Valkyrie no Bouken Walkthrough: Where to Find One
Valkyrie no Bouken is an NES action RPG, and walkthroughs for it are on GameFAQs and StrategyWiki. Here is where to look and what the guides cover.
In this article
You can find a Valkyrie no Bouken walkthrough on GameFAQs, which lists 10 guides and walkthroughs for the game [1]. StrategyWiki also has a Valkyrie no Bouken page, and it works as both a walkthrough and a strategy wiki [2]. Both sites are good places to start when you are stuck and need a step-by-step answer.
The game is listed on GameFAQs as Valkyrie no Bouken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu [1]. That longer name is the one to look for when a search turns up a listing with different wording. If the page you open shows that title, you have found the right game.
The rest of this article covers which guide suits which problem and where to begin, so you can get back to playing quickly.
Is this the same game as Valkyrie Profile?
Valkyrie no Bouken is a separate NES action RPG, not a Valkyrie Profile game. GameFAQs lists Valkyrie no Bouken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu on the NES under Role-Playing » Action RPG [1]. So if you are looking for this title, you can skip any Valkyrie Profile guide and focus on guides written for this game. Related reading: Valkyrie Profile Lenneth Combat Tips for Winning More Battles.
The Japanese title
The Namco wiki gives the full Japanese title as Walküre no Bōken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu [3]. Searching that name, or Valkyrie no Bouken with the subtitle Toki no Kagi Densetsu, brings up the NES game and its guides.
The subtitle matters because several games share the word Valkyrie. If a result does not mention the NES platform or the Toki no Kagi Densetsu subtitle, it is probably a different game, so keep looking before you open a walkthrough.
Why a Valkyrie Profile guide won't help
A guide written for another Valkyrie game will not match this one's maps, enemies or progression. Use only guides that name Valkyrie no Bouken or its Japanese title, so you are not following steps that do not apply to your copy.
The Namco wiki describes the opening of the story: the child of the gods, Valkyrie, descends to Marvel Land from heaven, where she wields a simple shield and a short sword [3]. That is a different setup from the one you may know from Valkyrie Profile, so you will be able to tell quickly whether you are in the right game. You may also find this useful: Valkyrie Profile Lenneth Walkthrough PDF.
Which guides are worth using, and what do they cover?
Dungeon-by-dungeon guides are the most practical walkthrough for this game, and GameFAQs has them. The page lists separate entries for the first three dungeons: Dungeon #1: Underground Well, Dungeon #2: North Pyramid Map and Dungeon #3: South Pyramid Map [1]. Each entry covers one place, so you can open only the dungeon that is stopping you.
Why separate guides beat one long file
A single long walkthrough makes you scroll past everything you have already finished to reach the part you need. A dungeon guide goes straight to the room or puzzle that is blocking you. If you are stuck in the Underground Well, you never need to read about the pyramids.
Keep the guide open in a second window while you play. When you come back from a fight or a shop, you can find your spot without losing your place in the game.
Starting out without a guide
Many players worry the opening hours will be confusing. A reviewer on Retro XP says the game came with detailed maps to help players get going in the early game [4]. Think of those maps as the first thing to try, before any written help.
When you do reach a wall, try the maps for a while before opening anything. Only open a guide once you have explored the area and still cannot see the way forward.
When you do open a guide, read only the section for the dungeon you are in. Then close it and keep playing. You will get more out of the exploration that way, and the answer will still be there when you need it.
Where should you start?
Start on GameFAQs for dungeon-by-dungeon help. Its page for Valkyrie no Bouken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu lists 10 guides and walkthroughs, including separate files for Dungeon #1: Underground Well, Dungeon #2: North Pyramid Map and Dungeon #3: South Pyramid Map [1].
Use StrategyWiki as a second source for the same game. Its walkthrough is split by continent, from The first continent to The fourth continent, so you can jump to the stage you're on [2].
When you search, use the full title, Valkyrie no Bouken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu, to find this game.
Start with GameFAQs for the dungeon you're stuck on, and keep StrategyWiki open as a backup.