RPGLand Valkyria Chronicles Review: Legendary 10/10

Valkyria Chronicles is an amazing experience. It's rare, these days, that a game can make such a huge departure from its genre's roots and yet keep the best things about it. It revolutionizes strategy RPGs in such a way that it can be appealing to fans of the subgenre, newcomers, and perhaps even sworn-off non-fans of it. The best thing that could happen now would be a sequel.

[Rikitatsu]

Continues to Serve the hardcore gamers.

[sunnygrg]

Day one buy confirmed.

[joemayo76]

who said theres no RPGs on PS3 between this, Disgaea 3, and fallout 3 theres more than enough game time (rpg wise) provided to hold ppl over well thru the holiday season, plus toss in all the other great games coming out, and im gunna go either broke or insane with joy :)

[Rock Bottom]

"360, home of the J-RPG" is soooo last year talk.

[MazzingerZ]

1.2 Joeymayo

SONY knows about RPGs...don't forget White Knight Chronicles launching this Dec 25 in Japan

[Homicide]

The demo was awesome. Can't wait to pick this up. Still, I don't really trust RPGLand.

[SaiyanFury]

I downloaded the demo from the EU PlayStation Store and I've played it through like 15 times. I can't get enough of it. The game, for me, can't come soon enough. Day 1 buy.

[meepmoopmeep]

me too. preordered this already and can't wait.
i've only played the demo about 7 times.
can't wait for the full game.

[morganfell]

Sony scores another solid hit. I am glad I have my money already on this.

[yanikins111]

is this the one set in ww2?

[Rikitatsu]

Based on WW1

[yanikins111]

sooo... is there like, magic in it or is it all weapon based? ya see I like flashing lights and magic seems to look more flashy-lighty than weapons. Then again, judging by what you guys are saying, im thinking ill pick it up anyway.

[Rikitatsu]

From my demo Experience I didn't see anything other than that .. its all weapons based on WW2 or WW1 .. except the lancer .. which is basicly a Rocket launcher

[Tacki]

Wow, that's quite a score... but really after playing that demo nothing could convince me not to get this game. I was quite impressed and the battle system was very fresh. I just know I'm really going to like this game. Not only was it fun... it had this quality I just can't quite define. Though in terms of gameplay it's quite different... it reminded me of Skies of Arcadia (one of my favorite RPG's ever) and that is a beautiful thing. Maybe the ensemble cast of characters has something to do with it. I was kinda on the fence when it came to this title, but the demo gave me that 'something' I've been searching for and now it's a definite buy. I'm even surprised by how much I'm anticipating this title now! :)

[UltimateIdiot911]

I remember reading characters from Skies of Arcadia will be making cameos and I don't know if they are playable. I think they are playable from what I saw on a youtube video. I've preorder this game back in May and will definitely pick it up. I love the canvas engine and the color is so relaxingly clear.

[B-Rein]

this game im not gonna miss defo getting it :D

[name]

Holy crap.

[masterofpwnage]

dam just imagine.

this game beating hella 360 rpg in review score and its not even that big of a rpg.

i wonder wat will happen wen whiteknight cmes in

[kazan]

when will this game be out in the UK? anyone!

[Dream Machine]

31st October.

http://www.play.com/Games/P...

Yeah I've already pre-ordered it. I already was looking forward to it but after playing the demo I knew I had to get it from day 1.

[kazan]

Really! omg thx man you just put a smile on my face :) +bubble

[thetan5000]

This game will be awesome.

[tiropitas]

big fan of rpgs and although this has great artistic direction wasnt sure until i played the demo. The demo rocked. Definetly getting it now.

[Lumbo]

Already on preorder, waiting for this since the first trailers went online at TGS07 or so ...

[felidae]

demo was amazing.

very nice game

[DarkSniper]

Microsoft has made a valiant effort to bring it's "me too" attitude to the Japanese RPG market. With their efforts, the gaming industry has seen some of the biggest flops in recent memories. Games such as Flop Dragon, Infinite Undisflopery, Flop Odyssey and Flops of Vesperia have all been released to mediocre reviews at best. Mainly because it's being developed exclusively for Xbox 360.

It doesnt take rocket science to know that XBox 360's inferior hardware has bottlenecked the RPG industry. Thankfully with the power of the cell processor, Sega has brought upon Valkryia Chronicles. Another true JRPG game for the top notch lineup of games that PLAYSTATION®3 houses. When developing exclusively for PS3, developers can ensure that their game is developed to their fullest potential.

So what are you waiting on? Now is a great time to jump out and PLAY B3YOND.

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[heyheyhey]

excellent!! the demo was awesome

[CloudsEnd]

Exactly!

[Fulensenca]

was a nice showcase of what the game will be.
I alredy pre-ordered it days ago, just after i played the demo.
I' am sure this is a great game, and i have to thank Sega again ( Yakuza 2 was great IHMO ) that they never forget about hardcore gamers.

[juuken]

Can't wait to pick this up.
I really liked the demo.

[Tykis]

Wow im def getting this! I loved the demo so im not surprised it got a legendary score!

[she00win99]

is this a ps3 exclusive?

[Cenobia]

Yes.

[xaviertooth]

then all true, real and undoubtedly killer AAA titles are belong to my PS3!!

and sucks to be a ... you know them!

[Narutone66]

I couldn't believe it got a 10. A must-have for rpg fans. I hope other game sites will give it a high score the game deserve.

[Doctor Strange]

Loved the demo I'm getting this as well.

[SixTwoTwo]

I'm not surprised. The demo was jawesome.

[TheWickedOne]

when i first starting the playing the demo I wasn't sure but after a few minutes like was just awesome. loved it

[TheColbertinator]

Did you guys enjoy the music from the intro to Valkyria Chronicles?

The game has a spectacular soundtrack.

[SaiyanFury]

The music is composed by the same man who did the soundtracks for Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy XII. The legendary composer Hitoshi Sakimoto. Just another reason to own this amazing game.

[SkolarVisari]

There was an englih demo?

[UltimateIdiot911]

If you're in the US and don't want to buy Qore, then all you have to do is make a European account and download it. It's in english.

[PirateThom]

This game was a bit of a flop in Japan.

I think the third person shooting elements put a lot of people off, it's not really my kind of thing (I prefer traditional JRPGs), but I think the third person/turned based battles works quite well and gives it more of a skill element.

[UltimateIdiot911]

Yeah, sadly it didn't do so well in Japan but I think it will do decently well in US. Hopefully many gamers don't over look this game with all the awesome games coming out this season.

[SaiyanFury]

Actually, save Resistance 2, this game is number 2 on my list of must have games. LBP and the others are damned close, but the demo was so good it had to be right up there.

[PS3Freak]

Wow, that was unexpected.

[leyego]

hm... i dunno
the demo didn't quite hit it home for me.

[SolidSnake93]

SEGA is back and this game will be great.

[malcolm x]

good work sega you mad a grad game on the right console

[J@D]

I'm so pick up this game not cuz by the review the demo convince.

[Brixxer600]

Totally agree with that, the demo was enough to convince me that this is a must have.

[Jihaad_cpt]

I really loved the demo. It reminded me of Gankutsuou (Anime), graphically & musically. I will be buying this <3