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About Valkyria Chronicles
About this game
The critically acclaimed RPG Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC!
Set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s, Valkyria Chronicles depicts Europe divided in two and ruled by two super powers: the Empire and the Federation. The Empire has set its sights on invading a small neutral country called Gallia, situated in the middle of the two superpowers territories, in an attempt to secure invaluable natural resources. Within this struggle a hero named Welkin, and his fellow soldiers of the Federation's 7th Platoon, are fighting back against the invasion and the Empires attempts to unify the continent under its power.
During the ensuing war 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 turn the tide of the war, and the hope for a better future, hang in the balance.
- “CANVAS” graphics engine: A unique engine that produces breath taking images that look like watercolour paintings in motion.
- “BLiTZ” tactical battle system: Experience strategic manoeuvring of units combined with conventional RPG gameplay, all layered on top of the moment to moment action afforded by real-time controls as players command each squad member and tank in battle.
- Epic storyline: Players will immerse themselves in the epic struggle for freedom, as the fate of the world lies in the hands of Welkin and the members of the 7th platoon.
- Customisation: Over 100 customisable characters allow players to create a variety of platoons to suit each battle’s needs.
- Beautifully rendered battlefields: Players explore 30 different environments, using unique terrain features to gain advantages in battle.
Additionally this brand new PC digital version comes bundled with all previously released DLC, including:
- Hard EX Mode (harder versions of skirmish missions in the main game)
- Edy’s Mission “Enter the Edy Detachment” (a side story campaign)
- Selveria’s Mission “Behind Her Blue Flame” (a side story campaign)
- Challenge of the Edy Detachment (six challenge missions)
Game Details
- Platform:
- steam
- Release Date:
- November 10, 2014
- Developer:
- SEGA
- Publisher:
- SEGA
- Franchise:
- Valkyria Chronicles
- Play Styles:
- Singleplayer
Turn-Based
- Features:
- Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Cloud
Singleplayer
Product Requirements
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows Vista/Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core2 Duo @ 2.0GHz (or equivalent)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 240 (or equivalent)
- Storage: 25 GB available space
Recommended:
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core2 Duo @ 2.8GHz (or equivalent)
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 (or equivalent)
- Storage: 25 GB available space
Critic Reviews
85
Based on 24 Critics
Valkyria Chronicles Statistics
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10.92% of players played this game for >= 80 Hours!
10.92% of players played this game for >= 80 Hours!
Difficulty Statistics
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Simple
0.53%
Easy
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Just Right
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Tough
30.32%
Unforgiving
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Relax & enjoy! 61.44% of players consider this game to be Just Right
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Played It
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Conquered It
18.01%
Completionist! 18.01% of players have Conquered It
Valkyria Chronicles User Reviews
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Shae23
Verified purchase
Valkyria Chronicles is a real hidden gem in the world of tactical RPGs, offering a blend of strategic warfare and engaging storytelling that's hard to beat. Set in a beautifully imagined world inspired by Europe during WWII, this game takes you on an emotional rollercoaster amidst the chaos of war.
What makes Valkyria Chronicles stand out is its innovative mix of turn-based and real-time strategy. You lead a diverse squad of characters, each with their own quirks and abilities, into battle. The "BLiTZ" combat system brings a refreshing twist by allowing you to plan your moves in real-time while maintaining the depth of turn-based strategy.
Visually, Valkyria Chronicles is a work of art. Its watercolor-style graphics make the game feel like a living canvas, and the character design, especially the main characters like Welkin and Alicia, adds depth to the story.
Speaking of the story, it's a real standout. Valkyria Chronicles doesn't just focus on battles; it delves into themes like love, war, and prejudice. You'll become emotionally invested in the characters of Squad 7 and genuinely care about their fate.
As your squad members level up, the game's progression system rewards you with new abilities and equipment, allowing for diverse tactics and strategies. The freedom to experiment and tackle missions in various ways keeps the gameplay fresh.
However, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. Some missions can be pretty challenging, occasionally testing your patience. The AI can be unpredictable, leading to moments of frustration. Additionally, the story's pacing can feel uneven at times.
In summary, Valkyria Chronicles is a captivating and thoughtfully designed tactical RPG that deserves recognition. With its unique gameplay, stunning visuals, and emotionally resonant storytelling, it's a must-play for strategy enthusiasts and those seeking an immersive, war-torn world. Despite a few hiccups, this game is a journey you won't want to miss.
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Beautiful game
Verified purchase
Aesthetically its pleasing, gameplay is great, plus Skies of Arcadia characters as extras!
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Sam Jones
Staff Review
A sobering look at the lengths humanity will go to in combat, Valkyria Chronicles takes World War II and puts a JRPG twist on it - not shying away from the horror of war, or the atrocities. The CANVAS graphics are incredible and the story is emotive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Somewhere in the middle. 61% of GameFAQs users said the difficulty is Just Right. 34% of GameFAQs users said Valkyria Chronicles is Tough or Unforgiving.
Yes, Valkyria Chronicles is Steam Deck Verified. Valve’s testing indicates that Valkyria Chronicles\u2122 is Verified on Steam Deck. This game is fully functional on Steam Deck, and works great with the built-in controls and display.
- All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
- This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
- This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows Vista/Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core2 Duo @ 2.0GHz (or equivalent)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 240 (or equivalent)
- Storage: 25 GB available space
Recommended:
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core2 Duo @ 2.8GHz (or equivalent)
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 (or equivalent)
- Storage: 25 GB available space
The average playtime for GameFAQs users is 46 hours. 84% of users played Valkyria Chronicles for over 40 hours.
Yes, Valkyria Chronicles has broad critical consensus. 96% of critics on Metacritic recommend Valkyria Chronicles. The Metascore is 85 out of 100.
100% of Fanatical users recommend Valkyria Chronicles. The average review score is 4.4/5
Yes, 100% of Fanatical users and 96% of critics on Metacritic recommend Valkyria Chronicles.
Valkyria Chronicles was released on November 10, 2014
Valkyria Chronicles is published by SEGA
Valkyria Chronicles was developed by SEGA
Fanatical users tagged Valkyria Chronicles as Strategy, Strategy RPG, JRPG, and RPG
Fanatical users tagged Valkyria Chronicles as Tactical, Anime, War, and Tanks
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Valkyria Chronicles as Strategy
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Valkyria Chronicles as Strategy RPG
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Valkyria Chronicles as JRPG
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