Conclusion: If you’re a fan of Valkyria Chronicles, you will no doubt enjoy yourself and if this is your first time with the series, you will not be disappointed.
Pros: Fantastic story, Tons of variety in mission structures, Lots of unlockables, RPG elements allow for various methods of playing, Nice multiplayer options
Cons: A bit too much repetition with some of the maps, Audio cues during text only sections sometimes feel out of place
Excerpt: Valkyria Chronicles 2 had at least four major hurdles to clear: deliver a second helping of the first game’s quirky strategy and action; adhere to the cartoony, yet
Excerpt: Grids, menus and stats; not the most exhilarating things in the world are they? Still, throw them all together with a suitable anime aesthetic and appropriate...
Pros: Very in depth customisation, Huge scope for strategy
Cons: Recycled levels gets annoying, Multiplayer features might go wasted
Conclusion: Valkyria Chronicles II is a great game. While it feels a bit more like a spin off than a sequel to the first Valkyria Chronicles story-wise, the gameplay is even better...
Excerpt: Once in a while a game comes along that does something different, something unique. It breaks the mold, creating something completely new in the process.
Excerpt: With heavy hitters like LittleBigPlanet , Gears of War 2 , and Metal Gear Solid 4 being released in 2008, it was easy for a game like Valkyria Chronicles to get lost in
Pros: Retains the fantastic gameplay from its predecessor on the PS3, Offers 30+ hours of single player content, Beautiful watercolor visuals
Cons: Insignificant story and a weak cast of characters, Ad-hoc support is included instead of online multiplayer, Technical limitations of the PSP result in smaller maps
Excerpt: The first Valkyria Chronicles game was something of a sleeper hit in the Western world, gaining high review scores and a substantial cult following, but lacking the sales
Excerpt: When Valkyria Chronicles was released for the PlayStation 3, the interactive entertainment world was introduced to a stunning game that shook the foundations of the
Conclusion: This series is innovative and addictive, and it's meeting with commercial success, too — Valkyria Chronicles III was just announced for the PSP at the Tokyo Game Show.
Pros: Addictive blend of turn-based strategy and 3rd-person action, Oodles of tactical variety and endless customisation, Corny high school plot delivered via absurdist pant...
Cons: Can be maddeningly hard, even on the 'Normal' difficulty setting, Lots of grinding required to upgrade your squad and gear, Certain upgrade prerequisites are randomise...