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Valkyria Chronicles 4 (All Platforms) demo coming today alongside pre-load and free DLC mission
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Direct comparisons to VC1 PC's sales numbers might not be the right metric, since it was cheaper, but I don't doubt this will be the highest grossing game in the series.
For one, the fact that this is launching on so many platforms helps a LOT. The original was PS3 exclusive when it came out, and launched at time when western interest in Japanese games was really at a low point. But that has changed drastically. People are buying J-RPGs again, and we see games like Xenoblade Chonicles 2 and Persona 5 selling pretty well on a single platform. VC has developed a pretty loyal following and something of a mystique as one of the last great new IPs from Sega in the years since its release. I'd be surprised if it doesn't do well, especially on Switch.
I tried the demo on both, and then went out and pre-ordered on Switch.
For long games like this, portability is a huge, huge bonus for me, because I can play during my daily commute. So after seeing the two versions look pretty damn close, give or take some texture resolution, I'd rather have the flexibility of Switch.
As a matter of curiosity... Without spoilers... Is VC2 still canon in VC4?
Because honestly a lot of VC2's plot should probably have some major... Implications... if it's still relevant in VC4.
Because honestly a lot of VC2's plot should probably have some major... Implications... if it's still relevant in VC4.
Y'know given the fact that the Federation is sort of the villain-side of VC2.
VC4's characters are pretty far from the center of the Federation government, you don't get to meet the president or anything like that (unlike VC1). So whatever the higher-ups decide to do has little to do with these soldiers on the front line.
Switch. I only get exclusive for PS4 as I really prefer the portability.
Finished the demo (internally sad). I B-ranked the missions, which is to be expected when you're going through something carefully for the first time. Didn't encounter anything too challenging but I thought that about the first game, which absolutely cranked things up from the "uber tank" mission onwards. Appreciate that the second mission had more to it objective wise than "capture the final base".
No performance issues this end undocked on the fog level. So that was nice. I guess I'll go back and re-attempt the story missions and try to A rank them. Go find the hidden aces. Do the second skirmish.
Feel like I need to get to know the squad a bit more, find some favourites. I used to have core set of people in the first game which were my A-team.
No performance issues this end undocked on the fog level. So that was nice. I guess I'll go back and re-attempt the story missions and try to A rank them. Go find the hidden aces. Do the second skirmish.
Feel like I need to get to know the squad a bit more, find some favourites. I used to have core set of people in the first game which were my A-team.
I am sad that they've brought back the "leader" mechanic from VC1. I feel like it unnecessarily limits character choices when you have to take Raz, Kit, Riley and so forth on every mission just to avoid hampering the number of actions you have.
IIRC in VC2 you could choose your leaders?
IIRC in VC2 you could choose your leaders?
It is a way to ensure, that you build a connection to those main characters, since you want to use them in any fight. That way the story feels more impactful.
I understand the reasoning, but it means that I'm highly unlikely to use i.e. any other sniper, even if I prefer them. There's all kinds of systems in the game based around having a squad of characters with quirks and preferences, and then the game works against it by filling 4 of your deployment slots before each mission.
On top of that, considering that these characters are the only ones who will be in any cutscenes, I'll be developing a connection to them anyway.
Finally had a chance to play this thing. So far, two missions in, it's exactly what i wanted a sequel from the first game. Now I just have to hope it keeps this momentum through the whole thing. Can't wait for English reviews to hit! It's a shame it's coming out a month from now. Totally would have impulse bought it already if it was coming out in the next week (on second thought, thank goodness it's coming out in a month).
Just finished the demo on PS4. As a newcomer to the series, I really enjoyed it and found the gameplay to be deep and engrossing. I am worried about getting demolished by a difficulty spike though, I'm looking forward to impressions on the final product.
So I'm trying to make sure I've done everything the demo can offer to set up the full game in the best way:
Is there anything I'm missing? Is there a cap on how much money will carry over as well?
- Beat Ch 1 and 2
- All Classes to Level 4
- Bought Order from Mess Hall
- 10K Unused EXP
- Farmed enough scout weapons from Elites for my main characters
Is there anything I'm missing? Is there a cap on how much money will carry over as well?
The 715 code was just for Riley to hit in that general area. That said the tanks being located so conveniently next to the towers, and her hitting the targets so specifically, is anime/game bullshit that you'll just have to accept.
Playing this demo immediately brought back so many good memories from Valkyrie Chronicles. Instant recollection.
Gameplay is extremely fun and I immediately preordered the game. Same flaws though like the super strong scout class.
A bit worried that enjoying the demo so much (maxing the classes as far as possible) will make my future playthrough a bit of a breeze though...
Gameplay is extremely fun and I immediately preordered the game. Same flaws though like the super strong scout class.
A bit worried that enjoying the demo so much (maxing the classes as far as possible) will make my future playthrough a bit of a breeze though...
I checked out the demo and it's pretty fun but I'm not sure it's something that will keep me playing for a long time. I love all the character designs though.
I feel like this might be a game I grab on sale somewhere down the line.
I feel like this might be a game I grab on sale somewhere down the line.
I haven't played VC1 since basically when the PS3 version originally came out and could only stand the characters of VC2 for a few missions, but after like two battles on this demo I immediately got back into the game, basically outrunning the tutorial prompts.
I imagine everyone's already figured out who's best to use in this demo and the optimal route through each mission (if they didn't already do that in the Japanese version).
I imagine everyone's already figured out who's best to use in this demo and the optimal route through each mission (if they didn't already do that in the Japanese version).
Never played any other of the series but liked the demo a lot, now it is a contender for my purchase of September (VC4, DBFZ or Torna), I like the setting but don´'t know if the fantasy elements I have glimpsed from the previous games will be a detractor of the world setting for me.
Finally got around to playing the demo. First time playing a Valkyria game since the first one, which is the reason I bought my PS3 for all those years ago. I absolutely loved Valkyria Chronicles at the time. I remember it being the first game I played after moving out of my parents' house, on my first HD TV. I was more into anime those days too so it was perfect to me.
The thing that surprises me the most in VC4 is that apart from the Grenadier class being added, it seems like nothing has changed in a decade. It's not just the content and story beats, but everything looks and sounds the same. I feel like they could've produced exactly this game a year after the first. Now I understand that there's not much of a budget to improve on the engine, but this is the fourth game in the series, on a more powerful console, 10 years later, and it's exactly the same game? Same engine, same magically disappearing enemies and tanks after your take them out? Same storybook presentation and identical interface? All the features I've seen in headquarters were also already there in the first game. What gives?
Now I hear you, "don't fix what ain't broke", and I sort of agree because I was enjoying this trip down memory lane quite a lot. The good news is that indeed, the brilliance of the original still holds up. Just from their listed personality traits I immediately grew attached to a bunch of characters I wanted to use in my squad (not so much the main characters though, I find it harder to stomach anime cliches these days). The gameplay system is still unique and awesome, and it feels like it has a lot of potential in the hands of the right developers, with larger, longer levels that really force you to think and get the most out of your troops' abilities, always fearing you might lose your favourites.
Sadly, so far it seems like VC4 isn't any more ambitious than VC1 in this regard. Environments are kinda empty, both in terms of strategic possibilities, stuff to interact with, and enemies. I tried the bonus mission hoping to at least find a challenge, but it quickly turned into a dash to the finish, and I got an A rating on my first try. I really want this game to be difficult (preferably with good AI) to get some mileage out of the strategic elements, but it looks like I would have to keep myself from leveling in the full game to get to that point.
As for the story, it makes no sense so far. I anticipated this but it's still a shame. I applaud the attempt to bring some variety into the missions by including "shoot the clock tower" stuff (missions in VC1 were also quite varied), but if it's not exactly riveting gameplay-wise, you better make sure it makes sense from a story perspective. It did not, and I have this nagging suspicion that nothing in the full game will.
I was really hoping for a game that would evolve the series and take the next step, as it has been so long and the series is now back on home consoles, but that very clearly is not what happened. Then again, it could've gone the other way and that would've been worse, though easier for me to ignore. Now I'm left thinking of what could've been.
I might get this game after a pricedrop.
The thing that surprises me the most in VC4 is that apart from the Grenadier class being added, it seems like nothing has changed in a decade. It's not just the content and story beats, but everything looks and sounds the same. I feel like they could've produced exactly this game a year after the first. Now I understand that there's not much of a budget to improve on the engine, but this is the fourth game in the series, on a more powerful console, 10 years later, and it's exactly the same game? Same engine, same magically disappearing enemies and tanks after your take them out? Same storybook presentation and identical interface? All the features I've seen in headquarters were also already there in the first game. What gives?
Now I hear you, "don't fix what ain't broke", and I sort of agree because I was enjoying this trip down memory lane quite a lot. The good news is that indeed, the brilliance of the original still holds up. Just from their listed personality traits I immediately grew attached to a bunch of characters I wanted to use in my squad (not so much the main characters though, I find it harder to stomach anime cliches these days). The gameplay system is still unique and awesome, and it feels like it has a lot of potential in the hands of the right developers, with larger, longer levels that really force you to think and get the most out of your troops' abilities, always fearing you might lose your favourites.
Sadly, so far it seems like VC4 isn't any more ambitious than VC1 in this regard. Environments are kinda empty, both in terms of strategic possibilities, stuff to interact with, and enemies. I tried the bonus mission hoping to at least find a challenge, but it quickly turned into a dash to the finish, and I got an A rating on my first try. I really want this game to be difficult (preferably with good AI) to get some mileage out of the strategic elements, but it looks like I would have to keep myself from leveling in the full game to get to that point.
As for the story, it makes no sense so far. I anticipated this but it's still a shame. I applaud the attempt to bring some variety into the missions by including "shoot the clock tower" stuff (missions in VC1 were also quite varied), but if it's not exactly riveting gameplay-wise, you better make sure it makes sense from a story perspective. It did not, and I have this nagging suspicion that nothing in the full game will.
I was really hoping for a game that would evolve the series and take the next step, as it has been so long and the series is now back on home consoles, but that very clearly is not what happened. Then again, it could've gone the other way and that would've been worse, though easier for me to ignore. Now I'm left thinking of what could've been.
I might get this game after a pricedrop.
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Bromancer , i get your point , especially the don't fix what ain't broke but , VC2 ( and in a sense VC3 ) had far smaller maps , and VC2 had a lot of repeats and a pacing that was dreadfull , imo.
VC4 in that sense is coming back to it's roots ( for me anyway ) and the fact that it feels so much like VC1 can't be anything but a positive especially if you consider VC2 or Vrev ( let's not forget that they tried something completly different )
I don't think the demo is a good way to try the difficulty. Only the first missions , the good is for introducing things . i do think that this game has potential for plenty of greta scenario going by the last mission.
VC4 in that sense is coming back to it's roots ( for me anyway ) and the fact that it feels so much like VC1 can't be anything but a positive especially if you consider VC2 or Vrev ( let's not forget that they tried something completly different )
I don't think the demo is a good way to try the difficulty. Only the first missions , the good is for introducing things . i do think that this game has potential for plenty of greta scenario going by the last mission.
Question about pre-load: is pre-load the only way to get the bonus content that comes with it, or will that also be available for a physical copy pre-order or DLC down the road? I want the pre-load bonus but I want a physical copy.
Also, I was surprised to see that Engineers are much more useful than in the first game now that there are Grenadiers to restock. That Revival Ragnaid is a lifesaver as well.
Also, I was surprised to see that Engineers are much more useful than in the first game now that there are Grenadiers to restock. That Revival Ragnaid is a lifesaver as well.
I've always used engineers. Tank repair and mine removal FTW.
Not sure if this is the right place, if not please point me to it, but can anybody tell me if i can grind in the demo in some way ?
I heard that demo progress is carried over, so i would love to amas as much money as possible.
I heard that demo progress is carried over, so i would love to amas as much money as possible.
For sure, but that's all I've ever used them for. If there were no mines and my tank wasn't in danger, I didn't deploy an Engineer. Now I might have at least one on every map to keep Riley stocked and revive people.
You can grind up to 15k DCT and levels cap at 4.
Thanks a lot.
So does that mean that the money conter caps at 15k ?
And if you grind to level 4, does the xp counter not go up anymore ?
I absolutely forgot that engies could do so much after getting used to armored techs being a thing in VC2/3. Guess they can repair sandbags too?
It's good that they kept revival ragnaid too.
Yup. Repairing sandbags is the least useful thing imo but even that can come in handy sometimes.
http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/valkyria_chronicles_4
9/10
https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/valkyria-chronicles-4-review-soar-high/1900-6416983/
8/10
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2018/09/10/valkyria-chronicles-4-review/
9/10
http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2018/09/10/valkyria-chronicles-4-ps4-review/
9/10
It's looking good folks!
9/10
https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/valkyria-chronicles-4-review-soar-high/1900-6416983/
8/10
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2018/09/10/valkyria-chronicles-4-review/
9/10
http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2018/09/10/valkyria-chronicles-4-ps4-review/
9/10
It's looking good folks!
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Shame no one mentioning the frame rate downgrade from the original game 60fps to 30fps in this sequel even though visually nearly the same
The game has been sitting on my Switch SD card for 2 weeks now so it makes sense that review copies were sent early.
However, I never use all of the guys I put on initial positions so I can just add the ones I like beside and never touch any of the leaders if I want.
Played about 20 minutes and decided to preorder. Definitely feels like classic VC, can't wait to play.
Sad to hear about the possible issues with themes but I'll probably still get it to support the franchise.
I won't say it can only get better, but another game won't happen at all unless this gets some support.
I won't say it can only get better, but another game won't happen at all unless this gets some support.
