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''Valkyria'' debuted on PlayStation 3, with the original game later made available on [[Steam (software)|Steam]]. The series is exclusive to the [[PlayStation]] series of consoles. |
''Valkyria'' debuted on PlayStation 3, with the original game later made available on [[Steam (software)|Steam]]. The series is exclusive to the [[PlayStation]] series of consoles. |
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| style="text-align:center;" | 2008 |
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| ''[[Valkyria Chronicles]]'' |
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|style="text-align:center;" | [[Sega]], Little Stone Software (PC) |
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| style="text-align:center;" | 2010 |
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| ''[[Valkyria Chronicles 2]]'' |
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|style="text-align:center;" |Sega |
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| style="text-align:center;" | 2011 |
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| ''[[Valkyria Chronicles 3]]'' |
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|style="text-align:center;" | Sega, [[Media.Vision]] |
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| style="text-align:center;" |2016 |
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| ''[[Valkyria: Azure Revolution]]'' |
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| style="text-align:center;" | Media.Vision |
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===Original trilogy=== |
===Original trilogy=== |
Revision as of 10:06, 24 January 2016
Valkyria | |
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File:Valkyria Chronciles logo.png The logo for the first game in the series. | |
Genre(s) | Tactical role-playing, 3rd person shooter, Role-playing, Turn based Role Playing |
Developer(s) | Sega Media.Vision Little Stone Software |
Publisher(s) | Sega |
Creator(s) | Ryutaro Nonaka Shuntaro Tanaka |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Portable |
First release | Valkyria Chronicles April 24th, 2008 |
Latest release | Valkyria Chronicles 3 Extra Edition November 23rd, 2011 |
Valkyria is a series of tactical role-playing, 3rd person shooter, turn based role playing, and overall Role-playing games created and developed by Sega. The series began with the release of Valkyria Chronicles for the PlayStation 3 in 2008. There have been several sequels to the Chronicles series that have released on the PlayStation Portable, with the latest installment, Valkyria: Azure Revolution, to be released this year exclusively for the PlayStation 4. The original game also received a port for Microsoft Windows, and a remastered version is due for release on the PlayStation 4.
The series has also been expanded into an anime media.
Setting
The setting for these games take place in alternate universe versions the Earth, during war times of the 20th century.
Gameplay
The original trilogy uses a turn based system known as the BLiTZ (Battle of Live Tactical Zones), while the later installment is described as being real time with only strategy elements.
Games
Valkyria debuted on PlayStation 3, with the original game later made available on Steam. The series is exclusive to the PlayStation series of consoles.
Original trilogy
2008 | Valkyria Chronicles |
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2009 | |
2010 | Valkyria Chronicles 2 |
2011 | Valkyria Chronicles 3 |
2012 | |
2013 | |
2014 | |
2015 | |
2016 | Valkyria: Azure Revolution |
Valkyria Chronicles
Valkyria Chronicles is the first game in the series, originally released for the PlayStation 3 and later ported to Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 4. The Windows port was developed by Little Stone Software. It takes in Europa, (based on Europe), during the beginning of World War 2.
Valkyria Chronicles 2
Valkyria Chronicles 2 is the second game in the Chronicles series, which continued on the PlayStation Portable. It takes place two years after the events of the first game, with a fight that breaks loose against the Revolutionary Army and the Empire.
Valkyria Chronicles 3
Valkyria Chronicle 3 is the third game in the series, which was released on PlayStation Portable. It takes, however, during the events of the first game. Unlike the previous installments, it did not release outside of Japan.
Followup series
Valkyria: Azure Revolution
Valkyria Chronicles: Azure Revolution is set to release exclusively on PlayStation 4 this year. It a continuation of the series, however is considered its own story, taking place in the fictional country of Jutland. One of the game's main themes is death.
In other media
Valkyria has also been adapted into a manga, based on the events of the first game in the series.
Anime series
Valkyria Chronicles: Gallian Chronicles | |
![]() Manga cover, volume 1 | |
戦場のヴァルキュリア -Gallian Chronicles- (Senjō no Varukyuria -Gallian Chronicles-) | |
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Genre | Action, drama, comedy, romance, military |
Anime television series | |
Directed by | Yasutaka Yamamoto |
Written by | Michiko Yokote |
Studio | A-1 Pictures |
Original network | MBS, Animax |
Original run | April 4, 2009 – September 26, 2009 |
Episodes | 26 |
Manga | |
Valkyria Chronicles: Wish Your Smile | |
Written by | Sega |
Illustrated by | Kyusei Tokito |
Published by | Enterbrain |
Magazine | Comics B's Log |
Original run | November 12, 2008 – March 1, 2010 |
Volumes | 2 |
Manga | |
Written by | Sega |
Illustrated by | Kito En |
Published by | Kadokawa Shoten |
Magazine | Comp Ace |
Demographic | Shōnen |
Original run | November 26, 2008 – March 26, 2010 |
Volumes | 4 |
Manga | |
Valkyria Chronicles: Anthology Comic | |
Written by | Sega |
Published by | Enterbrain |
Magazine | Bros Comics EX |
Published | December 28, 2009 |
Volumes | 1 |
The anime, which is a loose adaptation of the game, premiered on April 4, 2009[1] and was produced by Aniplex's A-1 Pictures.[2][3] The series was directed by Yasutaka Yamamoto[4] and written by Michiko Yokote under the Project Valkyria Group.[4] Valkyria Chronicles was aired on Animax, Tokyo MX, MBS, CBC, Chiba TV, Television Kanagawa, Television Hokkaido, BS11 and TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting.[5] Generally following the storyline of the original game, the anime version differs from its source in terms of characterization of main players such as Alicia, and introduces a character unique to the anime, Ramal Valt. While retaining elements of the CANVAS Engine's look, the characters were redesigned for the anime by Atsuko Watanabe.
The original score for the anime is composed and conducted by the game's composer Hitoshi Sakimoto and performed by the Czech Film Orchestra. The first opening theme song, "Asu e no Kizuna"[6] was performed by Animax Anison Grand Prix winner Catherine St. Onge, under her chosen moniker of Himeka.[7][8][9] A CD single of the song was released on May 27, 2009.[10] The first ending theme, "Ano Kaze ni Notte" (アノ風ニノッテ, "Riding on that Wind") was sung by the band Pe'zmoku with a CD single released on May 27, 2009 in a regular and special edition.[10][11] Maria performed the series's second opening theme, "Kanashimi Rensa" (カナシミレンサ, "Chain of Sorrow"),[12] which was used from the 14th episode on.[13] The second ending song, "Hitotsu no Negai" (ひとつの願い, "A Single Wish"), was sung by Hikari Inoue[13] beginning from Episode 14 until Episode 25. Episode 26's ending song was "Brightest Morning", also performed by Hikari Inoue. CD singles for "Kanashimi Rensa" and "Hitotsu no Negai" were released on August 12, 2009 and August 5, 2009.[13]
Region 2 DVDs of Senjō no Valkyria' 26 episodes were released across nine volumes, beginning on August 5, 2009,[14] and concluding on April 7, 2010.[15] No release in regions outside Japan has been announced. However, in August 2009 an English dub of Senjō no Valkyria was one option presented on a Funimation Entertainment poll gauging consumer interest in potential DVD releases.[16] On September 29, 2010 Aaron Webber, Assistant Community Manager of Sega of America, answered a fan question in the comments section of the PlayStation.Blog about the potential of the anime making it to the US, saying, "There is a slight possibility that the anime might show up in the US – no real news on it yet, but I keep pushing our licensing team to see what they can do."[17] A couple months later, a preorder listing for a Blu-ray box set appeared on Amazon.jp, set to be released April 27, 2011.[18] On January 10, 2011 a preorder listing for the anime appeared on the UK site HMV.com with the cover art being the same as the Japanese Blu-ray box set.[19] However, no release date was listed on the page and Sega has not confirmed the listing as legitimate.
Three manga adaptations are made based on the game, two currently released in Japan and France with one only available in Japan. The first is Valkyria Chronicles: Wish Your Smile, serialized by Enterbrain's Comics B's Log magazine[20] and centering on two characters made for the manga: Mintz, an orphan and engineer, and Julius Klose, a sniper, with both of them in the Gallian army's militia force.[20][21] It is written by Sega and authored by Kyusei Tokito, which was serialized on November 12, 2008 with 2 volumes released on May 1, 2009 and March 1, 2010.[22][23][24][25]
The second manga, titled Valkyria Chronicles: Gallian Chronicles, is written by Sega and authored by Kito En.[26] Similar to the anime, it is a loose adaptation of the original video game, with some story details diverging from the source. It was released and serialized on November 26, 2008 by Kadokawa Shoten[26] and serialized in Comp Ace.[27][28]
The third manga, known as Valkyria Chronicles: Anthology Comic, written by Sega and published by the Bros Comics EX comic label.[29] It was published on December 28, 2009.[29]
Two Valkyria Chronicles Drama CDs have been released. The first was released on July 24, 2009,[30] and the second was released on October 7, 2009.[30]
Characters
Welkin Gunther is the main protagonist of the franchise.
Reception
Game | Metacritic |
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Valkyria Chronicles | (Ps3)86[31] (PC)85[32] |
Valkyria Chronicles II | 83[33] |
Valkyria Chronicles III | — |
The Valkyria series has had a generally positive reception. Valkyria Chronicles won numerous awards, including Strategy Game of the Year from GameSpy.[34]
Sales
By 2015, Valkyria Chronicles sold over 500,000 copies on Steam, exceeding expectations, and over 141,589 copies on the PlayStation 3.[35] The second game was the second best-selling video game in Japan during its release week, selling 94,000 copies.[36][37] The third game sold approximately 100,000 units during its premier week,[38] fairing better than its predecessors.
References
- ^ 戦場のヴァルキュリア (in Japanese). All Cinema. Retrieved 2009-04-08.
- ^ "Valkyria Chronicles Game to Get TV Anime Next Spring". Anime News Network. 2008-11-12. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
- ^ "「戦場のヴァルキュリア」が2009年春にTVアニメ化! 制作はA-1 Pictures!!". Dengeki Online. 2008-11-12. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
- ^ a b "Official Valkyria Chronicles Cast/Staff Page" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-04-19.
- ^ "Chronicles of Valkyria Anime Starts Broadcast Run in April!". 2009-03-29. Retrieved 2009-04-19.
- ^ "TVアニメーション 「戦場のヴァルキュリア」 プロモーションビデオ" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-04-08.
- ^ "HIMEKA: 「私は音楽と結婚します」 カナダ出身"アニソン界の黒船"デビュー会見" (in Japanese). Mainichi Shimbun. 2009-02-26. Retrieved 2009-03-06.
- ^ "Canada's St. Onge to Sing Valkyria Anime's Theme Song". Anime News Network. 2009-02-18. Retrieved 2009-03-06.
- ^ "Chronicles of Valkyria Anime Starts Broadcast Run in April!". Tokyo Anime Center. 2009-04-05. Retrieved 2009-04-19.
- ^ a b "CD Single section, Official Valkryia Chronicles DVD/CD Page" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- ^ "pe'zmoku, 苦難を乗り越えニューシングル「アノ風ニノッテ」がリリース決定" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-04-19.
- ^ "今週末より新クール突入!新OP場面カット公開!" (in Japanese). 2009-07-02. Retrieved 2009-07-06.
- ^ a b c "Valkyria Chronicles New OP ED Preview". 2009-07-05. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
- ^ 「戦場のヴァルキュリア 1」 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- ^ "戦場のヴァルキュリア 9 [DVD]: 山本靖貴, 千葉進歩, 井上麻里奈: DVD". Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved 2010-11-07.
- ^ "New Anime Survey by FUNIMATION c/o of Zoomerang". Retrieved 2009-10-06.
- ^ "Valkyria Chronicles II Community BliTZ Finale – DLC and Free Codes – PlayStation Blog". Blog.us.playstation.com. Retrieved 2010-11-07.
- ^ "Amazon.co.jp - 戦場のヴァルキュリア Blu-ray BOX DVD・ブルーレイ - 千葉進歩, 井上麻里奈, 山本靖貴". amazon.co.jp. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
- ^ "HMV - Music, Films, & Games - hmv.com". hmv.com - home of entertainment. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
- ^ a b "Enterbrain publishing Battlefield Valkyria manga". andriasang.com. 2008-10-15. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ^ "Official Senjō no Valkyria: Wish Your Smile characters page" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-05-27.
- ^ "comic B's-LOG 戦場のヴァルキュリア-wish your smile- (1)" (in Japanese). Sega. Retrieved 2009-11-03.
- ^ "B's-LOG12月号増刊 comic B's-LOG 2008 12" (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved 2009-11-03.
- ^ "戦場のヴァルキュリア -wish your smile- 2 (B's LOG Comics) (B's-LOG COMICS)" (in Japanese). Sinkan. Retrieved 2010-03-06.
- ^ ASIN 2302017250
- ^ a b "Kadokawa Shoten's Senjō no Valkyria: Gallian Chronicles Page" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ^ 月刊 コンプエース7月号 (in Japanese). Comptiq. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ^ ASIN 2302014243
- ^ a b "戦場のヴァルキュリア アンソロジーコミック(Bros.comics EX)" (in Japanese). Sega. Archived from the original on 2012-02-24. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
- ^ a b "Drama CD, Official Senjō no Valkyria DVD/CD Page" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- ^ "Valkyria Chronicles Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
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- ^ "Gamespy's Special Awards Winners Recap, award". GameSpy. Retrieved 2008-12-25.
- ^ "2008 top 100". Kyoto.zaq.ne.jp. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
- ^ "PSP tops Japanese chart for third week". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
- ^ "New Super Mario Bros Beats Out Valkyria Chronicles 2 In Japan". www.kotaku.com.au. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
- ^ Anoop Gantayat (2011-02-03). "The Last Story Tops the Charts with 115,000 Sales". Andriasang. Retrieved 2011-02-07.