Valkyria Chronicles Remastered

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: May 17, 2016
  • Also On: Switch
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 254 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 203 out of 254
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 254
  3. Negative: 30 out of 254
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  1. russianrulz
    Aug 8, 2016
    0
    The game probably deserves a good 5/10 (meaning not worth playing unless REALLY bored) but I needed to give it a 0 to bring the overall down to where it should be. I am not going to argue that the story is boring, the cutscenes are poorly done and so on. I do think that this is true, but many people seem to like it so I wouldn't focus on that very much. The biggest problem with this gameThe game probably deserves a good 5/10 (meaning not worth playing unless REALLY bored) but I needed to give it a 0 to bring the overall down to where it should be. I am not going to argue that the story is boring, the cutscenes are poorly done and so on. I do think that this is true, but many people seem to like it so I wouldn't focus on that very much. The biggest problem with this game is the combat and how poor the mechanics are. First of all you will go into each battle with little idea on whom to bring with you and as this is important you can find yourself in a bad situation and need to restart. You will get a B if you play well and try to enjoy yourself if you want an A make all scouts and storm the enemy camp. So let me ask you, does that seem like a good mechanic to you were most of the time most of your soldiers are useless? Also, actually attacking is a disadvantage as enemies can shoot you endlessly while you approach, hence killing you and this is automatic and happens all the time (unless you flank). Also, it says they stop firing at you as soon as you aim, but no they can still get a few many shots in before the system kicks in also helping in the killing you part. Hiding behind cover is overpowered for enemies, as what was killing an enemy after 2 hits now becomes 20 hits so good luck and basically no unit can kill them in one go (so they will return fire). I have just started this nothing yet and I assume you can see that the strategy part of this game is messed so I'll summarize:
    - all but scouts and engineers move a very shot running distance making it a pain to move them.
    - as a result you will find having only half you team doing something as you can select the same person multiple times (run multiple times).
    - enemies can appear in the story parts in which you have no chance of defending (not letting anyone die) unless you knew of this before hand.
    - You get significantly less turns than the enemy making it feel unfair in many battles.
    - too be honest the difficulty is not that high (pretty easy) you just need to replay almost each encounter twice if you want good results.
    - most classes feel pointless based on type of battle.
    - no real progression, no new weapons/armor unless you do something special and upgrades are not that good.
    - Need to memorize who likes who and what their stupid weaknesses and strengths are (you need to memorize this in before battle cuz you wont see it during the battle).
    - Can't tell who are leaders in your party unless you are already in battle (gives extra moves).
    - if you liked xcom like me, just know this is nothing a like that, the strategy part here is almost none existent. All you need is the knowledge of how the enemy will move as they are very predictable after they use their cheap trick, which you cannot defend against at first.

    DO NOT BUY IT!!!!!    … Expand
  2. zelenii
    Apr 9, 2018
    1
    If you want normal tactical battles, play in XCOM. Hard to enjoy from story tale, if gameplay is disgusting.
  3. Stlat
    Dec 20, 2017
    4
    This game does strategy like brawl does competitive. Only good thing is the jiggle physics and occasional fan service, would only recommend to weebs who prefer visuals and having to figure out everything on their own through a great many restarts. Everything in this title, from the god-awful immersion of the universe—Ie what's supposed to be the Axis using Char B1's, the creators of thisThis game does strategy like brawl does competitive. Only good thing is the jiggle physics and occasional fan service, would only recommend to weebs who prefer visuals and having to figure out everything on their own through a great many restarts. Everything in this title, from the god-awful immersion of the universe—Ie what's supposed to be the Axis using Char B1's, the creators of this game thinking the blitzkrieg was done by shock troopers instead of perfect conjunction between CAS and armored divisions, and the immense amount of contrivances from the first hour for the special snowflake protagonist made me had to a break right off the bat—to the 'combat' which gives horrible flashbacks of bullet sponges from Fallout 4.

    I could go on, I really could, but I doubt this review is going to read on this old remaster. If you want actual strategy and game play, keep on browsing, but if you want a restart-fest akin to Fire Emblem Awakening on Lunatic...? Yeah, good luck with that.    … Expand
  4. jokerjx
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    very very very very very very very verybad


    very very very very very very bad

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 58
  3. Negative: 0 out of 58
  1. Easy Allies
    Dec 1, 2016
    90
    Although Valkyria Chronicles Remastered isn't the most fully featured rerelease, it's nonetheless an excellent way of experiencing a classic. Valkyria Chronicles is every bit as good as it was last generation and reminds us how desperately we want new entries in the series. If you haven't played through Squad 7's story yet, that's a mistake you should correct as soon as possible.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Sep 28, 2016
    89
    Great story and excellent game mechanics. [Aug 2016]
  3. Games Master UK
    Jul 25, 2016
    82
    Despite not enough change from the original to entice retired militia vets, there's more than enough to recommend greenhorns sign up. [July 2016, p.81]
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