Got my copy of GR2 in the mail from GS. It was a gutted copy scuffed to hell and slapped with stickers. Nice "new" game. Thought I'd be safe ordering online, I clearly underestimated GS.
:vita: VA-11 HALL-A - $14.99
Valhalla is absolutely phenomenal and worth full price. I wish I didn't wait for a sale until I played it on PC. Hasn't really gone under $10.
The shortcuts are far more subtle than usual, but I do agree the checkpoints did seem rather far apart. Especially in the beginning when you suck and really need them.