Planet Laika is beautiful. I've spent years of my life wondering what secrets Laika held, I've considered learning Japanese to play it at times and I really can't overstate my gratitude towards the fan translation team - they did an INCREDIBLE job. It's hard to talk about Planet Laika without using words like "strange, scary, gross, creepy, weird" because it is very much all of those things. I mean, look at it. I don't think you could really show this to someone without them getting uncomfortable, it's just that sort of art. Off-putting, abrasive, and full of character. Beautiful, if you've got the eyes for it.

Planet Laika is an incredible game, one I'm gonna be thinking about for the rest of my life and one I want to dedicate a larger piece to. I really urge you to play it, its story is unique and its world is fascinating. It's like if a furry convention took place in the Black Lodge and everyone there was horrifically traumatized in their childhood. I've got a lot of thoughts n feelings about it and I want other people to play it so I can see theirs. I've never played anything like it and I'm really, really happy that I could finally play it.

“Thinking about death for the first time. It is called youth." Futaro Yamada "人間臨終図鑑"
I don't know if it's my first time, but this game certainly my youth.
The interesting thing is that this VP was released at the same time as planescape:torment. (The CG movie is very similar). The PST was existential; the VP is deeply moving, as it was youth through death.

The following contains spoilers.

Now, the main topic. Profile is a strange title.
But when you consider how the story goes, it's certainly the most accurate title.
Warriors from all walks of life, all dying for different reasons. The protagonist, the Valkyrie, judges them, selects them and leads them into new battles.
You should follow the game system and keep sending your trained warriors to Valhalla. It's exemplary. You are an example of a worker. Your boss will be pleased.
But if you manage to cheat the system enough to avoid upsetting your bosses, you'll find yourself in for a surprise.
Ragnarok. Just before the apocalypse, the Valkyrie, who has been on the side of judgement, is put on the side of judgement.
I love this moment, this scene towards the end. I don't have a particular taste for tragedy, but I still like VP as a tragedy.

The combat is also very attractive. It's like a fighting game, with lots of movement, character coordination and special moves. It's the kind of combat that only tri-Ace can create.

I don't want to mention the sequel here. It's barren.