Valkyria Chronicles

manic111 · 26 Dec 2008 at 14:31

I've seen nigh on ubiquitously good reports about this game, and have een it going at fairly decent prices, so am pretty tempted to pick it up. I was just wondering a few things, as I've read some reviews and still can't really work out what sort of game it is! Some call it a tactical RPG, which to me implies something like Fire Emblem. Others call it a JRPG, which implies it's something like Skies of Arcadia; these are pretty different games though, so I'm confused-what is it?

Alexrose1uk · 26 Dec 2008 at 14:37

As far as I understand it's more akin to a 3rd person Final Fantasy Tactics/Tactics Ogre game. So SRPG. Its a bit like a mix of turn-based strategy, with some gearing and levelling going on at the same time. Thats my impression from reading the manual anyway, haven't got round to playing it yet!

mcwildcard · 26 Dec 2008 at 17:14

It's £20 online now.

Metalface Mark · 26 Dec 2008 at 17:16

And £20 in store, i bought it on Tuesday, but i havent fired it up yet.

carlazai · 26 Dec 2008 at 17:50

seen it for 17.99 plus quidco cashback on offer

Archibald0 · 26 Dec 2008 at 18:02

Its great. I love it. so unique

Colossus · 26 Dec 2008 at 18:29

It's great with wonderful graphics. There are a few annoying quirks but you can live with them.

Its closer to Fire Embelm in terms of gameplay, except you control the units a bit like a FPS during there move.

manic111 · 27 Dec 2008 at 01:49

Sounds awesome, may well pick it up tomorrow in town if it's in stock anywhere-from what I've heard both the major high street stores are selling it for £20