《女神戰記》（Valkyrie Profile）是由tri-Ace開發、Enix（現為Square Enix）於1999年在PlayStation平台發行的角色扮演遊戲（RPG）。以北歐神話為基礎，融合史詩般的劇情、獨特的戰鬥系統和非線性的遊玩體驗，成為PlayStation時代極具代表性的經典之一。

主角為三女神之一的女武神蕾娜斯．瓦爾基里（Lenneth），她是奧丁麾下的戰士，負責在人間界選擇合適的亡魂作為艾恩菲利亞（Einherjar），並將他們送往神界阿斯嘉特（Asgard）參與諸神黃昏的戰爭。劇情深具哲學與悲劇色彩，不僅描繪戰士們生前的故事與遺憾，也讓人見證蕾娜斯自身的命運，最終面臨自由意志與神界使命的選擇。劇情發展根據玩家的選擇而有所不同，分為A、B、C三種結局，其中A結局是最完整的主線故事，B是正常結局，C則是最糟的結局。

操作方式結合傳統RPG與動作元素，地圖探索以2D橫向卷軸方式進行，需要在場景間移動、跳躍，並使用能力如冰凍時間來解開謎題。戰鬥系統則採用即時制與回合制融合的設計，每名角色分配到特定的按鈕，可透過連續輸入指令來執行連擊，並積累能量釋放強力的「神聖終極技（Purify Weird Soul）」。這種戰鬥方式帶來爽快感，也考驗玩家的戰略與節奏掌控。

遊戲分為多個章節，每個章節有時間限制，在有限的時間內探索世界、招募夥伴並訓練他們，最終決定哪些角色適合送往神界參戰。這種機制帶來高度的自由度與重玩價值，因為不同的選擇將影響結局以及神界戰爭的結果。關卡設計多樣，包括人間界的村莊、城堡、廢墟與迷宮等，每個地點都有不同的劇情與挑戰，提供豐富的探索體驗。

當年在發售後獲得極高評價，玩家與評論家皆稱讚其劇情深度、戰鬥系統與音樂表現，特別是由櫻庭統（Motoi Sakuraba）譜寫的配樂更成為經典。畫面美術風格獨特，角色插畫與過場動畫展現出濃厚的幻想氛圍。唯一受到批評的部分主要集中在系統複雜度較高，部分新玩家可能會感到難以上手。然而，這款作品憑藉其獨特性與深度，成為日系RPG史上最受推崇的經典之一，並在後續推出重製版、續作及衍生作品，鞏固其在遊戲史上的地位。

Valkyrie Profile is a role-playing game (RPG) developed by tri-Ace and published by Enix (now Square Enix) for the PlayStation in 1999. Based on Norse mythology, it blends an epic storyline, a unique battle system, and a non-linear gameplay experience, making it one of the most iconic classics of the PlayStation era.

The protagonist is Lenneth Valkyrie, one of the three goddesses and a warrior under Odin’s command. Her duty is to select worthy souls from the human world as Einherjar and send them to Asgard to participate in the war of Ragnarök. The story is rich in philosophical and tragic themes, depicting not only the lives and regrets of warriors before their deaths but also Lenneth’s own fate. Ultimately, she must choose between free will and her divine mission. The game’s narrative branches into three possible endings—A, B, and C—depending on the player’s choices. Ending A is the most complete and represents the true story, while ending B is a standard conclusion, and ending C is the worst outcome.

The gameplay combines traditional RPG elements with action mechanics. Exploration takes place in 2D side-scrolling environments, requiring players to move, jump, and use abilities such as time-freezing to solve puzzles. The battle system integrates real-time and turn-based mechanics, assigning each character to a specific button. Players can execute combo attacks by pressing buttons in sequence and accumulate energy to unleash powerful Purify Weird Soul techniques. This battle system offers a satisfying sense of action while also demanding strategic thinking and precise timing from the player.

The game is divided into multiple chapters, each with a time limit. Within this restricted timeframe, players must explore the world, recruit allies, and train them, ultimately deciding which characters to send to Asgard for battle. This mechanic provides a high degree of freedom and replayability, as different choices impact the ending and the outcome of the war in the divine realm. The level design is diverse, featuring villages, castles, ruins, and dungeons, each with its own storyline and challenges, offering a rich exploration experience.

Upon release, Valkyrie Profile received critical acclaim, with players and reviewers praising its deep narrative, battle system, and music composition. The soundtrack, composed by Motoi Sakuraba, became a hallmark of the game’s legacy. Its visual style was also highly distinctive, with character illustrations and animated cutscenes reinforcing the game’s strong fantasy atmosphere. The only criticism it faced was its complex systems, which could be difficult for new players to grasp. However, thanks to its uniqueness and depth, the game remains one of the most revered classics in Japanese RPG history, leading to remakes, sequels, and spin-offs, solidifying its place in gaming history.