Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria

Resurrecting an old favorite

Strengths: Incredibly fun combat system (mix of turn-based and realtime), gameplay reminiscent of old mario-style platformers, great graphics

Weakness: This is one HARD game, requires a lot of grinding for XP, the inventory interfance could use some improvement

I bought the original valkyrie profile when it was released several years ago (little did I know it would be fetching over 200 on ebay) and loved every minute of the quest to find soldiers to fight in ragnarok. This game is more of the same Valhalla-fun. The Norse-mythology inspired storyline is decidely nonlinear, and this game is actually a prequel to the original. Probably the neatest addition...
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I bought the original valkyrie profile when it was released several years ago (little did I know it would be fetching over 200 on ebay) and loved every minute of the quest to find soldiers to fight in ragnarok. This game is more of the same Valhalla-fun. The Norse-mythology inspired storyline is decidely nonlinear, and this game is actually a prequel to the original. Probably the neatest addition to the franchise is the ability to split your party in 2 groups so that one can flank the enemy and attack from the rear. New tactics are DEFINITELY going to be needed in this game, because it is extremely challenging. Get ready to throw a few controllers in anger! Still, this is a great RPG and a welcome change from the typical JRPG fare.

By tambasmd - Jan 3, 2007

VP 2

Strengths: Awesome graphics and CGI - improvements over the prequel

Weakness: Story can be weak at points

I only recently played Valkyrie Profile : Lenneth on the psp. Having come directly from that game to this, I can't say I am dissapointed. The strengths of the original were built upon, and new exciting features added in VP2. Graphic wise, the difference is night and day. A game meant for ps1 to a game at the tail end of the PS2's life means GREAT graphics, and the CGI is gorgeous. As far as...
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I only recently played Valkyrie Profile : Lenneth on the psp.
Having come directly from that game to this, I can't say I am dissapointed. The strengths of the original were built upon, and new exciting features added in VP2.
Graphic wise, the difference is night and day. A game meant for ps1 to a game at the tail end of the PS2's life means GREAT graphics, and the CGI is gorgeous.
As far as gameplay, its as good as it gets. Battles only get semi-tedious and thats saying alot for a RPG.

I am halfway thru the game and loving it. Highly recommended!

By Pookymeister - Oct 26, 2006

A worthy sequel to one of the finest PSX games

Strengths: Gorgeous graphics accompanied with great art

Weakness: Not wuite as good as the first game

Valkyrie Profile 2 is one of the best RPG games for the Playstation 2, and that says a lot. The combat system is interesting and is a lot like the first one. My only complaint is that it should have stayed in two dimensions, what they could have done with it on the PS2 could have been amazing

By swordity - Feb 15, 2007

VP2: Silmeria

Strengths: Great game, graphics, story, battles

Weakness: level grinding

Valkyrie Profile 2 is a much needed sequel to the original Valkyrie Profile for the PS1. The game plays very well and the story is pretty good. The graphics are utterly amazing for an RPG and the battle mechanics are outstanding (not just your typical menu selection style). Overall VP2 has done a very good job of bringing together a lot of successful elements from different RPG's all into one....
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Valkyrie Profile 2 is a much needed sequel to the original Valkyrie Profile for the PS1. The game plays very well and the story is pretty good. The graphics are utterly amazing for an RPG and the battle mechanics are outstanding (not just your typical menu selection style). Overall VP2 has done a very good job of bringing together a lot of successful elements from different RPG's all into one. The only thing I didn't like was the large amount of level grinding required to be able to advance through the game. Nonetheless, if you can put up with that little nuisance, you'll be all set.

By Warner1281 - Jun 30, 2007

Beautiful Storyline and Graphics

Strengths: Breathtaking graphics and video with imaginative storyline. Voice-overs are incredibly realistic.

Weakness: Hard to navigate menus and equip characters with numerous items.

Valkyrie Profile 2 is an amazing role-playing game with breath-taking graphics and an rich storyline. VP2 stays true to its predecessor in maintaining its focus and devotion towards creating and building a story upon imaginative characters.

By cornkid - Apr 8, 2007