- Valkyria Chronicles
Infobox VG| title = Valkyria Chronicles
developer =WOW Entertainment
publisher =Sega
resolution =720p (HDTV )480p (EDTV )480i (SDTV )
designer =Ryutaro Nonaka (producer)Hitoshi Sakimoto (composer)
engine = Proprietary "CANVAS" engine
released = vgrelease|JP=Start date|2008|04|24|NA=November 11 2008 [http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/rpg/senjounovalkyria/similar.html?mode=versions Valkyria Chronicles for PlayStation 3 - Valkyria Chronicles PlayStation 3 Game - Valkyria Chronicles PlayStation 3 Video Game ] ] [http://ps3.ign.com/objects/950/950634.html IGN: Valkyria Chronicles ] ] |EU=October 31 2008 [http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=249693]
genre = Action,tactical role-playing game
modes =Single player
ratings = vgratings|CERO=B|ESRB=13+|PEGI=16+|OFLC
platforms =PlayStation 3
media =Blu-ray Disc
requirements =
input =DualShock 3 ,Sixaxis "Valkyria Chronicles", known in
Japan as nihongo|"Battlefield Valkyria: Gallian Chronicles"|戦場のヴァルキュリア -Gallian Chronicles-|Senjō no Varukyuria -Gallian Chronicles-, is a Japanesetactical role-playing game developed bySega exclusively for thePlayStation 3 and released in Japan onApril 24 2008 . Western versions are scheduled for November 2008.The game is set in the fictional land of Europa in 1930, in the country of
Gallia . Because of its abundance of ragnite ore—which can be refined into a powerful fuel—it has come under attack from the East European Imperial Alliance, which itself is engaged in war with the Atlantic Federation.cite web
url=http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20080220/val.htm
title=Sega and PS3 "Valkyrie of the Battlefield" 独特の世界観・時代背景の詳細を紹介 Unique view of the world to introduce detailed historical background
language=jp icon
work= [http://www.watch.impress.co.jp Game Watch]
date=2008-02-20
accessdate=2008-02-24] Players take control of an uprising of Gallian nationals, dedicated to repelling the invasion. The game's visuals, which feature SEGA's CANVAS graphics engine, have received a lot of attention - with CANVAS, the game's entire graphical style is built to resemble a watercolor painting in motion.Gameplay
"Valkyria Chronicles" features a unique turn-based battle system called BLiTZ ("B"attle of "Li"ve "T"actical "Z"ones).cite web
url=http://valkyria.jp/
title=Valkyrie of the Battlefield Official Website
work= [http://valkyria.jp/ valkyria.jp]
accessdate=2007-09-22] In-between turns players are treated to an overhead map view, Command Mode, but zoom in to control each individual unit on the battlefield during Action Mode. Movement and other actions are handled in real time during Action Mode, though limited by an AP gauge that varies for each character. This gauge can recharge even during the same turn as you operate other characters. Additionally, players are in direct control of the characters' aim during Target Mode, allowing for head-shots and other advantages. Taking command of individual units during the player's phase costs Command Points, which can be utilized dynamically to either grant movement to many different units or the same unit consecutively depending on what the player wants to accomplish.Each character in the game fulfills a specific role—for instance, Alicia is a mid-range rifle soldier, while Welkin is a tank commander. There are also a host of other roles including assault infantry, medics, anti-tank specialists,
sniper s, and engineers.These various units form a
rock-paper-scissors dynamic of strength and weakness. The foot soldiers (reconnaissance, assault, and sniper) are effective against slower anti-tank units; anti-tank units can easily down tanks with a well-aimed shot; and tanks are devastating against infantry, whose weapons bounce off their thick armor. (Infantry can, however, inflict damage against a tank's ragnite cores, which lie exposed on the aft of the vehicle.) By gaining experience and completing missions, the player's army andmateriel can be upgraded. Soldiers receive improved weapons and equipment; vehicles can be outfitted with better armor and armaments; and friendly forces are expanded.The environment also factors heavily in combat. In an urban level, for example, snipers can be sent onto rooftops to eliminate unsuspecting enemies below. Tanks can outmaneuver enemy positions via the streets. Engineers can knock down walls and other obstacles to open new paths. Buildings and other structures offer hard cover around which to maneuver. Foliage offers soft cover to reduce the chance of being spotted by the enemy and to confound their aim when seen.
As the Gallian forces advance across the battlefield, control points can be captured, giving the player a tactical advantage and offering additional respawn locations. The tank commanders can support the assault by calling in
artillery strikes, supervising medics, and improvingmorale .Pre-Launch Event
On September 29th, 2008, SEGA of America held an exclusive Valkyria Chronicles Pre-Launch event at the Sony Metreon in San Francisco. Press and public were both invited, and SEGA used a raffle to give away Valkyria Soundtracks, Japanese figurines of the characters, matted art posters signed by the Japanese Producer Ryutaro Nonaka, and an 80 Gig PS3. SEGA let the community send in questions before the event, then posed these to the Japanese Producer in an interview during the event. Pictures and a follow-up of the event were posted on the [SEGA of America Blog] . [http://blogs.sega.com/usa/2008/10/01/valkyria-event-wrap-up-part-1/]
Trivia
Three characters from
Skies of Arcadia make Cameo appearances in the game: Vyse and Aika are can be recruited as playable characters in the player's army, and Fina also makes appearances as the team's medic. [http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/04/29/vyse-the-bold-gets-a-jawesome-cameo-in-valkyria-chronicles/]References
External links
* [http://valkyria.jp Valkyria Chronicles Official Website] jp icon
* [http://www.sega.com/valkyria/us/index.html Valkyria Chronicles Official US Website]
* [http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x58g6m_valkyria-chronicles-us-trailer_videogames Valkyria Chronicles (US trailer)]
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