PS3 Review – Valkyria Chronicles
One of the most unique features of Valkyria Chronicles is the art style. Valkyria Chroncles features fully 3D cell-shaded graphics like never seen before. The game’s art mimics a beautiful drawing and the vivid palette helps support the light-hearted atmosphere. Each unit, texture and background looks like it has been hand drawn and the presentation is absolutely magnificent. It is easy to mistake Valkyria Chronicles as a well-drawn anime which in the end proves successful in every regard
The sound effects of Valkyria Chronicles are basic but also very fitting. However, the real strength of the audio is in the original soundscore. Valkyria Chronicles quite simply has one of the better RPG music scores of this generation. The theme song is captivating and just about everyone song heard captures the mood of the game. To accompany that is a terrific voice cast featuring many successful actors and actresses from all over Hollywood. The sound coupled with the beautiful artistic design really create a terrific experience that Sega should be proud of.
With a 40 hour campaign mode as well as some extras on the second playthrough, Valkyria Chronicles has plenty of replayability. The first playthrough is well-worth the purchase alone and once you’ve finished the game, your save file allows you to keep your character levels and unlocks on your second playthrough. Also, on the second playthrough you’re allowed access to Hard mode on skirmishes which aren’t just harder versions of their former selves, but rather a completely different battle on the same map. The lack of trophies is a serious bummer but there is some great DLC available on the PlayStation Store.
Valkyria Chronicles is hands down one of the best strategy games this generation and one of the best RPGs period. It isn’t very often that a game of this quality comes out, and it’s definitely worth it’s sticker price. Valkyria Chronicles is an incredible experience all wrapped up in rich gameplay. With a stunning look, sound and feel, Valkyria Chronicles is a game that will be memorable for many years to come.
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24 Responses to “PS3 Review – Valkyria Chronicles”
editors choice!!!
such an amazing game.. great review
Diito.
This is one of the greatest rpg’s ever created but the most slept on. if you have a ps3 and havent played the game to the end you have really missed out on a gem that cant be compared. please pick up this exclusive if you didnt. and to be honest im willing to put my money on just about every ps3 exclusive on its way that it will score high across the board if they break barriers like this beautiful game did. A must buy i promise.
I’d give it a 6/5, lol.
Seriously though, it’s an absolutely brilliant game. I even bought the Selvaria DLC.
Oh, and to anyone that owns a ps3: Get this game now.
I just starting borrowing this from a friend this week. It’s an awesome game, but I do wish it did feature trophies, especially in my friend’s case (he played the hell out of this game).
The sad thing is that I heard they stopped production of the game, so it’s not being made anymore, but from sales and how well this game is doing, I’d only assume it will be in the next batch of greatest hits.
2 will be awesome, but I believe Sony is pushing for more PSP exclusives to create more PSP/PSP Go! sales, as well as it being an easier/cheaper medium to produce sequels for. (that’s why they can push out Valkyria 2 and MGS: Peace Walker so much faster than if it was on PS3) I’d expect a 3rd Valkyria to be on PS3 though.
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