bit-tech Shopping: Square Enix Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth

Rating: 10

Time with product: 3

Strengths: Gameplot, battle system

Weaknesses: None

Summary: Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth is an enhanced port of the original Playstation video game "Valkyrie Profile". It features enhanced CG cut-scenes and remastered music.The overall presentation of the game is excellent. It retains the great gameplay, unique battle system, graphics and characters. The new cut-scenes add some depth to the game.It was great that Square Enix released VP Lenneth for the PSP system for those who couldn't get hold of the original VP which had a limited run and became overly expensive on the used market.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 3

Strengths: Story, graphics, gameplay

Weaknesses: Slow load times

Summary: Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth is a worthy port of the original, hard-to-find Valkyrie Profile for Playstation. It has new, better graphics and new, engaging full motion video cut scenes.The story is unique and great. Graphics is superb and visually stunning. The battle system and dungeons are among the best I have played on PSP. They work very well for this game.The biggest drawback is the slower than usual load times.Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth is a very well crafted game. I would recommend it whole heartedly.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 8

Strengths: Great Graphics, great gameplay and Story

Weaknesses: a few Loading times

Summary: This games is a port from the Original Valkyrie Profile from PS1, with new graphics and new FMV movies and animations. This game packs good hours of gaming content. This game features the amazing combo link in the battle system and the game dungeons itself are awesome. You can recruit several characters during the game. The magic spells and special attacks are very awesome to watch. This game is a must have for the PSP system. Recommended for those hardcore RPG fans.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 1

Strengths: Unique plot, gameplay, and characters

Weaknesses: The best ending requires use of a strategy guide/FAQ.

Summary: Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth is an excellent port of a hard-to-find PS1 game. VP deviates greatly from convention in terms of plot and gameplay, and everything, from the side-scrolling dungeons to the combo-based battles, works very well. The sheer amount of characters and customization is excellent as well. The biggest failure of the game is how getting the best ending essentially requires use of a strategy guide or FAQ.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 3 Months

Strengths: graphics, story

Weaknesses: load times, some slowdown, very involved

Summary: Graphics are excellent and the plot and storyline are engaging. Given that there are 3 difficulty levels and different ways to meet your objective of training and sending souls to Asgard, you could have a different result every time you play through. I?m anticipating holding onto this title for quite a while and enjoying it the whole time.The only weak point of the game for me is the 2D platforming section. It?s pretty average when compared to the Castlevania, Metroid or Mario titles. However, it doesn?t detract from the overall fun. The load times are tolerable, but if you?re in a hurry, it may be a problem for some.So if you have the patience to play through load times, long dialogue and multiple endings, I?d highly recommend this title. However, if you?re into just ?get it over with?, you might want to shy away. This is what prevents this port from getting a full 5 stars from me.