(1/31/2016 - 2/6/2016) Game of the Week: Valkyrie no Densetsu

[SamIAm]

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January 31 - February 6: Valkyrie no Densetsu
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(chosen by Gredler)



Join me and experience this colorful action adventure game starring a female protagonist in a cute action platformer with an emphasis on combat.

I nominated this game because I’ve wanted to play it every since I discovered the game early last year, and just haven’t made the time to do so, but now with Cabbage and Shawnji’s amazing efforts I can enjoy the game in English!

Valkyrie no Densetsu English translation patch released
http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=20153.0

The colorful cheerful graphics, bubbly melodic tunes, and action focused gameplay should provide us a lot of fun this week.

The view of the game is from top down, with 8 way movement, but somewhat linear level design. The game considered by some to be a shooter, perhaps similar to KiKi KaiKai (Pokey and Rockey in the US). There is platforming however, requiring some jumping timing and ability, giving the character some weight to feel grounded in the world.

Enemies drop money when they die, and that money can be spent at various shops throughout the game to power up your character.

This game comes with a gorgeous full color illustrated manual, I highly recommend checking it out if you can.



Basic Controls:
I  - Jump
II - Attack
Run - Open menu

For you cheaters out there - from gamefaqs -
Sound TestPause the game during game play by pressing Run. Press Up, I, and II at the same time. The number "00" will appear next to "Magic". Press Left/Right to change the sound number and press I to play the sound.

Start Fully Powered Up PasswordAt the password screen, enter the following characters. Format is Row #, Column #.- 3,1 - 4,3 - 1,10 - 3,1 - 4,3 - 1,10 - 3,1 - 4,3 - 1,10 - 3,1 - 4,3 - 5,9 -

Information:
Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valkyrie_no_Densetsu

PCE Bible - http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Legend_of_Valkyrie.htm

Review and additional info - http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?val

Hardcore Gaming 101 entry on the sereis - http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/valkyrie/valkyrie.htm

OST:

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GOTW Schedule:
1. (1/3/2016 - 1/9/2016) Liquid Kids (lukester)
2. (1/10/2016 - 1/16/2016) Buster Bros. (Punch)
3. (1/17/2016 - 1/23/2016) Super Dimension Fortress Macross 2036 (Gentlegamer)
4. (1/24/2016 - 1/30/2016) Fushigi no Yume no Alice (EmperorIng)
5. (1/31/2016 - 2/6/2016) Valkyrie no Densetsu (Gredler)
6. (2/7/2016 - 2/13/2016) Bikkuriman World (jtucci31)
7. (2/14/2016 - 2/20/2016) Dragon's Curse (seieienbu)
8. (2/21/2016 - 2/27/2016) Yo, Bro! (grolt)
9. (2/28/2016 - 3/5/2016) Formation Armed F (nopepper)
10. (3/6/2016 - 3/12/2016) Silent Debuggers (MNKyDeth)
11. (3/13/2016 - 3/19/2016) Super Star Soldier (o.pwuaioc)
More submissions welcome!

Rules:
-All members are allowed one submission. When there are no further submissions, we will have a reset and everyone will be able to submit another game.
-Each game may only be submitted once.
-If you wish to retract your submission, please do so at least two weeks before your game is due. Your next submission will go to the back of the cue.
-Please don't submit games that have a high language barrier or will take too long to complete (particularly RPGs).

[gheebee]

I was all excited when the translation got released but then this thread made me realize that I still hadn't played through it, so I just did and had my best game ever. Easily one of my favorites, pretty much everything is great with this game; the graphics look nice, the music is very good (I often listen to the PCE soundtrack rip and my arcade soundtrack CD), the story is cool, the controls are nice, there is good variety with the weapons and magic, and, most importantly, the game play is a lot of fun. There is also a good bit of replay value with multiple paths through the levels, in one level you get a [slightly] different boss depending on which way you go at the end and in another you get to pick between a fight, a puzzle game, or nothing when you get to the end.
I can't recommend this one enough and with the translation out there has never been a better time to play it!