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| Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria  Delve deeper into a cult classic in Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria, developed by the creators of Star Ocean and Radiata Stories. The Valkyrie Profile series now makes its debut on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. A captivating storyline with ties to Norse mythology combines with engaging gameplay, an epic score, and gorgeous visuals to produce an unparalleled gaming experience. Control multiple combatants with an innovative battle system, and experience the latest masterpiece from fan-favorite developer tri-Ace Inc.Divine insurrection besieges the heavens. Invoking his power as king of the gods, Odin hastily reincarnates the spirit of rebel valkyrie Silmeria into Alicia, Princess of Dipan. However, unbeknownst to Odin, the spirit of the battle maiden awakens within Alicia, still seeking vengeance. Years pass. Believing his daughter to be possessed, King Barbarossa of Dipan declares Alicia dead and exiles her to a faraway castle. Odin learns of Silmeria's awakening and dispatches the imperious Hrist Valkyrie to summon her spirit to Valhalla. Alicia runs in fear?and Silmeria in defiance?as they embark on a journey where nothing is what it seems and all hide behind a mask. Sacred treasures offering unimaginable power suggest hope for independence, but manipulation and intrigue fool those who fight fate into fulfilling more diabolical destinies. The battle rages through the realm of Midgard, over the bridge of Bifrost, into the heavens of Asgard, and beyond as the struggle for control?over Alicia's fate and the fate of all existence?unfolds in unforeseeable dimensions. Features: * Puzzle-solving using the Photon Action System, an enhanced evolution of the popular crystal system?freeze enemies and swap positions to reach new heights. * Simultaneous multi-character combat places the controls of four separate characters at your fingertips?perform advanced combos and tandem maneuvers with dazzling results. * Classic Valkyrie Profile gameplay is updated with a state-of-the-art 3D side-scrolling system that produces amazingly crafted environments that revitalize the franchise's 2D roots * A gripping tale of abandonment, loneliness, and revenge crafted by the masterful storytellers at tri-Ace. * Lush environments are bathed in a glorious lighting system, enabling a new level of brilliant visual effects. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Game News :: home page |