The stage is set in Europe around 1930s. In this alternate universe, Europe was split into the “East European Empire Union” and the “Atlantic Ocean federal Organization”and for years and years, these two superpowers have been seeking to unify Europe through a large scale war, named European War II (E.W.II). Heroes often emerge in these chaotic times, and in a small, neutral country, Galia, such a young man came forward to join the fight.
Galia was falling under the onslaught of the Empire's overwhelming forces, but before the enemies could take the capital, Welkin Gunther, the leader of a small army faction thwarted the military giant's plans and entered historical records as a hero.
The screens in the game are filled with a dusky tint, the lines are smooth and the palette is subdued yet warm. Aside from its distinctive graphics, the sounds in the game is just as impressive. The epic storyline coupled with the rich graphics and sounds supported by the third generation consoles creates a world that players immerse themselves fully into.
Senjou no Valkyria is a turn based RPG that combines strategy with action. Proceed with the game the way you read a history book. Read the text and get involved in the battle parts, depending on the options you have chosen or the battles you have fought, the game rewards you with more chapters to your “book”.
Good game, bit different Interesting RPG/wargame. Essentially RPG elements (XP/levelling, weapons/armour upgrades, special abilities, rpg story) mixed into turnbased wartime battles.
Pros: Graphically its very good, very artistic which works really well with the game. Levels are challenging.
Cons:Story has an interesting setting but unfortunately doesn't do any more than a typical JRPG. Certain characters have very annoying voices, and ridiculous dialogue.
It's a turnbased wargame, but in actuality it's more like a puzzle game with dice-roll elements, as being suicidal in going after the objectives is often a better strategy than treating the scenario realistically.
Still, if you're interested in RPGs but not in grinding, and wargames but not strategy, this is a pretty good choice. Just remember it's a good example but not a great example of either genre.
An interesting game with beautifull art and a nice history, Valkyrie Chronicles gives an interesting turn base RPG with a interesting aproach to the old turn based movement. You'll find yourself guiding every units in a 3rd person view and manually aiming at each enemy.
A nice and fun tactical rpg for every fan of J-RPG
Great game One of my biggest surprise on ps3, I didn't really expect much from this game but it is one of the best strategy game on the next gen! Story is very standard and main characters kind of annoying, but ambiance is so cool and the gameplay is nice
An underrated gem This is one of my favorite titles of all time on PS3. An addictive game with outstanding value, a lot of depth and real re-playability. By far the best tactical RPG I have ever played.
My only grief would be with the story and characters; although the global setting is compelling, the dialogs are naive at best, borderline silly (in a very J-RPG fashion). That should not prevent you from getting this great game, though !
