"Its original plot and setting, polished visuals, and overall high production value make this a must-have for any skilled console gamer. It's unfortunate that its seemingly complex control scheme will alienate most casual players." Review by Miguel Concepcion with screen shots and score [4/5].

"You're going to keep playing because you know Smilebit put the work into this game to make it challenging and you'll be damned if you're going to let them get the best of you. Give it a rent please and see if you're up to the challenge." Review by Mike Patterson with overall score [4.5/5].

"It's a niche title that takes time, open arms, and very, very fast hands." Review by Johnny Liu with overall score [B-].

"Utter frustration. Every part of the controller is used, including both analog sticks, which have dual functions. It's nearly impossible to master these controls."

"While it all could have worked out nicely and been a solid action game, the game's touchy and occasionally awkward control pushes the game past the 'nice, firm challenge' stage and up into the 'frustrating trial-and-error" difficulty level.' Review by Jeff Gerstmann with screen shots and overall score [8.3/10].

"With its flaws, Sega's Gunvalkyrie is a keen shooter that is as pretty as it is frustrating. While having to spend too much time mastering the controls is an issue, Gunvalkyrie is a game for gamers, not one for regular game players." Review by Derek DC Collins with overall score [86] and screenshots.

"I've never seen a shooter that I could really consider a linear game before, but rather than let you destroy monsters your way, Gunvalkyrie has too many movement puzzles that can only be solved one way that the designers anticipated." Reviewed by Alex Karls with overall score [69/100].

"It's throw-your-controller-across-the-room-in-frustration difficult...and you'll love it." Review by Aaron Boulding with screen shots and overall score [9/10].

"Thankfully, the ability to upgrade your jet pack adds a much-needed modicum of depth, while the control scheme makes it easy to move in one direction while blowing stuff up in the opposite." Reviewed by Alex Porter.

"It's just too unnecessarily frustrating. Gunvalkyrie simply should have had a little more polishing."

"Fight past the frustration and you'll find a great sense of reward and satisfaction; I personally found a lot to love about Gun Valkyrie." Article by Chris Leyton with screen shots.