Valkyrie Elysium has been a popular title since its release in 2009. It is one of the most exciting games of its kind, with an amazing blend of story, gameplay, and characters. The game is designed so that the player can experience the action in real time. The game features more than 30 missions and more than 50 weapons.
Gameplay
The gameplay in Valkyrie Elysia is an action-packed experience. The game follows the titular Valkyrie, who is sent to the world of Midgard to cleanse it of evil before Ragnarok arrives. While she initially swears allegiance to All-Father Odin, she soon discovers that she is not alone in her quest. Unlike prior Valkyrie games, this one features a human perspective and emotional depth.
One of the biggest complaints about Valkyrie Elysium is its reliance on Norse mythology. While this has been a common feature of the series since its beginning, it does feel less original now that so many games have embraced these gods. The use of Norse myths may also turn off new players, since this may make the story feel somewhat generic.
The game also has a unique combat system. Instead of turn-based combat like in the Valkyrie Profile series, combat in Valkyrie Elysium is real-time. This means that players have to time their attacks and build their combo counters. While Valkyrie Profile was popular for its turn-based combat system, this new one is more akin to Tales of Arise.
Story
The Story of Valkyrie Elysium is a pretty underdeveloped adventure game. It has nine chapters and between 15 and 20 hours of gameplay. The basic gameplay loop involves Odin giving you a mission, which you need to complete. Along the way, you will meet various characters and learn their backstories. These characters use generic quips and change their personalities to fit the story.
The game is based on the story of the creation of Odin and his desire to save the world from the wrath of Ragnarok. To do so, he created the Valkyrie, an apostle of salvation. She must save wandering souls, or “Einherjars,” in the game world. These “fallen” souls will be transformed into monsters, or they will become immortal. The goal of the game is to purify these “fallen” souls.
The gameplay is fairly straightforward. The player will need to explore the hub location, and then traverse a series of linear areas. As long as they find certain items and kill enemies, they can move on to the next part of the story. In addition to the main story, players can complete sub-quests to learn new skills and power up their character. The game does have a strange difficulty spike near the end of chapter three when Einherjar appears to fight with the player.
Characters
In a recent update to its PlayStation Blog, Square Enix revealed details about Valkyrie Elysium. Players can now see the new characters, Armand and Taika. These characters are members of the Einherjar, who can add elements to Valkyrie’s attacks. The two new characters are portrayed by Natsuki Hanae and Harry McEntire, respectively. They both look to find something.
In addition to the main characters, Valkyrie Elysium features a variety of non-playable characters. You can find out about these characters by reading character guides and background articles. You can also hear the voices of the characters, including the non-playable ones.
As a Valkyrie, you can use the Divine Arts and Einherjar to attack enemies. These abilities help you deal with enemies and build up your soul gauge. You can also summon Einherjar by collecting items or blue souls. Their elemental properties can give Valkyrie an advantage in battle. When Einherjar is present, Valkyrie’s body color changes to match the active element. You can also learn the Divine Arts, which are special attacks that will strengthen your attacks. These special abilities also allow you to use the Soul Chain, which can act as a grappling hook for the Einherjar.
Fun
Valkyrie Elysium is a fun action role-playing game with some pretty decent gameplay. While the storyline isn’t particularly interesting and the character development feels underdeveloped, the game has great visuals. Despite the lackluster narrative, Valkyrie Elysium offers 15 to 20 hours of fast-paced combat.
The game’s story is mostly about recruiting Einherjar and purging the world of souls before Ragnarok. It doesn’t do much to add depth to the storyline, apart from an obvious homage to the Soulsborne games. As a result, the game’s premise is a bit predictable and the combat is adequate but uninspired.
Valkyrie Elysium is currently available for the PS4 and PS5. The PC version will be released on November 11 2022. Free updates are planned, including a new playable character and additional difficulty modes, and these will likely add more hours to the game’s replay value.
