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Valkyria Chronicles 4: Launch Edition - Nintendo Switch
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- The part overhead turn-based strategy, part RPG, and part real-time 3rd person shooter "Blitz" battle system returns to the field.
- New features include an explosive new class called the Grenadier, numerous offensive/defensive battleship support options, chances for a unit to have a "Last Stand" action before death, and more.
- The series' signature hand-drawn visual style is back and overhauled for the newest generation.
- Inspired by watercolor compositions, the canvas graphics engine blends visual elements of reality and imagination to create an expressive world filled with colorful emotions.
- The illustrious Hitoshi Sakimoto, original composer of the Valkyria Chronicles series and countless other emotional epics, returns to provide a sweeping orchestral score for the game.
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Product information
ASIN | B07BCFVF9Z |
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Release date | September 25, 2018 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #40,051 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #2,246 in Nintendo Switch Games |
Product Dimensions | 0.5 x 4.1 x 6.6 inches; 0.63 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Teen |
Item model number | VC-77083-4 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 0.634 ounces |
Manufacturer | Sega of America |
Date First Available | March 13, 2018 |
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A Continent Engulfed in the Bitter Flames of War!
Valkyria Chronicles 4 takes place in the same timeframe as the original Valkyria Chronicles, but focuses on Squad E of the Federation. Commander Claude Wallace and his childhood friends set out to fight for freedom in this desperate war, but bone-chilling blizzards, waves of imperial soldiers, and the godlike powers of the Valkyria stand between them and victory.
The return of the BLiTZ Battle System and the CANVAS Graphic Engine!
A Coming-of-Age Story in a Time of War - Valkyria Chronicles 4 takes place in the same timeframe as the original Valkyria Chronicles, but focuses on a whole new cast of main characters. Players will take command of the eager, young Commander Claude Wallace, engineer/heavy weapons extraordinaire Riley Miller, hotheaded Darcsen Raz, ice-cold ace sniper Kai Schulen, and more. Together, they will experience the painful realities of war--but will the bonds of Squad E's friendships survive the frozen battlefield?
The Next Generation "BLiTZ" Battle System - The part overhead turn-based strategy, part RPG, and part real-time 3rd person shooter "BLiTZ" battle system returns to the field. New features include an explosive new class called the Grenadier, numerous offensive/defensive battleship support options, chances for a unit to have a "Last Stand" action before death, and more. Plus, fight the imperial threat with more units on larger-scale maps than ever before.
CANVAS Aesthetics - The series' signature hand-drawn visual style is back and overhauled for the newest generation. Inspired by watercolor compositions, the CANVAS Graphics Engine blends visual elements of reality and imagination to create an expressive world filled with colorful emotions. Watch the journey of Squad E unfold like an interactive painting!
The Return of a Legendary Composer - The illustrious Hitoshi Sakimoto, original composer of the Valkyria Chronicles series and countless other emotional epics, returns to provide a sweeping orchestral score for the game.
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This is a tale of a bittersweet adolescence: the failures and triumphs of young hearts struggling to find themselves amidst the chaos of the battlefield.
Valkyria Chronicles 4: Launch Edition - Nintendo Switch
A Chilling Gaze into the Flames of War.
Hundreds of miles awayfrom Gallia lies a battlefieldwith tales of sacrifice hidden beyondthe snow, waiting to be uncovered.
In the year 1935 EC, the continent of Europa is split between the Federation and the Empire. As the Imperial army dominates the Eastern Theater, the Federate forces launch Operation Northern Cross, a last-ditch effort to tip the scales. The commander of Squad E tests his will against the bonds of his allies, the weight of their trust, and the sacrifices they all must make.
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Customers like the quality, gameplay, and value of the video game. They mention that it's an incredible game, with interesting gameplay and solid game mechanics. They appreciate the mature style of characters and the good voice acting. They also say that it was well worth the price tag. However, some customers disagree on visual appearance.
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Customers find the quality of the game incredible, interesting, and solid. They also say the story is meh, but it adds enough to the solid game mechanics. Customers also say that the game is in depth, strategic, and beautiful. They mention that it runs beautifully when docked.
"Valkyria Chronicles 4 is an interesting hybrid of turn-based strategy and realtime combat...." Read more
"...the amazing living artwork graphics, unique battle system, engaging storyline, and meritious character development, I count this series as being one..." Read more
"...So in review:-Fun and interesting gameplay like the first entry, with some updates and tweaks-Beautiful when docked..." Read more
"...If you don't like strategy games, don't buy this--But if you DO, this game is great!" Read more
Customers appreciate the mature style of character interaction in the video game. They also say the voice acting is good and the story's writing seems to be good as well.
"...Voice acting is good, and so far the story's writing seems to be good as well.I think I'll be enjoying this game for a while." Read more
"...The character development of supporting characters has been greatly improved compared to the first game and feels a little less silly than the..." Read more
"...Though I am appreciative of the more mature style of character, character interaction, and it not being the typical campy dialouge it was in the..." Read more
"One of the best games in the world its now my favorite great storyline awesome characters this game is a game you don't want to miss" Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the video game software. They mention that it's well worth the price tag.
"...desperately wanted this game for his birthday, and it was well worth the price tag. He doesn't put it down (unless I ask)...." Read more
"...I'm not one for tactical games but I love the art. And it was totally worth the cost." Read more
"Great deal for a great game..." Read more
Customers find the writing style of the video game software good. They also mention that the story is even better.
"...Voice acting is good, and so far the story's writing seems to be good as well.I think I'll be enjoying this game for a while." Read more
"...I haven't completed the game but I am really enjoying the story...." Read more
"...In my opinion, the story is even better as well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the visual appearance of the game. Some mention that it's beautiful, polished, and good. However, others say that the graphics are not up to par with other Switch games, not realistic, and that the presentation is a bit stale.
"...The game's graphics are good, and load times are reasonably fast, though when in 'book mode', the number of cutscenes and dialogue portions that are..." Read more
"This series is truly special. Between the amazing living artwork graphics, unique battle system, engaging storyline, and meritious character..." Read more
"...Not deserving of a 5 star because the graphics are not up to par with other Switch games I played." Read more
"...-Beautiful when docked-Good storyCons:-Presentation is a bit "stale"-Handheld mode has some drawbacks..." Read more
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The game's graphics are good, and load times are reasonably fast, though when in 'book mode', the number of cutscenes and dialogue portions that are split between the maps can be a bit annoying with how you have to select each one to view it, rather than them being automatically connected. Also a bit annoying is that there does not appear to be an option to auto-play voiced text sequences, though the cutscenes do not have this issue. Voice acting is good, and so far the story's writing seems to be good as well.
I think I'll be enjoying this game for a while.
When docked the game runs beautifully. In handheld however, there are some framerate dips when there are weather/smoke effects. In general it does not run as smooth in handheld, even when the mentioned effects are not present. But for me the portability aspect outweighs those issues.
My main issue with the game is the presentation. A lot of the menus and the like look exactly the same as the first. And while I haven't played the first in a long time, I am quite sure even some of the music is exactly the same. So in this aspect it's stuck between feeling like a whole new game and feeling like it could have been a DLC to the first entry. So a bit of it felt stale to me, rather than familiar.
I haven't completed the game but I am really enjoying the story. Another review mentioned the story is "full of misogyny" and while there are some points that could be viewed as misogynistic it is pretty standard, and pretty tame, for a JRPG. While a few of the women are definitely given the "sexy" treatment it has nothing on some other games (Here's looking at you Xenoblade Chronicles 2). They are well covered and not ridiculously proportioned (again like XBC2)
So in review:
-Fun and interesting gameplay like the first entry, with some updates and tweaks
-Beautiful when docked
-Good story
Cons:
-Presentation is a bit "stale"
-Handheld mode has some drawbacks
-Some misogynistic moments some may be offended by.
The first two cons are the only reason this game is a 4/5 instead of a 5/5. I would still highly recommend this game to any JRPG and/or strategy game fan. Especially if you liked the first, now you can get that great experience on the go!
Once the game was released it didn't take much to push me over the edge and grab a copy, which I'm still working on with great loving care. The game is more story with bits of gameplay interspersed throughout at critical moments. The turn by turn play is easy enough to pick up for novices and challenging enough for the seasoned vets. I love this game and if you're as much of a strategy nut as I am there's a good chance you will too.
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I almost thought package included a joycon, from the picture, but knew that was too good to be true (and it is clarified in the fine print).
Product shipped early on the next business day after ordering. Also arrived very quickly, within 5 business days. Communication I had with distributor had quick turn around and were very respectful.
Sin embargo, pese a lo anterior, debes de considerar que esta versión sufre de bajones de frame en algunas partes (cuando hay muchas explosiones en pantalla), no lo hace injugable pero para aquellas personas que no soportan esto, deben condiderarlo
Also Kai is best girl.