Valkyria Chronicles

[Skyboxer]

If you haven't checked this game out I would recommend you do. After reading the reviews and watching vids I downloaded the demo and it was pretty darn fun. PS3 BTW.

[bcruise]

Quote: Originally Posted by Skyboxer

If you haven't checked this game out I would recommend you do. After reading the reviews and watching vids I downloaded the demo and it was pretty darn fun. PS3 BTW.

I rented from Blockbuster, and bought it within 2 days of the rental. I made the mistake of worrying about the game being too easy based on the demo. So very, very wrong. Every mission after the first 2 or 3 has had me planning out what I was going to do well in advance, and even then things didn't always go as planned. I've only actually failed a mission 3 times (and two of those were on one pain-in-the-butt stealth/escort mission)

I really like how the game puts a name and personality to your supporting team in this game with the potentials. More than any other war-type strategy game, I find myself going out of my way to rescue them when they fall. It's almost the same system as FF Tactics, where when their HP drop to 0 it's three turns before they're gone - permanently. You have to bring one of your other soldiers to where they fell, at which point a medic automatically evacuates them. From what I read, the enemy can end a fallen soldier immediately if they get there first, but fortunately the game's AI isn't that draconian and doesn't actively seek out your casualties. And boy, does it ever rub it in on you if they DO really die.

[BatsareBugs]

I was about to create a thread for Valkyria Chronicles. Awesome game that might not be for everyone, but if you're into SRPGs, this is a definite must.

I was able to cruise through most of the early missions, but later on you do have to carefully consider your strategy.

[Mashiasu]

I loved the demo but hadn't heard much buzz about the game. I guess this game is really flying under the radar but from the impressions so far it sounds like a game I'll be purchasing soon. I especially like that you really have to take some time and use a good strategy to get through this game.

[ChaseB]

I bought it but haven't played it yet. Soon enough though...

[Skyboxer]

I'll be picking it up tonight...
well that's the current plan anyways....

[Money99]

This game sounds very interesting.
So there's no magic right? Just guns? I hope that's the case anyway.

[bcruise]

Quote: Originally Posted by Money99

This game sounds very interesting. So there's no magic right? Just guns? I hope that's the case anyway.

One could almost compare the use of Ragnaid to "healing magic", but in the way the game presents it as a Gallian resource, it's believable enough. Rifles, Machine guns, sniper rifles, tanks, and (episode 13 spoiler - that's how far I am so far and there's plenty that can be spoiled by now):

Spoiler

One seriously bad-*** Valkyria that can destroy a tank in a single attack. But she's not on your side!

If you're on the fence I would say try the demo first - the game has a few nuances that third person shooter guys probably aren't going to like. Time stopping while you aim your shot, for one. Enemies can shoot at you (and you at them) when you're moving or just standing still (which you should NEVER do, especially not in the line of fire!). But once you raise your gun everything stops, until you're done shooting (at which point the targeted enemy will immediately counterattack if possible from where they're standing.