Valkyria Chronicles
Lead Gallia's Squad 7 through tactical battles that alternate between map-based orders and direct movement, deciding which soldiers to activate within limited command and action points.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.4 / 10
About this game
Valkyria Chronicles follows Welkin Gunther and Gallia's militia Squad 7 as they resist an imperial invasion. In battle, select a unit from the command map, then move it directly across the field in Action Mode. Command points govern activations, while action points limit movement; the same soldier can receive another activation. Different matchups between tanks and infantry give squad selection a practical role. Between battles, train classes and develop weapons, equipment and vehicles to prepare the unit for further fighting. CANVAS renders the battlefield like moving watercolor illustrations, and this edition includes the original game's previously released extra content.
Collected in series
Valkyria Chronicles tells squad-centered war stories through tactical RPG battles and a watercolor-like visual style. You plan from a map, then directly move and aim individual soldiers or tanks, making cover, routes and each unit’s role matter.
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AI review
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A tactical option for players who want to carry out their own battlefield plans directly.
Allocating activations and then moving the chosen soldier may give each plan a tangible spatial consequence. Class matchups and equipment development should particularly interest players who enjoy preparing a squad as well as commanding it.
Strengths
- Repeated activation offers room to concentrate command resources on a chosen unit.
- The watercolor treatment may appeal to players who prefer illustrated battlefields.
Weaknesses
- The alternation between map commands and limited movement may interrupt the flow for players seeking continuous action.
Who it is for: Players interested in squad preparation, unit matchups and personally executing tactical movement.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Class training and equipment development may make preparation between battles part of the appeal for methodical players. | Reviewed | 8.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Choosing whom to activate again may make resource allocation as consequential as the route taken across the field. | Reviewed | 8.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Moving watercolor imagery may lend the military setting the character of an illustrated account. | Reviewed | 8.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension TV, tabletop and handheld support may suit players who want a choice of screen arrangements for their tactical sessions. | Reviewed | 7.5 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Release date
- 2018
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Role-Playing · Primary genre
- Tags
- 3D GraphicsLong-term ProgressionThird PersonSolo-friendlyTurn-based CombatFantasyExplorationLevel ProgressionStory-drivenMain Story 20–50 Hours
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Not provided
- Perspectives
- Not provided
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwide2018
- PlayStation 3Worldwide2008
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com