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Valkyria
File:Valkyria Chronicles logo.png
The logo for the first game in the series.
Genre(s)Tactical role-playing, Role-playing
Developer(s)Sega
Media.Vision
Publisher(s)Sega
Creator(s)Ryutaro Nonaka
Shuntaro Tanaka
Platform(s)PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita, iOS, Android, Xbox One
First releaseValkyria Chronicles
April 24, 2008
Latest releaseValkyria Revolution
January 19, 2017

Valkyria (ヴァルキュリア, Varukyuria) is a series of military-themed tactical role-playing video games created Ryutaro Nonaka and Shuntaro Tanaka, and developed by Sega. The series began with the release of Valkyria Chronicles for the PlayStation 3 in 2008. Two sequels have been released on the PlayStation Portable, with the latest installment, Valkyria Revolution, being released for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. The original game was ported to Microsoft Windows, and a remastered version was released on the PlayStation 4. The series has also been expanded into anime and manga media.

Settings, gameplay, and characters

Main article: List of Valkyria characters

The original trilogy of games 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. The setting for these games take place in alternate universe versions of the Earth, during war times of the 20th century. Welkin Gunther is the main protagonist of the first game, Valkyria Chronicles. Selvaria Bles is a character that has appeared in every single installment, with the exception of the upcoming Valkyria Revolution.

Games

Valkyria debuted on PlayStation 3, with the original game later made available on Steam. Sega opted to continue the Chronicles series on PlayStation Portable instead of on PlayStation 3. However, the latest installment will be released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Xbox One; the series is largely exclusive to the PlayStation series of platforms.

Main series

Release timeline
2008Valkyria Chronicles
2009
2010Valkyria Chronicles II
2011Valkyria Chronicles III
2012Valkyria Chronicles D
2013
2014
2015
2016Valkyria Revolution

Valkyria Chronicles

Main article: 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 place in Europa, a fictional continent based on Europe, during the beginning of World War II. Because of its abundance of Ragnite ore, which takes the place of petroleum in the game setting, the neutral nation of Gallia comes under attack from the East Europan Imperial Alliance, which is itself engaged in a war with the Atlantic Federation.[1] Players take control of a unit of the Gallian Militia, dedicated to repelling the invasion. The game's visuals, which use Sega's CANVAS graphics engine, resemble pencil drawn paintings in motion.

Valkyria Chronicles II

Main article: Valkyria Chronicles II

Valkyria Chronicles II 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. The game's story focuses on a military academy as its cadets seek to prevent an ethnic cleansing campaign by a ruthless rebel group.

Valkyria Chronicles III

Main article: Valkyria Chronicles III

Valkyria Chronicle III is the third game in the series, which was released on PlayStation Portable. However, it takes place during the events of the first game. The story follows the "Nameless", a penal military unit serving the nation of Gallia during the Second Europan War who perform secret black operations and are pitted against the Imperial unit "Calamaty Raven". Unlike the previous installments, it did not have an official release outside of Japan.

Spinoffs

Valkyria Chronicles D

Valkyria Chronicles D is a mobile game that also never released outside of Japan. It was a free browser-based/iOS game, however the tactical aspect of the main series is absent.[2] It was released on July 26th, 2012, but was shut down on April 22nd, 2015.[3]

Valkyria Revolution

Main article: Valkyria Revolution

Valkyria Azure Revolution released on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita on January 19, 2017 in Japan. It is a spin-off of the series, so it is considered its own story, taking place in the fictional country of Jutland. One of the game's main themes is death. It will also be released in North America and Europe on June 27, 2017 and June 30, 2017 respectively for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita and Xbox One, making it the first Valkyria series game to be on a Microsoft console, alongside the PlayStation versions.[4]

Future

In an interview promoting Valkyria Revolution, director Takeshi Ozawa and producer Youichi Shimosato stated that the original Chronicles series will continue.[5] Ozawa stated in another interview with 4Gamer that "I hope that this will be a year in which the IP named “Valkyria” will be further expanded as a result of the launch of Valkyria Revolution, and I hope to be able to tell you something new in 2017.”[6]

Other media

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-)
GenreAction, drama, comedy, romance, military
Manga
Valkyria Chronicles: Wish Your Smile
Written bySega
Illustrated byKyusei Tokito
Published byEnterbrain
MagazineComics B's Log
Original runNovember 12, 2008 – January 22, 2010
Volumes2
Manga
Written bySega
Illustrated byEn Kito
Published byKadokawa Shoten
MagazineComp Ace
DemographicShōnen
Original runNovember 26, 2008 – March 26, 2010
Volumes4
Manga
Valkyria Chronicles: Anthology Comic
Written bySega
Published byEnterbrain
MagazineBros Comics EX
PublishedDecember 28, 2009
Volumes1
Anime television series
Directed byYasutaka Yamamoto
Written byMichiko Yokote
StudioA-1 Pictures
Original networkMBS, Animax
Original run April 4, 2009 – September 26, 2009
Episodes26 (List of episodes)

Manga

Three manga adaptations have been published based on the game. The first is Valkyria Chronicles: Wish Your Smile, serialized by Enterbrain's Comics B's Log magazine[7] 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.[7][8] It was written by Sega and illustrated by Kyusei Tokito, and was serialized from November 12, 2008 to January 22, 2010 with two compilation volumes released on May 1, 2009 and March 1, 2010.[9][10][11][12]

The second manga, titled Valkyria Chronicles: Gallian Chronicles, was written by Sega and illustrated by En Kito.[13] Similar to the anime, it is a loose adaptation of the original video game, with some story details diverging from the source material. It was serialized by Kadokawa Shoten[13] from November 26, 2008 to March 26, 2010 in Comp Ace magazine and later comiled in four volumes.[14][15]

The third manga is Valkyria Chronicles: Anthology Comic, written by Sega and published by the Bros Comics EX comic label.[16] on December 28, 2009 in one volume.[16]

Anime

See also: List of Valkyria Chronicles episodes

The anime, which is a loose adaptation of the first game, premiered on April 4, 2009[17] and was produced by Aniplex's A-1 Pictures.[18][19] The series was directed by Yasutaka Yamamoto[20] and written by Michiko Yokote under the Project Valkyria Group.[20] Valkyria Chronicles was aired on Animax, Tokyo MX, MBS, CBC, Chiba TV, Television Kanagawa, Television Hokkaido, BS11 and TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting.[21] 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"[22] was performed by Animax Anison Grand Prix winner Catherine St. Onge, under her chosen moniker of Himeka.[23][24][25] A CD single of the song was released on May 27, 2009.[26] 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.[26][27] Maria performed the series's second opening theme, "Kanashimi Rensa" (カナシミレンサ, "Chain of Sorrow"),[28] which was used from the 14th episode on.[29] The second ending song, "Hitotsu no Negai" (ひとつの願い, "A Single Wish"), was sung by Hikari Inoue[29] 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.[29]

Region 2 DVDs of all 26 episodes were released across nine volumes, beginning on August 5, 2009,[30] and concluding on April 7, 2010.[31]

Drama CD

Two Valkyria Chronicles Drama CDs have been released. The first was released on July 24, 2009,[32] and the second was released on October 7, 2009.[32]

Reception

Aggregate review scores
Game Metacritic
Valkyria Chronicles (PS3) 86/100[33]
(PC) 85/100[34]
Valkyria Chronicles II 83/100[35]
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.[36]

Sales

By 2015, Valkyria Chronicles sold over 500,000 copies on Steam, exceeding expectations, and over 141,589 copies on the PlayStation 3.[37] The second game was the second best-selling video game in Japan during its release week, selling 94,000 copies.[38][39] The third game sold approximately 100,000 units during its premier week,[40] faring better than its predecessors.

See also

References

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  27. ^ "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 April 19, 2009.
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  35. ^ http://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/valkyria-chronicles-ii
  36. ^ "Gamespy's Special Awards Winners Recap, award". GameSpy. Retrieved December 25, 2008.
  37. ^ "2008 top 100". Kyoto.zaq.ne.jp. Retrieved January 21, 2009.
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  39. ^ "New Super Mario Bros Beats Out Valkyria Chronicles 2 In Japan". www.kotaku.com.au. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
  40. ^ Anoop Gantayat (February 3, 2011). "The Last Story Tops the Charts with 115,000 Sales". Andriasang. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
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