"But it was going to be an uphill struggle to get a new PS1 RPG any traction, even one made by Star Ocean 2 developer Tri-Ace. The Dreamcast was already out, the US launch of the PS2 was less than two months away, and Squaresoft had dropped Chrono Cross, a follow-up to the beloved Chrono Trigger, a couple of weeks earlier."
"It was my freshman year of college, the weekend just before my birthday, and I wanted a new RPG to keep me occupied between classes. I had two choices: Valkyrie Profile or Chrono Cross. After having a delightful experience with Star Ocean 2 the summer before, my gut was telling me that Valkyrie Profile was the one I should pick. I have never once regretted my purchase."
Valkyrie Profile launched during a crowded console transition that limited its North American visibility despite Tri-Ace involvement and Enix’s revived US branch. The Dreamcast debut, imminent PS2 launch, and recent high-profile JRPG releases created difficult market conditions for a new PS1 title. The game combines Norse-myth-inspired worldbuilding with an unusual narrative structure centered on Lenneth, a Valkyrie serving Odin to recruit human souls before Ragnarok. Fans praise the game’s distinctive mechanics, emotional pacing, and artistic vision. The enhanced port Lenneth preserved and renewed interest in the title while its devoted audience continues to champion its legacy.
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