Turning 37 today, Valkyrie's Adventure (Valkyrie no Bōken) is a classic action RPG released by Enix in 1986 for the Famicom (NES). The game was developed by Masanobu Tanaka, who would later go on to create the popular Dragon Quest series.
Valkyrie's Adventure was a surprise hit when it was released. The game was not expected to be a success, as it was released at a time when the Famicom was dominated by platformers and other action games. However, Valkyrie's Adventure's unique blend of action and RPG elements proved to be a hit with gamers, and the game quickly became a cult classic.
The Game's Influence on Dragon Quest
Valkyrie's Adventure had a significant influence on the development of the Dragon Quest series. Many of the features that made Valkyrie's Adventure so popular, such as its branching storyline, its level-up system, and its magic system, were later incorporated into the Dragon Quest games.
The Game's Legacy
Valkyrie's Adventure was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to pave the way for future action RPGs. The game's unique blend of action and RPG elements was influential on later games, such as the Secret of Mana series and the Legend of Zelda series.
Where to Play Valkyrie's Adventure Today
Valkyrie's Adventure has been ported to several platforms over the years, including the Game Boy Advance, the Wii Virtual Console, and the New Nintendo 3DS. The game is also available on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Don't forget to load up your balance with a digital code from Amazon or any merchant of your choice.
A cool website called RetroGames also has Valkyrie's Adventure available for free.
If you're a fan of action RPGs, then you should definitely check out Valkyrie's Adventure.
Here are some additional facts about Valkyrie's Adventure:
- The game was originally released in Japan as Abarenbō Tengu to Senki no Valkyrie (Unruly Tengu and the Valkyrie of War).
- The game was localized for the North American market as Valkyrie's Adventure.
- The game was later ported to the Game Boy Advance as Valkyrie no Bōken: Toki no Kagi (Valkyrie's Adventure: The Key of Time).
- The game was also included in the Famicom Mini series of re-releases.
- The game's creator, Masanobu Tanaka, also worked on the first two Dragon Quest games.
I hope you enjoyed learning about Dragon Quest's spiritual ancestor! If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.