Valkyrie Elysium Review - The Final Verdict

This entry to the Valkyrie series makes a graceful shift into the action RPG genre while only stumbling in a few small ways.

[@mikec5400]

I miss the ps2 era of jrpg when they had extensive post game grinds with lots of content. Finding post game dungeons in things like star ocean 3 or shadow hearts felt so rewarding

[@QuetzalcoatlTK]

I heard it was really short.

[@kenneth27205]

F

[@Kumire_921]

FFX set the standards of JRPGs for me. Basically ruining 90% of them in the process 😅

[@Synathidy]

The composer is Motoi Sakuraba. So no one should be surprised by the music being amazing. Sakuraba's soundtracks are sublime.

[@andrewbenner6349]

Trust me, if you play hard mode from the start the battle between the gods and the undead NECESSARILY needs the beautifully intense dynamic music more than any other setting.

[@SupreemSPGamer]

So far on normal, the demo seems fairly easy. Does the whole game feel that way? If so, then I'll start the full game on hard when I make the purchase

[@andrewbenner6349]

@@SupreemSPGamer Like the other Valkyrie Profile games hard is always more fulfilling. The game mechanics come alive as more gems naturally drop as the damage is less and hp is more. By using everything they give you you can still succeed without gaming over repeatedly. Not every game is souls where difficulty is rated in deaths by surprise scenarios. I love that the subquests are separate, linear, with a goal line and can be done usually in less tham five minutes. Also the battles take the gloves off in the subquests and you can string every battle together. Mothers ring continues to be useful for being super short amd having like 8 potions to farm.

[@SupreemSPGamer]

@@andrewbenner6349 thanks for that. I also like the side quests separately, while in the same location, the level seems resigned for that quest. I like the level up system also and gameplay is very responsive and clear of your actions. I completed the 1st quest and both side quests of the demo, I'll be purchasing this as soon as I'm done with Soulstice on PC. These 2 shall keep me busy until GOW Ragnarok

[@Undying3001]

Looks like a "get on sale" game

[@Bandxit]

Or even a ps plus game

[@truej23og]

At least check out the demo first

[@SupreemSPGamer]

@@truej23og demo is out?

[@JohnRambo1947-July-6th]

I agree

[@ringheader]

It is a "get on sale" game. Just don't get the digital deluxe edition like I did; all you get is a sword that is no better than your starting weapon.

[@nicolaswohlfahrt3007]

This is a somewhat basic game but for some reason I'm REALLY enjoying it. The combat is super good and I love Norse mythology. Longer than I expected I'm at about 16hrs and am halfway through the main story with a list of side quests to complete. I'm thinkin ill get about 35hrs out of it which is a perfect length

[@SgtHeartmann.]

Maybe because I am a Square Enix fan,but it’s the same for me. I think this is another Biomutant’s style case. The game is ok but people expected else. So the game is an ugly and bad boy. In reality game is just ok,enjoyable,not perfect but ok. I saw critics givin’ 5 to this and 9 to TMNT Shredder s revenge. Do review has some value? Not for me

[@nicolaswohlfahrt3007]

@@SgtHeartmann. the couple reviews I seen (noisy pixel and games radar or one of those) gave it an 8 which seems about right in my mind. Somewhere in the 7-8 range

[@miirico5398]

How many characters do they have on this game now? What attracts me the most from the previous games are the rich story of each and every character had and their back story and each character interaction is just amazing.

[@JuliusCaesar103]

Playing the demo I was in love with the game. It had a vibe reminiscent of old Ps2 games which I immediately felt nostalgia for.

[@RaddChad]

Thank you! Exactly how I felt. Ps2 Era vibe and in all honesty, I like it

[@viisovari4544]

At some point when a PS5 game gives you PS2 vibes - thats pretty humiliating for the devs.

[@RPsj]

For me it was different. I felt like I was playing a higher budget version of what drakengard 3 should have been. There are too much similarities in the combat department, but it did something that drakengard 3 never did: a fluid and solid mix of close quarters combat and magic

[@kermitwithamustache3885]

@@viisovari4544 why you implying that's a bad thing

[@animegamergeek1427]

@@viisovari4544 not really. If a game gives u the right feeling that it's reminiscent of it's earlier versions, it's not humiliating, it means they gave nostalgic feelings. It's not like the person is saying it feels like playing a PS2 game, but the game gives u nostalgic feelings from the days of old

[@nt9556]

the only issue i had with this when i played during pre launch was the camera. I ended up getting caught and not being able to see where I was going when I was trying to loot and such. I would prefer if they moved the camera back more so more of the screen is visible.

[@SwiftViper]

Playing the demo and this is my biggest problem with it

[@orakaa]

*The original Valkyrie Profile is my all-time favorite RPG.* The main story was classic, but the game shined through the Einerjahrs backstories, which were dramatic, but well-written. The music as well as gameplay were exceptional as well. I've extensively played the demo of Elysium, but it felt completely bland in comparaison. I don't mind the gameplay change (turn-based to real time) but the levels and the game seem so... empty. And even the Einerjahrs seem like an after tought (as they were in Valkyrie Profile 2 on PS2).

[@corey_massey]

The demo just gives you the two first Einerjahrs vs the full game which requires you to complete missions and submissions for each. The Einerjahrs backstory plays an important part of the main game multiple endings and is fleshed out by the multiple "loyalty" styled submissions for each one. The setting for Elysium is Ragnarok, the end of the world, which is why there are very few NPCs in the world and is only hinted at in the demo in a single cutscene vs an ongoing series of interactions throughout the main full game. The demos purpose is to get you familiar with the combat change, nearly every bit of storytelling and lore building is removed from the demo and you are only given enough info to start playing. The full game has much more storytelling and world building through subquest (the demo lets you play the first basic one but there are multiple in the main game) and Einerjahr missions.

[@Rackatiakka]

It looks like an incredibly solid action game and those are my favorite. Unfortunate it's not an RPG like the originals. They really could have gone full stellar nuts with the battle graphics and added more timing bonuses. Rhythm and stuff.

[@jonathansoko1085]

Except it is an rpg

[@sasamosamo]

I want to remind people that this is considered a spin-off by it's creators. Not a reboot, nor a mainline entry.

[@twistedprince420]

yeah i would agree if so it codirects itself from the start with the living human and all

[@somaliagainstpanafricanism4865]

Hope it sells well.

[@irltefferson]

I love this game so much! I hope the free updates will not disappoint my cravings. Paid DLC's are most welcome.

[@mikec5400]

The fact that seraphic gate is a dlc In a valkyrie game is sad. At least it's free I guess.

[@LyonPercival]

It’s too short for our wanting! WE WANT MORE! I too am one of the many that are fine with paying for even more extensions or expansion packs… than having to wait for the next installment - it is really a good game and scratches the itch! (Not cringy like the new Tales or Scarlet Nexus)

[@NewYork975]

Well this sucks… Valkyrie Profile is one of my favorite RPGs, no fan of this IP wanted a hack and slash game. 😫

[@Nox4ever00]

This isn't valkyrie profile its vaklyrie Elysium its a spin off, elysium can be its own thing. And also it borrows the same mechanic from the vp games, its not much different except its in action format. You use your einherjar the same with with o, x , square, and triangle. you can just do more.

[@thomasreagor1706]

​@@Nox4ever00 Be it a spin-off, remake, or whatever it's still apart of the Valkyrie franchise. I have absolutely no issue with changes to the combat system. As a whole, I loved Covenant of the Plume (a spin-off game that played like a SRPG) which was a change from what was established in the first two games of the franchise. With CotP, there was enough of a story there that kept me entertained to obtain all three endings. Plus the fourth wall breaking nonsense that came with that game's Seraphic Gate. With Elysium however, this feels like a by-the-numbers hack-and-slash in a Valkyrie skin. The story was barebones. The characters were uninteresting. Even if the game was short (by JRPG standards, the gameplay was not enough in my eyes to make up for the lackluster storyline. Then you have things like bloated map sizes, side quests that you have to go back and play outside of the main quest, and lore/world building via flowers.

[@IrishRumjob]

Thanks for the review! It’s on sale for $30 on PSN so I think I’ll pick it up. From this review, $30 sounds like the perfect sweet spot.

[@brian197686]

Never forget that these are the same people that gave the Saints Row reboot a positive review.

[@ccharlot]

yikes

[@makasete30]

Oof. Not a good look for gamingbolt.

[@Badgraphics26]

Yup can't have different options... that's a no no 🤣

[@brian197686]

@@Badgraphics26 You can if you want your options to suck.

[@Badgraphics26]

@@brian197686 and that's your opinion. It's ok to like different things. Stop being childish about it.

[@Travel-Adv]

If you already bought I hope you’re having fun. Die hard fans of VP Lenneth & Silmeria including myself should stay away until it’s on sale…. The story of 1 & 2 plus it’s mechanics is what pulled me in, Elysium is poorly executed…. I mean how lazy can you be to make souls as flowers to get a “backstory” of the game. This game felt like it was meant for mobile just because of its presentation.

[@minhthuc1232003]

100% agreed,the 1&2 are the best,from story to music, specially the gameplay system very special...that make me love those game so much,and when I see this one,big disappointed...f*** SE

[@StrawHatGamingg]

Gameplay for Elisium is fire. Gameplay for Profile also looks cool.

[@chaotix67]

@@StrawHatGamingg Gameplay isn't the only thing that made Valkyrie Profile amazing. Story and characters made it one hell of an experience and that's the main thing lacking from this game.

[@StrawHatGamingg]

@@chaotix67 Good. Elysium more action. Profile more Lore. Will be playing it in December

[@corey_massey]

As someone who played 1 and 2 ad currently enjoying Elysium your opinion is way off base about the actual game. The backstory of Elysium is Ragnarok, the end of the world, and the game focuses on that. The main storyline is actually told through the Einerjahrs and thier submissions and the ongoing interactions with the limited NPCs alive during the end of days. If you are a fan of the OG games this one is right on par with those story wise, and the biggest change/hurdle is the decision to be action adventure style vs turn based.

[@10-OSwords]

See THIS is how you genre shift: on a AA series, NOT your AAA Flagship title!

[@KoKoNuTz232]

What annoys me is the fact that they are separated in quests. Id rather it just continues from city to city. So it has a parallel to strangers of paradise.

[@deathbykonami5487]

Have you played the other Valkyrie Profile games? You just described Valkyrie Profile Lenneth. Not to mention, all the bitch and moaning going on about how there's too many big open world games.

[@KoKoNuTz232]

@@deathbykonami5487 No i haven't. This is the first time I've played valkyrie

[@BronzeApparathus]

I'd hazard a guess that since motoi (composer of the past VP games) was brought back it stands to reason the ost was done right, the man was with tri ace when they started.

[@johnnyblaze10]

looks like a beautiful yet empty open world....why would i play this over any other jrpg? i wish it had something unique about it. feels like..... another one

[@animegamergeek1427]

Yeah, it is barren, but given the story behind it, I see why. I hated that they turned it into another hack & slash, but I actually started loving it after awhile. Being a spin-off of the series, made it not so bad to me

[@ZorenSosa]

They need to fix the stupid inverted map, the camera issues and also need to let us switch weapons faster the delay is horribly slow. I would also say they should allow us to choose whether we want to equip consumables or not vs having a full weapon layout

[@tkp98]

A deep sale game for me. One of these days I’ll check it out. Enjoy the gaming all. Peace ✌️

[@animegamergeek1427]

I'm sure u will like it when u get it. I wasn't so sold on it, but after awhile, I started loving it. The demo doesn't do it too much justice. The more moves u get in the real game, the better it got to me

[@tkp98]

@@animegamergeek1427 cool i appreciate the information and thoughts.👍✌️

[@animegamergeek1427]

@@tkp98 no problem

[@TimSmith-rk9sf]

Great game finished at around 20 hours. Had a lot of fun with the combat system. Probably the funnest I’ve had in years. Grappling from enemy to enemy is really bad ass. And honestly a lot of these videos do this games combat no justice.

[@sakuyasama8986]

@Grey Comet lol thats stupid asf

[@TimSmith-rk9sf]

Proof I beat a video game lol. If you’re wondering if I platinum it yet no working on that now that’s how much I like the game. Plus I’m sure it was no mystery that the game would be that long. Devil May cry it’s not even that long in that game is amazing

[@lol3ndir]

Thanks for the actual review. Lot of people just bash this game. I’ll get it while still on sale.

[@blackwingninja1195]

I finished 2 of the multiple endings and its really good and fun if you base it just on demo its too early in the game to see everything and as well keep in mind its a demo meaning not everything in the game your playing. It has good replayability and unlocking everything and upgrading all the weapons is where you see the game where it shines the most since the game is just more fun that way.

[@StrawHatGamingg]

Exactly. The game is lowkey fire with plenty of stuff to do without wasting time traversing places

[@Sakisasvictorianmask]

To be fair, the demo was a really good indicator of what the final game is like, minus the Einherjars. It's not like the formula suddenly changes after that, it's quite the same but with added narrative.

[@xacmashe3852]

@@Sakisasvictorianmask quite the same but with added *bland narrative

[@justrok79]

A better review than what I read from Destructoid. They ripped this game a new one. I felt like the reviewer didn't even bother to find a positive.

[@smackgyver5670]

@blessROK It's not the job of a critic to "find a positive". A review is not better or good just because it reinforces your opinion.

[@animegamergeek1427]

@@smackgyver5670 some sure make it their job to find a negative, tho

[@danielmoung9098]

@@animegamergeek1427 I've nearly stopped listening to critic reviews because I find too many critics that are nothing but a bunch of fucking Shills being bribed, especially IGN! IGN's crappy reviewers never say anything positive unless it's fucking cod! Gameranx and acg are the only cr I trust for a good critic review.

[@SergeCruso]

I like this review didn't over hype but also didn't bash it for its shortcoming.

[@animegamergeek1427]

Yep, unlike RPG Division, who bashes & condescendingly insults anyone who disagrees with his dislike of the game 😂

[@punishedhek7495]

These people know nothing about games, stick to reviewing call of duty. Thank god I don't follow these clowns

[@Johnnygrafx]

Yet here you are. Viewing the video and giving it engagement.

[@TheGravityShifter]

I can forgive it being on the lower end of the quality spectrum among its counterparts if I can enjoy it for what it is. I'll give the demo a shot and see if it compels me in some way. I have played and enjoyed games more meh so my tolerance is pretty high.

[@Varsdalith98]

It’s a “get when it’s free” game.

[@StarburststreamV2]

My friend finished it in a little over 7hrs on his first playthrough.That's right, a 7hr Valkyrie full game,what a joke 🤣 and guess what, only 4 einherjars 🤣 Square Enix sure knows how to kill a franchise. Glad I didn't waste $60 for this trash.

[@corey_massey]

The only way to finish the game in 7hrs is to play on easy, never explore the main mission areas and skip every sidequest which eliminates all of the multiple endings.

[@feiitogaming]

I feel like I'm in the minority here, but I didn't enjoy my time with Valkyrie Elysium. I thought it was exhausting and boring. Though I'm happy for everyone who enjoyed it.

[@Grisznakerio]

The BIG QUESTION is. Where Arngrim?

[@ThaRealest616]

Got it day if release and put about 6 hours into it so far and I'm bored. The story is lame, the game is all about the combat but it gets repetitive and old fast.

[@nathannewman8254]

Love your reviews. Thank you

[@Pndrbx999]

the exaggerated swagger of a rebelling valkyrie

[@thefoxand]

Masterpiece game. Especially on hard difficulty. I'm over 12hrs on it and can't stop playing. Can't believe they brought back my beloved Valkyrie in such a impressive new look and gameplay.

[@dawgyv72]

i don't see why anyone would pick this up over FFSoP or dozens of other jrpgs that are half the price

[@offendedliberal6374]

I saw the art and thought it looked cool but it looks like a mobile game port to a pc

[@AdonisIsBeast]

Made sure to state “microsoft windows” versus “PC” didn’t ya

[@AdonisIsBeast]

He sure was sure to state “microsoft windows” instead of “PC”

[@willowingwhispers2612]

The problem lies in the fact that people -- yet again -- set their expectations way too high. From the trailers and demo alone, it's very clear this is not an AAA type of game. Yet people are acting like it should be viewed as such and are bashing it because it isn't. This game is pretty enjoyable and the story picks up around the end of chapter 2. Is it anything amazing or deep or complex? No. If anything, I have a feeling I'll enjoy SO6 much more. However, I'm having fun with this game and it's worth the price tag for me. This isn't a horrible game and I understand that some people would rather wait for a sale, but that doesn't make this a horrible or bad game. It's just another example of people setting themselves up for disappointment before the game even released and being angry about it.

[@Therealcarolinaguy]

If I'm paying 70$ for a game, I expect AAA. I liked the Demo but its a 40$ at best to me.

[@imadkhristo6422]

It's $100 australian money so I'm hoping for a game that's not going to make me fall a sleep

[@SOTVT]

Looks pretty average. I played the demo and the pop-in (PS5) was atrocious. Sadly, it seems the final game didn't improve this in any way.

[@komhoy]

PS4 vs PS5 comparison, please? It seems that the PS5 runs at near/constant 60 FPS, while the PS4 runs at max 35-40 FPS in the demo. Wondering if this has been addressed in the final build, but probably not. It's also the same price for both - one optimized and one not, unfortunately.

[@cyphersuit1]

Lots of pop ups in the turorial on ps5 too

[@RyanEX2000]

I hate how they're taking classic rpgs and turning them into "action" rpgs. Just give us our damn rpgs.

[@user102030400]

This game felt like made of side missions only and no main story, bought Lenneth to get the bad taste out after playing this.

[@SgtHeartmann.]

20 hours in,I like it. Combat system is one of the best,good graphics at least for sprites and enemies looks good. The rpg system is pretty simple,like story and many elements. Anyway I really like this game,and just like happened with Biomutant,I feel the game is just OK,but people expected something else. So it became ugly and bad. True opinion? This game is just good. Does it worth 70€? Not today.

[@Mushu2801]

I got the game day one and has been really fun. Managed to get a 500 hit combo that looked epic AF and with a great looking spear finisher

[@gabrielhoward5601]

I agree, I loved the Demo and it was a Day One purchase for me as well... I mean seriously, how many times do we as consumers feel overwhelmed by outrageously large open world games? I know i have, ehich is why I like the linear feel to this game and the fact that "my time is respected" as I have Kids and can't be too consumed in certain games lasting iver 100 hours of grinding... If it was b4 the kids then it be a different story. Lol Games like this are right up my alley as far as world size and game length. Plus it reminds me of Ys 8 as fas as combat and that's one of my first jrpgs i had gotten into and fell in love with it. 😎👍

[@animegamergeek1427]

@@gabrielhoward5601 I don't have kids & I tend to favor the linear games over the massive open world games myself.

[@gabrielhoward5601]

@@animegamergeek1427 it's like development teams nowadays don't want you to play any other game but "theirs". Lol there can be 3 to 4 AAA titles released in same month, I'm not grinding out on a game when I have other amazing stories to experience in my backlog of PS4/PS5 games. Lol

[@animegamergeek1427]

@@gabrielhoward5601 I hear ya 😂 I usually alternate. If I play a game that's big & open world, my next game I go for something linear & quick. Some people don't like a short game & considerit a waste of money, but I always say, I'd rather pay for a short game that I'll finish than a long game that I might not

[@brandon504boi7]

Haven't got up there yet. I got too three hundred and something before I got that spear which is OP. Thanks for giving me something to strive for 💪🏾💪🏾😂😂

[@yourpartner3819]

SE spent more money for reviewer than development of this game

[@Mohgenstein]

Who’s bright idea was it to have cell shaded graphics

[@iconic4609]

What sucks is that I was bored after the first 1:30 of this video. I loved the idea of this game and was looking forward to it. But the more gameplay I’ve seen and combat, I’ve literally fallen asleep on other videos. I cant get behind this one

[@corey_massey]

Whats crazy is that there is a free demo for the game that lets you play a good portion of the first mission, yet you watched videos and determined that you didn't want to play it.

[@marcinwoznica5668]

Im very strict and critical on games. I must say the game isn’t worth 60$ and more like $40 but it does have solid fluid combat and a very good soundtrack. The game obviously is not trying to be something it’s not. Graphics arent half bad on the PS5. I would recommend the demo to people saying it’s garbage. I thought that too until i played the demo and was very very surprised how fun it was to play. That’s just me though.

[@craigwilks2202]

The demo was actually fun, but after looking at a playthrough on yt that was only 7hrs long, I said no thank you. Definitely a discount game, and I'm talking 60-75% discount

[@LyonPercival]

Most reviewers are too harsh at this game… they’re looking for something else that the game nor the DEMO did not even tease… It’s not perfect but reviews seem to be expecting all Action Adventures to be as cringy and flashy and wannabe-cool like the typical BAMCO stereotypical-weeb games…

[@Choko-Boko]

The fact that the developers provided you with a copy of the game for review purposes puts on the spotlight the biased evaluation. It’s understandable how, for what I wrote above, you wouldn’t speak ill of the game however this Valkyrie chapter remains uninspired, almost monotone and monochromatic in its graphic and lacking in its technical compartment. All in all, the real evaluation for this game should be 5: mediocre.

[@Twiglet456]

Game needed a bit more environmental design budget, but looks decent overall

[@christinehede7578]

Neve played any Valkyrie game but may buy this at some point.

[@wastelandwanderer2693]

I played the demo and enjoyed it because I'm a big hack n slash action game fan. Never played the older Valkyrie games so this game just felt like a fun action game to me. I'll probably wait till it's on sale though because there's so many other games coming out that I'd rather get.

[@animegamergeek1427]

Valkyrie Profile Lenneth (sort of updated PSP version of the original Valkyrie Profile) releases on PSN in December, if u wanna check out how the series was

[@wastelandwanderer2693]

@@animegamergeek1427 for sure I'll check it out

[@Coreisus]

Lol the series has always been a hack n slash action game. The long difference is that the old ones you could control a party

[@animegamergeek1427]

@@Coreisus kinda like a mixture of turn-based & hack and slash

[@Coreisus]

@@animegamergeek1427 ah yes true. Still tho, is it really so far off of an evolution?

[@AintPopular]

actually bummed that it didnt lived up to the hype

[@roahnosh]

Why they didn't go with full cellshaded style like Genshin Impact? Such a missed opportunity IMO.

[@ViNncentSmith]

Gaming bolt gave this game an 8 out of 10 How in the hell does this deserve an 8? To sum up it these videos that make us lose faith in channel like ign and gamingbolt for their *dishonesty* and openly sellout behavior.

[@coreywho2972]

How is Square Enix still able to release full priced games that look like ps2 games and have literally no depth?

[@jasperbonez2547]

Very well detailed review. Thank you!

[@lupercalrising2208]

Trimmed down story... uninventive... somewhat bland characters.... stands on the shoulders of action games that came before it... JUST SAY THE GAME SUCKS ALREADY lol.

[@wiseguy240Winston]

After playing it man it definitely doesn't suck

[@Teffy2105]

Frame rates were kinda bad on PS4 😅

[@IgnizNova]

No Lenneth, No RPG, No thanks, sorry but I have such a great respect for VP saga, it saddens me that they toke the Action-RPG route with this reboot ...

[@wiseguy240Winston]

I thought that at first but after beating the game today I take back my negative thoughts. Solid game, not ground breaking or a 10/10 but a good 7.5. I'll always love the original for how unique it was especially but the reboot didn't screw things up overall.

[@CurrentlyOffliner]

Combat was really fun but don't expect much more. Level designs are simillar and empty , story is below average , no real character development , no armor , not enough enemy variety , facial expressions and mouth movements when speaking not good , i also had problems with camera and menu overall optimization not great. You can probably go on but it is still fun to play game it's like %80 hack n slash so all the minuses can be ignored but they prevent it from being a great game. 15-30$ sure but relase price 60$ not worth.

[@Zephyr_Weiss]

The game pretty much feels like Trinity: Souls of Zill Ol

[@Playstation_Sony]

looks like a black Friday /Christmas sale game

[@ahsankhan-zg6gr]

What a marvellous review! Well written and insightful

[@xX-Anonymous-Xx]

I played the demo for this and was completely unimpressed. Maybe if the price goes wayyyyy down, I'll give a shot. It's on sale for $40 in the PSN store and on Amazon, and I will still pass on buying it.

[@mitch20003]

hmm i think Ill wait till 20 bucks, I see star ocean 6 on sale for 40 bucks im gonna pick that up

[@anonymous_first_sin]

Got it for 35 don't regret it at all . Not the best game far from it but I enjoyed it .

[@se7enity648]

Yet another hack&slash Japanese rpg. This type of game needs a infusion of something new. I would get bored very quickly.

[@FelixS.]

It is still a very good representative of this genre. I find the game prett enjoyable, it has a great soundtrack and runs with smooth 60FPS on PS5. I can understand people who skip it for full price, but I highly recommend to give it a go for 39 bucks or so.

[@Beavernator]

It plays like an Y's game...

[@peterr765]

The game isn’t perfect but it’s loads of fun still. Loving it so far and hoping for cool updates.

[@deathbykonami5487]

Hilde's Vengeance is bound to be interesting. And who knows we might get some interesting expansions that tie in the other games, like Maria meeting the Valkyrie Sisters (Lenneth, Hrist and Silmeria), climatic fights with Brahms, Lord of the Undead and the skeevy alchemist Lezard Valeth.

[@DEATHRAGE157]

Watching this made me want to play silmmeria again and wait for it to get cheap on a sale in some years.

[@mikec5400]

I'd rather buy silmeria for 60 dollars on ps5 than elysium. Silmeria was one of the best jrpgs of that console gen

[@2saisai]

Is the quality of the story on par with old games? I am on edge on buying it. I don't mind at all the new direction of the game but I am concerned for the quality of the story.

[@SgtHeartmann.]

I like this game,because I love Northern mythology and the combat system is truly fire. But story sucks man,that’s it

[@2saisai]

@@SgtHeartmann. that's unfortunate to read. But thank you for taking the time and replying to me

[@corey_massey]

@@SgtHeartmann. Have to disagree with the story sucking.... the story is straight forward if you don't do alot of subquest and especially the loyalty styled Einerjahrs subquest. The game has multiple endings and are effected by completing these subquest. The main storyline is intended to give you a sort of blanket overview of the game whereas the subquest are supposed to add backstory and substance to the overall narrative. The biggest barrier for fans of story driven or turn based rpg games is going to be the gameplay loop changes since this game is less about talking to NPC'S vs fighting enemies. If you like hack and slash games then the story will be fine, if you want deep narrative heavy stuff then you may not like the game as much. Either way the story definitely soes not suck, its just that the approach is different than the original games.

[@SgtHeartmann.]

@@corey_massey Dude I like the game,but the story is what it is in my opinion. Let alone the flowers npc which are everywhere. Anyway to be clear I really like this game,I bought it for the fight and for the set,not for the story.

[@corey_massey]

@@SgtHeartmann. No i get that....but i like the story. I don't think it sucks. I definitely don't think that its going to win any awards for story but its not horrible. The story does what story is supposed to do, give you a reason to care about why you are doing what you are doing. I think in that regard it succeeds perhaps not at the level of primary story driven games but that is why i said that if you can accept the game as an action adventure game then the story is not horrible. My opinion at least.

[@jonathanf106]

the combat wasnt realistic compared to other action rpg games, no one should be able to take down a dragon that fast at the beginning of the game, linear dull level, dull enemy design lets me know squareenix is suffering alot and from software is the new pinnacle of action rpgs. nothing in this game was not a challenge. the bosses barely attacks you or inflict major damage.

[@needThaiForexTrading]

Similar to Elden Ring ??

[@Johnnygrafx]

not at all

[@needThaiForexTrading]

@@Johnnygrafx Thanks

[@SOTVT]

Valkyrie Elysium is like a walk in the park compared to ER.😅

[@mayuthedemon33]

Yea get it in sale cause i replay it

[@imbusydancin]

This game was great for 20 bucks full version

[@andream5690]

I was about to preorder on PC because of a 20% off sale but i read only consoles get the Lenneth remaster as a bonus so fuck square enix.

[@canadian_american84]

Makes me think of fable battle wise 🤔

[@Infernoobs2]

Nice

[@ovidiuvasilebalan1772]

A Valkyrie without wings or without being able to fly? So, dimmed Norse mythology combined with asian style combos? It's as if I take shaolin monks and make them fight like medieval European knights... that's disrespectful to the culture and unoriginal. The environment has a dull/washed out theme, which can work out in some games but definitely not when you pair with with those slashy eye-bleeding colours of the spells and special effects - my eyes calm down due to environmental theme only to be ambushed and bled to death by spell effects.... Also the outliner on things, what's that for? To look like a 2D game? Their voices sound asian, the music and its rushed pace sounds oriental yet they are placed within the Viking universe... And the price... 50 pounds for this cartoonish children/feminine-oriented game? Maybe it's worth it for the genre enthusiasts whom they see it differently by overlooking all the glaring quirks and flaws, but for me, when you have Elden Ring, Hogwards Legacy, Skyrim, Witcher 3, Horizon and so many other very original, very polished and highly successful games within the same price range or lower...no thanks. 6 months after your review, the Steam Reviews rating is "mixed" for both all-time and recent, so not even the fans enjoy it as much. "Easily one of the best action games of the year" ? Yeah right, maybe if it's the only one... Your review sounds more fan-pleasing than honest and to the point. You mentioned some very important negative aspects, and yet you made them sound as if they were not that significant and in the end portray it as a fine game. How can I trust you for your other game reviews if this one sounds more like a commercial? Sheesh!

[@kaikiske7436]

This game is essentially Babylon's Fall, except with less epic / interesting boss battles and no "Live Service" stuff. After completing BF, and playing close to 90% of VE, I find it interesting how bad BF got skerwered, but VE is getting favorable reviews.... People must REALLY HATE live service titles...

[@kirobz]

It’s because we all have a finite amount of hours and just one live service game is a lifestyle.

[@kaikiske7436]

@@kirobz BF can be completed Single Player thru the "story" and takes roughly the same amount of time as VE's story mode.

[@isetscott4740]

i found the demo really boring

[@tonebalone9203]

Wheres arngrim? Mystina? Finishing strikes? Wtf?!

[@samreimann4233]

I enjoyed the demo, seems either people were expecting a full rpg, I'm surprised it's getting such average or even negative reviews

[@dawgyv72]

"people were expecting a full rpg" what the fuck is someone supposed to expect at a premium price

[@samreimann4233]

@@dawgyv72 I think your misinterpreting what I'm saying. It's not an rpg like the the previous titles. It's more of a hack and slash action game. It's also the going rate for games now, they are expensive. I didn't say I agreed with that, just that it's a different type of game to the previous ones

[@darbling]

man this game was SO boring, refunded after an hr or so. Wanted the old game: got some shitty version of other action rpgs, and I do mean shitty

[@DecimatedSoul]

What a great review can't wait to buy it Monday

[@dzill95]

This game is better than I expected

[@ART_OFTHEGAME]

Didn’t even get 45 seconds in this video and I’m moving on. Leaving a like for the quality of the video. Just don’t like the game already.

[@mayuthedemon33]

I just got this 👍

[@Elthon1978]

I dont like this 😕 I played the last 2 valkery profile and I dont see the greatness of the gameplay n characters

[@ZerosGameInn]

Amazing game, beat this on day 2 of early acceds, i wants more

[@orfeas2335]

Just finished it. Environments out of Ps3 era. Not Ps5 ..not even Ps4. Blunt, grey color pallete , everything looks samey , running around breaking boxes 24/7 for materials....duh .. Story barebones and barely serviceable. Clunky unresponsive combat, terrible camera, long winded recovery animation out of stun if anything even looks or spits at you. Boring dialogues. Repetitive music that melts your brain. Atrocious lip syncing.For me it was a slightly, somewhat fun experience at places ,rushing this while multitasking at real life. 5- 6/10

[@stonerdemon]

A very good action game, but not a very good Valkyrie game.

[@wolf4640]

Looks like a mobile game. Shame on the memory of the amazing VP OG games.

[@kermitwithamustache3885]

You clearly don't play mobile games lmao

[@Yusei255]

0.5 out if 10 it's soo horribly bad and is a load of garbage. Should not even be considered as a sequel to the original.

[@anonanon6332]

#NotMyValkyrieProfile This has nothing to do with the Valkyrie Profile universe. Yet another "reboot" in the age of crappy reboots. Play the original, VP2 and the DS game. Then stop. If you like a Devil May Cry game, then you'll like Elysium, but it's not Valkyrie Profile.