Valkyria Chronicles

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  1. Monochr0m3
    Nov 12, 2014
    9
    One of my favorite game from the PS3 era.
    Props to SEGA for bringing this classic game to PC with great port.
    Pros: - Included all DLCs. - Japanese and English audio. - Full controller support (xinput). - High frame rate (up to 120 fps). - 4k support. Cons: - Graphic options is limited to v-sync, resolution, and frame limit, but there are various workaround. - Cinematic    One of my favorite game from the PS3 era.
    Props to SEGA for bringing this classic game to PC with great port.

    Pros:
    - Included all DLCs.
    - Japanese and English audio.
    - Full controller support (xinput).
    - High frame rate (up to 120 fps).
    - 4k support.

    Cons:
    - Graphic options is limited to v-sync, resolution, and frame limit, but there are various workaround.
    - Cinematic locked at 720p (at least it doesn't take 30gb++ space like a certain JRPG port).
    - Sound effect and voice problem during battles (fixed in day one patch).

    SquareEnix need to learn from SEGA on how to port games to PC.    … Expand
  2. IGNsus
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Excellent game. Excellent port. Excellent price.

    Good job, Sega.

    To those who haven't played Valkyria Chronicles because of gamepad aversion: Buy it. This game is definitely worth the money.
  3. smilzoboboz
    May 9, 2015
    8
    I definitely have mixed feelings about this title...

    Game mechanics themselves are almost flawless, you get to enjoy deep in-field combat tactics and EVERY unit (not only unit types) has its uses on the battlefield. Also, this title is almost entirely plot driven, halfway from a game, a visual novel and an anime itself; and I have to say that the plot is actually quite good (if you    I definitely have mixed feelings about this title...

    Game mechanics themselves are almost flawless, you get to enjoy deep in-field combat tactics and EVERY unit (not only unit types) has its uses on the battlefield.
    Also, this title is almost entirely plot driven, halfway from a game, a visual novel and an anime itself; and I have to say that the plot is actually quite good (if you like anime-like dramas).
    Last but not least the graphic engine is awesome, 3D models become amazing pastel-colored line-art sketches with a marked anime style.

    So why do I have mixed feelings about this game? The port lacks settings customization (there are NO anti-aliasing settings for example) and in-engine cutscenes are pre-rendered in 720p (or even less) and extremely aliased; why pre-rendering cutscenes made with the game engine? and why on that resolution without anti-aliasing?
    If cutscenes played a marginal role in the game I would have not been disappointed much, but since most of the game time is actually spent watching cutscenes I really can't comprehend the choice, not to mention that this also made the game extremely fat download-wise (~10GiB instead of probably 2~3GiB).

    Mixed feelings aside I have to say that this game is still really good and extremely enjoyable so I'd like to recommend it to all turn-based combat games enthusiasts and to all romantic/grand-strategy anime fans.    … Expand
  4. szaboar
    Jun 26, 2015
    5
    Reading all the positive opinions everywhere, I had very high expectations. When finally I had the time to play VC, I was disappointed. I am not sure that it is the fault of the game... I think I am simply not in the targeted audiance. Whereas I see why others may adore it, its Japanese style presentation is not near to my heart. Also, I like characters being more realistic: not everythingReading all the positive opinions everywhere, I had very high expectations. When finally I had the time to play VC, I was disappointed. I am not sure that it is the fault of the game... I think I am simply not in the targeted audiance. Whereas I see why others may adore it, its Japanese style presentation is not near to my heart. Also, I like characters being more realistic: not everything black or white, good or bad, nice people always being nice, etc. The development possibilities I found very simplistic and pretty much predestined, I appreceiate more freedom in choices needing more brainwork. The fights, being rather time-consuming than challenging, also failed to impress me. On balance, it failed to entertain me.
    So I gave up hope and quit playing after some 10h. Again, it might not be a bad game, but surely it is not for my taste.    … Expand
  5. Aeryx
    Aug 30, 2015
    9
    What are you doing!? Buy this game now! It's really, really good! This is a title that gives me hope for the future of ported PC games. It's just that good. It's got everything to it; a solid story, meaningful, memorable characters you wanna save and keep alive... and even date, exquisite gameplay, and an art style that's filled with much love and soul. It's got the problem of AnimeWhat are you doing!? Buy this game now! It's really, really good! This is a title that gives me hope for the future of ported PC games. It's just that good. It's got everything to it; a solid story, meaningful, memorable characters you wanna save and keep alive... and even date, exquisite gameplay, and an art style that's filled with much love and soul. It's got the problem of Anime characters being young but seemingly having experienced the world over and much more, but it's got way less of that, and angst, compared to the dull characters you'll find in most later Final Fantasy games. The soldiers in your team have wonderful stories behind them. The only gripe I have is that the turn-based RPG gunfights have poor ballistics and unexplainable misses. But these faults are minor as this game, by some miracle, got so many things right, it's a classic. What happened to Valkyria Chronicles 2 and 3 is a travesty that needs to be corrected. Great games like these should not be bound to their platforms. PORT THESE GAMES TO PC SEGA!… Expand
  6. toix
    Aug 29, 2016
    6
    Many people say Valkyria Chronicles is an underrated Game. But the game couldn't electrify me. Maybe the game mechanics are nice but the childish story prevented most fun for me.
  7. CovieHuman55BFG
    Aug 2, 2015
    9
    Story is great. Gameplay is excellent. Certain chapters are extremely challenging, yet once it gets you into it you won't stop playing it (and trying to accomplish the mission) The range of customization is absolutely genius as rewards for your playtime. There are also side missions with a lot of different play style for you to try out. There are also extra contents for you to interact asStory is great. Gameplay is excellent. Certain chapters are extremely challenging, yet once it gets you into it you won't stop playing it (and trying to accomplish the mission) The range of customization is absolutely genius as rewards for your playtime. There are also side missions with a lot of different play style for you to try out. There are also extra contents for you to interact as well as read more about the plots and the characters. Definitely a 10/10 IGN level!… Expand
  8. muzmuz
    Jul 3, 2016
    6
    Being someone who almost never plays turn-based games, I found Valkyria Chronicles absolutely fascinating and hooking at start, but halfway through it I realized that I am not motivated to see the credits roll.
  9. darbiusmaximus
    Mar 29, 2016
    5
    I go between being very pleased with this game and incredibly frustrated with it. You can tell it was made awhile ago (2008) but since that's just part of the deal I don't necessarily judge it by today's graphics or gameplay standards. Bear in mind that I never played the original so this is the first time I'm experiencing the game.

    Pros: - I really like the blend of turn-based and    I go between being very pleased with this game and incredibly frustrated with it. You can tell it was made awhile ago (2008) but since that's just part of the deal I don't necessarily judge it by today's graphics or gameplay standards. Bear in mind that I never played the original so this is the first time I'm experiencing the game.

    Pros:
    - I really like the blend of turn-based and real-time. It's unique and it adds a bit of uncertainty.
    - Their gear and the tank get cooler as you upgrade their equipment which is fun. Honestly this was one part that actually really appealed to me. Going from wooden rifles to poly M16s is pretty cool.
    - The characters are cheesy and cliche as hell, but if you're a fan of Japanese games or anime or manga then they'll be fun for you.
    - When you take someone out it's pretty satisfying, especially with snipers.

    Cons:
    - Too often it feels like there's really only one way to do a battle correctly which means I spend more of my time restarting to try to figure out what the devs *wanted* me to do instead of me thinking creatively about how to use and position my units.
    - Units can be frustratingly inaccurate sometimes, particularly lancers. Sometimes they'll miss something that's 5 feet in front of them.
    - A lot of the strategy elements are pretty shallow, particularly the crouching mechanic. The fact that they're in a trench shouldn't give them a defense bonus when I'm in the same trench and I'm flanking them. Or someone who's crouching by a sandbag and still get's the defense bonus even though I'm behind them shooting them in the back and the sandbag should be doing nothing. This seems like a pretty big oversight because there are plenty of games before this came out originally that nailed the flanking mechanic correctly.
    - The movement of shocktroopers feels woefully limited. I understand it being inferior to scouts and engys, but it should be better than snipers and lancers. As it stands I find them hard to use effectively (although I always bring Rosie for the CP).
    - Mostly I find that I don't have the time to grind skirmishes to gain the levels to actually be able to reliably do the campaign battles (and skirmishes take awhile).
    - Having extra command points when Alicia, Roxie, and Largo gives me an incentive to have them at the battles (artificially because really it makes no difference), but all it really does is make me hang them back so I don't get pissed off when I lose CPs. Not well thought out.

    All-in-all I'd say it's a decent game at best, though I'm sure if I had nostalgia on my side I'd have a different opinion. If you never played this originally, personally I would say your time is better spent on XCOM or the Shadowrun series (Shadowrun Returns, Dragonfall, Hong Kong).    … Expand
  10. OliveBranchMLP
    Nov 11, 2014
    8
    Great game. Average to good porting job.

    CONTROLLER SUPPORT: YES! Button prompts are Xbox 360. ACHIEVEMENTS: YES! GRAPHIC OPTIONS: YES to resolution/fps/hz! NO to more advanced options (but that's okay--ingame assets scale to resolution, and the game has a very specific artistic style that would be ruined if we had greater control over most of the settings like shadows and stuff).    Great game. Average to good porting job.

    CONTROLLER SUPPORT: YES! Button prompts are Xbox 360.

    ACHIEVEMENTS: YES!

    GRAPHIC OPTIONS: YES to resolution/fps/hz! NO to more advanced options (but that's okay--ingame assets scale to resolution, and the game has a very specific artistic style that would be ruined if we had greater control over most of the settings like shadows and stuff).

    REBIND CONTROLS: YES, but not each individual action; any actions are tied to the same key (i.e. Confirm/Crouch/Climb/Attack are all one key).

    MOUSE SUPPORT: YES in 3rd-person, YES in Tactical View (cursor fixed to center), NO in menus (must use wasd/arrows).

    GRAPHICS: In-game graphics are beautiful, scale incredibly well to resolution. Pre-rendered cinematics, however, are locked to 720p and were not remastered for the PC release. Still look great thanks to non-realistic art style.    … Expand
  11. Sergeant_MarkIV
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    The combat is amazing, the squad managing and upgrading system is everything I ever asked in a such kind of game, and the soundtrack is great. This is the best tactical RPG that I have ever played. Highly recommended.

    The only problem I found is that the volume of sound effects are sometimes inconsistent (gunfire for example, is very low) but nothing that can stop me giving this game a 10/10.
  12. rodericrinehart
    Jul 11, 2015
    6
    I *really* thought I would love this game based upon graphics, game style, FRPG with tactics. But here is why I had to stop playing it: (1) the controls are abysmal, like truly bad, obviously a console port but with zero effort to make them even remotely acceptable, and I tries mouse and keyboard and controller. (2) Enemy turns can take forever as each guy moves. It reminds me of CodenameI *really* thought I would love this game based upon graphics, game style, FRPG with tactics. But here is why I had to stop playing it: (1) the controls are abysmal, like truly bad, obviously a console port but with zero effort to make them even remotely acceptable, and I tries mouse and keyboard and controller. (2) Enemy turns can take forever as each guy moves. It reminds me of Codename STEAM on 3DS which suffered similar super long enemy turns. (3) There are some major difficulty spikes (level 7 is horrible) and this exacerbates #2. (4) The 20 turn limit is really freaking stupid. I'm ok with all other tactical design choices, but artificially limiting the options with a hard turn cap is just ridiculous. (5) The cutscenes were not updated and look identical to PS3, which is ok, but not ideal.

    XCOM is one of my favorite games ever. I love Fire Emblem, Tactics Ogre, Final Fantasy Tactics, Divinity Original Sin, many JRPG and some anima - many games and genres that would portend that I would love this game. But it was tedious, boring, and too difficult at times (and I usually play most games on hard).    … Expand
  13. pesho_one
    Apr 3, 2015
    6
    One of the most overrated games I've played. It is not bad, but it's not very good either. There is certain appeal in it's simplistic presentation, but the game-play is far from well thought-out and can be very slow and tedious.
    The story is light and cut-scenes are watchable, though.
    The leveling up does feel rather artificial and the same can be said for the upgrade system. If you have    One of the most overrated games I've played. It is not bad, but it's not very good either. There is certain appeal in it's simplistic presentation, but the game-play is far from well thought-out and can be very slow and tedious.
    The story is light and cut-scenes are watchable, though.
    The leveling up does feel rather artificial and the same can be said for the upgrade system. If you have to absolutely check it out, based on the high score, please do, but be warned that the game lacks a big amount of polish.    … Expand
  14. Kriss_A
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    A great port, I can't stress it enough, this port is functional and shows that SEGA are committed to delivering quality PC products.

    The game itself has been meticulously reviewed over the years, so I won't be adding any more logs to that fire, I'll just mention my only gripe with the port. - Cutscenes are in the console resolutions. Apart from that, at this price, this game is a    A great port, I can't stress it enough, this port is functional and shows that SEGA are committed to delivering quality PC products.

    The game itself has been meticulously reviewed over the years, so I won't be adding any more logs to that fire, I'll just mention my only gripe with the port.

    - Cutscenes are in the console resolutions.

    Apart from that, at this price, this game is a steal, it's really fun, entertaining and it's success will hopefully pave the way for more PC ports of SEGA published games.

    Vanquish and Bayonetta, please SEGA, you know we want them.    … Expand
  15. MartinX33
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    Let not its anime style deceive you - Valkyria Chronicles is an amazing strategy game with a deep plot which will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire experience. If this is the first time you've heard of Valkyria Chronicles, do not hesitate to purchase it, for you will be rewarded with a one-of-a-kind gem that will enchant you with its beauty, gameplay and story.
  16. Rafiul
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    Finally!! Never got to playing this game before today (not a PS3 owner :'( ), but loved every moment of the second game in the series on my PSP. While Valkyria Chronicles apparently brings nothing new content-wise (so I've been told) with the PC port, all the DLC's, brilliant anime visuals and controller support, not to mention the inclusion of the choice of authentic Japanese audio, makesFinally!! Never got to playing this game before today (not a PS3 owner :'( ), but loved every moment of the second game in the series on my PSP. While Valkyria Chronicles apparently brings nothing new content-wise (so I've been told) with the PC port, all the DLC's, brilliant anime visuals and controller support, not to mention the inclusion of the choice of authentic Japanese audio, makes for an excellent PC port. Coupled with the interesting turn-based-shooter style of play (which by the way is more complex than I'm making it sound), believable characters fleshed out through cut scenes between missions and a bug-free interface potentially makes this one of those games which everyone would regret not at least trying out.

    While all of my friends are languishing how their computers are not good enough to generate playable FPS for AC - Unity at acceptable graphic settings, I'm sure glad I gambled on this gem. And with a quickfire double of Football Manager 2015 followed by this masterpiece, Sega has regained a large chunk of their respect in my books.    … Expand
  17. Mosstromo
    Nov 27, 2014
    6
    An unoriginal story populated by the strictest array of archetypes from japanese manga and anime. To its credit Valyria sports a veritable style of gameplay refered to as a tactical-RPG 3rd person shooter, the problem is that nothing of that taxonomy works. It is not very strategic since most scenarios are straight-forward and on the simple side of things tactical, the RPG simply does notAn unoriginal story populated by the strictest array of archetypes from japanese manga and anime. To its credit Valyria sports a veritable style of gameplay refered to as a tactical-RPG 3rd person shooter, the problem is that nothing of that taxonomy works. It is not very strategic since most scenarios are straight-forward and on the simple side of things tactical, the RPG simply does not exist since you are forced on a single character shoehorned by the story to be a "hero" upon whose development you have no real control, and the 3rd person shooter aspect is reduced to a single click adorned with decorations of something more complex (E.G. cross-hairs while you select your target).
    The art is of high quality with an interesting pencil-watercolour style. The music is at times inspiring but often seemingly out of place for a particular scene.
    Valkyria is also a "menu" and "acquiescence" nightmare, where progression and information are both buried beneath layers of clicks and "are-you-sure?"s. After each "Episode" is unlocked (episodes that commonly amount to no more than a small dialogue) you are asked if you would like to see the next one (which could be just another brief dialogue), ad infinitum. To search the side tabs you must first click a menu tab to access the tabs menu. Console-itis full on. Good PC ports dismiss things inherent to consoles that are cumbersome elsewhere, they do not bring the ballast to the new medium.
    I prefer games with an intricate story, and Valyria seemed to have that aplenty, but with an unsuferable lead character and tedious dialogues the exposition parts become and excercise in patience.
    Tedium is no stranger during combat either. Each movement you make is surrounded by unnecessary and time consuming eye-candy. Icons explode, camera zooms-in and out from the battlefield. Each. And every. Time. Nothing of these makes the situation feel more interesting nor clear, all it does is take time.
    All-in-all, a game only the anime-manga neophite, or the already fan of this franchise will truly like. The rest of us will appreciate some of its uniqueness, give it a more accurate 5 or 6 out of 10, and move on to something better.    … Expand
  18. CapiDuffman
    Nov 13, 2014
    10
    A job well done.

    This is the short answer to what is to expect of this port, of a game actually a few years old, but able to outsell some big players, like certain flops released near this date. Valkyria Chronicles is a well made strategy game, made with the intention of doing something different from usual. The intent wasn't on having awesome graphics (even in 2008 the graphics were    A job well done.

    This is the short answer to what is to expect of this port, of a game actually a few years old, but able to outsell some big players, like certain flops released near this date.

    Valkyria Chronicles is a well made strategy game, made with the intention of doing something different from usual. The intent wasn't on having awesome graphics (even in 2008 the graphics were ok) but something beautiful, and even now, six years later, the game still looks beautiful, not at all old.

    The plot is engaging, maybe a bit reliant on cliches, but still well done and interesting. Any story about a war not glorifying it, but showing it with fairness (Cruelty, heroism, sacrifice, duty, loyalty...) is always a welcome sight. The main characters are well developed, and the side characters get their own missions to shine.

    The music is beautiful, with some tracks being fairly normal, while others are memorable. Voice acting in English is kinda OK, while the original Japanese work is polished and flawless.

    The controls are well ported, mouse control is smooth and correct, I miss having a cursor in the menus, but the important part (The combat) goes flawless. It also allows controller use, for those who prefer the original experience.

    Combat can be as challenging as you allow it to be. Certainly victory won't be an issue most of the time, but getting A rank is another, different, matter. Still, the learning curve is user friendly, as long as the player accepts B ranks for a while.

    The Strategic part varies, sometimes being smart allows the player to have really fun combats, while considering possibilities. Other times using strong scouts allows to skip the entire combat by simply rushing an objective fast. It's not cheating, but still, I'd discourage players from exploiting the mechanics for fast victories.

    The game itself is fairly long, 30 hours without doing repetitive tasks, like farming points in free missions. Still, the game doesn't have much of an after-campaign content, leaving aside the included DLC. so re-playability is low, apart from NG+.

    Long story short. This game is cheap, is good, it has aged well, the control is good and it's fun. Get it, so other games like this one get out on PC.    … Expand
  19. alex_dragon
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    Amazing game, never thought it was this good even though back then it was only for PS3 which kinda sucks. always wanted this game since few years ago. Port was done pretty well, the game has pretty simple setting so there is not much issues with the port. However you should not consider buying this game if you :

    Hate Japan/Japanese people Hate Anime WW1/2 related stuff Propaganda    Amazing game, never thought it was this good even though back then it was only for PS3 which kinda sucks. always wanted this game since few years ago. Port was done pretty well, the game has pretty simple setting so there is not much issues with the port. However you should not consider buying this game if you :

    Hate Japan/Japanese people

    Hate Anime
    WW1/2 related stuff
    Propaganda etc

    if you are fine with those, then this game is for you. its a pretty good strategy game, give me sort of feel to XCOM and alike. this game also features perma death so beware    … Expand
  20. bigsilverhotdog
    May 1, 2016
    2
    VK looks great but plays terrible. The "critical acclaim" is almost entirely from people more interested in JP culture, humor, and memes than gameplay, because the gameplay is simply terrible. Like several reviewers have noted this is actually a puzzle game, not an RPG, and it's a very bad puzzle game, full of nonsensical design decisions, bugs, bad AI, and exploits. You will be wastingVK looks great but plays terrible. The "critical acclaim" is almost entirely from people more interested in JP culture, humor, and memes than gameplay, because the gameplay is simply terrible. Like several reviewers have noted this is actually a puzzle game, not an RPG, and it's a very bad puzzle game, full of nonsensical design decisions, bugs, bad AI, and exploits. You will be wasting time doing (almost) the exact same things over and over and over and over and over AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER while you attempt to game the broken system that underpins this mess merely so you can advance the story and pass whatever awful broken level you're currently trying to slog through. After about 5 of these idiotic set piece puzzle disasters I threw in the towel and deleted this trash.

    If you love poorly written JP tales of World Wars and girls in miniskirts wielding massive weapons then you might give it a look, but you'll have to love the story and characters a whole lot to force yourself through the mind numbing, incredibly annoying, absolutely awful "gameplay" to actually see them.

    Uninstalled.    … Expand
  21. Crescendo
    Nov 20, 2014
    8
    Very nice port, pretty good game and proof that JRPGs don't have to suck by default. While it subjectively suffers from the usual JRPG-BS (uguukawaii characters, 15 year olds that murder dozends of enemies and then cry at the death of a wounded one, sometimes very stupid dialogue and so on) the gameplay makes up for that and the story is pretty decent.

    All in all: + Very good and    Very nice port, pretty good game and proof that JRPGs don't have to suck by default. While it subjectively suffers from the usual JRPG-BS (uguukawaii characters, 15 year olds that murder dozends of enemies and then cry at the death of a wounded one, sometimes very stupid dialogue and so on) the gameplay makes up for that and the story is pretty decent.

    All in all:
    + Very good and innovative turn-based combat
    + Pretty good looking for a game that old
    + A very good port in the times of ports that are straight up disfunctional at release
    + decent story for a JRPG
    + Pretty long
    - Very cliché characters, but hey, what did you expect
    - The story starts out horribly weak but gets better (as does the combat)

    Minor cons
    - You can't skip the dialogue which can be pretty annoying when restarting a mission multiple times
    - Tank movement feels very icky

    Summary:
    If you don't dislike JRPGs per se and can stand the annoyance that the dialogue/story in this games can be, I'd very much recommend you try this game.    … Expand
  22. quickster6243
    Jan 16, 2016
    4
    This game gets a 3 because I'm highly dissapointed in it's difficulty. The grinding needed to get through this game was completely unnecessary, and made this game a chore to play through.

    I actually loved the game itself. It's a mixed between turned based, and real time combat. The bad part of this game is that it's real time, and their should be an option to turn it off. The enemies    This game gets a 3 because I'm highly dissapointed in it's difficulty. The grinding needed to get through this game was completely unnecessary, and made this game a chore to play through.

    I actually loved the game itself. It's a mixed between turned based, and real time combat. The bad part of this game is that it's real time, and their should be an option to turn it off. The enemies are super overpowered. You literally have to grind and grind on the repeatable battles to gain levels, and upgrades just to have a chance on the campaign battle to come.

    The game is original, and that I loved. The turn page campaign was pretty sweet. The story is cheesy as hell, but it's what you'd come to expect from a Japanese writer.

    Next time, give the game campaign an easy mode for people that play for the story. I don't like buying a game only to find out that it's too hard. I'm a casual gamer, and don't think this game is good enough to be putting so much thought into strategy.    … Expand
  23. Cerlin
    Nov 15, 2014
    10
    I am a huge fan of Turn based strategy and Japanese RPGs, this game hits all the bases. The combat is great. It is deep and interesting. The story is also very good. it has some anime themes because lets be honest its Japanese, but it also hits some really deep world war 2 alt history themes which I respect a lot. The campaign if very long even if you do not grind (30+ hours) and that'sI am a huge fan of Turn based strategy and Japanese RPGs, this game hits all the bases. The combat is great. It is deep and interesting. The story is also very good. it has some anime themes because lets be honest its Japanese, but it also hits some really deep world war 2 alt history themes which I respect a lot. The campaign if very long even if you do not grind (30+ hours) and that's before the new game plus mode. This game is so good I will buy the other 2 if they ever come out.

    Also bonus points, it includes full Japanese audio, more games need to do this!    … Expand
  24. Zargham
    Nov 28, 2014
    9
    Kudos to Sega on a job well done.

    A stupendous game all round in all of its aspects. Amazing storyline, Interesting characters, Squad management and upgrading is all done very neatly.

    Definitely worth checking out!
  25. derwolf12
    Nov 13, 2014
    9
    SEGA said "This is what the PORT should have to be". Good price, smooth graphic and innovative game system.Even I can feel like I'm enjoying PS3 not PC.
  26. TemplarGR
    Sep 9, 2016
    5
    An anime with a tactics/fps hybrid minigame tucked on. Typical mediocre anime story that gets overrated by weeaboos because reasons. If you don't care for animes don't bother, if you care, watch a movie version on youtube with only the cutscenes. The gameplay is boring, requires no skill or brain, and is just tedious busywork.

    There is a reason its sequels went straight to PSP, to reach    An anime with a tactics/fps hybrid minigame tucked on. Typical mediocre anime story that gets overrated by weeaboos because reasons. If you don't care for animes don't bother, if you care, watch a movie version on youtube with only the cutscenes. The gameplay is boring, requires no skill or brain, and is just tedious busywork.

    There is a reason its sequels went straight to PSP, to reach a younger audience. Only the young can find such a game worthwhile.    … Expand
  27. karco
    Nov 13, 2014
    9
    Best TRPG of last console generation! Pretty graphic, good story and excellent missions design.

    Good pc port, though. And only for 19 USD. Buy it now!
  28. Andrewaps
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    10/10. Originally played it years ago for PS3, and since it's just being rehashed to the PC it's pretty much the same. Excellent story and characters, great graphics, unique battle system and ranking, unique theme, awesome soundtrack, and it's a good game from start to finish. I cried at one part just because the story was so well done and I was THAT attached to the characters in the scene10/10. Originally played it years ago for PS3, and since it's just being rehashed to the PC it's pretty much the same. Excellent story and characters, great graphics, unique battle system and ranking, unique theme, awesome soundtrack, and it's a good game from start to finish. I cried at one part just because the story was so well done and I was THAT attached to the characters in the scene (you'll know which scene when ya get to it). It's at a very good price ($19.99) so it isn't like it is killing your pocket.

    If you love strategy, warfare, a good story, history, or just video games in general, this is a must have! 2008 Strategy game of the year for a reason! I literally have nothing bad to say about this game! if you like this, there is a sequel (and a third one released only in Japan) for PSP! Share your feelings about the game and let your opinions be known so that Sega might just release another VC, or at least put the trilogy on the newer consoles (hopefully PS4, PLEASE SEGA!) One of my favorite video games of all time. I'm still looking for a PSP to be able to play Valkyria Chronicles 2 :/    … Expand
  29. d0m0chevsky
    Nov 13, 2014
    10
    Excellent port of the excellent and rich tactical game.
    I missed it on PS3, now it's almost impossible to get it (because it's released only on BD) and now such a gift for all PC gamers, what can be better?
    But there's a warning for everyone: you can become emotionally attached to your squad members and cry every time you lose them, beware :)
  30. cwatz
    Nov 14, 2014
    9
    A fantastic game for anyone who enjoys strategy games or stories.

    The gameplay is top notch and the animation is beautiful. A large cast of characters filled with interesting people you are bound to enjoy following. Though a lot of the upgrade system is an illusion (much of it is linear), within classes there are still choices to make that will impact character performance. The    A fantastic game for anyone who enjoys strategy games or stories.

    The gameplay is top notch and the animation is beautiful. A large cast of characters filled with interesting people you are bound to enjoy following. Though a lot of the upgrade system is an illusion (much of it is linear), within classes there are still choices to make that will impact character performance.

    The only reason this game doesn't get a 10 is its post-mission ranking system. Its scored entirely on number of turns.

    Though it has no real penalty if you choose to ignore it (you can play other missions to get additional character progression if you want it), if that sort of thing bothers you, it takes away from the strategic element of the game.    … Expand
  31. robuck86
    Dec 2, 2014
    10
    Fantastic. I haven't had this much fun with a game for a long time. The story skillfully balances charming light-hearted fun with poignant drama, creating an atmosphere that's a pleasure to enjoy while being serious enough to pull at the 'ol heart strings.

    The game play is great. It was like returning to the past, when games were actually fun and tactical strategy games still existed.    Fantastic. I haven't had this much fun with a game for a long time. The story skillfully balances charming light-hearted fun with poignant drama, creating an atmosphere that's a pleasure to enjoy while being serious enough to pull at the 'ol heart strings.

    The game play is great. It was like returning to the past, when games were actually fun and tactical strategy games still existed. There are a few bugs and quirks but never enough to really hurt the enjoyment of game. The pros far outweigh the cons.

    The music is excellent. It really inspires you during combat.

    I would've liked to have seen more of the squad during cut scenes, but I was surprised they were individually voiced and had unique characteristics. It really helps immerse you in the game when you're not commanding a bunch of clones or bad ass super-soldiers.

    I had no idea this game would be this good, but believe me - it is. It's actually quite lengthy as well. I would love to see similar games in the future.

    Oh, and use the num-pad on your keyboard and "w" and "s" to control the tanks instead of the mouse unless you enjoy driving your tank in circles. It's actually easy to control once you figure it out.    … Expand
  32. Axlyss
    Nov 14, 2014
    9
    My buddy told me to pick this game up from steam I was a little apprehensive But glad I bought it.

    Character development is stellar story is a little cliche at first but gets surprisingly good. Good character interactions and funny moments. The game makes me legitimately sad when one of the character I first put on my squad die. And this is a good thing! Shocking plot twist and    My buddy told me to pick this game up from steam I was a little apprehensive But glad I bought it.

    Character development is stellar story is a little cliche at first but gets surprisingly good. Good character interactions and funny moments. The game makes me legitimately sad when one of the character I first put on my squad die. And this is a good thing! Shocking plot twist and character secrets will have you on the edge of your seat.

    The game deals with everything in a alternate reality sort of way in WW2 it even has concentration camps and persecution.. My only gripe is why did it take so long to get ported to the PC?    … Expand
  33. einzelwolf
    Nov 12, 2014
    9
    I had the PS3 game and it remains one of my all time favourites. I bought the PC version out of pure nostalgia since I changed to PS4 and I am greatly surprised of what a good port this is.

    Not only all DLC is included, but the whole package is only 19USD, you can't go wrong with a price like that, so much content for so little money. Thank you SEGA, well done. Port is well executed,    I had the PS3 game and it remains one of my all time favourites. I bought the PC version out of pure nostalgia since I changed to PS4 and I am greatly surprised of what a good port this is.

    Not only all DLC is included, but the whole package is only 19USD, you can't go wrong with a price like that, so much content for so little money. Thank you SEGA, well done.

    Port is well executed, you have the option to hear the always better japanse audio with english subtitles. Controllers work perfectly and you also have the option of playing with mouse and keyboard.

    Gameplay feels as polished as the original and nothing has been lost in that regard.

    The only CON y could find was the lack of better resolution during cut scenes (they look great nonetheless), maybe a future patch can improve this?

    Great job from SEGA, a must buy if you didn't play the PS3 version.    … Expand
  34. Masterions
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    An absolute smell of a fresh air, I really appreciate that Saga decided to port this game to PC, otherwise I'd have no opportunity to play this fantastic game! Everything about it is perfect, the plot, gameplay, characters ... I can only assume that it's only con is that it's time consuming, one battle may last a lot of time. It requires strategic mind to succeed but after victory, ohAn absolute smell of a fresh air, I really appreciate that Saga decided to port this game to PC, otherwise I'd have no opportunity to play this fantastic game! Everything about it is perfect, the plot, gameplay, characters ... I can only assume that it's only con is that it's time consuming, one battle may last a lot of time. It requires strategic mind to succeed but after victory, oh sweet lord was it worth it. Only thing I'm missing so far is romance between two main characters, but I'm in chapter 8 and it seems there is a long way to go yet ...… Expand
  35. Kluge
    Dec 13, 2014
    2
    I didn't find it to be terribly engaging. It plays a good bit like the XCOM reboot (and I'll mention I thoroughly enjoyed the XCOM reboot), but without any of the base-building mechanics or quick gameplay, instead favoring a focus on individual character development, so maybe a bit more like Jagged Alliance or Wasteland. I had trouble understanding the point of the upgrade system overI didn't find it to be terribly engaging. It plays a good bit like the XCOM reboot (and I'll mention I thoroughly enjoyed the XCOM reboot), but without any of the base-building mechanics or quick gameplay, instead favoring a focus on individual character development, so maybe a bit more like Jagged Alliance or Wasteland. I had trouble understanding the point of the upgrade system over something which happens automatically by soldier experience -- the way they do it is to have all units of the same type upgrade at once, but all units' points go into one pool of experience you can use to upgrade units. The upgrade names, by the way, are about as unimaginative as you can... well... imagine (upgrade 1, upgrade 2, upgrade 3). It's still tedious like customization, but doesn't really "feel" like customization because the changes are either very broad or applied to the tank.

    Voice-acting and situations feel both generic and inorganic. The story as a whole didn't stick with me... I'm pretty sure I'm already confusing it with Ys. The art-style is interesting and it's a refreshing exploration of the time period reimagined in a partial fantasy setting, but it has trouble overcoming its graphics being fairly simple images with a fill and a few filters applied. The UI in the game is awful, a good few steps backward from current-gen titles -- you're constantly digging through menus, confirming commands, and pointlessly re-selecting people.

    The combat style is interesting, though the difficulty curve is ridiculous -- it starts out incredibly difficult while you're underequipped and then, for the rest of the game, suddenly becomes easy once you unlock the HQ. Enemy NPCs can shoot at you while you run in first-person (with a very unique fatigue system), while your units can also shoot back when the enemy moves (however, the enemy AI is much more efficient at moving and doesn't get stuck on walls or not know which objects they can climb over).

    Overall, I was disappointed and quit mid-way through. There's obviously a target audience which'll love this game, but I'm not in it.    … Expand
  36. spageopriya12
    Jan 11, 2015
    7
    The game is set in Europa, loosely based on Europe during the early years of World War II. Because of its abundance of Ragnite ore, which takes the place of petroleum in the game setting, the neutral nation of Gallia comes under attack from the East Europan Imperial Alliance, which is itself engaged in a war with the Atlantic Federation.[6] Players take control of a unit of the GallianThe game is set in Europa, loosely based on Europe during the early years of World War II. Because of its abundance of Ragnite ore, which takes the place of petroleum in the game setting, the neutral nation of Gallia comes under attack from the East Europan Imperial Alliance, which is itself engaged in a war with the Atlantic Federation.[6] Players take control of a unit of the Gallian Militia, dedicated to repelling the invasion. The game's visuals, which use Sega's CANVAS graphics engine, resemble a watercolor painting in motion.… Expand
  37. PCforever
    Mar 1, 2015
    0
    - Impossibly hard brutal gameplay
    - No fun in this game as you are forced to fight a time limit (20 turns)
    - Blurry, washed out consolitis graphics
    - No difficulty option. If you like reloading a billion times to win one mission, and if you have no life and live in your basement and love spending weeks trying to win one mission this is the game for you
  38. GalisCooper
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    I'm so happy my friends without a PS3 can finally enjoy one of the best games of all time. If you like turn based games, you should have already downloaded it, this is the most beautiful, smart and unique turn based experience you've ever had. I really wonder why there never was a follow-up or at least why with all the turn based games coming out lately, no one has "borrowed" this game's gameplay.
  39. Skulb
    May 23, 2015
    5
    This game seems extremely overrated to me. I got to the second chapter before I couldn`t take any more of the ridiculous dialogue, terrible characters and nonexistent gameplay. You literally have to sit for about an hour watching a cringeworthy cartoon, which is badly drawn, telling you an endless and tedious story before you get to actually play the game. And when you do it`s bad both asThis game seems extremely overrated to me. I got to the second chapter before I couldn`t take any more of the ridiculous dialogue, terrible characters and nonexistent gameplay. You literally have to sit for about an hour watching a cringeworthy cartoon, which is badly drawn, telling you an endless and tedious story before you get to actually play the game. And when you do it`s bad both as an RPG and as a strategy game. As usual with JRPGs you have little kids defeating armies while making cutesy and/or sentimental remarks. The soldiers make squeaky noises when you shoot them, as if they`re a dog`s rubber toy or something. Of course the characters also make hip remarks when they shoot someone. It is all unbearable rubbish. And there are as always endless amounts of these pointless dialogue lines, and you have to click to get rid of each one. It`s as if the game is trying to talk you to death and it makes it almost completely unplayable. And of course it has ported the interface from the PS which you just don`t need on the PC. This leads to endless menus, "are you sures" and just constant interruptions of the gameplay. The characters are also dull, in addition to talking all the damn time, and I found nothing to hold my interest at any point. I just do not understand how this pile of manure is a 10 from so many people posting here. Are you all working for Sega or something?

    Uninstalled after about two hours. Only consider if you love poor story telling, trashy gameplay, rotten dialogue and bad graphics. In short, if you for some reason like JRPGs you might possibly like this. Everyone else should steer clear.    … Expand
  40. Fishersam
    Dec 3, 2014
    10
    I loved this game. This game is what all tactical games should strive to be. The game didn't really suck me in at the beginning because I felt some of the english voice acting was bad and the animations were cheesy. I pressed start after enduring it for a while and couldn't find the option to change the language to japanese. I put the game down and didn't pick it up again for a coupleI loved this game. This game is what all tactical games should strive to be. The game didn't really suck me in at the beginning because I felt some of the english voice acting was bad and the animations were cheesy. I pressed start after enduring it for a while and couldn't find the option to change the language to japanese. I put the game down and didn't pick it up again for a couple weeks. I then realized that you can change the language from the main menu. This changes everything!

    The combat is brilliant and it keeps you involved. The campaign is nice and long. The game has the perfect amount of depth and simplicity. It is the type of game that anyone can catch on to almost immediately but can only be mastered by few. The price is more than fair. I've gotten way more value out of this game than i have with other games that i've paid $50 - $60 for.

    The story kept me entertained. I cared about the characters. I laughed. I wanted to know what happens next like a good book or an episode of Breaking Bad. I can't imagine any intelligent person not falling in love with this game. I understand this is a port but I don't have a PS3 or a PSP so this was my introduction to the series. Go Sega! I'll keep supporting them if they keep producing quality games. PC's have infinitely more power than consoles so it hurts when ports are released on the PC unpolished. This game has to be flawlessly ported because I see no issues.

    I would honestly give it a 9.5/10 if that were possible but I feel strongly that a 9/10 would be blasphemy. Buy this game! You wont miss the $20 unless you're a dumb person. I would recommend using the Japanese voice overs instead of english. The english voice overs were extremely corny and don't always translate in a way that gets the point across strongly.    … Expand
  41. jhandibode
    Dec 31, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best video game that I ever played. Storyline is Outstanding - 10/10. All Characters gave engaging back stories including side characters. Main characters are great and interact with other characters perfectly -10/10. Animation is beautiful like art work 10/10. Uniqueness of game - 10/10. Gameplay will take getting use to for beginners but once you play a couple hours you the hang of it. Non the less it will be hard getting use to but don't give up you won't be disappointed 8/10.… Expand
  42. Sjalka
    Nov 15, 2014
    8
    A great game and a great cinematic experience. I find it funny that there still is such a difference between the average western made games and the average eastern made games ( and i like that there is such a difference - because that means we get more diversity )

    Like many japanese games ( if i may, it is a bit of a stereotype .. ) - rather simple game mechanics are covered by an also    A great game and a great cinematic experience. I find it funny that there still is such a difference between the average western made games and the average eastern made games ( and i like that there is such a difference - because that means we get more diversity )

    Like many japanese games ( if i may, it is a bit of a stereotype .. ) - rather simple game mechanics are covered by an also simple but beautifully told story. The game creates immersion from the get go without the need of photorealistic graphics or hollywood-like CGI effects and cutscenes. Its style reminded me at times on Miyazaki movies with its distinct steampunk feeling.

    + Gameplaywise it is nothing too special - but it does what it wants to do very well.
    + good design/style - cutscenes and ingame graphics blend in well enough
    + runs smoothly on lower end / middle class computers
    + plenty of content and well done translation

    - although the controls are configurable, there is no mouse support for most ingame menus and controls - imo a clear artifact of a console origin

    well, clearly more + than - ... and for the price it is 100% recommended - at least for those gamers that seek substance over the latest graphics. It is not a fast game - to enjoy it .. one has to sit down for some time and allow it to entertain one...    … Expand
  43. PrincessRose
    Mar 20, 2022
    5
    This game is pretty much a anime movie with turn based strategy combat being the only time you can control characters. It looks lovely and I like the characters. How ever I don't like the way the game encourages you to rush and complete the battles in as few a turns as possible.

    The actual game play is nothing amazing and the mechanics, especially how cover works is annoying. The story    This game is pretty much a anime movie with turn based strategy combat being the only time you can control characters. It looks lovely and I like the characters. How ever I don't like the way the game encourages you to rush and complete the battles in as few a turns as possible.

    The actual game play is nothing amazing and the mechanics, especially how cover works is annoying.
    The story is good but you can't change or shape it in anyway. Though without that anime movie/story it would be a very boring game.

    I find the game play tedious, just can't stand it anymore. And it only kept me playing as I like the story. This is a game probably for only those who like anime as the game play is lacking and boring. I am just going to watch the rest of it on You Tube as I don't like the game play.
    I feel like I don't care if I never played this game, so I can't recommend it.    … Expand
  44. shadyfellow
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    Excellent game. Good port.

    Pros -great story, presentation and flow -every mission feels just difficult enough to be fun and challenging without being torture -the tactical battles are insanely fun, it is hard to explain but it just feels right -graphics scale well and runs at high fps on my Thinkpad Yoga laptop The only couple of issues I noticed: -cut-scenes are low res, looks    Excellent game. Good port.

    Pros
    -great story, presentation and flow
    -every mission feels just difficult enough to be fun and challenging without being torture
    -the tactical battles are insanely fun, it is hard to explain but it just feels right
    -graphics scale well and runs at high fps on my Thinkpad Yoga laptop

    The only couple of issues I noticed:
    -cut-scenes are low res, looks like original ones from console
    -Mouse and keyboard is a little finicky, but decent. I play with controller and just use the mouse
    when I am having problems with aiming    … Expand
  45. Bboygamer
    Dec 28, 2014
    10
    I was hesitant to play as I appalled turn based games, after putting some time in it boy was I wrong this is the **** Its like watching an anime and playing out the battle scenes which are also addictive because of the huge amount of customisation options available.
  46. MJMello017
    Jul 5, 2016
    10
    "This game is bad because it is very difficult" Come on, go play some Barbie game.

    This game is simply amazing, has the most beautiful anime graphics a game has ever had, the gameplay may seem complex , but it is very quick to learn to play and then create your own strategies. The story is well told, with half slow at first, but then gets very dynamic, the main characters of Squad 7    "This game is bad because it is very difficult" Come on, go play some Barbie game.

    This game is simply amazing, has the most beautiful anime graphics a game has ever had, the gameplay may seem complex , but it is very quick to learn to play and then create your own strategies.
    The story is well told, with half slow at first, but then gets very dynamic, the main characters of Squad 7 are well developed, they can get you their angry, sad or how they are feeling at the moment.
    But it has flaws, sometimes can leave you frustrated for not passing a mission, in fact, can be quite difficult, but instead of crying, you should motivate even more to pass that mission by improving your tank , your soldiers and your strategies.
    This game is indispensable for the tactical game lovers and who like to enjoy a good story.    … Expand
  47. viditoking
    Apr 4, 2015
    10
    I don't ever write reviews, but I thought this game was SO good, that I'd just say a word or 2.

    If you're looking for a different kind of strategy war game, this is it. It's a mash up of FF Tactics, an FPS, An anime, and WWII.

    I can't remember the last time I liked a game so much.
  48. Freaksy
    Nov 14, 2014
    8
    This is the proof for JRPG on PC can be friking awesome! Very nice port indeed. This is a turn based strategy-role playing game to be more precise. You have your Japanse and English dub options on the menu. Also game has beautifuly crafted frequent cut scenes. The gameplay is just fun. There is plenty of variety in gameplay, bunch of different classes, upgradeable and modable weaponsThis is the proof for JRPG on PC can be friking awesome! Very nice port indeed. This is a turn based strategy-role playing game to be more precise. You have your Japanse and English dub options on the menu. Also game has beautifuly crafted frequent cut scenes. The gameplay is just fun. There is plenty of variety in gameplay, bunch of different classes, upgradeable and modable weapons etc... The story is good too. Just beautiful, I suggest people who love turn based strategies and JRPG's to buy this game, it's worth every penny.… Expand
  49. tupungato
    Jun 28, 2016
    9
    Anime style story-driven tactical RPG about courageous Squad 7 of militia fighting a hostile nation that invaded beautiful and peaceful country of Galia.

    PROS: - Beautiful comic book style graphics. - The game uses fictional countries and nations, but definitely has a WW2 feel. If you like WW2 themes (I do), the game is great. - Fine character development and touching story. - Good    Anime style story-driven tactical RPG about courageous Squad 7 of militia fighting a hostile nation that invaded beautiful and peaceful country of Galia.

    PROS:
    - Beautiful comic book style graphics.
    - The game uses fictional countries and nations, but definitely has a WW2 feel. If you like WW2 themes (I do), the game is great.
    - Fine character development and touching story.
    - Good voice acting.
    - Good music.
    - Lots of tactical options. Every unit serves its purpose. Multiple options to win every battle.
    - Some levels are challenging, but as a person that sometimes has to refer to tutorials and FAQs, I was able to complete all by myself.

    MEH:
    - AI moves might be better. There are times when enemy is able to ruin you, but instead of destroying one tank, delivers equal number of attacks on both your tanks. So you have a feeling that AI goes easy on you. There is no difficulty setting.
    - Japanese dev had to squeeze a cute winged piglet there. It serves no purpose at all.
    - There are times where it is sort of naive, but it's still good.

    CONS:
    - Controls are sort of clunky, definitely prepared for gamepad, not a mouse.
    - Your tanks get stuck.
    - Some parts are unskippable, which may be painful, because sometimes you know you royally screwed up after enemy's first move and you'll need to reload from save for sure, but surprise surprise, you have to wait for enemy's all moves to do anything (it can take 2-5 minutes).

    As you can see, important stuff in the game is really good. There are some nuisance bugs and glitches, but it's all within norms. I recommend Valkyria Chronicles wholeheartedly.

    GAMEPLAY 8/10
    GRAPHICS 9/10
    AUDIO 9/10
    STORY 9/10    … Expand
  50. henryww
    Dec 30, 2014
    10
    just AWESOME, looks a lot like XCOM and the plot is awesome with those japanese animations! this is must play guys, so glad they bring up to the PC, also top sells so the game is fantastic!
  51. Tatar
    Jun 24, 2015
    9
    I buy this game on Steam sales up for few EUR and this was one of the best spend money in my Steam history. Game have great port from console and on PC works very smooth. I'm maybe not far in game plot but so far history its very interesting, but in Anime style so be prepared on lots of dialogues, complicated relations between characters and some nice but infantile style of whole story.I buy this game on Steam sales up for few EUR and this was one of the best spend money in my Steam history. Game have great port from console and on PC works very smooth. I'm maybe not far in game plot but so far history its very interesting, but in Anime style so be prepared on lots of dialogues, complicated relations between characters and some nice but infantile style of whole story. Tactical part of the game, turn based battles are very good and no so easy so You have a challenge in even simple skirmish. so it,s time to get to my tank and defend Galia from Imperials .. Good Luck :)… Expand
  52. DeusKether
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    Grabbed on the steam summer sale, now I would pay the entire price(even if my crappy video card can run it only in 800x600 at 20fps), Valkyria Chronicles is the first strategy game where I feel my units are important and unique and not only a bunch of expendable and generic marines/warriors/sheep etc. seriously I restarted a 2 hours almost beated mission because Coby was shooted down andGrabbed on the steam summer sale, now I would pay the entire price(even if my crappy video card can run it only in 800x600 at 20fps), Valkyria Chronicles is the first strategy game where I feel my units are important and unique and not only a bunch of expendable and generic marines/warriors/sheep etc. seriously I restarted a 2 hours almost beated mission because Coby was shooted down and captured, difficult if you like to keep alive your units, too slow capturing bases or by some reasons your units gets all scattered in the battlefield, (or maybe just the sniper or the lancer taught that aiming well is for cowards three times in a row) my only problem was the incompatibility with my graphics drive (Intel HD Graphics) so some objects in the models (like glasses, bags, Maximilian crown, etc) were floating over the character's head or simply stayed fixed in the air, and a ocasionally spaghetti arm.
    10/10 Would CobyStart again    … Expand
  53. Felipe-Correa
    Sep 17, 2015
    10
    First of all, SEGA made a PERFECT port. Every game company should learn from them.
    This game is extremely unique mixing shooter,strategy and turns. And it feel's awesome!
    The characters are really deep and the story is touching.
    It's a masterpiece!
  54. doglatine
    Nov 1, 2015
    10
    I'm a PC gamer who hasn't touched anything JRPG-ish for a decade, but I was completely blown away by VC, both by the technical aspects and the plot. A few thoughts (no plot spoilers, but some discussion of mechanics) -

    Combat mechanics - This is probably the best turn-based combat game I've ever played. I love the XCOM games, and the mechanics here while similar were, if anything, even    I'm a PC gamer who hasn't touched anything JRPG-ish for a decade, but I was completely blown away by VC, both by the technical aspects and the plot. A few thoughts (no plot spoilers, but some discussion of mechanics) -

    Combat mechanics - This is probably the best turn-based combat game I've ever played. I love the XCOM games, and the mechanics here while similar were, if anything, even better. As some reviewers pointed out, the integration of real-time and turn-based elements took a tiny bit of getting used to (hovering over the escape button after firing to avoid return fire, for example), but I found it led to more gripping and immersive gameplay than pure TBS games. (Incidentally, the actual combat mechanics reminded me strongly of Sega's own Shining Force games)

    Presentation - I was extremely impressed by how well designed the whole game was. The use of a history book as a framing device, the numerous fun things to do at HQ, the many additional challenges available in Hard/Expert skirmishes - all of this made it very easy to lose myself in the world (and the nitty gritty of choosing weapons upgrades to buy and which classes of troops to train next). Another incredible stand-out feature of the game, and one I wasn't expecting from a seven year old console game.

    Setting and story - I know some people have questioned whether it's tasteful to combine anime tropes with allusions to the bleakest events of WW2, but I thought that things were mostly done very tastefully. The continent of Europa felt very real to me, while also managing to remain distinctive and original despite its being a clear interpretation of Europe in the first half of the twentieth century. Incidentally, although you're in theory fighting Europa War 2, the game as a whole reminded me more of (the real life) World War 1 - the trenches of Naggiar, the green fields of Bruhl, the pastoral idyll shattered by horror of industrial war; not to mention the vast lumbering tanks and cloth-bound aeroplanes.

    Characters - I confess, I grinned a bit when I started playing because the characters seemed fairly archetypal. But they quickly grew on me, and one scene in particular took me by total surprise and had a real emotional impact on me. It's true that there's a simplicity and predictability to most of the characters - Alicia's never going to turn out to be an alcoholic former prostitute, let's be honest - but this worked well given the broader fable-like tone of the game, and the fact that the game's morality is fairly black and white (not in a crude way, of course - there are plenty of humanizing moments with the Imperials, and plenty of terrible people among the Gallians). I was also astonished at how effectively the characterization of your squadmates work - who'd have thought you could slam together a pollen allergy, a sexual preference for men, a crush on Largo, a love of muscles, and a passion for blowing up tanks and end up with as a rich a character as Jann? I thought the depiction of squadmates was a textbook example of "show don't tell", and it worked wonderfully - I quickly was sucked in their 'personalities', even though the game didn't show us much of them explicitly!

    The only thing that makes me really sad at this point is that I probably shouldn't hold out much hope for a proper sequel. My heart tells me that here's a fantastic original Sega IP, with sales that vastly surpassed expectations when it was released on Steam last Fall and that has met with considerable critical acclaim, and that in Sega's new push for quality it's not impossible that we'll see a true sequel. But... my head tells me that it's unlikely after this much time has passed. Still, given the amazing older franchises we've seen resurrected on Kickstarter lately, perhaps it's not impossible! In the meantime, I have a bunch of A ratings still to get...    … Expand
  55. iglive95
    Mar 21, 2016
    10
    Excellent game. The combat is turn based and very tactical, hard enough to force you to think, but not hard enough to be frustrating. The plot, despite having a lot of cliches, hold its grip on you from the beginning to the end. The characters are very likable, and before you know it Squad 7 will be your family too. It took me 30h to beat the main campaign, without rushing it and ignoringExcellent game. The combat is turn based and very tactical, hard enough to force you to think, but not hard enough to be frustrating. The plot, despite having a lot of cliches, hold its grip on you from the beginning to the end. The characters are very likable, and before you know it Squad 7 will be your family too. It took me 30h to beat the main campaign, without rushing it and ignoring the skirmishes. Highly recommended if you're looking for a turn based tactical combat and a good story.… Expand
  56. ECB19
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    Excellent video game, very good work in the soundtrack, these have become one of my favorite soundtracks.
    graphically it looks really good that cel shading with the stages.
    Also very good price and very well optimized.
  57. auditbadger
    Jul 30, 2017
    8
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  58. TheHambro
    Jan 25, 2021
    8
    Valkyria Chronicles is a great WW2 inspired tactical RPG hailing from the PS3 era. Sure, the game has aged a bit since then, but it still remains intriguing and, most importantly, fun.

    The Good: I really like the visuals. I never played the original on the PS3, but the graphics are crisp and smooth, and I particularly enjoyed the drawing/watercolor/painting aesthetic. This being a    Valkyria Chronicles is a great WW2 inspired tactical RPG hailing from the PS3 era. Sure, the game has aged a bit since then, but it still remains intriguing and, most importantly, fun.

    The Good: I really like the visuals. I never played the original on the PS3, but the graphics are crisp and smooth, and I particularly enjoyed the drawing/watercolor/painting aesthetic. This being a tactical RPG, you’ll have to decide what units to deploy on the battlefield, utilize cover, have good positioning, and take into account the strengths and weaknesses of each character; it all makes for some pretty damn cohesive gameplay. Speaking of, this game does have a pretty decent roster of unique characters you can pick for your squad who are decently fleshed out with some backstory and their own dialogue during gameplay. It’s not much, but it does help you feel a bit more attached to them and motivates you to keep them alive in every mission. What I think is pretty intuitive is how the story is broken down in short episodes that you can go back and watch should you forget what’s happening story-wise.

    The Bad: Well, like I said, this is from the PS3 era, so it’s a bit clunky and rough around the edges. My biggest frustration came from taking advantage of terrain for cover or using concealment. It never felt like it worked properly, and the enemy AI would seemingly ignore it and do full damage no matter what I did. It just felt a bit inconsistent. There where countless times I would take a direct hit from an enemy unit, who are designed to be a short distance away to be effective, from what seemingly felt like across the map. I never felt I lost a mission because the enemy AI outsmarted me was just simply better at tactics, but rather because of an artificial increase to difficulty and cheap mechanics.

    Despite its shortcomings, Valkyria Chronicles is a fantastic RPG and well worth your time. Although not perfect by any means, I still very much enjoyed it look forward to diving right in to the fourth installment of the series.    … Expand
  59. Mpbpl
    Apr 19, 2020
    9
    A Masterpiece that is not for everyone.
    This game definitely delivers. Right off the bat, the game tells you that it is going to be political, and have political views about what is right and wrong, and even though some of those choices are easy to take, the length that the game goes to show you are spectacular. This game is probably the best WWII game ever made, why? It doesn't shy away    A Masterpiece that is not for everyone.
    This game definitely delivers. Right off the bat, the game tells you that it is going to be political, and have political views about what is right and wrong, and even though some of those choices are easy to take, the length that the game goes to show you are spectacular. This game is probably the best WWII game ever made, why? It doesn't shy away from the horrible stuff that happened; I mean yeah they don't show too much cruelty, but they do show that it exists, that are people who are just on different sides and people who are really having fun in war. It's not just kill nazis who have no soul, but war. Every playable character has a backstory a life and an ending, you just have to make them get there, which makes A LOT of tension when someone is close to dying, and yeah the characters can die for good and their story stops.
    Graphics can put some people down since it is anime-like but to me, they were fitting for the tone of the game that is most lighthearted with the exception of a few parts.
    The sound is good, the music definitely stayed on my head and is very good, but the voice acting although good is, again, anime-like. If you don't mind you can get by, but if you find too childish you will hate everyone, since the voice acting also follows the tone.
    The gameplay actually made me hold the 10 here, it is very punishing and different from common turn based games, and I advise you to save before making the first move of the turn, but it is still innovative and fair, as long as you learn how to play it. This punishing style made me play a lot of levels twice since i made the wrong gameplan at the beginning.    … Expand
  60. QuatokyTonberry
    Feb 27, 2019
    8
    Gameplay: - Very Good
    Story: - Good
    Visual: - Very Good
    Music and sound: - Good
    Average time: - 37H
    Score: - 8
  61. onehitok
    Jun 22, 2021
    10
    Ah yes, WW1 Girl's Frontline with male characters. ALL HAIL SELVARIA AND ALICIA
  62. Mithrandirkun
    Apr 8, 2020
    9
    Valkyria Chronicles es un juego táctico ambientado en una Europa ficticia en una sociedad a caballo entre la Primera y la Segunda guerra mundial de nuestra realidad.

    - Graficamente el juego se ve muy bien, tiene muchas animaciones y cinemáticas de estilo anime de gran calidad que ayudan mucho a contar la historia. - El sonido y las canciones estan muy logradas, otro apartado muy    Valkyria Chronicles es un juego táctico ambientado en una Europa ficticia en una sociedad a caballo entre la Primera y la Segunda guerra mundial de nuestra realidad.

    - Graficamente el juego se ve muy bien, tiene muchas animaciones y cinemáticas de estilo anime de gran calidad que ayudan mucho a contar la historia.
    - El sonido y las canciones estan muy logradas, otro apartado muy remarcable, con temas de gran calidad y muy trabajados.
    - La historia esta bastante bien, trata sobre un conflicto entre 2 grandes superpotencias europeas.
    El Imperio invade un pequeño país llamado Gallia por sus recursos naturales. La historia se centra en la guerra entre esa pequeña nacion y el Imperio y su intento de expulsarlos de su terrirorio. Durante la história se desarrollarán relaciones entre varios de los protagonistas principales del Escuadrón que aportan riqueza a la trama.
    - La jugabilidad es muy novedosa, ya que es una mezcla entre un sistema por turnos típico de los juegos tácticos y jugabilidad en tiempo real, consiguiendo un sistema de combate realmente único y muy jugable.

    Si te gustan el anime, la segunda guerra mundial y los juegos de estratégia o tácticos no te puedes perder este juego. Es una maravilla.    … Expand
  63. MoofiaBossVal
    Dec 26, 2021
    7
    Combat is decent enough and doesn't overstay its welcome. Music is okay with only a couple standouts but the rest of the OST being forgettable. Game looks aesthetically great. Plot is nothing to write home about.
  64. Andrevery
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    Замечательная стратегическая игра, в которой совмещаются элементы пошаговой стратегии и шутера в альтернативном военном сеттинге 1935-1940-ых годов. Прошел уже 3 части данной франшизы (первую сейчас, вторую в 2010, а третью в 2015) и каждая из них по-своему запомнилась. Осталось пройти 4)Замечательная стратегическая игра, в которой совмещаются элементы пошаговой стратегии и шутера в альтернативном военном сеттинге 1935-1940-ых годов. Прошел уже 3 части данной франшизы (первую сейчас, вторую в 2010, а третью в 2015) и каждая из них по-своему запомнилась. Осталось пройти 4)

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#21 Best PC Game of 2014
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#72 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#74 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Ragequit.gr
    Dec 6, 2015
    81
    Valkyria Chronicles is a good strategy/RPG that blends different gameplay elements together with an enjoyable outcome. Its story wraps up themes about war, friendship and racism, while its comic-style graphics age well, and its music is memorable. SEGA also delivers a decent port with all previously DLC included.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 18, 2015
    90
    A long-awaited port of the PS3 classic. The game has aged incredibly well, thanks to its beautiful cell-shaded graphic style and well thought mechanics. It takes some time to get used to cheerful anime cast of characters in what is essentially tale of World War 2 horrors, but once one is over that hurdle Valkyria Chronicles is a thoroughly enjoyable light strategy game. [Feb 2015]
  3. CD-Action
    Feb 7, 2015
    85
    We waited for the PC version so long, but it was worth the wait. It’s a game that just doesn’t get old. It still looks great, sounds great and above all plays great. [01/2015, p.64]
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