Valkyrie of the Battlefield: Gallian Chronicles

[Dead to Rights]

Valkyrie of the Battlefield: Gallian Chronicles is an upcoming Strategy RPG developed by SEGA for the Playstation 3. It is set in the fictional world of Europa, in the country of Gallia, which has come under attack by an enemy nation. Players take control of an uprising of Gallian nationals, dedicated to repelling the invasion. The game's visuals have received a lot of attention, featuring sketch-style cel-shading of such high quality that it has attracted favorable comparisons to animations by Studio Ghibli.



Gameplay

Valkyrie of the Battlefield features a unique turn-based battle system called BLiTZ (Battle of Live Tactical Zones). In-between turns players are treated to an overhead map view, but zoom in to control each individual unit on the battlefield. Movement and other actions are handled in real time, though limited by an AP gauge that varies for each character. This gauge can recharge even during the same turn as you operate other characters. Additionally, players are in direct control of the characters' aim, allowing for headshots and other advantages. The environment also factors heavily in combat. In an urban level, for example, snipers can be sent onto rooftops to eliminate unsuspecting enemies below while tanks and other units can outmaneuver enemy positions via the streets.

Each character in the game fulfills a unique role - for instance, Alicia Melchiott is a mid-range rifle unit, while her male companion Welkin Gunther is a tank driver. There are also a host of other units including short-range machine gunners, heavy artillery, and snipers.

Official website

[Sanctine]

I really got sad when I learned that Operation Darkness was coming to North America, seeing as I'm now leaning toward buying a PS3 when I have cash and time, but I think this will even it out. I don't feel so bad anymore.

[DamageCity]

From the TGS booth

[Sayckeone]

Day one.

[Kakizaki]

That booth looks pretty rad....so does the game.

[EvilHero]

I get this game confused with Operation Darkness. I'll definetly pick this up if it sees a U.S release.

Reminds me of a sub par game called Future Tactics.

[Sanctine]

Originally Posted by EvilHero

Reminds me of a sub par game called Future Tactics.

I dunno. I liked Future Tactics. It wasn't anything revolutionary, but it was simple and fun. The multiplayer was also a nice thing to add. Seems like a no brainer, but most games like it don't have multiplayer.

Maybe I should check out some video footage of this game, because I honestly have no idea what it plays like. I just assumed it was a third person shooter.

[EvilHero]

Originally Posted by Sanctine

I dunno. I liked Future Tactics. It wasn't anything revolutionary, but it was simple and fun. The multiplayer was also a nice thing to add.

Oh, don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it too; their really isn't anything like it out there. It certainly wasn't going to win any awards, but with a price tag of 20 dollars on release, it was definetly worth it.

[Dead to Rights]

Release Date: 4/24/2008
Price: 7,980 yen (standard edition), 9,980 yen (limited edition box)

Limited edition box set features:







The figure looks like ass, but I'm totally digging the tank.

[Kakizaki]

Haha, I was gonna post that a few days ago, but was too lazy.

[RayFoxSith]

Originally Posted by Sayckeone

Day one.

[Sayckeone]

I forgot. I DLed a ton of videos of this off of the JPN marketplace, no demo yet. I dunno what to say about it, cause I forgot most of what I saw, but it looks good.

DLed Ryu ga Gotoku 3 demo too...

[unknown]

They better bring this over to the US.

[cj iwakura]

Really nice character art.

[unknown]

Announced for the US and Europe!

http://kotaku.com/360404/sega-marche...icles-westward

I'll be picking up a PS3 this fall.

[Inzaghi]

Oooooh. I never thought this wouldn't come here, but I'm glad to see it announced.

[DarkShear]

Originally Posted by Sayckeone

Day one.

Ditto on that opinion. Game looks pretty wicked rad kick ass.

[Kakizaki]

Looks good.....for a PS3 title. PFfffffffffffftt!

[Sayckeone]

This is the best video game related news of the day. I love it when Sega makes me eat my words. Now, hopefully it's vintage Sega like Ryu ga Gotoku and Feel the Magic are.

Originally Posted by Kakizaki

Looks good.....for a PS3 title. PFfffffffffffftt!

Would look better on 360, imo.

[DarkShear]

Originally Posted by Sayckeone

Would look better on 360, imo.

I thought I had read that the PS3 was more powerful than the 360...am I confused?

[Sayckeone]

Nah, I'm actually just making fun.

[DarkShear]

Originally Posted by Sayckeone

Nah, I'm actually just making fun.

You sarcastic man pig, you tricked me!

[Sayckeone]

I ALWAYS DO!

[Kakizaki]

I thought I had read that the PS3 was more powerful than the 360...am I confused?

Yes. The 360 will actually drive you to the moon. That is how powerful it is.

I once used a 360 as a spare tire. It still worked after I was done.

[Sayckeone]

I hear you can heat a small apartment with it.

[Kakizaki]

^lol. That probably is true.

[Kid Marin]

Hope the game will turn out to be good, at last i could consider getting a PS3.

[zippedpinhead]

This is a day one purchase for me. Quite possibly the first one too (unless I hunker down and get Gran Turismo 5: prologue or MG:O)

[Dead to Rights]

^WHAT? Call of Duty 4: MW should be your first purchase!

This game is already listed on Gamestop.com
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?...ct%5Fid=270199

[zippedpinhead]

I've already played through CoD:4 on the 360, Borrowed my roommates rig to play it.

I as yet do not own it on the PS3, but I might soon how does it hold up?