Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria

"This is a real gamer's game, but the excellent graphics and the action-packed battles should draw anyone in. And once you're hooked, you'll find yourself forced to dig deeper. That's how they get you. If you pick up Valkyrie Profile 2, you may discover you like RPGs more than you ever expected."

"A storyline based on Norse mythology isn't the only thing that's unusual and original about this tough, complex, and action-packed Japanese role-playing game."

"An RPG as inventive and beautiful as it is challenging and complex."

"In summary, with only minor complaints dragging it down, it's safe to say Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria is a quality sequel. The world it presents is gorgeous, with some one of the most technically and aesthetically pleasing visuals we've seen thus far. Meanwhile, the revised and expanded battle system injects additional strategy while eliminating the issues that bogged down the previous game. But perhaps best of all, it's an experience that can be enjoyed by both those that played Valkyrie Profile and those that have never heard of it."

"Fights have taken on a new perspective in VP2 as well. Instead of the flat 2D turn-based screen that the original title had, players can now engage monsters in a real-time 3D arena."