E3: Valkyrie Profile impressions

[05.12.00] » Enix and tri-Ace's action RPG is progressing smoothly.

   Despite its Quarter 3 2000 release date, Valkyrie Profile was shown at Enix's booth in nearly fully localized form. The translation was filled with references to Norse mythology and well-used, specialized vocabulary--in the GIA's opinion, a plus. Enix stated that they viewed localizing this title as just bringing it to a new audience, "like a museum curator," preserving as much of the original nuance and emotional content as possible. The artwork and music are as gorgeous as they were in the Japanese release.

   The voice acting was also a notch above what we were expecting; Enix has apparently learned from the misfortune Star Ocean: The Second Story underwent. Voice actors and actresses have previously worked on project such as the Pokémon animated TV show and Metal Gear Solid. With just a few short months until Valkyrie Profile hits U.S. shores, the title is coming along nicely