Valhalla Knights

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developer = Marvelous Inc. / K2
publisher = vgrelease|JP=Marvelous Entertainment|NA=XSEED Games
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released =vgrelease|JP=August 31, 2006|NA=April 17, 2007|AUS=August 30, 2007|EU=September 7, 2007
genre = RPG
modes = Single-player
Multiplayer (2 player Ad-Hoc)
ratings = vgratings|CERO=B|ESRB=Everyone 10+|PEGI=7+
platforms = PlayStation Portable
media = 1 UMD
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Valhalla Knights is a role playing game for Sony PlayStation Portable developed by "Marvelous Interactive Inc.".

tory

A place that was forgotten from history, where humans, elves, halflings and other various races lived together in harmony…it was a paradise, surrounded by deep green forests and crystal clear streams.

However, the roar of the demons tore apart their peaceful lives. It was the return of the Dark Lord, the previous ruler of the land, which sparked a new round of battles which would eventually encompass all the races.

After years of fierce fighting, the Dark Lord was sealed away by the hands of the hero, Rastul. But from the blood of the demons, the land had been cursed and the sky lost its light. The cursed land entrapped the people, making every waking moment feel like an eternity. Eventually the land once known as a paradise came to be known as “The Cursed Land.”

One day, a youth wakes up in this land. In this land full of despair, the youth searches for his/her lost memory. What lies ahead are the discovery of his/her memories and the future of this forsaken land.

Key Features

Customizable characters give each player a unique experience - select from five races (human, dwarf, halfling, elf, machine) and eight different job classes (Fighter, Mage, Priest, Thief, Knight, Samurai, Ninja, Anchor)

Complete quests to earn more gold to help recruit new party members or upgrade equipment

Enjoy the vast selection of weapons, armors, and accessories which also become visible on the in-game models when equipped

Real-time battles in which the player can switch between controlling any of the six party members on the fly

Highly detailed indoor and outdoor environments such as forests, dungeons, tunnels, castles, and an old ninja village

Encounter up to 150 different types of monsters, including dragons, giants, vampires, ghosts and enemy samurai

Network Play - Team up with other players in multi-player modes:

2-Player Co-op Mode - Features 30 co-op missions exclusive to the multi-player mode. Each player chooses three characters from their single-player party to participate (one human and two other characters), and all items earned are distributed by the host and can be carried back to each player's respective single-player game.

2-Player Versus Mode - Allows each player to select up to six characters to form their battle party. An item or set amount of gold is set as the wager, with the victorious party receiving the winnings from the losing party. The terms of victory can be set to completely eliminate the opposing party, have more HP left after a one-minute time limit or have more HP left after a five- minute time limit. (From XSEED's press release)

Gameplay

The player fights against monsters to obtain new items and equipment. Five races are available for your character: human, dwarf, halfling, elf, and machine. Additionally, four initial job classes are available--Fighter, Mage, Priest, and Thief. Additional job classes can be acquired through job cards dropped by monsters in certain areas; these include Anchor, Knight, Samurai, and Ninja. At any time, each character may pick up to two job subclasses in addition to their main job class, and certain attributes of that subclass will carry over into gameplay (such as a Fighter being able to cast spells with a Mage or Priest subclass). Actions during combat will change depending on the weapons equipped, and each of the numerous weapon types is only equipable to a certain subset of job classes. After building up a gauge through combat actions, a character can perform a special attack. Different special attacks can be performed when equipping different weapons.

Reception

The game received mixed reviews: Gamespot gave the game 5.9 and IGN 6.5, citing the lack of in game story and the lack of clarity in the side quest.

Valhalla Knights 2

A sequel has been announced for the PlayStation Portable and was released in North America on October 1, 2008. The new installment in the series will correct and expand the previous game by adding more races and improving the combat system.

External links

* [http://www.valhallaknights.com Valhalla Knights Official website]
* [http://www.xseedgames.com/index.php XSEED Games website]