Square Enix preps Valkyrie Profile for the DS
by Jason Dobson 
{ Mar 14th 2008 at 4:00AM }
The game marks the series' second official sequel, and the third title since 2006 following Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria for the PlayStation 2 and Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, a remake of the PlayStation original for the PSP. Unlike those games, however, Toga wo Seou Mono looks to adopt a three-fourths perspective on top of the 2D side scrolling profile view for which the series is known. That said, we're creatures of habit; we fear change -- but with tri-Ace again at the helm we're excited to see where the devs take the Norse mythology-based RPG franchise next.
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Geist @ Mar 14th 2008 4:14AM
Is this a remake or a sequel? If the former, then I'd rather not play the copy I have on my computer that my friend gave me. If it's the latter, then I shall play away.
Either way, I'm loving the DS love that's been going on lately. Lots of RPGs I'm looking forward to.
NoHitHair @ Mar 14th 2008 4:15AM
Valkyrie Profile for the DS?
Please, oh please Squeenix, don't screw this up. I need this.
Curtis the Claw: Brawl Code 1075-0441-3284 @ Mar 14th 2008 3:56PM
I think squeenix is on a pretty good streak with the DS so far. Hopefully this game continues that streak!
jopojelly @ Mar 14th 2008 5:09AM
Oh yeah, I was going to play Valkyrie Profile for PS on my PC, but I forgot about it, maybe I should...
koehler83 @ Mar 14th 2008 5:21AM
Good call. Im not much for DS games.. but this looks like a good match. I was never a fan of the DS' use of "3D".. I just cant condone it.
This ought to be a 2D sidescroller as the others are. That will translate well.
Fernando Rocker @ Mar 14th 2008 9:51AM
Have you seen all the fantastic 3D RPG's games that Square Enix do?
Or Phantom Hourglass? Or New Super Mario?
Is amazing what good developers can do with the DS graphics.
generic @ Mar 14th 2008 6:35AM
System seller.
Superstar90 @ Mar 14th 2008 7:09PM
what isn't a system seller? duke nukem forever ds is a system seller god-dammit!
Mischa @ Mar 14th 2008 6:45AM
I've never played any Valkyrie Profile games, but I'm anticipating this as the DS very badly needs a good RPG. I really hope this doesn't suck.
Kanadwen @ Mar 14th 2008 9:01AM
omg....
omg....
Nate @ Mar 14th 2008 9:36AM
....or you could buy a PSP :)
Kamall @ Mar 14th 2008 9:59AM
Except Joystiq is mostly indifferent towards the PSP and
vicious towards the PS3. For them 360 and DS are where its at. : (
Superstar90 @ Mar 14th 2008 7:16PM
So you would rather Joystiq say:
"Valkyrie Profile coming to DS, but it came to PSP already so whatever, buy a PSP"
Geez, think before you post.
Rein @ Mar 14th 2008 11:45AM
Oh my God...
THIS IS THE BEST NEWS EVER. Valkyrie Profile is one of my favorite series (despite being only two games long), and the second one kicked so much ass. Hopefully, this one will combine the awesome storytelling from 2 with the awesome combat from 1.
32_Footsteps @ Mar 14th 2008 7:11PM
You know, after the ending of Valkyrie Profile: Silmeria ended up with a half-dozen paradoci that render the first two games impossible, I have to wonder if the third game would be somehow trying to right the timeline before it creates a cross-dimensional Ragnarok.
Though I'm really hoping Hrist plays a prominent role. Let the high holy she-devil get her day in the sun, I say.