Valkyria Chronicles

 PlayStation 3
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 504 Ratings

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  1. JrDouble
    May 21, 2023
    9
    A fun and challenging tactical turn-based military game, great art style, graphics, and a good story. I highly recommend this one if you enjoy turn-based combat games.
  2. Machimosaurus
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Un action-RPG cómo ningún otro, la estética y visual le dan un aire diferente, el gameplay sólido. Una auténtica obra maestra.
  3. Mediin
    Dec 1, 2021
    0
    A strategy game that gives you multiple classes, but only actually wants you to use 2 of them. One, where you should just endlessly spam tank-engineer-combo for all eternity and let your snipers and shocktroopers try to catch up as they are incredibly slow and useless. A game that has a somewhat decent story, but hides it behind more and more infurating missions forcing you to restart themA strategy game that gives you multiple classes, but only actually wants you to use 2 of them. One, where you should just endlessly spam tank-engineer-combo for all eternity and let your snipers and shocktroopers try to catch up as they are incredibly slow and useless. A game that has a somewhat decent story, but hides it behind more and more infurating missions forcing you to restart them multiple times until you figure out the actual winning strategy. Of course, also has absolutely no cheat codes to circumvent the **** At least it lets you save how often you want.

    I had some fun with this at the beginning, but now it frustrated me more than it was ever entertaining. All I wanna do now is to see how the story concludes, and thats it. Of course, I can't, because modern games dont include level skip codes anymore because they all suck. Oh, well.    … Expand
  4. Daiblts
    Jun 13, 2021
    9
    La historia realmente me gusto, incluso el final, aunque es algo lento pero realmente buena, hay algunas misiones que son difíciles por lo tanto tienes que mejorar a tus soldados, armas y los tanques, lo único malo es que cuando estas en batalla no la puedes reiniciar, tendrás q morir y empezar de nuevo.
  5. killerlcg
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    The story was great and the character feel real in this game. Love the turn based game system in this game, it really took me by surprised on how you actually have to think sometimes when fighting and you can't just do whatever you want. The character designed was nice, water type graphic was beautiful and the music was nice. One of my favorite turn based game ever.
  6. OwtDaft
    Jun 3, 2019
    9
    + Possibly the best Tactical RPG.
    + Mission are all unique and play very differently.
    + Lots of Unique characters.
    + Great Story
    - Tank controls suck.
    - The're some harsh difficulty spikes.
  7. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    8
    What a beautiful game! I loved playing it but I couldnt really get into the story and characters, gameplay is awesome though.
  8. okayokay
    Oct 10, 2018
    7
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  9. subodai
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    This is one of the best RPG games I ever played for 30 years: it is one of the best tactics games I ever played in 30 years. Perhaps it is the best combination of both I ever played for 30 years (did I mention that before?)
    The story is great, the characters will be forever in your memory. The game play is awesome and original. Learning curve is just right. Difficulty is perfect at any    This is one of the best RPG games I ever played for 30 years: it is one of the best tactics games I ever played in 30 years. Perhaps it is the best combination of both I ever played for 30 years (did I mention that before?)
    The story is great, the characters will be forever in your memory. The game play is awesome and original. Learning curve is just right. Difficulty is perfect at any level. Game engine is flawless. Options are relevant and interesting. This is an amazing and truly gem of a game. And you will play it again.
    A jaw dropping Sega classic.    … Expand
  10. Empyrea
    Aug 10, 2018
    8
    This is a good strategy game with good graphics. Soundtrack is good as well although very repetitive. The voice of the main character could be better or be more enthusiastic. First missions are easy but later they get more complicated and although you can beat them your final rate won't be the best. My advice is that you save the game before every mission in case you want to restart theThis is a good strategy game with good graphics. Soundtrack is good as well although very repetitive. The voice of the main character could be better or be more enthusiastic. First missions are easy but later they get more complicated and although you can beat them your final rate won't be the best. My advice is that you save the game before every mission in case you want to restart the mission with a different team. The image of the mission is always a map so it's easy to see when to do that. Another advice would be to always left empty about 2 units (sometimes you could use only half of your team) when you deploy them because there are very slow units and it's better to conquer an enemy base and from there deploy slow units or other useful units because then you'll have much more information about the enemy units. Otherwise, if you deploy all your units you'll have to retreat them and deploy them on new bases, wasting your time and points. So, although not knowing the exact number or kind of enemies you are going to fight is part of game, they could have given you more information or at least give you the advice I gave you here: leave some empty units. About the rate if you want a good rate you'll be saving and uploading the game over and over. I don't like to do this but I did it several times. Oh! And when you are upgrading your weapons please move down the screen because there many improvements you can do and you can easily miss it. I did 2 or 3 missions until I figured out that, so remember this. It took me 40 hours with a couple of skirmishes and all the extra missions that are unlocked in Castlefront st.… Expand
  11. Rykoupad
    Sep 8, 2016
    10
    The Best SRPG of his generation. IMO. Beautiful graphic style, intelligent gameplay, lovely characters, awesome soundtrack. It's a shame Sega hasn't give this franchise the respect it deserves.
  12. Elite_Gamer
    Aug 22, 2016
    10
    This is the best game ever created. I got my marriage back on the right path and started to be a real father.
    I quit smoking and hookers and helped out for free in the hospital cleaning the elderly.
    I started a no profit organisation building schools in africa.
    Thank you Sega and Valkyria Chron devs. GOTD
  13. jmpaley
    Jul 29, 2016
    2
    I don't understand why this game is so hyped up, or even why it was remade on PS4.
    Things that piss me off:
    1) At any given time, if any enemy has a shot on the back of your tank, or can position themselves to be so, YOU IMMEDIATELY LOSE, this is extremely frustrating, especially when you have to play a 2 hour long mission. 2) Movement is absolute **** having to move your characters    I don't understand why this game is so hyped up, or even why it was remade on PS4.
    Things that piss me off:
    1) At any given time, if any enemy has a shot on the back of your tank, or can position themselves to be so, YOU IMMEDIATELY LOSE, this is extremely frustrating, especially when you have to play a 2 hour long mission.
    2) Movement is absolute **** having to move your characters around the levels is a pain in the ASS. You never know if they're going to make it to where you need them, you can't do it over, and if you happen to be in range of an enemy, they will simply shoot you for free until you are dead or end the turn action, which you have to learn to do QUICKLY.
    3) The map, who the **** made this map, you absolutely cannot tell where ANY OBSTACLES ARE, the minimap and regular maps are absolute **** for as much as you can get out of looking at them, but the camera does this really nice pan shot through the map as it becomes the real terrain so can see how good of a job they've done of NOT REPRESENTING THE ACTUAL TERRAIN.

    This all being said, it is a very unique game and i would like to have seen this concept done.... you know... better.... with every single thing in the game being better explained and less counter intuitive and more forgiving.    … Expand
  14. vega17
    Jun 2, 2016
    9
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  15. Ragnamaxima
    May 25, 2016
    9
    A great game indeed, with fantastic graphics and innovative gameplay, not to mention a great story with memorable characters. The only problems with it are the (at times) frustrating tank controls, and occasional annoying grinding. But despite this, Valkyria Chronicles is still a fantastic game, no matter which console you play it on. Without a doubt one of the best games of the last generation.
  16. kazumasuzano
    Aug 13, 2015
    10
    Masterpice! Superb,amazing! Minha reverencia a esta obra prima da SEGA. Um dos 10 melhores jogos de PS3 sem nenhuma margem pra duvida, comprem sem medo é viciante, emociona pela historia incrível e a beleza gráfica unica.
  17. Joeshadowman
    Jul 22, 2015
    1
    Valkyria Chronicles is honestly a game that shouldn't be a game. I feel like it should be an anime that I could easily ignore, and the game itself want's to be an anime that should be easily ignored. Look, I wouldn't have a problem with the gameplay, if the game actually wanted to be played. But the problem is that it doesn't. Instead, it focuses on a love story that not only feels forced,Valkyria Chronicles is honestly a game that shouldn't be a game. I feel like it should be an anime that I could easily ignore, and the game itself want's to be an anime that should be easily ignored. Look, I wouldn't have a problem with the gameplay, if the game actually wanted to be played. But the problem is that it doesn't. Instead, it focuses on a love story that not only feels forced, but makes the Attack of the Clones feel shakespearean by comparison. All, that you need to know is this, after thirty minutes I decided to skip the story just to get to the game itself. The problem is that the game doesn't have any gameplay for about four hours or maybe more. I didn't bother to find out, as I couldn't take pressing "X" to watch the next scene anymore. Again, this is something that wanted to be an anime, but was released as a game. If you want to play a strategy RPG that is worth your time, play Disgea or Final Fantasy Tactics. This game is not worth your time, and it doesn't want to be. 1/10.… Expand
  18. 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
  19. AlienSpaceBats
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    One of my favourite games, and a big part of the reason I bought a PS3 (then they go and make a PC port, sigh). It's JRPG meets XCOM, or SRPG, because that's a thing, apparently. A unique art-style helps the game stand out, and the gameplay is excellent, however I suspect many may be turned off by the assumption that this is weeaboo crud (don't be!)
  20. umair_s51
    Nov 4, 2014
    9
    A beautiful Action-Strategy hybrid, with charming artistic-style & an endearing story.

    Game-play is satisfyingly deep & enjoyable, and I adore the 3rd-person presentation.

    Plot & Characters can be a bit melodramatic, but as a whole here is a well-crafted, satisfying sRPG, with a very-unique A/V presentation. 9/10
  21. hengenkaosu
    Sep 21, 2014
    10
    10/10 for me, but it certainly is a targeted audience game.
    Things I liked about the game (and why you may not) -
    Long sweeping story-line, there is tons of character development and relationship building throughout the game. If you're the kind of person that enjoys "oh hey I just met you now we're in love forever so can we get on with the game-play?" story-lines this isn't for you.    10/10 for me, but it certainly is a targeted audience game.
    Things I liked about the game (and why you may not) -

    Long sweeping story-line, there is tons of character development and relationship building throughout the game. If you're the kind of person that enjoys "oh hey I just met you now we're in love forever so can we get on with the game-play?" story-lines this isn't for you.

    Difficulty - not terribly unforgiving as a strategy game, but probably one of the more difficult ones I've seen in the united states. Don't enter this game unprepared or expecting to be able to brute force / rush your way through any of the levels. Be aware that the pace is made for those who like strategy games, not the traditional warfare (ex. cod) type of game-play, so this game may seem very slow paced to new players to the field.

    Disadvantage (part of difficulty) - Unlike most games you'll see in america where you're a god and the enemy is laughable all throughout the game, most of the time the enemies units in this game have superior abilities, maneuverability, and firepower compared to your unites. This means you actually have to plan out and outsmart the AI in order to beat the game.

    Team Design - You can change the balance of units in your team so that you can appropriately plan for the mission. This means that even with the best strategy in the battle, you may not have a chance without bringing the right type of units. The types of units available range from scouts, to anti-tank, to snipers and all have different abilities and controls.

    Overall the game-play, story-line, and difficulty level came together to make a spectacular game. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I have.    … Expand
  22. bigbass
    Sep 18, 2014
    5
    This game is only average at best. The A.I. always seems to overpower you no matter what level you are at and they get to move twice as far on the map compared to your own army. They tend to cheat and destroy your tank after 2 hits with their own tank or lancers. When you try to aim with your own tanks the aiming is very inaccurate unless you are at point blank range. Also when you saveThis game is only average at best. The A.I. always seems to overpower you no matter what level you are at and they get to move twice as far on the map compared to your own army. They tend to cheat and destroy your tank after 2 hits with their own tank or lancers. When you try to aim with your own tanks the aiming is very inaccurate unless you are at point blank range. Also when you save the game during a level and lose the fight when happens far too often, the game suffers from slowdown when you reload your save file. It takes a long time just to retry the stages. Potentials also don't seem to help that much.… Expand
  23. Kai82
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    An epic strategic rpg. The story is well written with twists and a mix of sad and joyful moments. It has one of the saddest moments in video game history for me. The characters are amazing. They all fell like they were real and alive. The graphics are unique. The game looks like a water colour painting. The soundtrack is fitting. The gameplay is unique and refreshing. Overall the game isAn epic strategic rpg. The story is well written with twists and a mix of sad and joyful moments. It has one of the saddest moments in video game history for me. The characters are amazing. They all fell like they were real and alive. The graphics are unique. The game looks like a water colour painting. The soundtrack is fitting. The gameplay is unique and refreshing. Overall the game is impressive and an insider tip for all rpg and strategic game fans.… Expand
  24. StaticSpine
    Dec 29, 2013
    10
    My first entry to the series was VC2 on PSP, I loved it, so I was glad to put my hands on this PS3 exclusive later. I must say, that the game is a real Gem. It has beautiful and stylish cell-shaded graphics, a story with lots of touching moments, memorable characters with a top-notch voice acting, unique and fun tactical battle system. The game is pretty hard at times, but it's worth it.My first entry to the series was VC2 on PSP, I loved it, so I was glad to put my hands on this PS3 exclusive later. I must say, that the game is a real Gem. It has beautiful and stylish cell-shaded graphics, a story with lots of touching moments, memorable characters with a top-notch voice acting, unique and fun tactical battle system. The game is pretty hard at times, but it's worth it. One of the best games I've ever played.… Expand
  25. Cerberus0
    Nov 23, 2013
    9
    Okay so my only major gripes with this game (it won't affect score) is that they allow you to enable to original japanese audio....but its unplayable this way. That is because they made it into an english version, and this is a heavily text based game. Is the english text a good translation of the Japanese dub? NO! Even if you can understand japanese, and read english this game is stillOkay so my only major gripes with this game (it won't affect score) is that they allow you to enable to original japanese audio....but its unplayable this way. That is because they made it into an english version, and this is a heavily text based game. Is the english text a good translation of the Japanese dub? NO! Even if you can understand japanese, and read english this game is still unplayable with jap dub. I mean it was nice that they included it, but if the english text translation is totally different from what they are saying there is no point. Enough said, the game has to be played in english. This is disappointing to me since I watched the anime in jap dub and really loved the character voices. That said, the english translation is great for what it is. With the exception of the fact that they now pronounce Alicia as Alysha....its top quality if you don't deal in foreign languages. They keep the spelling as Alicia and pronounce it as Alysha in the english...which doesn't make sense. Its pronounced Alicia in the jap dub....they changed it to americanize the damn thing which was stupid idea imo. The english nicknames they decided to use are also kind of lame. None of this is affecting my review okay....its a solid 9/10. It does something that many other games have failed at, it makes a rts work on a console.

    First thing upon playing this game is, this isn't a real world simulator. It does what it does to work. It has its own gameplay rules. Its like a board game, you need to understand how things work. There isn't this intuitive sense of things where you can just run in and understand everything without practice and reading the rules. The dlc...her blue flame I would definitely pick up. I kind of wish they offered it all as a 10$ bundle. I've only gone through about half the dlc....the very hard mode is just plain suicidal. So if you really want a challenge it delivers. One of the dlc, enter the edy detachment is terribly short...which is disappointing given its cost. So its pick and choose if you want best value with the dlc.

    I suggest reading the instruction manual. It's very important that you know that shock troopers have a 30 degree interception fire line of sight. in comparison scouts have a 50 degree line. So your shock troops isn't going to shoot at an enemy that is running toward it, unless it is within that 30 degree area it is facing. Its really important your troops are facing the right direction when you end your turn. Killing enemy troops on the enemy's turn is very important in the game. Snipers and lancers don't have intercepting fire...aka they won't return fire on approaching enemies. The game has a steep kind of learning curve. It isn't trying to be realistic, its trying to work as an rts on a console...and it works wonderfully.

    So why not a 10? Cause the enemy ai isn't exactly stellar. I've yet to see an enemy engineer do any engineer work. Also there's no online component which is disappointing. Also no trophy component which....I don't get why they didn't. Adding trophies is good advertising if nothing else.

    Lot of love and other stuff here. I played through the campaign twice thus far and its just as fun the second time around. I wish there was more content at the end of it though. The campaign only has 1 difficulty. Some of the missions are insanely difficult/infuriating your first time through, others not so much. Overall its not the most consistent difficulty curve but it offers the right level of challenge. A great game that you should play if you own a ps3. I wish the sequels would get ported to the ps3.    … Expand
  26. lagg1
    Nov 7, 2013
    9
    Goods
    - VERY engaging story
    - VERY engaging game play
    - Missions are difficult yet very reward which makes you want more
    - Good characters

    Bads
    - Sometimes you have a better CHANCE of hitting someone at 1% than at 99%

    Extras
    - Last boss is extremely annoying so be prepared !
    - Highly recommended for those who like tactical strategy!!
  27. Kirisoul
    Aug 26, 2013
    10
    Simply outstanding... Timeless graphics/presentation, superb and innovative gameplay, and a well told mature story are only a few reasons to love this game. It mixes so many genres together in a euphoric blend of rpg and strategy that anyone can pick up and love. I can't think of any faults to this masterpiece, go out and get it already!
  28. Dark_half-Elf
    Feb 13, 2013
    10
    One of the best games of all time, certainly the best game for PS3. Beautiful story, vivid characters, humor, drama everything is here and with all balanced enough of movies and gaming, which is converted to Hard Mode hardcore tactical problems. Beautiful visual style, excellent musical accompaniment a long time since I felt such euphoria of the game!
  29. KezarHighwind
    Feb 7, 2013
    10
    In an era of Call of Duty, Halo, Battlefield, or shooters being called Role Playing Games, Tactical RPG's from Japan look like if they were made for people of the 90's. Besides all the world against SEGA WOW, Valkyria Chronicles stands alone, as the best Tactical Role Playing Game I have ever played. With memorable characters, beautiful art style, epic story and amazing music, ValkyriaIn an era of Call of Duty, Halo, Battlefield, or shooters being called Role Playing Games, Tactical RPG's from Japan look like if they were made for people of the 90's. Besides all the world against SEGA WOW, Valkyria Chronicles stands alone, as the best Tactical Role Playing Game I have ever played. With memorable characters, beautiful art style, epic story and amazing music, Valkyria Chronicles stands as the best RPG of the current generation, the one known for its Shooters. "Tactical Adventure Third Person Shooter Role Playing Game", that's how we can call it. Yes, that intense this game is. Valkyria Chronicles showoffs of what it is done, and it is done of poor quality. Extracting great elements from RPGs, as well as amazing controls for battle, the game itself marks the revival of the JRPG's in general, and is clearly one of the most revolutionaries of the history. From Bruhl to Fouzen and Randgriz to Barious, the game tells us the story of a squad of the Gallian's Liberation Front, in their struggle to save the beloved country from the invader Empire, who, with their Emperor Maximillian, is seeking for the lance and power of an amcient civilization known as the Valkyria. The game is not predictable, I can ensure that, as the story twists are real unexpected. In brief, Valkyria Chronicles is the best RPG of the current generation. Just a few flaws on the moving units, as well as the issues with the Third Person perspective are remarkable, but beyond that, the game is fully enjoyable and likeable. Valkyria Chronicles, is by far, the best PlayStation 3 exclusive title, and a must-have game on the valuable collection of this system.… Expand
  30. Skals
    Jan 6, 2013
    10
    A great game, both gameplay wise and story wise. The characters capture you instantly, so whenever something bad happens, you truly feel sorry. The combat is turn based in a way, but it's always satisfying to take out an enemy to the very end... and the game isn't short either, it took me over 60 hours to complete. There isn't much to do besides the main story, but it's always exciting toA great game, both gameplay wise and story wise. The characters capture you instantly, so whenever something bad happens, you truly feel sorry. The combat is turn based in a way, but it's always satisfying to take out an enemy to the very end... and the game isn't short either, it took me over 60 hours to complete. There isn't much to do besides the main story, but it's always exciting to get the occasional side quest/mission and learn more about each character.… Expand
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#16 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#14 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#5 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 60 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 60
  3. Negative: 0 out of 60
  1. RPG Fan
    95
    Valkyria Chronicles shatters all strategy RPG conventions.
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  2. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    90
    The story is a real hoot. [Dec 2008, p.78]
  3. Eurogamer
    80
    Make no mistake, Valkyria Chronicles is a really, really, really good tactical RPG, and fans of the genre should pick it up without delay, but beneath the inviting exterior and thoughtfully designed battle system lies a game with a few too many clunky inconsistencies which directly impact the strategic heart of the experience.
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