Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria
released on Jun 22, 2006
Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria is the second installment of the Valkyrie Profile series. Taking place hundreds of years before the original game, the story revolves around two characters living the same body, named Silmeria and Alicia. Together, the two characters work to stop a catastrophe that could cause war between the people and the gods. The game received generally positive reviews, citing its similarity to the original Valkyrie Profile game and its beautiful graphics, but had a convoluted interface and a high degree of difficulty. The game went on to be re-released as a Square Enix "Ultimate Release".
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A very well-made successor to the first game. It feels much more like a classic JRPG compared to VP Lenneth. The story didn't quite click with me and it drags a bit in the middle of the game (chapter 3 takes forever and you're chasing after a McGuffin the whole time without anything happening^^).
The jump passages in the dungeons are sometimes really horrible and annoying. But the world design is really good, the atmosphere in the towns is very strong and the music was also great (but not as good as in VP 1). I also found it a shame that you only get backstory about the Einherjar in text form and not in cutscenes like in the predecessor. On the other hand, you now have a party with characters that have a bit more personality...Rufus was annoying :D
I know that all that sounds pretty negative but the game is great, fighting is fun, there are so many possibilities to put the party together and the hit feedback is really awesome. Still, for me it's much weaker than Lenneth.
The jump passages in the dungeons are sometimes really horrible and annoying. But the world design is really good, the atmosphere in the towns is very strong and the music was also great (but not as good as in VP 1). I also found it a shame that you only get backstory about the Einherjar in text form and not in cutscenes like in the predecessor. On the other hand, you now have a party with characters that have a bit more personality...Rufus was annoying :D
I know that all that sounds pretty negative but the game is great, fighting is fun, there are so many possibilities to put the party together and the hit feedback is really awesome. Still, for me it's much weaker than Lenneth.
LEZARDDDDDDD
Loved the first game and loved what I played of this too, just need to go back and finish it one day.
awesome combat dreadful writing game is glacial. maybe i'll try vp1.
No other PS2 game even comes close to look half as beautiful as this game. Gameplay is unique and interesting, if a bit easy once you figure it out, the setpieces when walking around made me shed a tear, even on the starting town you can see how breathtaking everything looks, exploring the towns is a joy even if there's not much to actually do besides lurk around. Every random house is unique in it's modeling, it's honestly insane. Wish it had the old Einherjar recruitment system but i don't mind that much. Music is equally stunning, of course, Motoi Sakuraba did it again.
10/10, disregard naysayers
10/10, disregard naysayers
I love this. Cool character collection that isn't always the same makes for neat extra playthroughs. Combat is also a main draw and the platforming out of battles is excellent. Post game has a grind sadly, but it's to be expected. Great, solid playthrough and highly rec'd.