September 26, 2006                                                                                     

VALKYRIE PROFILE 2: SILMERIA CHARTS A COURSE FOR RETAIL

Esteemed Creators of STAR OCEAN and RADIATA STORIES Deliver an Extraordinary Story of Duplicity and Defiance

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that VALKYRIE PROFILE® 2: SILMERIA, available exclusively for the PlayStation®2, has shipped to retailers across the nation. The latest entry in the VALKYRIE PROFILE franchise builds on the success of VALKYRIE PROFILE: LENNETH for the PSP.
 

Created by award-winning developer tri-Ace Inc., VALKYRIE PROFILE 2: SILMERIA draws inspiration from the very core of the franchise: an addictive combat system, a sweeping score, a unique story with ties to Norse mythology and gorgeous visuals that push the system’s hardware to its limits. New enhancements to the classic 2D formula add dimension and depth to one of the most beloved RPG franchises of all time. Take control of the next-generation of VALKYRIE PROFILE and follow the tale of an abandoned princess whose tormented soul holds the key to survival and existence.

STORY

Divine insurrection besieges the heavens. Invoking his power as king of the gods, Odin hastily reincarnates the spirit of rebel valkyrie Silmeria into Alicia, Princess of Dipan. However, unbeknownst to Odin, the spirit of the battle-maiden awakens within Alicia, still seeking vengeance.

Years pass. Believing his daughter to be possessed, King Barbarossa of Dipan declares Alicia dead and exiles her to a faraway castle. Odin learns of Silmeria’s awakening and dispatches the imperious Hrist Valkyrie to summon her spirit to Valhalla. Alicia runs in fear — with Silmeria in defiance — as they embark on a journey where nothing is what it seems and all hide behind a mask.

Sacred treasures offering unimaginable power suggest hope for independence, but manipulation and intrigue fool those who fight fate into fulfilling more diabolical destinies. The battle rages through the realm of Midgard, over the bridge of Bifrost, into the heavens of Asgard and beyond as the struggle for control — over Alicia’s fate and the fate of all existence — unfolds in unforeseeable dimensions.

FEATURES

• An immersive experience of sight and sound – 480p and Dolby® Pro Logic II support provide a breathtaking cinematic experience

• Puzzle-solving using the Photon Action System, an enhanced evolution of the popular crystal system — freeze enemies and swap positions to reach new heights

• Simultaneous multi-character combat places the controls of four separate characters at your fingertips — perform advanced combos and tandem maneuvers with dazzling results

• Classic VALKYRIE PROFILE gameplay is updated with a state-of-the-art 3D rendering system that produces amazingly crafted environments that revitalize the franchise’s 2D roots

• A gripping tale of abandonment, loneliness and revenge crafted by the masterful storytellers at tri-Ace

• Lush environments are enhanced by an advanced physics and lighting system, enabling a new level of brilliant and lifelike surroundings

VALKYRIE PROFILE 2: SILMERIA is rated “T” for Teen.  For more information about ratings please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) Web site: www.esrb.org.  VALKYRIE PROFILE 2: SILMERIA is available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $49.99(USD). More information about VALKYRIE PROFILE 2: SILMERIA can be found at: http://na.square-enix.com/valkyrieprofile/. 

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