Valkyria Chronicles 4

 Xbox One
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. IGN
    Sep 18, 2018
    87
    It adds a handful of new and interesting mechanics to its tactical battles, nearly all of which improve the formula in tangible ways, but otherwise plays it fairly safe.
  2. Xbox Tavern
    Sep 30, 2018
    83
    If you’re after a strategy game that’s not as stressful as others in the genre, Valkyria Chronicles 4 is a great choice. Its beautiful art, story and characters are the icing on a well balanced game that rewards the time and effort you put into it. Keeping on top of some of the nitty gritty can be a bit much at times, but thankfully this doesn’t entirely negatively impact the overall experience.
  3. TheXboxHub
    Jan 22, 2019
    70
    It’s a very slow paced game overall, so whether Valkyria Chronicles 4 is for you depends on how patient you are and whether the deep story can cover over the gameplay drawbacks.
  5. GameSpew
    Sep 25, 2018
    70
    All it does is force me to admit that we can all sometimes become prisoners to our own nostalgia.

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 42
  3. Negative: 10 out of 42
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Sep 29, 2018
    9
    I really enjoyed where the story took me throughout my time with the game and the characters within the story were brilliant and made theI really enjoyed where the story took me throughout my time with the game and the characters within the story were brilliant and made the story stand out.The presentation side of the game isn’t the best I’ve ever seen I still liked what both the visuals and sound design had to offer. There is a decent amount of variety present in the gameplay and the classic approach they’ve implemented keeps you coming back for more time and time again. The combat is thoroughly enjoyable because each battle feels very creative which in turn kept the combat fresh and interesting throughout. In terms of content the game has a decent amount for you to be getting on with and this content takes place in a fantastic world which means you never get bored. This series is known for its difficulty and there’s no change here so expect to get frustrated every now and then. There isn’t really anything different and you do get the conclusion that the developers played it really safe. it’s been a long time since the last Valkyria Chronicles and I must admit that I didn’t think that a new game was coming to the series, but I’m glad Valkyria Chronicles 4 did finally make it because it was without a doubt worth the wait. If you like a charming and immersive story full of interesting and unique characters then you will love what Valkyria Chronicles 4 has to offer because it really does deliver a tale that’s absolutely brilliant. This isn’t the only brilliant thing either and if you’re a fan of the series then I’ve no doubt that you’ll be more than satisfied with the gameplay. There are a variety of missions for you to get to grips with and the combat that’s present in these missions is very creative which makes it stay fresh and interesting throughout. You will however have to deal with a challenge when it comes to the gameplay though and you will suffer with a few frustrating moments because the difficulty can be a little overbearing at times. That being said I enjoyed the challenge and when it’s all said and done I enjoyed Valkyria Chronicles 4 a lot on the whole and it definitely gets a big thumbs up from me.… Full Review »
  2. Ormegasm
    Sep 27, 2018
    9
    Solid game, all the mechanics from the earlier entries are improved upon and the new ones feel very useful. Story is fun and thematicallySolid game, all the mechanics from the earlier entries are improved upon and the new ones feel very useful. Story is fun and thematically darker compared to 1 and 2. I ended up playing through this whole game within two days so it gets a big recommendation from me… Full Review »
  3. Death504
    Feb 18, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I really think that the game had a lot of fun features and it definitely had a great story, however the pacing was really slow and some of the characters were bland. Now by no means does this mean the game is bad, I am just pointing out the short comings of the game. Now for the great things. I really enjoy the new features. The grenadiers were really useful and when you got later into the game if you customized them to use the right mortar launchers for your play-style you'd be set. I really think the dlc missions were also really fun, even the one that kind of breaks the game, but none the less you still get a really good challenge in that. The end of the story is really moving, seeing Raz do what he did and how it affected the main characters was really interesting and moving. I also think the squad-stories and the different units involved in the story are really fun and interesting. Overall its a really good game, despite the really slow pacing and the bland-ish characters. At the end of the day if you can be patient and don't mind dealing with that type of game-play, this game is definitely for you.… Full Review »
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