Valkyria Chronicles, first released on the PS3 in 2008, was one of the platform’s best strategy games that was sadly overlooked by a lot of people. The game didn’t get much fanfare in spite of its storybook graphics and innovative gameplay mechanics.
It got a second lease on life when it was released on the PC. Thanks to its success there, Sega has worked towards remastering the game in its entirety for the PlayStation 4 called Valkyria Chronicles Remastered.
The developer today released a launch trailer for the title to promote its release on PS4. Check it out below.
https://youtu.be/zCTHYilDMPk
Here’s what the game offers:
- HD CANVAS Graphics Engine – The stunning, painterly graphics return, but this time in 1080p/60fps high definition quality. Battles and cutscenes are conveyed like a vibrant tapestry in motion.
- BLiTZ tactical battle system – Part overhead turn-based strategy, part RPG, and part real-time 3rd person shooter, the BLiTZ system is an innovative mechanic that makes battles simultaneously strategic and action-packed. Players will command and control their soldiers and tanks as they take on the Empire in 30 different battlefronts.
- Memorable storyline – Set against the backdrop of a world war, Gunther, Alicia, Largo and the rest of the fierce members of Squad 7 fight for personal reasons in the name of freedom, and the hope against all odds of liberating Gallia from Empire control, all in the face of the terrible realities of war.
- DLC Included – Besides the core game, Valkyria Chronicles HD includes all previously released DLC: Hard EX Mode, Edy’s Mission, Selvaria’s Mission, and Challenge of the Edy Detachment.
With any luck, we’ll see a remaster of the two sequels–the latter of which was never localized into English.
