Valkyrie of Phantasm
- October 22, 2022
- AREAZERO
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Valkyrie of Phantasm" is a hack-and-slash action RPG set in a fantasy world. As the player, you control a group of heroes, each with unique abilities and weapons, battling against hordes of enemies and powerful bosses. The game features fast-paced combat, a variety of weapons and skills to master, and an immersive storyline with multiple endings. Explore dungeons, level up your characters, and discover the secrets of the phantasm world.
Nintendo Switch
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Playstation 4
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Reviews
- The game has a fun and fast-paced combat system that feels fluid and engaging, reminiscent of classic 3D fighting games like Dragon Ball Z.
- Graphics and animations are visually appealing, and the soundtrack is enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience.
- Despite being in early access, the game is relatively polished with minimal bugs, and players are excited for future updates and character additions.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including frame drops and a lack of graphical options, making it difficult to play on lower-end PCs.
- Melee combat is overly powerful compared to ranged attacks, leading to unbalanced gameplay and a lack of incentive to use spell cards.
- Community management has been criticized for being toxic, with reports of moderators abusing their power, which negatively impacts player experience.
- story48 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it basic and underdeveloped, while others appreciate its potential and unique character interactions. Many reviewers note that the story mode feels incomplete and lacks depth, especially in its early access state, but express hope for future expansions and improvements. Overall, while the narrative adds a nice touch to the gameplay, it currently leaves players wanting more.
“Very good game with an amazing story!”
“I would love to play this game and experience a story around the characters.”
“(edit) After further review of the game, I do change my opinion. I believe the story adds a very nice touch to the game, although we need the rest of the story; this suits just well.”
“The story seems a little too short, and I expected more from it. The character choices are very limited, but I guess it's an early access game after all, so I can't really say much about this.”
“This isn't to discourage future players from buying it, but it's currently a bit too hard to learn due to the tutorial being completely separate from the story, and the tutorial itself is a bit vague and not very helpful.”
“Addressing the cons from top to bottom here, the lack of a tutorial when playing the main story feels wrong personally speaking.”
- gameplay42 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players enjoying its core mechanics and depth, while others criticize the lack of character variety and content. Many appreciate the smoothness and potential for strategic play, but express concerns about the poorly designed melee system undermining overall mechanics. Overall, while the foundation is solid, significant improvements are needed for a more engaging experience.
“Cool remixes, cool models, cool mechanics, and game feel; I can't wait to see the full game!”
“Suffice to say, there's not too much content to offer as of yet in terms of characters, stages, spells, modes, etc., which is a little bit of a letdown coming off of how huge the sky arena games are, but what I can acknowledge is that the core gameplay is very good.”
“As a whole, the reason to pick this up at the moment is the gameplay.”
“While the main gameplay loop ends up being solid, I've noticed people complain about the lack of variety between the characters, and I'd have to agree with that point.”
“I think some mechanics could be added to make the gameplay more dynamic and have more strategy to it.”
“It's very clean, and I'm glad to see the developers prioritize the game above 'how many panty shots can we give lolis?' There's a long way before I could recommend this game, but if the devs step up the gameplay aspects, it can work really well.”
- graphics36 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while many players appreciate the beautiful visuals and animations, there are significant concerns regarding performance issues, such as low frame rates and a lack of adjustable graphical settings. Users are calling for optimization and more options to customize graphics to enhance gameplay experience, as the current limitations detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Visuals are beautiful.”
“Love the graphics, animations, and especially the soundtrack - sometimes I don't want to leave the main menu because all the music is such a banger!”
“The graphics look good, and the game runs relatively smooth for it being early access (there are frame drops here and there).”
“I get between 20 and 30fps on my Steam Deck, and there are virtually no graphical settings to adjust...”
“Good game, but this needs more optimization or more options for graphics...”
“Graphical settings also do need to be added since I personally don't like adding that much bloom and motion blur in games like this so I could actually focus more.”
- optimization18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 56 % negative mentions
Overall, players express significant concerns regarding the game's optimization, citing a lack of performance improvements and insufficient graphics settings options. While some users report no issues on high-end systems, many feel that the game is poorly optimized, leading to heavy demands on lower-end hardware and a need for better customization in graphics quality.
“If the game gets more optimization as well as the ability to change the graphics quality, I would greatly appreciate it.”
“Good game, but this needs more optimization or more options for graphics...”
“- I did not have any performance issues (specs: 16GB RAM, i7 8th gen, and RTX 2070)”
“Still, it really could use some optimization options...”
“Performance could very much use some improvements.”
“My only truly outward negative remarks in regards to the game are the performance and lack of video settings.”
- music16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its spectacular quality and energetic soundtrack, with many players expressing a desire to linger in the main menu just to enjoy the tunes. While the soundtrack is generally well-received, some users noted that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the music enhances the gaming experience, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“A lot of the music is spectacular.”
“Love the graphics, animations, and especially the soundtrack - sometimes I don't want to leave the main menu because all the music is such a banger!”
“The soundtrack is also nice to listen to, gives enough energy but is not distracting.”
“Music is also pretty good, albeit repetitive to some degree.”
“But do not live stream this song in the game; it has copyright issues.”
“I hope there will be more music and Touhou vocal from any artist or circle, especially 'Get in the Ring'.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for the return of humorous elements associated with the character Cirno in the Touhou series, particularly referencing a "funny spell bug" that contributed to the comedic aspects of the game. This highlights a nostalgic appreciation for the lighthearted and whimsical humor that the series is known for.
“Touhou is hilarious!”
“Cirno brings back the funny spell bug!”
“Touhou is filled with humor!”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by instances of instability and abuse, particularly in the context of moderation, suggesting that players may experience intense feelings related to authority and control within the game environment.
