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Amazon Maximum Age: 20 years Amazon Minimum Age: 144 months Binding: Video Game Brand: Sega Of America, Inc. EAN: 0010086690200 ESRB Age Rating: Teen Label: Sega Of America, Inc. Manufacturer: Sega Of America, Inc. Model: 69020 Platform: PLAYSTATION 3 Publisher: Sega Of America, Inc. Release Date: November 04, 2008 Sales Rank: 342 Studio: Sega Of America, Inc.
Features:
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
Product Description: In 1930s Europa, tensions rise to an all-time high between the continent's two distinct military powers - the Empire and the Federation. In the struggle for ultimate supremacy, the Second Europa War (E.W.II) erupts, and Gallia, the small independent nation situated between the two super powers, now faces attack. The Empire's Imperial Army is first to strike Gallia, forcing the young lieutenant Welkin Gunther to pull back his small platoon. As the invading forces charge toward the capital city, Welkin discovers that not only are they outmatched in scale and weaponry, but the enemy army also has Valkyria, an unusually powerful race, in their ranks. As the war rages, the capital city is about to fall to the enemy, but Welkin's unique battle strategies bring hope to his homeland?There may be a chance for Gallia after all. This is Welkin's story.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - To think I almost missed this game..
Wow, for a game this good it's almost unforgivable how there's been such a lack of promotions or advertisements. Plenty of other people have reviewed it here and I won't repeat most of it again suffice to say that this is hands down the best PS3 game of all time. This gem slipped into the stores so quietly that I almost missed it had it not been for the fervent recommendations of people who's played it everywhere. I almost want to purchase multiple copies just to support this game. Everyone, please support this game and spread the word so that there will be a sequel to this amazing game! It's a definite "can't miss!"
Rating: - Tactical Strategy game of the year
I can't stand anime, I am often irritated by the cutesy story presented in Valkyria Chronicles, but the gameplay is so addicting and deep I can't stop playing it. Probably one of my most favorite games of the last 2 years.
Rating: - Excellent strategic roleplaying game
Valkyria Chronicles blends real time elements into a turn-based system and it results in fun game where you never feel rushed, but isn't as slow as traditional turn-based games.
The combat is great as many elements come into play. Positioning, unit type, objectives, orders and even the individual character traits all influence the battle. Better yet, I beat the game despite skipping most of the side quests and skirmishes. That's right, grinding is unnecessary in this game.
I love the presentation and the story of the game every bit as much as the gameplay. The sketchbook look and pseudo-European backdrop makes Valkyria Chronicles one of the most artistically beautiful games on the PS3. The characters are lovable and make a decent story, an engrossing story.
This is easily one of the best single player experience on the PS3 and a must have for jrpg (and especially srpg) fans.
Rating: - A Must-Buy for Strategy RPG fans !!!
I don't think I need to write a long review to confirm what other reviewers had written. This game is great from every aspects, visual, audio, and gameplay. I haven't found any J-strategy RPG this great since Final Fantasy Tactics. (Sorry, Disgaea fans. Disgaeas are good, but this one is better.)
The only thing I regret about this buy is that Amazon sold it for $49.99 for a while and I didn't get it :P But for $56.99, its quality worths every penny. I'm a die-hard JRPG fan and this game keeps me from strangling myself for not buying X360.
Keep it up Sega :)
Rating: - Fantastic
This game is absolutely fantastic. It's made by Overworks the same people who made the excellent Skies of Arcadia. The other reviews are already doing this game justice, so I'll just say this: if you have a PS3 and like any kind of RPG you need to play this game.
