Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria

 PlayStation 2
Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria Image
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 113 Ratings

Your Score
0 out of 10
Rate this:
  • 10
  • 9
  • 8
  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • Summary: Hundreds of years before Lenneth's tale, another saga lies concealed by the gods. The valkyrie Silmeria once served Odin loyally, but after an incident ignited a conflict between them, Odin forcefully reincarnated her as a human. The human soul that would carry her spirit was that of Alicia,Hundreds of years before Lenneth's tale, another saga lies concealed by the gods. The valkyrie Silmeria once served Odin loyally, but after an incident ignited a conflict between them, Odin forcefully reincarnated her as a human. The human soul that would carry her spirit was that of Alicia, Princess of Dipan. Ordinarily, Silmeria’s consciousness would have been sealed, her spirit dormant until she was next summoned... However, the forced transmigration causes Silmeria's spirit to awaken within Alicia, leaving two souls to inhabit a single body. The spirit that should have been sealed has awakened—a situation Odin will not ignore for long. This installment introduces the new Photon Action System to the classic side-scrolling action format found in the original. Projecting photons grants players more freedom to explore and expands the action, resulting in challenging puzzles with clever solutions. Add to that "sealstones" that affect the laws of nature in dungeons, launching strategy to new heights. The unique battle system of the previous game has evolved into the Advanced Tactical Combination Battle System. [Square Enix]… Expand
Buy Now
Buy on

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  1. GameBrink
    98
    At a length of about thirty hours, the game may be considered short by epic RPG standards, but it also makes the game that much more replayable. [JPN Import]
  2. Gamezilla!
    90
    If you can get past the stiff difficulty, it has all the elements of a great RPG with its intriguing storyline, compelling combat and deep game mechanics.
  3. Play Magazine
    90
    Everything about Silmeria, except for the localization, which is good but pales to the likes of FF XII(but what doesn't?)is the stuff that RPG dreams are made of. [Oct. 2006, p.58]
    All this publication's reviews
  4. eToychest
    86
    This is one of the best RPGs that PlayStation 2 owners could hope for.
  5. Game Almighty
    82
    We do have our own contemporary saga, and it’s called Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria.
  6. 1UP
    80
    The stellar soundtrack that accompanies this epic war of the gods is merely the ribbon on top of an all-around-wonderful role-playing package. Don't miss this one.
  7. G4 TV
    60
    At its core the game is fiendishly clever. Like the game's baroque visuals, the mechanics are equally ornate – nearly diabolically so. It's a shame to discover such a meticulously crafted game cobbled together with duct-tape.

See all 45 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. pandaman3608
    Aug 18, 2012
    10
    This game is probably one of the most clever RPG's I've ever played. It makes you think it's a prequel, but then there's all these twists inThis game is probably one of the most clever RPG's I've ever played. It makes you think it's a prequel, but then there's all these twists in the plot that make you question the validity of that. These twists are what basically make the story so great in the first place. The music, again composed by Motoi Sakuraba, is fantastic, the graphics are gorgeous, and the combat is addicting. My only concern is that the character design, though meticulously detailed, is very wooden because the lip-synching is just terrible. Other than that, if you loved the first Valkyrie Profile, you're definitely gonna love this game.… Expand
  2. Bruninho1997
    Jan 21, 2022
    10
    Uma bela continuação do primeiro título da franquia.
    Seus gráficos são belíssimos, o enredo construído é muito bom, e sua jogabilidade é    Uma bela continuação do primeiro título da franquia.
    Seus gráficos são belíssimos, o enredo construído é muito bom, e sua jogabilidade é fantástica.
    Seu nível de dificuldade progride de uma forma que você vai se encontrar na necessidade de dominar as mecânicas do jogo mais cedo ou mais tarde.
    Uma obra.    … Expand
  4. KINGSHINE
    Nov 9, 2006
    10
    One of the best rpg's availabe for the ps2 console. The games beautiful graphics along with it's fast pace storyline immerses the One of the best rpg's availabe for the ps2 console. The games beautiful graphics along with it's fast pace storyline immerses the player into the mystical world of Norse Mythology. The battle system is unique and one of a kind. Truly a must buy for all rpg fans.… Expand
  5. Steyraus
    Feb 3, 2021
    9
    Stuning looking game thats really holds up today. Has alot of very interest systems as the game was released at actimevbefore nearly all JrpgsStuning looking game thats really holds up today. Has alot of very interest systems as the game was released at actimevbefore nearly all Jrpgs became boring , with the only system to learn is picking an option in a menu, which is excitinf as vhanging your controls to invert or turning down the volume.… Expand
  6. WillS
    Jan 13, 2008
    9
    One of my favorite PS2 games. The game was challenging and exciting. Sometimes it may want you to throw the controller at the screen, but it One of my favorite PS2 games. The game was challenging and exciting. Sometimes it may want you to throw the controller at the screen, but it makes you play on and on.… Expand
  7. BenjaminJ.
    Oct 6, 2006
    9
    First it should be pointed out that I think this is the most graphically detailed and beautiful game I've seen on the PS2. The game play First it should be pointed out that I think this is the most graphically detailed and beautiful game I've seen on the PS2. The game play is fun, combat is fun, the story is big and grand but without becoming soap oprahish like final fantasy. This game is ALMOST as good as the original, but definatly has better graphics. Small, minute, insignificant complaints are. I don't really like the armor skill system and it is unfortunate that you don't really get to know yer einheiryar like you did in the first game, they are kinda just throw away character you get bombarded with that aren't important because of yer stock of main characters which are generally more powerful. Still, I haven't been bored with this game once, the levels are awsome and to get every treasure in a dungeon usually involves an odd puzzle kind of platforming that is somewhat unique and very rewarding. The cutscenes are completely beuatiful and colorful and this game supports my HD TV with a 16:9 progressive scan so it looks even more perfect. It IS CHALLANGING at times, but its never TOO hard, I have never died from a far away place and had to recover lots of ground, bosses have killed me but saves are always near by. There is A LOT of side questing that can be done and you can spend lots of time gathering ingredients to make very powerful weapons. Even now I am playing and aquired and item that lets me totally bypass most battles but still I choose to battle frequently for the fun of it. Anyhow really this game has amazed me, so please support VP2!… Expand
  8. waverlock
    Oct 6, 2013
    6
    This is a bit old but i want to register.
    Battles are good and dinamics, history is good, but not a continue from the last one and the way    This is a bit old but i want to register.
    Battles are good and dinamics, history is good, but not a continue from the last one and the way you fight bosses is a bit frustrating. I remember that even with a guide, that pointed me which boss i would face, i was not able to find the components to built items/weapon to help in the fight, and when i was able, it really didnt helped a lot.

    It follow the same line of gameplay and battle as the STAR OCEAN LAST HOPE.

    The overall of this game is ok, but not exceptional. How they portable this one with theright modifications.    … Expand

See all 19 User Reviews

Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best PS2 Game of 2006
35
#35 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
40
#40 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006