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- CANVAS Graphics Engine, created exclusively for the Playstation 3, brings a never-before-seen style to life. Breathe life into stunningly unique visuals similar to hand-drawn illustrations, and immerse yourself in real-time battles in environments resembling a watercolor painting in motion
- BLiTZ (Battle of Live Tactical Zone) System - Combining turn-based RPG gameplay with 3rd person action games, the BLiTZ battle system lets you battle with direct control in action sequences just as in action games, while also maneuvering through the vast world with strategic moves typical of tactical RPGs. The battle is turn-based between the Player Phase and the Enemy Phase
- Epic storyline - the struggle for freedom, as the fate of the world lies in the hands of Welkin and members of the 7th platoon
- Customization - Over 100 customizable characters let you create a variety of platoons to suit each battle's needs
- Beautifully rendered battlefields - explore 30 different environments, using each terrain to gain advantage in battle
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| Publication Date | November 4, 2008 |
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| Computer Platform | PlayStation 3 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00010086690200 |
| UPC | 010086690200 |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Sony PlayStation 3 |
| ASIN | B0016C3260 |
| Release date | November 4, 2008 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
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| Product Dimensions | 6.73 x 5 x 0.51 inches; 3.2 ounces |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Rated | Teen |
| Item model number | 010086690200 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Sega |
| Date First Available | December 19, 2005 |
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Valkyria Chronicles is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s, Europe divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The Empire has set its sights on invading a small neutral country called Gallia, which is situated in the middle of the two great empires. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation's 7th Platoon that are fighting against the Empire, who is intent on unifying the continent under its power. The Federation discovers that the Empire possesses a secret weapon, known as the ¿Valkyria¿- an ancient race with special powers thought to exist only in legends. With this new discovery, the fate of the Federation¿s ability to win the war and a hope for a better future hangs in the balance.
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Customers find this video game engaging with challenging gameplay that blends real-time and strategy elements. The game features excellent storytelling with a strong anime feel, charming graphics with a water-color artbook style, and a unique battle system. Customers appreciate the character development, with detailed leveling and squad selection, and the ability to customize troops with better weapons. While customers consider it worth the price, opinions about the difficulty level are mixed.
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Customers find the game's gameplay engaging and challenging, with simple yet entertaining mechanics, and consider it one of Sega's best titles.
"...Overall:: Valkyria Chronicles is a great game that should be in any PS3 owner's collection...." Read more
"Great game. Condition is as described and works fine. no issues so far...." Read more
"...You have 3 turns to revive them. Battles are extremely addicting, fun, and hard...." Read more
"Would recammened this to a Friend in a heart beat. Great Game loved it and nicely done. own all three Valkyria Chronicles games now" Read more
Customers praise the game's story, describing it as excellent with a strong anime feel and deep background elements.
"...great graphics, great music and sound, and not to forget the great story! The Story is so amazingly good! BUY THIS GAME ALREADY!" Read more
"...The graphics, story, and characters were also superb; its like you are in the middle of a great anime...." Read more
"...Probably the best part of this game is the storyline. While some of it might be a bit cliche, the sheer depth of optional content is astounding...." Read more
"...flashy or incredibly detailed, is very warm, beautiful, and compelling...." Read more
Customers appreciate the game's graphics, which feature a water-color artbook style and Japanese animation look.
"...Overall, it's a challenging, rewarding game with good graphics, but it feels like the mechanics and menus were designed 10 years ago, with none of..." Read more
"...while not necessarily flashy or incredibly detailed, is very warm, beautiful, and compelling...." Read more
"Fantastic, beautiful game...." Read more
"...Sega gets super high marks in my book across the board - Story, Graphics, Sound, Replay Value, all of it...." Read more
Customers praise the game's strategic elements, highlighting its turn-based nature and unique battle system that combines real-time and tactical gameplay.
"...makes the story shine, though: pretty much everyone on your team has a unique and rather quirky personality, and the cutscenes are particularly..." Read more
"...If you enjoy unique RPG elements coupled with tactics, strategy, and amazing visuals..." Read more
"...units sitting near by, but the strategies the AI uses against you are tactical and effective, and really make you think about every turn like it's..." Read more
"...GAMEPLAY: This is a strategy game, and that means you will have to think...." Read more
Customers appreciate the character development in the game, noting the interesting and unique personalities, well-done designs, and the array of characters available for troop selection.
"...1. Unique strategic game mechanic 2. outstanding storyline and characters 3. Graphic engine produces beautiful graphics 4...." Read more
"...a young man, Welkin Gunther, who is very unpredictable but has a unique personality that is loveable in many ways...." Read more
"...This is one of those immersive games where narrative, character development, visual and auditory aesthetics work together and create a place for..." Read more
"...It is a strategy tactics style with great characters and story." Read more
Customers find the game worth the price, appreciating its replay value and noting it's well worth the time invested.
"...The joy of the best SEGA games is in their replay value. I'm keeping this one for the rest of my life...." Read more
"...So if you really want this game, it is worth every penny not only for the game, but also for the PS3 to play it on." Read more
"...I was finally able to afford to play this game and boy was it worth it!..." Read more
"...At a low price, if you like semi-turn-based strategy, this is an interesting title to try out." Read more
Customers appreciate the game's customization options, allowing them to personalize their troops, handpick squad members from various soldiers, and equip them with better weapons.
"...This is a TEAM based game, so ill just say help comes from all sides. Although i didnt find use for engineers...." Read more
"...This is a must have for PS3 owners who want a solid strategy game and though there are shooter elements, this game cannot be labeled as a shooter...." Read more
"...Fighting in skirmish battles is a great way to level your troops and upgrade weapons when you are stuck in a story mode battle, and need some..." Read more
"...As a chess game, it is decent, with a bit of diversity to the classes (anti tank, medic/support, assault, recon, and sniper), yet the balance is..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the difficulty level of the game, with some finding it challenging enough to keep the intensity going, while others consider it too hard.
"...Yes, this game is hard, but when you get better, and get farther, and come to grow attached to your favorite characters, their deaths..." Read more
"...The resulting experience is simply frustrating and inconsistent, and that doesn't even cover the controls...." Read more
"...Overall, it's a challenging, rewarding game with good graphics, but it feels like the mechanics and menus were designed 10 years ago, with none of..." Read more
"...On that note, I should mention difficulty quick. The game begins VERY easy...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2013Platform For Display: PlayStation 3Verified PurchaseI have never played a Japanese SRPG in my gaming hobby before. And to be honest, I never thought I would until I saw Valkyria Chronicles. The feeling of commanding my soldiers that I have personally chose and sending them out in the field are nail biting, yet fun experiences. The story is top notch, characters are fleshed out to the point where you really care for them, and gameplay is addicting. I may be late on the Valkyria Chronicles fan wagon, but better late than never right?
Story:
I don't want to touch up on story since you can get a synopsis from the game. I really recommend going in blind about what the story is about. I did, and the experience of discovery when playing the game made my playthrough so much better. The story has a nice pace broken up into chapters. And i mean literally, "chapters" as if you're reading a book. A book is displayed on screen and you choose which panel or "episode" to choose to play whether it's a cut scene or stage. It's a cool concept that has a unique charm about it.
Characters: this subject needs its own spot light. The one thing i love most about any game, mostly JRPGs, are their characters. The first game where ive connected to the characters deeply are the Kingdom Hearts characters since i grew up with those characters. Valkyria Chronicles has made me feel just as connected, and it only took me a week and a half to beat the game. At the beginning of the game, i didnt even like Rosie, one of the main characters, and by the end of the game I freakin loved her. She's honest, smart, talented, and loyal. All of the main characters are just as great and you'll really have a deep connection to them since it's war and any moment could be their last. You'll loath the enemy or find him so witty that it's amusing. The characters in VC are the ones you'll remember for a long time.
Gameplay: it's an SRPG. You'll have a stage to play on and the objectives can be to capture an enemy base or kill a major enemy using the six classes: scouts, shocktroopers, lancers, engineers, snipers and tanks. The first five are leveled up through experience given at the end of battles, and tanks and weapons get stronger through money given at the end of battles as well. This is a TEAM based game, so ill just say help comes from all sides. Although i didnt find use for engineers. They didnt play a part in my strategies. Scouts will be your best friend, especially Alicia. During battles, you have command points and these are the amount of moves you can do in one turn. I recommend saving before making a crucial move, that way you wont have to restart the entire battle. Make your moves count and think 3 steps ahead. During a command you''ll control whoever you chose and, in third person, move them and/or shoot an enemy which you can only do once per command. What's unique about recruiting troops is that they have their own personalities that play into your strategies. Such as one person can be a "metal enthusiast(not correct term)" and theyll get a boost in stats whenever they're around metal. Or "fancies women" can give that person a boost stats when they're around women. And yes, there is a lesbian AND a feminist man that'll have you laughing until you piss your pants, yet he's a decent lancer lol they all also have their own back story of why they joined the war, so you'll feel a bit of regret and sorrow if you lose that one recruit during battle(not by story.) if they do lose all of their health in battle. You have 3 turns to revive them. Battles are extremely addicting, fun, and hard.
Okay, i think ive gone on enough lol i hope this review has helped you in considering whether to buy this game or not. I am so happy to have had Valkyria Chronicles as my first SRPG. This one will stay in my game collection and close to the heart for years to come.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2010Platform For Display: PlayStation 3Verified PurchaseIt's rare to find a strategy game on a console that just works. This is one of those games that just work. The gameplay is simple and intuitive yet challenging enough to keep the intensity going. The missions in-game are open enough you can play using your style of play, but provides enough difficulty in achieving A-ranks to challenge more hardcore gamers.
The story is somewhat simple. There's an overall story of the big guy picking on the little guy with two stories of romance underneath as well as the story of the underdog rising through the ranks. There are one or two twists which are easily expected if you're one to analyze a story. The two main themes which circle about the cast of characters (good and bad) you meet are loyalty and betrayal.
The game is filled with lore/information on just about everything. Each and every minor character has a backstory which unfolds in the game's character logs. Each location has a history and local lore surrounding it. The average gamer may not be interested, but for those interested in the world they play in, this game immerses you into a series of detailed logs on multiple aspects of the game's world.
The gameplay itself can be divided into three parts. The overall turn based "bird's eye view" gives you a commander's view of the field, but when you control an individual unit you enter the real-time third person shooter mode where the enemy will shoot back if you take your time in performing actions. However, the enemy stops firing when you go into the aiming mode, where you select your weapon/tool and aim the character at your target.
The 5 classes of shocktrooper (anti-infantry), scout (multi-role with high movement), lancers (anti-armor with heavy armor), engineers (support-role), and sniper (long-range anti-infantry) each have unique strategies and skills which the player can utilize (or not by never using them) on the field. Even more variety on the field is given through the attributes (personal talents) and potentials (class talents) which activate under certain conditions but may help or hinder you. A wide variety of scenarios also keeps things interesting at every turn of the game.
OVERALL REVIEW
This is a must have for PS3 owners who want a solid strategy game and though there are shooter elements, this game cannot be labeled as a shooter. The graphics are top-notch for the style which mimics watercolor paintings. The story is engaging but simple where gameplay is complex but approachable by anyone. 4 out of 5.
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Benn BirchReviewed in Canada on March 17, 20135.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly fun!
Platform For Display: PlayStation 3Verified PurchaseWhen this game first came out in 2008 I was like most people in North America and passed it up. It didn't get nearly the hype that it deserved. You hear the term "the game was under-rated for it's time" thrown around a lot. But this game is definitely deserving of that statement. The learning curve is very low. The graphics have a beautiful style of a water color painting in motion and the gameplay is spot on. Controls are tight and intuitive as well. And no point did I find myself in an intense mission and hit the wrong button to cause a failure. For people who are fans of the turn-based genre this may seem upon first inspection to be more of an action RPG but make no mistake this is the best type of turn-based game. It's really hard to explain to someone who hasn't played the game how well the action sequences are meshed with the turn-based gameplay. It's very immersive and addicting.
The story takes a bit to get going, so that's the only small negative that's worth mentioning. I found myself having favorite team members not specifically for their special abilities (of which each member has several random ones) but for their personality. This speaks to the voice acting being top-notch as well. When a teammate is charging into battle they will say a battle cry and some of them are downright hilarious. Their special abilities are heightened (or hampered) but the other people you've selcted to be in the group so that part of the game also requires your attention. You can't just stack your team with all the Rambo types and hope to win. You start to care about the people on your team as you would your own friends. Normally in games like this it's all about the missions or levels and you keep plugging along so that you can get to the next level and skill up, but with Valkyria Chronicles you just don't want to see your friends perish. You will fall in love with them and that's something that's very rare for this genre. The anime-style characters also aren't the typical cutesy ones. They feel like real individuals with their own style of battle and sometimes hang ups. (The game adds another level of realism as there are some characters don't play well with others and will be at a disadvantage if you move them too close to teammates that they don't like).
The skilling up and upgrades to your units and your main vehicle the "Edelweiss" tank is also fun and rewarding. You only are allowed a certain amount of upgrades. Balance is the key to victory and although you may be inclined to go full offense, you'll quickly find that if you go this route your tank is a sitting duck for the enemies to pick apart. You will need the right mix of classes, vehicle upgrades (which once "purchased" you can modify before each battle), and tactics to ensure a quick victory.
This game is a must-have for anyone who's into tactical turn-based games. Fans of more action-based tactical games will definitely not be disappointed as well due to the action sequences weaved within the gameplay. Check out gameplay footage on youtube which shows a bit more than can be explained in mere words.
The Playstation store also has additional levels to download as DLC so even when you finish the stock game, you will have more missions to enjoy.
There is no doubt in my mind that if you're reading this review you will have hours of enjoyment with this game. FOR GALLA!
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YvesdanteReviewed in Spain on September 22, 20235.0 out of 5 stars Juego de ps3 precintado y completo.
Platform For Display: PlayStation 3Verified PurchaseNo voy a hacer un análisis de un juego cuya calidad es de sobra conocida. Para los que como yo lo han comprado para coleccionar, sólo decir que está precintado y completo, así que muy bien. Como es normal, siendo versión USA, el manual de instrucciones está en inglés.
No voy a hacer un análisis de un juego cuya calidad es de sobra conocida. Para los que como yo lo han comprado para coleccionar, sólo decir que está precintado y completo, así que muy bien. Como es normal, siendo versión USA, el manual de instrucciones está en inglés.5.0 out of 5 stars
YvesdanteJuego de ps3 precintado y completo.
Reviewed in Spain on September 22, 2023
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AmaCustomerReviewed in France on October 30, 20185.0 out of 5 stars Ce jeu est superbe !
Platform For Display: PlayStation 3Verified PurchaseCe jeu est superbe. En ce sens où il est très simpliste de prime abord mais très complet avec une difficulté qui monte très vite. Les graphismes sont agréables. C'est un jeu de guerre mais pas vraiment du coup. La violence est plutôt mentale et le jeu se veut très propre, de ce fait, il s'agit plutôt d'un jeu de stratégie "humain" (sous-entendu que ça parle beaucoup de sentiments et ça se questionne) avec un fond de guerre mondiale. Une partie dure minimum 2 h (entre les dialogues à rallonge et l'installation d'un affrontement). D'autant que vous pouvez très bien exceller sur les 40 premières minutes d'un combat et tout perdre à la fin… D'où la nécessité de sauvegarder souvent (ce qui est un peu fastidieux). Mais les personnages hauts en couleurs sont attachants et on ne peut qu'apprécier ce titre à petit prix !
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fzetReviewed in Mexico on September 21, 20185.0 out of 5 stars Una joya de los juegos de estrategia RPG
Platform For Display: PlayStation 3Verified PurchaseEste juego se podría decir es una joya oculta de la biblioteca del PS3, no es un juego que todos conozcan. Su gameplay táctico e historia mezclados con un estilo de arte como de acuarela hacen que todo luzca bellísimo. Hay muchas cinemáticas y escenas de los personajes hablando que puede que hagan la espera a las partes del gameplay lentas si no te agrada mucho escuchar o leer la historia. Ya en la parte del gameplay es ver un tablero y posicionar tus unidades, seleccionas una unidad y la mueves controlándola como en un 3rd person shooter para llegar al enemigo y eliminarlo, cada unidad tiene ventajas o desventajas contra otras unidades y debes de ser cuidadoso al balancear tu equipo. Este es un juego que no puede faltar en tu colección.
jatin choudharyReviewed in India on January 16, 20205.0 out of 5 stars Good experience
Platform For Display: PlayStation 3Verified PurchaseOriginal product, Well packaged and on time delivery.









