Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth

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"Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth" is a refreshed RPG classic for smartphones, based on Norse mythology, featuring intertwining tales, deep action-packed combat, and Motoi Sakuraba's renowned soundtrack. Players recruit fallen warriors, called Einherjar, to participate in Ragnarok, the final battle of the gods, with multiple endings based on actions and choices. This immersive game offers enhanced features and improvements for an enjoyable experience in the VALKYRIE PROFILE franchise.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews

story13 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

The game features an original and engaging gameplay system that combines platforming and RPG elements, making battles fun and strategic.
The storyline is rich with Norse mythology, and the character backstories are well-developed, adding depth to the overall experience.
The graphics, especially during cutscenes, are visually appealing, and the soundtrack enhances the game's atmosphere.

The game suffers from long cutscenes and slow pacing, which can be frustrating for players who prefer more action-oriented gameplay.
There is a steep learning curve due to a lack of clear explanations for game mechanics, making it difficult for newcomers to grasp the gameplay.
The voice acting is often criticized as being subpar, which detracts from the overall immersion in the story.

story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
65%
7%
The story in the game is described as intriguing and rich in character backstories, but it suffers from a lack of a cohesive overarching plot, leading to a grindy experience for some players. While the narrative features multiple endings and engaging character arcs, the pacing is often slow due to lengthy cutscenes, which can detract from replay value. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising the depth and uniqueness of the story, while others find it lacking in traditional RPG elements.
- “I just love how all the characters are given a backstory.”
- “The main story, itself, is very well developed...even if this RPG doesn't follow the traditional linear way of telling it.”
- “A moving story.”
- “The overarching story is almost nonexistent.”
- “The big problem is with no real plot to drive the game forward; it can start to feel grindy as you crawl through dungeons, slaying evil to prepare your men and women for war.”
- “The game could have been much better if they did a better job with the story and character development.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
48%
10%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning CGI cutscenes and detailed character designs, likening them to high-quality titles like Tekken. However, some players find the in-game graphics to be a blend of impressive and outdated, with a few criticizing the 2D visuals as lackluster. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, they are noted to have inconsistencies, particularly when compared to the enhanced cutscenes.
- “The graphics are great and the CG is lovely to watch.”
- “The graphics consist of highly detailed sprites on pre-rendered backgrounds; when seen on the vivid PSP screen, it just makes the game look downright beautiful.”
- “The new CG sequences that have been added to VP: Lenneth are absolutely stunning.”
- “The game's graphics are the same as the one for PlayStation, but they added some videos to this version.”
- “New cut scenes make the basic game graphics seem almost primitive by comparison.”
- “[Combat gets old fast, graphics are almost jarring, lot of unintuitive systems]”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
38%
14%
The gameplay is praised for its originality, engaging mechanics, and a mix of platforming, puzzles, and combat, though it features a steep learning curve due to a lack of detailed explanations. While the innovative system and multiple endings enhance replay value, some players find the long cutscenes and outdated mechanics detract from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is considered fun and involving, but may require patience and research to fully appreciate.
- “The gameplay is really original and fun.”
- “The mechanics of the game are great, nothing childishly simple, but easy to figure out after a bit.”
- “The gameplay system is innovative and fast-paced.”
- “I can't say this is a proper review as I couldn't stand this title long enough to get to any actual gameplay, and there's no way I'm sitting through that intro again.”
- “The one problem with the game comes from the lack of explanation on how things such as battle mechanics work.”
- “Also, basic gameplay graphics and mechanics have remained fundamentally unchanged, which is why some of the battles feel dated.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautifully conducted soundtrack that enhances the overall experience and fits the game's atmosphere perfectly. However, others criticize the repetitive and lackluster sound design, alongside poor voice acting, which detracts from the emotional impact of the narrative. Overall, while the soundtrack is highlighted as a standout feature by some, it is overshadowed by issues in other audio aspects.
- “The soundtrack, beautifully conducted, is what makes this game really worthwhile in the end.”
- “It always has the right music at the right time.”
- “This game features an excellent soundtrack that seems to reverberate throughout your being the entire game.”
- “Pretty much sums up how I felt after 15 minutes of introductory waffle, hellishly annoying bingy bongy music and (admittedly very pretty) cut scenes, totally emotionless voice overs, impossibly slow conversations that served little or no point.”
- “Cons: -painfully repetitive -lackluster soundtrack -bad voice acting (with the exception of the new CGI cut scenes), poorly delivered lines.”
- “The best thing about Valkyrie Profile is the music.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, "Valkyrie Profile" boasts high replayability due to its engaging storyline, multiple endings, and various difficulty levels, appealing to players who enjoy exploring different outcomes. However, long load times and drawn-out cutscenes may deter some players from replaying, particularly those who prioritize story over gameplay. While story-driven players might find limited incentive to replay, the game's short length and diverse modes offer ample opportunities for others to revisit the experience.
- “This brings Valkyrie Profile's replay value way up.”
- “On the positive side, a port of one of the PlayStation's most sought-after RPGs, engaging and perplexing storyline, great gameplay mechanics, fantastic soundtrack, multiple endings and difficulty levels make for replay, and the game's short length also adds to its replay value.”
- “This game also has multiple modes from easy, normal, and hard, and three different endings to give it high replay value.”
- “Personally, I'm a story-driven player, so once I know the plot, I have little interest in replaying the game. However, I think many players don't mind going through the story again, and for such players, the replay value should be fairly high.”
- “I understand that the makers of the game want you to get involved and appreciate the storyline, but without a fast-forward/skip button, this game has a limited replay value.”
- “This game has a lot of replay value also.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is largely criticized, with many users noting a lack of depth and storytelling that detracts from the overall experience. While some mention that the use of magical items adds a layer to the fight scenes, the overall consensus is that the character development is minimal and could have significantly improved the game.
- “There is no character development whatsoever.”
- “The game could have been much better if they had done a better job with the story and character development.”
- “The character development and use of magical items, while definitely not unique, helped flesh out the fight scenes.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a significant drawback, as the absence of a compelling plot leads to repetitive dungeon crawling and combat. While the game offers a variety of recruitable characters and avoids random battles, the overall experience can feel monotonous and lacks engaging audio-visual elements.
- “The big problem is with no real plot to drive the game forward, it can start to feel grindy as you crawl through dungeons, slaying evil to prepare your men and women for war.”
- “Painfully repetitive gameplay makes it hard to stay engaged, and the lackluster soundtrack doesn't help the experience.”
- “The grinding aspect is exacerbated by the bad voice acting and poorly delivered lines, which only adds to the overall monotony.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game has received criticism, with players questioning the depth of character feelings during key events and expressing disappointment in the overall ending, which felt unsatisfying and lacking emotional impact.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers consistently highlight the captivating atmosphere of Valkyrie Profile, noting it as a key element that enhances the overall gaming experience. The game's immersive environment and emotional depth effectively draw players into its world.
- “What gripped me most about Valkyrie Profile was the atmosphere.”