Narrative is certainly one avenue where Valentia improves over its predecessor. Add messed-up politics to the mix and you have a royal powder keg that’s set to blow up at any time. After all, nobody wants to read about the perfect kingdom that never had problems and continued to exist perfectly. As with many fantasy stories, however, there’s always that shadowy force in the background that wants to ruin everything. This leads to an uneasy truce between both kingdoms, despite their conflicting philosophies and points of view. In addition to having two protagonists with their own separate teams, the game’s narrative is also supported by a conflict between two gods, whose past actions have literally split the land into two distinct kingdoms.Ī divine accord prevents the monarchies of Zofia and Rigel from encroaching on each other’s territory lest they want to risk natural disaster on their lands. Dichotomy also pervades in Shadows of Valentia, whether it be through its storytelling, themes and even its mechanics.
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