Valkyria Chronicles (video game)
| Valkyrie of the Battlefield: Gallian Chronicles | |
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| Developer(s) | SEGA |
| Publisher(s) | SEGA |
| Designer(s) | Toshiro Nagoshi (producer) |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3 |
| Release | JP Spring 2008 US TBA |
| Genre(s) | Action, Tactical Role Playing Game |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
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 cell shading of such high quality that it has attracted favorable comparisons to animations by Studio Ghibli[1].
Battle System
Valkyrie of the Battlefield features a unique turn-based battle system called BLiTZ (Battle of Live Tactical Zones)[2]. 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 Melichott 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.
References
- ^ "Previews: Valkyrie of the Battlefield" 1up.com. URL Accessed on September 22, 2007
- ^ "Valkyrie of the Battlefield Official Website" valkyria.jp. URL Accessed on September 22, 2007