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DEVELOPER: SEGA CS3
PUBLISHER: SEGA
PLATFORMS: Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC
RELEASE DATE: September 25th, 2018 (VC4, All Systems) | October 16th, 2018 (VC1, Switch)
TECHNICAL INFO: Switch (Docked/Handheld) 720p30fps* | PS4 & Xbox One 1080p30fps Minimum | PC 4K Uncapped Framerate
LANGUAGES: English Audio with EFIGS subtitles | JP Audio Included for Consoles & PC and DLC on Switch
GAME SIZE: 8.2GB (Nintendo Switch) | 26.23GB PC, PS4 & Xbox One
STORE LINKS: Official Website
SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS: 'Memoirs of Battle' Edition includes the game, a 100-Page Artbook, Two Squad 7 DLC Missions, Hafen Tank Vinyl Statue, Ragnarok Controller Skin, and a Collector's Box.
Do I need to play Valkyria Chronicles 1, 2, or 3 before I play Valkyria Chronicles 4?
Not at all. Each Valkyria Chronicles game is almost entirely standalone. There are usually callbacks to the previous games in the form of cameo character appearances or newspaper articles, but there is nothing that would actively impede your enjoyment of VC4. Even VC2 which is a direct sequel to VC1 story-wise was an extremely standalone title, and there is nothing to suggest that VC4 will be anything different.
Will this game have the same balance problems as the original?
While the game still awards money and experience based on how fast you complete mission objectives, the issue of rushing objectives via overpowered orders has been largely mitigated through the use of special objectives and enemy placements.
Is there DLC?
Overall, there are six DLC scenarios available for download at varying prices, with two of them being included in - but not limited to - the Memoirs of Battle special edition. In order of release, the available DLC is:
If I like [Game X], will I like Valkyria Chronicles?- Tank Decals - Available at Launch for Free
- The Tank Decals available at launch include: Gallian Crest, Cherub, Bakery, Cygnus, and Royal Flush.
- Squad E, to the Beach! - Available October 9th, 2018 for $6.99
- September, 1935 EC. After a narrow victory, Squad E is given a special assignment: Cut off one of the Empire's critical supply lines. But when Claude's squadron storms the enemy's base, they unexpectedly find themselves standing on a pristine sandy beach... This story can be played after completing Chapter 10 of the main story. Complete this extra story to unlock swimsuit uniforms for Claude, Riley, Raz, Kai, and Minerva. To access this story, go to Book Mode > Menu > Extra Stories
- A Captainless Squad - Available October 23rd, 2018 for $4.99
- Winter, 1935 EC. Squad E, traveling now aboard the snow cruiser Centurion, notices one day that rescue dog Ragnarok has gone missing. Feeling guilty for neglecting him, members of Squad E sneak out to find the lost pup. Before long, though, they find themselves embroiled in a "picnic" of a decidedly unpastoral nature... This story can be played after completing Chapter 10 of the main story. To access this story, go to Book Mode > Menu > Extra Stories.
- Expert Level Skirmishes - Available November 6th, 2018 for $4.99
- A desperate plea for help has come from the war-ravaged front lines, and Squad E has answered the call for reinforcements. Six different battlefields, each one a bleak struggle for survival—could it be that the elite Squad E has finally met its match? This mission can be played after completing Chapter 18 of the main story. To access this mission, go to Book Mode > Menu > Extra Stories.
- The Two Valkyria - Available November 20th, 2018 for $4.99
- 1933 EC. Behind the Empire's towering facade, Crymaria awaits a crucial test with Lieutenant Colonel Selvaria Bles. This cataclysmic reunion of the two Valkyria will determine Crymaria's fate. This story can be played after completing Chapter 18 of the main story. Complete this extra story to unlock Crymaria, Nikola, Chiara, and Selvaria for use in the main game, along with swimsuit uniforms for each. To access this story, go to Book Mode > Menu > Extra Stories.
- Edy's Advance Ops - Available December 4th, 2018 for $3.99 - Included in the Special Edition.
- A special mission that gives you a weapon useful in the early part of the main game. Additionally, if you complete it, you will also get Edy from the original Valkyria Chronicles as a playable character! This mission can be played after unlocking the Headquarters in Chapter 2 of the main story. To access this mission, go to Book Mode > Menu > Extra Stories.
- A United Front with Squad 7 - Available December 18th, 2018 for $5.99 - Included in the Special Edition.
- This story features an encounter with Squad 7, the heroes of the original Valkyria Chronicles. After playing through this extra story, you will get the characters Welkin (in the tank Edelweiss), Alicia, Isara, Largo, and Rosie for use in the main game. This story can be played after unlocking the Headquarters in Chapter 2 of the main story. To access this story, go to Book Mode > Menu > Extra Stories.
Check out our Features section below for a description of the game and its charms. VC as a series is very unique, but people who enjoy X-COM and Fire Emblem will definitely feel comfortable with VC4's turn-based tactical combat.
How long is it?
According to the reviews, it will take roughly 40-50 hours to complete, but more for completionists. The scenario and number of battles is much larger than VC1.
Is there NG+?
There is no NG+ but you can replay any mission at any time, unlike in Valkyria Chronicles 1.
The Valkyria Chronicles series is set on a continent called Europa similar to the real world's Europe around the time of World War I. Following the Industrial Revolution in the 18th Century, demand for the mineral Ragnite skyrocketed due to its usefulness in everything from fuel to military weaponry to medicine, leading to escalating conflict between Europas two major powers, the Atlantic Federation in the west and the East Europan Imperial Alliance in the east. The year is 1935, and for the second time in recent history, the two powers enter full scale conflict.
While Valkyria Chronicles 1 details the story of Squad 7 of the small independent country of Gallia's militia as the Empire invaded the country for control of its Ragnite deposits, Valkyria Chronicles 4 tells the tale of Federation Squad E. Three months after the start of the war, the Federation is losing to the advances of the Empire's relentless attacks and superior numbers. Plans are made for a desperate counter attack against the Empire's capital city: Operation Northern Cross. Commander Claude Wallace, who led Squad E to an early yet bitterly fought victory over the Empire, is chosen with his squad to undertake this mission. Meanwhile, whispers of Valkyria, ancient people said to have been able to fully harness the powers of Ragnite, appearing on the side of the Empire have created an all new source of worry for the Federation's soldiers.
While Valkyria Chronicles 1 details the story of Squad 7 of the small independent country of Gallia's militia as the Empire invaded the country for control of its Ragnite deposits, Valkyria Chronicles 4 tells the tale of Federation Squad E. Three months after the start of the war, the Federation is losing to the advances of the Empire's relentless attacks and superior numbers. Plans are made for a desperate counter attack against the Empire's capital city: Operation Northern Cross. Commander Claude Wallace, who led Squad E to an early yet bitterly fought victory over the Empire, is chosen with his squad to undertake this mission. Meanwhile, whispers of Valkyria, ancient people said to have been able to fully harness the powers of Ragnite, appearing on the side of the Empire have created an all new source of worry for the Federation's soldiers.
Okay, but why should I buy Valkyria Chronicles 4?
Valkyria Chronicles is a turn-based strategy RPG with semi-real-time action gameplay. Choose units to command or issue orders from a bird's eye tactical view, then take direct control, and hop right into the action. Fans of Fire Emblem and X-Com that always wished they could take that critical shot themselves should give this game a closer look. If that doesn't convince you, there's also:
Six Unit Classes
The original five character classes make their return: the highly mobile Scout, the stalwart Shock Troopers, the anti-tank Lancers, the long range Snipers, and the highly supportive Engineers. Joining them is the new Grenadier class which boasts long range heavy artillery for shelling fortified enemy positions. Units level up together as a class allowing you to make sure that that all of your units don't fall behind.
Vehicles
Tanks make their return, now costing fewer Command Points to encourage their use, and returning from the sequels are APCs that can be used to quickly ferry your troops across the larger battlefields while providing a modicum of armored cover.
Brave System
When a unit is near death, they may - if you're lucky - activate the special "Brave" state. When activated, the unit can either "Entrust" their duties to an ally to recover 1 CP and buff a nearby ally or "Stand Up" once more, gaining one turn of invulnerability and 1 AP for an attack before falling on the battlefield and needing to be rescued.
Lovable Cast
Get to know an all new diverse cast of over 50 characters that's returned to the grounded roots of the original game rather than the anime high school or heightened shenanigans of the sequels. Each character has their own unique set of strengths and weaknesses based on their background and personality and all have their own side missions to learn more about them and unlock their full potential!
CANVAS Engine
The CANVAS Engine is back with all new weather, dust and particle effects all in the series' signature watercolor inspired anime aesthetic. Fight through roaring dust storms, blazing fiery hellscapes, frigid blizzards and ice-sheets, and war-torn battlefields as you experience the wonder of playing a moving watercolor painting.
And More!
Valkyria Chronicles 4 also includes:
- New tracks from original series composer Hitoshi Sakimoto.
- Larger and more dynamic battlefields for bigger battles and grander strategies.
- Finally, it also has a medic dog in a hat.
- It's a dog...
- ... wearing a hat...
- ...that rescues your downed soldiers!
- ... wearing a hat...
- It's a dog...
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