in the series, as well as any other videos you may do, and if you'd like any recommendations for other videos, I'd love for you to talk some more about "Magical Pop'n". It's become one of my favorite games of all-time, and I know it holds a special place in your heart as well. Keep up the great work, and God bless :)

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Hey, I'm so glad you've discovered Valkyrie through these videos! Thanks and God bless you, too! And I am still on the fence on doing something with Magical Pop'n...doesn't really need to be done since Ultra Healthy Video Game Nerd did such a stellar job covering it as well as the Ai Iijima angle...but I'll think of SOMETHING to do with it!

[@immortallegacy100]

@@ImportGamingFTW Thank you, friend. He might've done a stellar job but I'd still love to hear your take and personal history with the game. Happy Console Gamer covers pretty much the same thing as other KZbin gamers retro and new, but it's his personal experiences and perspective that make his content so engaging. And the same goes for you, friend. You've done an incredible job with the Valkyrie series in no small part because it's more than just a game or character to you. God bless :)

[@ImportGamingFTW]

@@immortallegacy100 Well, I can't argue with that--thank you and I'm sure I'll talk about Magical Pop'n somehow in the future and in a way that seems fresh!

[@Chris-Courage]

While the PS1 version is almost arcade accurate, there is just something about that PCE port that makes me enjoy it more. The fan translation patch for it it fantastic. This port should have been released on the Turbografx back in the day.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

If it had gotten the Turbo localization, I wonder where Valkyrie might be today as far as a series? I imagine we'd have at least another game, maybe more, due to a global nostalgia factor.

[@digiart4792]

I just want to say that it's always a joy when I find out you uploaded a new video. All the best!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Well, thank you very much, I'm happy to provide some entertainment for you.

[@digiart4792]

@@ImportGamingFTW Thank you so much for replying! Watching the new video now :)

[@mbe102]

Damn, this is really well done dude!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks a lot! Happy to have it done, finally!

[@infasis]

Yes! The next Valkyrie video is here! It was the first video some years ago that turned me on to the series and character. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

You're welcome--thank you very much and hope you have a Merry Christmas as well!

[@davidmichaud3332]

I only JUST discovered this game series today while reading random entries on TCRF.net, and I'm blown away. I can't believe this game isn't recognized more for it's influence on the early action RPG genre like Zelda 1 & 2 on the NES, and the arcade sequel feels like it set the groundwork for Secret of Mana on SNES. Even a game like Pocky & Rocky feels like it can trace inspiration to this game.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

It is odd that the Valkyrie series isn't brought up more in general gaming and gaming history discussions. With Pocky & Rocky, I'd say that the opposite is most likely true with Valkyrie, actually, since the first game in the Kiki Kaikai series (Pocky without Rocky) came out in the mid-80s, a few years before The Legend of Valkyrie!

[@davidmichaud3332]

@@ImportGamingFTW Thank you for the reply! I never considered looking into the history of the Pocky & Rocky series. Thank you for something new to look into!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

@@davidmichaud3332 You're very welcome--admittedly, the 16-bit entries are a lot better than the original, but it's still a fine game and there are some interesting ports!

[@Bubblun1]

I got introduced to the series from collecting all the Namco Museum PS1 titles in the late 90s. Definitely the *wait for it* HIDDEN GEM on the volume 5 pack! I played it a lot then and revisited it over the summer this year. If the game had distribution in American arcades I'd like to think it would've done pretty well. There's an original System 2 PCB for just a little under $2000 on eBay right now - you should treat yourself for the holidays!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

I would agree that it is definitely the gem of Vol. 5, which is already packed with classics as is. I really wish I had picked up the game in the late 90s when I had the chance. I seriously planned on getting Vol. 5 for Valkyrie, but was dissuaded by reviews of the game in magazines at the time, which weren't good. So dumb of me to base my decisions so much on magazines. If I had $2000 to blow, I would definitely pick up a board! I've seen a few go for under $1000 over the years, but...well, until I win the lottery or weasel my way into marrying one of the Japanese royals, I will just have to remain satisfied with these ports, ha ha.

[@Fattydeposit]

People sleep on this era of Namco and in general but especially their world class shooter prowess. Phelios for example; nice enough Mega Drive game.. absolute monster of an arcade original.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Such a good arcade title! I thought I downloaded it on the Wii, but it looks like I missed out, unfortunately. Still nabbed Valkyrie, Star Blade, Marchen Maze and a few other Namco hits before it all came down, though!

[@DIASTCartoons]

I still have my copy of Namco Museum Vol. 5 from middle school. I enjoyed playing Valkyrie and Metro Cross on it the most. I ended up looking for the other games and buying some of them in the PS store.

[@evenmorebetter]

Divorced of the nostalgia that people have for the two games' original releases in Japan, I think that those are both objectively very good games (Metrocross is so hard though!)

[@ImportGamingFTW]

That's great that you had the game from such a young age. When I was in middle school, I really wanted to buy Namco Museum Vol. 5 because I was interested in playing Valkyrie, but I think it got bad reviews in PSM or EGM and that changed my mind. STUPID!

[@MajorPhilGraves]

Your channel is awesome man. Are you a professional editor? The video presentation is outstanding and the level of research and analysis you invest into each episode really elevates these retrospectives.

[@axeoseilez3207]

Im kinda sad I didn't get a notification for this otherwise I'd have watched this earlier this series is what got me to sub for your channel in the first place. I'm eagerly awaiting part 4

[@WMARUoriginal]

Incredibly excellent video! Really enjoyed this and having Coury on is just icing on the cake

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks for watching as usual, Wataru. And yes, Coury is icing on the cake...because he's so sweet. But don't let him know I said that about him!

[@retractingblinds]

I was watching that seek bar thinking "there's no way he'll have enough time to talk about Anthology 2..." Of course I had to be right. Thanks for giving Valkyrie some love, classic game girls like Valkyrie are very easy to become enamored with.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Look forward to talk about Anthology 2 in 2024! Not really, though--thanks for watching, Jay.

[@StephenWilds]

Good video, man. Great to see you. I should get those NAMCO collections.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Hey Stephen, thanks, and we really should catch up sometime on one of those ol' calls. Hope you and the Missus are doing well, and definitely try to nab some of those NM games, they're great!

[@StephenWilds]

@@ImportGamingFTW Yes, we should!

[@retrozen]

Woah you got Coury to participate, that's awesome! Fantastic video, dude! I love that game myself. :D

[@PastoKage]

I got Namco Museum as a kid and thats the way how I learn and fall in love with Valkyrie!!! Great video, can't wait for Part 4!!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

You're one of the lucky ones--thank you, and I hope part 4 will be out early next year!

[@Vanessaira-Retro]

Fantastic job Jimmy! This was amazing. Never knew about this series and that makes me sad. Definitely going to try to play it on the PC E.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks, Vanessa, I hope you enjoy the game. Give the arcade version a try too if you have a chance!

[@TromaDogg]

I was very late to the party with this. Obviously never saw the game in arcades here in the UK growing up. How I eventually came to discover it was that I picked up a Playstation Classic a while back, with the idea of running custom firmware on it and using it as an 'arcade' machine (basically any PS1 ports of classic arcade games and shooters I could think of), so naturally I acquired the Namco Museum collections. I'd only ever played the first 3 before, so soon checked the others out to see what other games they had (initially I was mostly looking forward to playing games I'd played in the arcade before, like Baraduke) so ended up finally playing Legend Of Valkyrie that way. I immediately fell in love with it due to it's awesome soundtrack and really fun gameplay, and since then I've also gotten a PC-Engine Mini and played the heck out of the Japanese PC-Engine port on it. I've also been recommending it to pretty much everybody after a fun, arcade style RPG as well, as I don't know anybody else who's familiar with it either. A real shame, as I think Namco could have possibly had a smash hit franchise with Valkyrie had they marketed it to the West, and I'll be straight there if they ever do a remake or sequel. Thanks for the videos, they've really helped to fill me in on the history behind it.

[@KewieCRC420]

Solid video and always cool to see Coury from MLiG show up. You both seem like chill guys. Take care.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks, Kewie--I hope we're chill enough guys!

[@davidscottheath]

Can't believe it took me so long to subscribe to your channel! I love the production value you put into these videos and the obscure subjects you shed light upon. Keep up the great work!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thank you for checking out the video and subscribing, David. Hope you'll like what's already here and what's to come!

[@Lwilibert]

I like recreating old boardgames and I`ve been looking for the Valkyrie game for quite a while. I used to love the Snes Whirlo game and to see the character in the arcade version is awesome.

[@owlison76]

Excellent video as always Jimmy. I always find out something new about retro video games when I watch your channel. Now I'm wanting to go track down that awesome LE Namco Museum collection you showed off. Happy Holidays.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Much appreciated, Jeff, and happy hunting/holidays! Good luck finding that set, shouldn't be too hard, just look for "Namco Museum Encore" and you'll probably be good!

[@Brenda-tv8tx]

This was a nice surprise! Really glad you got around to almost finishing the series lol. Glad to know its available on the PSN network as well. I paid around $50 for a physical copy four years ago when I saw your video and wanted to get the rest but it was too pricey. Now if only they'd port Haunting Ground on the digital store. Thanks again for the video, really made my day!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Hi Brenda--I know this was one that you were always looking forward to, so I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'd love to get an English language copy of Haunting Ground, but I missed the boat on that years ago, so a digital download would be nice. I still need to pick up the Japanese version, which is thankfully still cheap (~$15 or so). Hope you don't have to wait too long for the next Valkyrie video!

[@Brenda-tv8tx]

@@ImportGamingFTW All in good time. This one was worth the wait. I can hold out for 4 more years lol.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

@@Brenda-tv8tx Well, I won't put you through that again...maybe two years...

[@colinheath45]

Went back and rewatched the other episodes. Love your videos❤️

[@infasis]

Me too! I really need to just go through all the videos again. The quality of these is just fantastic. (I'd like to try making videos myself, but I've never really edited a video before and seeing how good people like him are at it makes it really intimidating.)

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thank you, Colin, I really appreciate you taking the time to go back to those!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

@@infasis Try making a video, see how you like it! And don't be intimidated, especially from my efforts. If you saw my setup, you'd probably laugh at how outdated and low tech it is. Let me know if you ever put out a video...put the YOU back in KZbin.

[@infasis]

@@ImportGamingFTW Okay, thanks! That actually is encouraging. Your setup might be dated, but you sure can't tell from the videos. While re-watching the Valkyrie videos from the beginning the quality just stood out to me a lot. The story and gameplay and everything is just put together so nicely that it kinda reminded me of watching a documentary on PBS or the History Channel or something (you know, back before it was all reality TV, Pawn Stars, Iceroad Truckers stuff :p )

[@RetroDrew]

Finally getting a part 3 to this series, eh?! I was worried you'd never talk about the PC Engine port. Great video from both you and Cory. Honestly this game's music is severely underrated as nearly every track is well arranged and almost no one talks about it. So I was glad to hear it get a mention in this review. Now I'm off to track down Namco Museum Volume 5 for all thos amazing extra features.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Hey Drew, thanks for watching. Nice job on your recent video with short reviews. I'm probably going to do something similar next year! The Valkyrie series really does have some of the best music--I would recommend taking a listen to the album "Walkure Story: FOR ORCHESTRA." It's published by Victor, who blocks it on YT, so you might have to look elsewhere, but it's filled with orchestral renditions of the music from both Adventure and Legend.

[@RetroDrew]

@@ImportGamingFTW Thanks, Jimmy my new video was a lot of fun to make. I'd love to be a part of the video if possible! I'll definitely keep that orchestral album on my radar. I'm sure I can find it some where on the internet hahaha. Take care, man and Happy Holidays.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

@@RetroDrew I'll let you know about a collaboration that I've had in mind for forever now. And I found a link to the CD for you: downloads.khinsider.com/game-soundtracks/album/walkure-story-for-orchestra. Just don't let mom and dad know you're downloading again.

[@MagillanicaLouM]

The Namco museum looks AWESOME game companies need to do that more

[@HectorMartinez-mw2xq]

Off hand, I don't think any English language websites so much as mention a PC port of LOV. This is the first I've heard of it. Oh, and excellent video as always Jimmy.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks, Hector! And I've not been to any English language websites that talk about Valkyrie, at least not in the last five years or more, but I would be quite surprised if the PC port is relatively unknown as the Super 1500 series is well, well-known!

[@shinrapha3465]

Man this suikoden intro already gain my subscribe

[@SamuraiSam]

Great job Jimmy! Admittedly this is still one of those series that I have been aware of for the longest time and still haven't played. Games like these give me "which version do I play paralysis" sometimes too, so that doesn't help...but I promise I will try one sometime!!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks Sam, you've been around since almost the beginning! Also, I'm surprised you haven't played at least Legend, but I get your reasons. Hope you figure out which to start with--personally, I would say go coop with the PS1 version if you can!

[@SamuraiSam]

@@ImportGamingFTW Sadly co-op won't be happening anytime soon because of you-know-what! I want to say I found your channel through the Granstream Saga review with SuperDerek, so not quite the beginning...but it's been several years now!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

@@SamuraiSam Once things settle down then, hope you get your coop on! And that collab with Derek was such a long time ago...it would be good to do another with him!

[@ScruffyLookinRGB]

Hey Jimmy another great in depth documentary. I always learn so much when watching your videos man. Its funny cuz i was so close to pulling the trigger on this title for the famicom just last week. I will have to mention your awesome new video here in my video next week for sure. Hope all is well with you mandingo. Keep up the good work.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks, Scruff--I wouldn't call this or any of my other videos "documentaries," just KZbin videos, but I'm glad you take something from them to store in your brain for later use. I hope you pick up Legend for your new PC Engine, as much as I love The Adventure of Valkyrie for Famicom, it's really REALLY an acquired tasted. That 100 yen loose cart price tag doesn't hurt, though. No need to mention the video, thanks, you're too kind! And let's have a real chat sometime, I still need to see this project you were working on that was mentioned by you and Jim. Take care for now!

[@SmokeMonster]

Great video!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks Smoke! Uh...great eyes!

[@seamless8505]

That was a very good video man, thanks for the great work. I am very intrigued by this game mentioned at the end. Also, now that the SNES Goemon games have been translated and are therefore available to a larger audience, maybe you could focus on the PS1 entries for future videos ;)

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thank you for watching and I hope you'll enjoy the next/last entry! I was thinking the same thing about those translations, but apparently patches for the two PS1 Goemon titles I haven't done videos on yet are in the works and almost complete! So I guess I won't really need to focus on those, either!

[@sunderark]

For the longest time I thought Part 2 was removed or something. Glad to be alive to see this. Got to admit, I bought the arcade pcb because of the first part.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

I'm glad you got to see it, too! And that's fantastic that you have the arcade board--it's something I would like to own one day, maybe if I learn to save or learn to negotiate better pay!

[@sunderark]

​@@ImportGamingFTW ​ Put aside 700 euros. Haha.

[@snowychi1]

Another One, Thanks!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks, snowy!

[@PBandJo]

Glad to see you putting out cool videos! Miss ya, doody. 💜

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Hey Jocyne--thanks for stopping by, you really are the better half of your marriage. I miss you too and was thinking about you and Señor Lughead the other day, so good timing. Tell Jared to hit me up on Skype sometime soon when you're free--and I hope plans are coming together for you guys to move nearby!

[@BlakaD]

now i must play this game with my brother

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Nice, you'll have a good time!

[@Seafoamgaming]

I subbed back when one of the earlier parts came out, have watched future episodes off and on, and just realized this came out! Definitely worth the wait, and as one who got into the series due to the PSOne port, I am very happy that I did so! Such a fun arcade game with a godlike OST. A bit sad that as of now, the EN Namco Museums are delisted from PSN, but with Arcade Archives supporting Namco games, I have faith Valkyrie will show up there sooner or later. Eager to see the final chapter whenever that will come!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks for watching (and waiting!), and I'm sorry to hear those games got delisted. I'll have to give the Arcade Archives a look once I get a modern system again (assuming this is a PS4/5 or Switch thing).

[@Seafoamgaming]

@@ImportGamingFTW Yeah, it's a PS4/Switch lineup, and Libble Rabble is being added this thursday for it, so it seems Namco stuff will be added for quite a while. Hopefully Valkyrie joins soon!

[@ViralOutbreak89]

@@Seafoamgaming In case you were unaware, the 2nd title in the series has just been released as an Arcade Archives entry. Why they didn't do the 1st title is unknown.

[@Seafoamgaming]

@@ViralOutbreak89 Indeed, and I'm super happy! The first Valkyrie isn't ACA though for an easy reason: it's not an arcade title. It is available via Namcot Collection however so I now have 2/3 of the games!

[@bjornh1527]

Legend of Valkyrie is the reason I got Namco Museum 5. It´s a fun game!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Good choice, and you got some great bonuses with the game as well!

[@retrobution1262]

Definitly going to give this one a go! Looks amazing. Valkyrie kind of reminds me of Sophitia from soul blade, I wonder if there is any connection? Hanging out for part 4!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Happy to hear it, hope you enjoy the game. Sophitia and Cassandra have a connection to this game and another that's kind of set in the same universe, Tower of Druaga/Quest of Ki, as they have special costumes and weapons from the games starting in Soul Calibur II.

[@retrobution1262]

@@ImportGamingFTW That's awesome, I love learning about these obscure connections between characters in games and across various mediums, especially Japanese stuff. I recently learned about the Zillion franchise too. There's still so much to see! Keep up the great work!

[@justjorge4121]

AHHHHHHHH, THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@SieffrePlays]

I kind of liked the Marvel Land game on the Genesis at the time. I never knew it was related to the Valkyrie games. Also kind of weird to think that the Valkyrie Profile games are likely inspired from the series, since tri-Ace formed from ex-Namco people that likely had some tie to the games.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Oh, I love Marvel Land! But aside from the name and some Valkyrie character cameos in the bonus stages, there is no connection that I know of, which is a shame. I didn't know ex-Namco people formed tri-Ace! It would be neat to find out if the Profile games were inspired in part by this series, and it seems likely with that information.

[@josevicenteloyanez356]

I used to play this with a friend at least 3 times a week over and over, eventually we played from start to finish each time. Such good times ps1 was literally the best console ever i never expirienced a console with the same amount of games to be discovered

[@carlosaugustodinizgarcia3526]

8:21 what is Saori Kido/Atena from Saint Seiya doing here?Same hair,dress and even the cepter.

[@justjorge4121]

Well I finished watching the video and that was great one. Maybe one day I can play all the versions of the The Legend of Valkyrie. Also, YOU HAVE SO MANY VALKYRIE MERCH! THAT’S SO COOL! I never knew there was a board game, I want to play it so bad rn. Also do you have the Legend of Valkyrie Piano Book? Well I can’t wait for part 4😃

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thanks! I hope you get to play them, too. And that piano book is something I'm looking for, but it's gotten pretty pricey over the years. I should have bought it a couple of years ago when it was still under $100!

[@justjorge4121]

@@ImportGamingFTW Yeah I saw it on eBay for $400 once. That’s insane!

[@imkrut]

This is great, was just in the mood of finishing this game for the first time. What are the other spin-off games shown @20:20 (and hopefully the name of the one shown after too). Please never stop doing content, it's great.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Thank you. And the two spin-off games are Sandra no Daibouken (released as Whirlo in Europe) for SFC and The Legend of Valkyrie Gaiden: Rosa's Adventure for PC. The game teased is the Adventure of Valkyrie remake found in Namco Anthology Vol. 2 fo PS1.

[@barry-allenthe-flash8396]

Man, its such a pain in the butt to access the ol' PS3-era Playstation Store. For whatever reason, every time I fire it up on either my PS3 or my PSTV, the whole service gets confused and thinks its a new device and then I have to jump through the whole 2-factor authentication/temporary password malarky. I, just two weeks ago, fired it up to nab Resistance Retribution and Hot Shots Tennis: Get a Grip. Still.... I sure do wanna check Valkyrie out after seeing all of these Import Gaming FTW vids on it. Dammit, I'm gonna have to mess with it tonight and get back in. You win, Jimmy - _I hope you're happy_ :P And heck, this one reminded me that the TurboGrafx 16 Mini came out, which I always forget, so I now I gotta consider finally nabbing that too. Stop making me spend so much money! Good thing I have until 2024 to save up for whatever you want to tell us about in Part IV ;)

[@infasis]

You should watch his pickup videos. He finds so much cool stuff that I can't help but always trying to nab some of it for myself

[@barry-allenthe-flash8396]

@@infasis Oh yeah, those are ridiculous. I think almost always start browsing eBay while watching them :)

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Ha ha ha, I win, I win! And I'm happy! I find just browsing the PSN store is a pain in general when it comes to finding the old games, but I'm glad I don't have to worry about 2-factor authentication on that...yet. Hope you don't spend TOO much, but enjoy the games if you end up getting them!

[@Bloodreign1]

Well, the Valkyrie will be in my collection, bought Namco Museum 5 Japan version days ago off Ebay for under $30. According to a Japanese Wikipedia article, if played on a PS2, and have double disc read speed enabled, the music runs too fast.

[@Bloodreign1]

And that has been tested a few times all the way to the end, the game runs absolutely fine.

[@SnappleRyRy89]

I never played any of the Valkyrie games but after watching some of the gameplay, it makes me think of the Kiki Kaikai AKA Pocky and Rocky games due to it's similar top down perspective. Now im wondering if that game was influenced by the Valkyrie series.

[@fireflocs]

:OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO IT CONTINUES

[@ImportGamingFTW]

*plays The Adventure of Valkyrie theme*

[@doublestarships646]

Oh man what a beautiful video! I love videos that cover games in such a careful manner. Gotta say though Zelda is not an RPG. 🤪

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Hey, much appreciated! I was actually working on the last part of this series earlier in the year until dropping it in favor of finally finishing the video I uploaded earlier this week. I don't consider the Zelda games RPGs, really, but from the mid-80s until even Ocarina of Time, it was often considered so, especially in the Famicom days.

[@doublestarships646]

@@ImportGamingFTW I'm a life long TTRPG and CRPG fan so I consider RPGs to have elements of either having character sheets or character stat screens (detailed character stats that determine the outcomes to situations and abilities that expand those options), semblance of roleplaying, and simply share the traits of D&D and the genre as a whole. I would say the latest two Zelda games with the whole weapons breaking and food abilities have turned it into an action/adventure game with light RPG mechanics. Every game would have to become an RPG because of power ups that change the stats of a character lol. Even chess would be considered an RPG just because you can change a piece into a queen when you reach a piece to the other side. Every game borrows an aspect of D&D but that's because that's the nature of games as a whole. Progression needs the feeling of progressing in something.

[@angelriverasantana7755]

I wonder if the Namco Anthology version of Valkyrie no Bouken will be covered one day, cuz it's a remake in the style of Densetsu, gameplay and music wise

[@Tanerion]

You done messed up now; I don't watch KZbin as much anymore but I've been checking in on you from time to time waiting for this exact video. Now I don't have to check back quite as often. Valkyrie is one of my top 3 female game characters and it's a damn shame she doesn't have more games. She's well overdue for a comeback.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Well, thanks for checking up on me from time to time, and I'm glad this video is finally out! But the joke's on you, I've got a few more Valkyrie related videos planned for next year, so keep me bookmarked!

[@Tanerion]

@@ImportGamingFTW Of course I will. Although your Valkyrie videos are my favorites, I like all of your content and the work you put into it. My main reason not to check up on channels I like too often is so that I can binge watch when they've put a couple of videos out. Anyways, Merry Christmas to you and yours. I'm full on good food and need to lie down.

[@jayt2917]

Awesome i need to play valkyrie on my pce mini ! Jimmy would it be possible if you could do a dedicated video of chrono trigger ( memobilia, games, history) of some sort. That would be awesome. Or final fantasy 7

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Hi Jay, I would love to talk about Chrono memorabilia, and actually wanted to do a video like that when the 25th anniversary was happening! I decided not to do it at that time, though, because a few of my games and items are in the States. I was planning on bringing them back with me in the summer, but, well, that didn't happen for obvious reasons. I think next year I'll do some casual collection type videos for game series that I love like Chrono Trigger/Cross, Suikoden, FF, Valkyrie, Goemon, Ogre...man, the list just goes on. No need to do a history of Chrono games, since there are probably a ton of great ones already!

[@KateandJohnMark]

I cant believe I never went to that park.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

It's the one behind the Saiwaicho Aeon, it's pretty nice. I might head back in a few weeks to get some snow shots for the next video. Also, thanks for playing Namco Museum Vol. 5 coop with me--you may remember, you may not...alcohol was involved. And then you got pregnant.

[@KateandJohnMark]

@@ImportGamingFTW I vaguely remembered the coop, after I questioned to myself who you co-OP cheated on me with

[@ImportGamingFTW]

@@KateandJohnMark Remember, YOU abandoned ME, so it's in my best interest to find a new coop partner from here on out. I wish I could quit you.

[@skins4thewin]

It's too bad they didn't use an 8 Meg Hu-Card for this title as I assume that's why they cut out the 2 Player mode as well as truncating some of the levels. Probably did that to save space to make it all fit on a 4 Meg cart. Makes me wonder what we could have gotten on an 8 Meg cart. Other playable characters, bigger levels, more animations, 2 player mode, etc.

[@BENULTIMAN2000]

Valkyrie for Smash

[@HectorMartinez-mw2xq]

This

[@ImportGamingFTW]

For me, it's "Valkyrie for anything" or "Anybody for Smash" at this point!

[@BENULTIMAN2000]

@@ImportGamingFTW BTW... I know you don't own a Nintendo Switch anymore but did you hear that they added Sephiroth from FF7 as the Next DLC Fighter in Super Smash Bros Ultimate ?????

[@ImportGamingFTW]

@@BENULTIMAN2000 I didn't hear that, but that's pretty sweet! Thanks for the heads up, I don't keep up with modern gaming news much outside of the Happy Console Gamer channel. Looks like I might be picking up another Amiibo for the first time in a long time.

[@jaredllanos]

I met this franchise thanks to Super Smash Bros, because Valkyrie appears in one of Pac Man's taunts.

[@matthewconley7568]

Hey Jimmy, I do not know how much you are into Nihon Falcom. This is their 40th anniversary this year. I was also thinking of a KZbin channel who might cover this quest and you were the first one who came to my mind. The Legend of Heroes series; there are three sub series of 15 games (16th coming out this year). The first duology of games were attached to the Dragon Slayer series before we went into the Gagharv trilogy. The first entry was translated here in the west, but DS: Legend of Heroes II was not. For some reason, I cannot find much information on this entry. I know a few details about it, but little else. Would you consider doing a video on that game explaining the plot details and what you think of it the way you have done your "THE LAST SUIKODEN" video? Thank you for your time. Love you content!

[@zintosion]

3am it's a good time to watch some import gaming ftw. WHATEVER IT SEES LO PAN KNOWS LAUREN HOLLY IS HELLA FINE DONT LET MOM CATCH YOU Also gratz on the engagement

[@ImportGamingFTW]

I appreciate you taking the time to find those little text blurbs! And thanks, I'm not engaged, but I'll save it for if/when I am!

[@zintosion]

@@ImportGamingFTW :O My bad thought i saw a ring on your ring finger XD

[@DarkbluesEXE25]

What If Legend of Valkyrie Arcade in NES, SEGA Mega-Drive

[@ImportGamingFTW]

That would have been awesome!

[@skins4thewin]

Wait a sec.... So what episode of yours do you talk about this newer game that Valkyrie is featured in? Would very much like to watch it but you didn't mention which video.

[@tchitchouan]

will you review tenerezza ?

[@ImportGamingFTW]

The seeds have been planted in my brain...and obviously this video!

[@Krisipoke]

Great and informative video as usual! I've been owning the Japanese version of Namco Museum vol. 5 for some years now which I bought pretty much only for Valkyrie... I really should play it soon. Is it better in single player or multiplayer?

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Give it a spin in coop for sure, and let me know what you think!

[@briteboy6131]

Hell yeah!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Damn straight!

[@DarkbluesEXE25]

TurboGraFX-16/PC-Engine

[@grk70s]

anyone know if there is any cabinet art for the arcade?

[@ImportGamingFTW]

If there is, I've never seen it, even after searching. I've only stumbled across the instruction cards, so I'm assuming the original cabs that housed the board were generic.

[@grk70s]

@@ImportGamingFTW So most likely it was just a kit. no dedicated cab.

[@KonaKonaKaabisteru]

Huh, guess angels of war are flying out again~

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Time to save Marvel land again...again.

[@GameplayandTalk]

Great video! I've seen this game around but haven't really put any time into it. I'll have to take the PCE version for a spin soon. Thanks for the heads up about it!

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Hope you enjoy it--thanks for watching!

[@Tanerion]

I brought it up on your stream a looong time ago. The PCE version is tough and there's a slight language barrier for most people. I'd recommend newbies go with the Namco Museum version, it can be hard too but at least you can credit feed if you just want to play through it casually.

[@GameplayandTalk]

​@@Tanerion That's actually convenient come to think of it, as I have Namco Museum 5! Never even thought to try this game on it. I mainly had it for Dragon Spirit. :)

[@Tanerion]

@@GameplayandTalk Yeah, I remember you whipping out your copy on stream. I got it specifically for Legend of Valkyrie after I saw a trailer for it on a demo disc that came with some other Namco game. It's how I learned of the game and I immediately knew I had to have it. I ended up liking Baraduke too. It did the Metroid thing of the protagonist inside the space suit being a woman a whole year before Metroid was released.

[@perpetualcollapse]

Aight then.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Bot or superman?! You're always here first.

[@perpetualcollapse]

@@ImportGamingFTW I got notifications on for channels I enjoy watching lol

[@ImportGamingFTW]

@@perpetualcollapse Well, I appreciate the response and you always being here with impeccable timing!

[@Queresgamer]

Hola soy de argentina! Excelente video! Te queria pedir si puedes habilitar la opción para subtítulos en español. Muchas gracias

[@itsmerickv]

I could be doing something totally wrong. But this video inspired me to dust off the ol' PS3 to download some psone games before they disappeared. And I guess I was too late because they are totally gone. The PS3 online store just freezes up when opened and I don't see any of the games listed on the site.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

I was able to open up the store and browse the archives to get footage just a short while before this video, so perhaps it's just a temporary error you encountered? Well, I hope that's all it was, anyway.

[@itsmerickv]

@@ImportGamingFTW It turns out I had to delete the Playstation store from the PS3 and redownload it. It works now.

[@skins4thewin]

I'd love to know why they cancelled the sequel. I have always wanted them to make a more modern version of the first Valkyrie game on the Famicom! I love that style of game, & nowadays w some refinement it could have been a truly awesome IP, very Zelda like of course but it could have likely given Zelda a run for it's money! I really wonder why Namco has never even tried to make a follow-up.

[@skins4thewin]

I really do wish all of the digital content available for the PS3 was compatible with the PS4... Sony really should put more of an emphasis on backwards compatibility. Ppl DO care about it!

[@johnsimon8457]

You don’t see too many action characters with full on dresses in video games.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Add that in the pile of things that makes Valkyrie special!

[@danilodavidjr6599]

please next the android version of the game "the glory of valkyrie" i love it so much

[@ImportGamingFTW]

I'd love to talk about some of those spin-off mobile games, they look fun! I'll try to find super secret way to download and play them.

[@grk70s]

there are maps for these games vgmaps.com/Atlas/Arcade/index.htm#ValkyrienoDensetsu vgmaps.com/Atlas/PSX/index.htm#NamcoAnthology2

[@ImportGamingFTW]

Those are awesome! Thanks for sharing! I'm sure the Anthology 2 maps will come in handy when I play through the game again.

[@grk70s]

@@ImportGamingFTW you're welcome. there are also maps for lady stalker on the site.

[@Kuikkamies]

I hope you never do a face reveal and keep yourself as a voice only.

[@ImportGamingFTW]

It will probably remain that way, at least with these videos.