Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Adventure, Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita
- Developers: Meteorise
- Publishers: Marvelous
Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni: A Review
Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni is a 2015 action brawler video game developed by MarvelousAQL and Compile Heart for the PlayStation Vita. It is the second game in the Valkyrie Drive series, following Valkyrie Drive: Siren. The game was released in Japan on October 15, 2015, and in North America and Europe on October 18, 2016.
The game’s story follows a group of young schoolgirls who are infected with a mysterious virus that transforms them into Valkyries, powerful warriors with superhuman abilities. The girls must fight each other in a tournament to determine who will become the ultimate Valkyrie and save the world from the virus.
Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni is a fast-paced and action-packed brawler with a unique all-female cast. The game’s combat system is simple to learn but difficult to master, and it offers a variety of ways to defeat your opponents. You can use your fists, feet, weapons, and special abilities to take down your enemies, and you can even team up with other players to perform powerful連携技(rengeki) attacks.
The game’s story is a bit thin, but it’s serviceable enough to keep you invested in the game’s characters and their journey. The game’s characters are all well-developed and likeable, and they each have their own unique motivations for fighting in the tournament.
Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni is a great choice for fans of the genre. It’s a fast-paced, action-packed brawler with a unique all-female cast and a solid story. If you’re looking for a new brawler to play, Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni is definitely worth checking out.
Gameplay
Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni is a 3D brawler that plays similarly to other games in the genre, such as the Senran Kagura series. The game’s combat system is simple to learn but difficult to master, and it offers a variety of ways to defeat your opponents.
You can use your fists, feet, weapons, and special abilities to take down your enemies, and you can even team up with other players to perform powerful連携技(rengeki) attacks. The game’s combat system is very fluid and allows for a lot of creativity, so you can experiment with different combos and strategies to find what works best for you.
Characters
Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni features a cast of 10 playable characters, each with their own unique fighting style and abilities. The characters are all well-developed and likeable, and they each have their own unique motivations for fighting in the tournament.
Here is a brief overview of each character:
- Rinka Kagura: The main protagonist of the game, Rinka is a kind and caring girl who wants to use her Valkyrie powers to help others.
- Reiha Tachibana: Rinka’s best friend, Reiha is a tomboyish and athletic girl who is always up for a challenge.
- Mikoto Kurahashi: A shy and timid girl, Mikoto is a skilled fighter who uses her Valkyrie powers to protect her friends.
- Homura Kazushiro: Aクールで謎めいた少女、焔は強力な魔術師であり、自分自身の能力を完全にコントロールしようとしている。
- Hibari Hattori: A kunoichi in training, Hibari is a skilled fighter who uses her speed and agility to defeat her opponents.
- Shizuku Saijo: A pop idol, Shizuku is a skilled fighter who uses her singing voice to boost her Valkyrie powers.
- Natsumi Izumi: A nurse, Natsumi is a skilled fighter who uses her medical knowledge to heal her allies and damage her opponents.
- Nozomi Momijidani: A teacher, Nozomi is a skilled fighter who uses her knowledge of martial arts to defeat her opponents.
- Sumire Yoshizawa: A shrine maiden, Sumire is a skilled fighter who uses her spiritual powers to defeat her opponents.
- Maria Takamiya: A nun, Maria is a skilled fighter who uses her holy powers to defeat her opponents.
Story
The story of Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni takes place in a world where a mysterious virus has transformed young schoolgirls into Valkyries, powerful warriors with superhuman abilities. The girls must fight each other in a tournament to determine who will become the ultimate Valkyrie and save the world from the virus.
The game’s story is told through a series of visual novel-style cutscenes. The cutscenes are well-written and voice-acted, and they do a good job of developing the characters and their relationships.
The game’s story is a bit thin, but it’s serviceable enough to keep you invested in the game’s characters and their journey. The game’s characters are all well-developed and likeable, and they each have their own unique motivations for fighting in the tournament.
Graphics and Sound
Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni is a visually impressive game. The game’s characters and environments are all beautifully rendered, and the game’s combat animations are fluid and dynamic. The game’s soundtrack is also excellent, and it features a mix of catchy pop songs and intense rock tracks.
Overall
Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni is a great choice for fans of the genre. It’s a fast-paced, action-packed brawler with a unique all-female cast and a solid story. If you’re looking for a new brawler to play, Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni is definitely worth checking out.
Score: 8/10
Review Score
8/10
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