Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume Critic Reviews

Feels fresh and unique.

An excellent strategy game with many interesting mechanics that make it unique in the DS library. Tri-Ace did a fantastic job of blending in various elements of the Valkyrie Profile series and successfully applying those elements into this genre.

An amazing game. A perversion of the JRPG formula that is a must for fans of dark themes and morally complicated subject matter.

An extremely adult and dark story makes this tactical RPG game one of the best you can find on any handheld. Fortunately, the playability itself keeps the pace with the story.

This is a polished SRPG that stands out from the crowd thanks to some unique battle mechanics. The enemy AI feels a little lazy at times, but the game still provides a nice challenge. The real draws here are the high-minded script and team-up attacks.

Despite being scaled down to fit on the handheld, this is another fine addition to the DS's huge RPG roster.

Minor complaints aside, Covenant of the Plume is a fun and unique strategy RPG, and it's a solid addition to any DS owner's RPG library.

CotP is the worst game in the Valkyrie Profile series, but it is definitely my favorite SRPG on the DS.

Thanks to alternate endings, multiple plot paths, side quest, and the dark twist of sacrificing friends, there’s a lot here to keep you happy with hours of fun. Square Enix has introduced an interesting concept to their Valkyrie Profile concept and I hope they continue to think outside the box when it comes to re-imagining their franchise games.

We had a great time with Valkyrie Profile, and it has great replay value with multiple endings and branching stories. However, the difficulty spikes randomly during the battles, and that’s hard to look past.

The title's refreshing accessibility also makes it a perfect entry point for those new to this under-the-radar franchise.

Covenant of the Plume is a wonderfully diverse game with a deep and involving story that makes this one of the more rewarding Valkyrie Profile games available.

This is an excellent tactic RPG game, of epic and tragic character and with a noteworthy technical skill which will please every genre fan. It is a shame that, considering the complexity of the game, it hasn't been translated to Spanish.

Not bad at all.

Does the strategy things very well but is let down by a glum story. The 'sin' stuff is neat.

Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume is an excellent strategy game and another unique Tri-Ace game in this genre. It has a great replay value, multiple endings, an involving story and a deep battle mechanic. The users will be glad to receive the famous Valkyrie Profile series in their handheld, although this tittle is not the best game in the VP series but one of the best strategic RPG on the NDS.

Although Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume has its deficiencies, the game manages to distinguish itself from other strategic role-playing games. The great, gloomy story and the action-packed fighting are but some of the nice aspects of the game. The best aspect of Covenant of the Plume is that the game forces you to sacrifice team members, so that you become emotionally attached to the game. Therefore, you tend to forgive the game for its few minor mistakes.

The story is the main reason to play this title, as the overly complex rules system makes battles a bit too cumbersome for any real replay value.

If the design were just a little tighter, and the presentation just a little crisper, I am convinced that this game would be one of my all-time favorites. As it is, I still find Valkyrie Profile's gameplay and branching storyline fascinating, and I will absolutely be adding it to my personal collection.

Tri-Ace's latest Valkyrie Profile is a mixture between the usual style of the genre and the personal soul of this franchise. Covenant of the Plume is just another fair SRPGs that can presume of an intriguing story, lacking a better gameplay system. Its a fair game for the fans, but it's far away from the excellence of the original VP.