It's a tactical RPG. On a current-gen home console. And it's all pretty, and cel-shaded, with fantastic character and unit designs. And, somehow, it's getting a Western release. This can only mean good times lie ahead.
This Is Why We're Excited About Valkyria Chronicles
11:30 PM on Fri Feb 29 2008
By Luke Plunkett
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It's exclusive? I thought those were myths these days! NoOooO
*chuckles like a little girl* THis is going to be great.
CAN.NOT.WAIT! Hope they leave in the JP voice tracks (but not holding my breath)
gosh I hope the gameplay wont get repetetive
@amost: sorry everyone. *repetitive
@DrLight: Boo, exclusivity! This could be great.
This is looking more like a must-buy game with each video I see.
I can't wait for this to come out.
So...very...pretty.
Can't wait to pick this up.
I hope it comes to the 360 eventually. :( I don't own a PS3. Looks awesome.
It's about time more RPG's come to the PS3. I knew they were comming, but I didn't think it take this long.
Game looks amazing, I'll probably import it in April anyways, Sega usually does their translations during development. So far games I've tried imported from Japan, and was done by Sega had language options.
Also, I like the Japanese name instead.
Valkyrie of the Battlefield.
Holy shit! DO WANT!
Great times lie ahead!
With this and Ryu ga Gotoku: Kenzan!, PS3's RPG line-up are starting to look good.
The only thing that could ruin this game's western release... if it sounds anything like 99% of American dubbed Japanese media.
Can't wait, saving up for the ps3 was so worth it. it's a good time to own the ps3.
It looks very nice, but the American voice acting will probably be shit. It happens all too often.
This better get a Western release. I mean, development costs must be like holy hell so they've got to make as much as possible.
@DrakeLake:
I mean that in like "Of course it's gonna get a western release" tone, not "I hope I hope I hope."
I love the artwork in this game. This is probably going to be the first PS3 game I pick up.
It reminds me of Ring of Red. I can't wait! There are too few RPGs on PS3, let alone Tactical RGGs.
OHH Thank you~! I knew blindly pre-ordering this was a good idea!
@Kaneda: Oups.. For those who don't know, a RGG is a Rear Grinding Game. So a tactical RGG would be a game in which the players have to grind the rear of their opponent, using tactics.
C'mon Blu-Ray, the time for Dual Audio is now.
This game looks better every time I see it, can't wait.
I seriously can't wait for the horrible voice-overs. I hope it's of Yakuza-ruining caliber.
@dunetiger : apples are red: You mean Yakuza PERFECTING caliber.
"You stupid! fucking! motherfucker!"
This game looks absolutely fantastic. I wanted to buy the PS3 for JRPGs and I'm finally going to get them.
<3
That is all.
Oh c'mon guys! Not ALL english voice overs are bad. There are a few good ones out there especially for some games!
this game looks like Kobe Bryant, Great!
@Xideo: I like Tales of Symphonia's voice acting.
I'm sorry.. what was I suppose to be excited about?
@kojirodensetsu: I'm in the same boat. One of the few jrpg's I wouldn't mind giving a try. I'm an equal opportunity gamer. I think Tales of Vesperia should be released on the PS3.
Wow, so much hate on English voice acting <_<
@libregkd: because people suck.
i need a clean up....
made drooling mess....and need new undies....
@Kaneda:
Did you make that up?
@TheCleaningGuy:
Naw. It took something away from the game, imo. It wasn't terrible acting or anything (well...), but the game just didn't feel right.
Worst voiceover award goes to R.A.D., though. That takes the cake. People like to defend it by saying they did it on purpose, but to them I say, "Bullshit!"
@Voteforme2020: The fact that there is no chance you will have a position of power before 2020. Oh, you asked why you were supposed to be excited about? Oh, well, I would have thought that gorgeous graphics of nice character designs in a new tactical RPG would have been enough.
Oh man.....when they say autumn, that better mean September....so cool.
Japanese voice action would be good! They just seem to grip the mood of each scene, though English acting is getting much, much better over time.
Game looks awesome and will make my PS3 happy.
"Somehow" it's getting a western release? It's RPG meets Gears of War. I can only assume it was designed with westerners in mind.
Ah, what the hell, I'll go against the grain:
Please, please put English voice actors on the disc!
I'm going to try listening and watching faces instead of reading.
@Evo:
I didn't really went crazy over the Ryu ga gotoku Kenzan Demo, but I was surprised that it got a 9 9 9 10 score from Famitsu. Asian version from Play-Asia is only $68 including shipping. If I can find a $10 off coupon I'll order this game just because of the high scores from Famitsu.
Back to Valkyria Chronicles, this game is done by the same team that did the Sakura Taisen/Wars Series BTW. So I feel confident this will be a game with quality.
While on PS3 related topic, just read on MagicBox that Initial D Extreme Stage Arcade is confirmed for the PS3.
I think somebody at Sony made a deal with the devil or something... End of HD-DVD plus way too many good news for the PS3 all at once in one week...
It would be the biggest loss if I they forego dual audio w/subtitles.
Most excellent news; albeit lacking trailer.
I like the cel-shaded graphics, and the gameplay, but I would hardly call the character designs 'fantastic'. They're kind of generic if you watch enough steampunk/euro-industrial period anime.
Something's afoot at the combini.
Another reason to get a ps3 this year, aww yeah! Now i just have scrounge up to get one :P, damn politically correct poor uni student stereotypes!
@Byakko: And if you don't? ;)
Words, cannot describe how much I want this. The last RPG (of any kind) that I played was KHII. I've also played Folklore ,which was great, but it just wasn't enough.
Hurry up with the RPGs friends.
I just hope this is a small step for Sega in marching back to their former glory.
@Erwin: This is great. Now it will actually install to thew hard drive adn not have crazy load times.