Valkyria Chronicles was published by Sega and released in North America on November 4^th, 2008. It is a Sony Playstation 3 exclusive, and features a tactical role-playing style. A unique aspect of the game is that it was created using the Sega Canvas graphics engine. This basically means that Valkyria resembles a watercolor painting, but in motion. It’s a breathtaking example of how beautiful PS3 graphics really can be. Not only is this game a good example of fantastic graphics, but it also has a great movement and controls for your character.

Award Winning Style

Not only does this game look good, but it has been proven to be nothing short of amazing. Valkyria Chronicles won several awards in 2008. One of the awards includes best Playstation 3 game of the year, best graphics, and best original design and soundtrack.

Gameplay

Gameplay is as unique and fun as the graphics. Since it is a strategy RPG game, it takes some skill to navigate and beat missions. You will need to complete missions before you can move on, and make sure to be well prepared for the next battles. Valkyria Chronicles isn’t a game that is designed for RPG newbies, but it is one that RPG fans will appreciate and thoroughly enjoy. Unlike some RPG titles, Valkyria Chronicles is intense and full of action. It doesn’t dawdle on pointless dialogue or boring cut scenes, this game is straight to the point in almost every manner.

Overall Presentation

The presentation of the game is beautiful, and contains a war-themed story. Its presented in a manner that is similar to a storybook, making it more enticing and enjoyable to progress through. The graphics are detailed, and the art style is definitely unique. The soundtrack is also quite original, and features songs in Japanese as well as English. The overall combat and appeal of Valkyria Chronicles is easy to become immersed in, and worth the time spent playing. It’s not a game that one would soon forget, and leaves a lasting impression.