Valkyrie Profile has always been a bit intense as far as difficulty is concerned (judging only by the original/Lenneth and Silmeria), but that's mostly because it's got quite a few intricacies that they don't usually properly explain, especially in 1/Lenneth. The period system in 1/Lenneth is also very annoying, but it makes the game feel a bit more alive and emphasizes intellectual skill point distribution/proper planning.
Also, of course the music is wonderful, it's Motoi Sakuraba. <3 He is one of the superstars of video game music in my mind, with such a large portfolio of work from so many different styles. The Valkyrie Profile games have especially memorable/brilliantly-composed music, fitting very well with the general setting and fitting the mood exactly. Not to mention the pieces are lovely to listen to on their own.
Also, of course the music is wonderful, it's Motoi Sakuraba. <3 He is one of the superstars of video game music in my mind, with such a large portfolio of work from so many different styles. The Valkyrie Profile games have especially memorable/brilliantly-composed music, fitting very well with the general setting and fitting the mood exactly. Not to mention the pieces are lovely to listen to on their own.
The controls kinda suck and the music is a little redundant, but the characters/story rock. HARD. I totally recommend it to my XBOX 360 bros and sistas!