Valkyria Chronicles Remaster Seems Picture Perfect on PS4

A beautiful war

by Robert Ramsey Fri 15th Jan 2016

Another in a long list of games that we're desperate to see make the journey overseas, Valkyria Chronicles Remaster is an enhanced re-release of the rather good PlayStation 3 strategy title. Featuring a storyline and setting heavily influenced by war-torn Europe, the original game built up an incredibly enthusiastic fanbase who went on to support its often forgotten handheld sequels.

The remaster itself is due out in just under a month in Japan, and as you'd expect, it looks great. Sure, its newest trailer isn't particularly lengthy, but seeing that gorgeous art style has got us hankering for some character based tactical action. Give it a glance and let us know if you want to join the allied army in the comments section below.

[source gematsu.com]

Robert (or Rob if you're lazy) has been a fan of PlayStation since the 90s, when Tekken 2 introduced him to the incredible world of video games. He still takes his fighting games seriously, but RPGs are his true passion. The Witcher, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, he's played 'em all — a little too much, some might say.

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LieutenantFatman
Fri 15th Jan 2016

Still no news on an EU version? Might have to import it if the Japanese version supports English.

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Nei
Fri 15th Jan 2016

if it doesn't come West, I'llhave to import this. My absloute fave from last generation

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flummerfelt
Fri 15th Jan 2016

I'm very curious about this game. Missed it last gen, almost picked it up a few times recently. But now I hope this version comes our way! Or that there is English in the Japan release. Still haven't imported any PS4 games yet though

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ApostateMage
Fri 15th Jan 2016

You can't go wrong with graphics that have this specific art style but I'll be picking it up if it does come to Europe. I love this series.

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shonenjump86
Fri 15th Jan 2016

I tried to get into this game some years ago. I thought it was alright, but I didn't get it far at all. I wouldn't mind trying again on PS4.

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JesWood13
Fri 15th Jan 2016

It better come this way! I would buy it in a heart beat!

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Octane
Fri 15th Jan 2016

I have a hard time imagining what the gameplay is like (RTS, adventure, RPG?). I'll definitely keep an eye out for this one.

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Stezimov
Fri 15th Jan 2016

I want the option to play games like this the same way I prefer to watch my anime, in Japanese with English subs.

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Radbot42
Sat 16th Jan 2016

@Octane

This is a turned based RPG, think XCOM or Fire Emblem just with free movement instead of cubed movement. Also you aim manually.

It's basically a Third Person Shooter meeting a Turned Based Strategy. Really fun game.

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PokemonJustin
Sat 16th Jan 2016

@octane
It's more similar to code name S.T.E.A.M. Which was produced by intelligent systems who also produced fire emblem.

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Octane
Sat 16th Jan 2016

@PokemonJustin @Radbot42 I looked up some gameplay footage. It's indeed somewhat like STEAM, at least, from what I've seen of that game. I'm intrigued, definitely willing to try this game out if it comes to the west.