Profile Valkyrie Battle Fighting

Profile Valkyrie Battle Fighting is a unique strategy role-playing game with an intriguing plot and a thrilling deviant slant.
The focus is on slow, conservative play and distinctly separate combat segments, which play out much like a standard RPG's battle sequences.
However, the game often feels laborious and restrictive,
using a variety of cheap maneuvers and frequently coercing you into restarting battles no matter how hard-fought the victory.
Though its dark twist and separate combat segments are novel concepts, their cumbersome execution makes this trip to Midgard especially tedious.
The bloodthirsty storyline is fascinating, and there are multiple plot paths to explore.
It follows Wylfred, a young warrior who blames the famed valkyrie Lenneth for the destruction of his family.
Swearing revenge, Wylfred joins a mercenary group and is soon enlisted by a mysterious power to slay the valkyrie.
To do so, Wylfred must sacrifice beloved friends to satisfy the bloodlust of the Maiden's cursed plume--the dark symbol of his covenant.
Throughout the game you will have to make pivotal decisions that will determine who you befriend and where the plot takes you,
and the multiple endings and 20 ally options offer good replay incentive.
Battles are turn-based and occur on a 3D battlefield relegated to the bottom screen,
while unit information is displayed on the top. Your goal is to surround your foes in particular patterns to perform sieges,
which grant you bonuses, such as increased attack damage. In an interesting twist,
ally positioning and attack timing are at the forefront of combat, as countering enemies will keep you thinking tactically.
What's most unique about the battle system is that attacking a foe initiates a separate combat sequence during which each team member is mapped to a face button. Pressing the appropriate button when prompted times attacks so they increase an attack gauge,
which in turn triggers impressive-looking soul crush maneuvers that are as fun to employ as they are to watch.
What's annoying is that this combat delivery method drastically slows battles because of the multiple attacks you initiate each round,
the enemy attacks you're forced to watch, and the extensive countering.