Rewrite Destiny in Valkyrie Elysium
Valkyrie Elysium is an action RPG out now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and coming to PC on November 11. It's the latest game in the Valkyrie Profile line of role-playing games. The series is noted for its somber depiction of Norse mythology, as well as for its unique twists on conventional RPG mechanics.
Valkyrie Profiles' overarching story involves instances of mortals and gods getting tangled up in each others' worlds—and their wars. Valkyrie Elysium centers on Nora, a new Valkyrie who's brought forth to stop Ragnarok, the divine battle that's ripping the world apart.
Nora recruits the souls of destined mortals, called "Einherjar," to aid her in her fights. Nora herself is also endowed with gifts and weapons that make her a fast and deadly opponent on the battlefield.
Nora was created by the ailing All-Father Odin for the sole purpose of saving the world from Ragnarok, a devastating event that was triggered when the god Loki rebelled against Odin. But Nora's task to stop the apocalypse isn't as simple as it initially seems.
As players delve deeper into Valkyrie Profile, Nora uncovers secrets and meets characters who throw light on new paths and different choices. A dark-armored former Valkyrie named Hilde is intent on testing Nora's strength, and Loki herself gives Nora reason to wonder about her mission. She has no memories of who she was before Odin turned her into a Valkyrie; how can she know what's wrong and what's right?
Nora travels her life's path and finds her destiny according to the player's choices. Her fates are revealed through several endings.Nora Writes Her Destiny with Fast-Paced Action (and a Few Friends)
In combat, Nora's strength and agility let players rack up combos while mowing down huge waves
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