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Valkyria Chronicles II |OT| Grind to get school credits which won't get anyone a job!
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XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
We did try to warn you. The title change was warranted.Giolon said:Awww, some mod drive-by murdered the tagline. Couldn't you have just left it at "BUY IT!"?
In any case, the tagline was half a joke. Some of you guys take things way too seriously...sheesh.
scotcheggz
Member
I played this in Japanese and will probably double dip when it comes out in pal land. Thought the story and setting wasn't as good as the first, but not bad at all, the gameplay was just as excellent. Well worth your money.
Pureauthor
Member
lsslave said:Did the art get worse or is it just me?
Sadly, everything I've seen on this title says terrible. After one of my favorite games of this entire gen... /sigh
Gameplay is said to be a significant step up from the first one, so if you liked VC1...
Gazel Ministry
Banned
I am a HUGE VC1 fan. I have nearly 70 hours on the original. I am totally picking this game up next week, but I have small reservations. I know the gameplay is in tact and updated and everything and I am sure the soundtrack is going to be awesome, but I am still not a fan of the "persona"-like school setting. The first one had such charming characters and the story was heart warming and epic. I am not getting those same vibes whatsoever from VC2. I hope to be surprised, but I doubt this game will capture the same emotions that the original pulled off.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
...my backlog hates y'all.
EDIT: Oh yeah, Kingdom Hearts is coming out soon. I guess this game gives me an excuse to skip on that.
EDIT: Oh yeah, Kingdom Hearts is coming out soon. I guess this game gives me an excuse to skip on that.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Really? I read mixed impressions, considering some thought the gameplay wasn't strong enough to stand on its own if you don't care for the change in story/characters/tone but liked the original game.Pureauthor said:
So confused.
Re: The Story for Valkyria Chronicles 1 v 2.
While I enjoyed Valkyria Chronicles story...it really seemed to me like a cliched anime story...
Valkyria Chronicles 2 seems to just be taking on a different anime cliche, I don't know why people are complaining so much. I have no problems with this, and I'm sure I'll enjoy the story all the same.
While I enjoyed Valkyria Chronicles story...it really seemed to me like a cliched anime story...
Valkyria Chronicles 2 seems to just be taking on a different anime cliche, I don't know why people are complaining so much. I have no problems with this, and I'm sure I'll enjoy the story all the same.
Giolon
Member
Today's Community BLiTZ update is up! Recapped in post #5 of this thread or head stread to the SEGA Blog. Warning there are some VC1 spoilers again today.
I'm glad this update touched on the subject of
and how this game seemingly contradicts the epilogue of VC1. What's said is coming from the CM, so I'm not 100% sure of its canonicity (is that a word?), but it's the logical assumption I'd made.
I'm glad this update touched on the subject of
Alicia and Welkin
daoster said:
Yeah, the story/characters was the worst part of VC1. It was a good game for the unique take on strategy rpg gameplay + great art + great music. If VC2 is better gameplay + better music + slightly less great art then it should be a much better game. Trading one set of anime stereotypes for another isn't really a big deal.
Giolon
Member
Disagreed 100%. I think that for the most part VC1 did a fantastic job pushing its characters beyond the stereotypes that they appeared to be. It may not have been 100% original, but I feel that they did a very good job keeping much of the zany anime antics dreck, that appears to have crept into the sequel, out of it and managed to put up a realistic take on war - even in universe where women with boobs the size of watermelons tote around tank destroying laser lances the size of a telephone pole.Bebpo said:
You don't have to have a completely original story or premise to be enjoyable if you do it well. The gameplay I enjoyed for sure, but it was the great cast of characters and the storytelling that kept me coming back every day and staying up until the wee hours of the morning to see it through.
I doubt that the lack of mid-mission saving will pose as big of a problem as many of you guys are making it out to be.
There are both 'easy' and 'normal' difficulty mode now...
So if you're one of the people who got stuck on level 7, or like me - got stuck somewhere in chapter 14-15, and felt there were nothing you could do to get further, easy-mode are probably our new gamemode.
In addition, it also do got multiplayer co-op, wich will help you through the story-arc.
If your friends do not own the game, making ad-hoc mode unavailable; you might be able to have someone help you onwards in the story, by logging into your game with Ad-hoc party.
They will use their own crew in your level, and will be able to help you out.
Listen to the podcast I linked to earlier in the thread for more info.
There are both 'easy' and 'normal' difficulty mode now...
So if you're one of the people who got stuck on level 7, or like me - got stuck somewhere in chapter 14-15, and felt there were nothing you could do to get further, easy-mode are probably our new gamemode.
In addition, it also do got multiplayer co-op, wich will help you through the story-arc.
If your friends do not own the game, making ad-hoc mode unavailable; you might be able to have someone help you onwards in the story, by logging into your game with Ad-hoc party.
They will use their own crew in your level, and will be able to help you out.
Listen to the podcast I linked to earlier in the thread for more info.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
I'm definitely getting it but why does it have to be $39.99! *cry*
Same day as Metroid Other M too, which will be a lot of money out of my wallet!
Same day as Metroid Other M too, which will be a lot of money out of my wallet!
Prime crotch
Banned
Have we played the same game?Giolon said:
The syrupy melodrama was so thick you couldn't butter on bread.
"Oh welkin, you're so obsessed with bugs."
"hey guys lets all have a beach party!"
"If you like music WHY ARE YOU RACIST?!"
slaughterking
Member
Prime crotch said:
So true. :lol
The game was great but the story was weak and didn't get beyond the embarrassing drama-mediocrity of most media that is aimed at the shounen demographic. The anime illustrated that even better.
That's...not saving, that's sleep mode.Ricker said:
That doesn't help anything in my hypothetical above.
Edit - I'll repost said hypothetical since it will be back on page 3 for most people:
It also doesn't save you if you want to take a time out from the game to use any of the PSP's other functions. I use public transportation to get to work almost every day, and most of the time, the PSP would nicely cross-function as a music player or video viewer (sometimes an internet browser if you're on the right shinkansen).
And no, the answer isn't to haul around more gadgets to do the other things. I have one that does all of them, and I like to be able to take advantage of the things I paid for. A game shouldn't be excused for lacking something simply because I can buy another device that does that same thing.
At LEAST a temporary save file that erases itself when you load would have been fine.
Lack of mid-game saving in any form is a failure.
That's cool. I already have a PSP 1000 and a PSP 3000 and don't feel like buying a third PSP.anddo0 said:
Plus the PSPGo can't play Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, an excellent game. Oops.
That's a handy feature for the PSP GO, and good for you're one of the 8 people who has one, cool.
That does not excuse the game in any way, however. Sorry.
Blue Submarine No. 6
Member
Great OT! Thanks!!
I'm grabbing this day 1 off PSN, but I might not get to it for a while... The hype for this game finally got me playing Valkyria Chronicles and I'm only about halfway through that... I bought VC based on gaf rec before I even owned a PS3, but I haven't been able to get the kids off the PS3 long enough to play anything more than about halfway through MGS4 until recently. :lol VC's an awesome game though, so I'm putting lots of time into it while dodging spoilers in the related threads and hope to have it done in about a week. This sequel sounds like it will fit my lifestyle better, though - I love long games (put 130 hours into Peace Walker) but do almost all my gaming on the PSP...
I'm grabbing this day 1 off PSN, but I might not get to it for a while... The hype for this game finally got me playing Valkyria Chronicles and I'm only about halfway through that... I bought VC based on gaf rec before I even owned a PS3, but I haven't been able to get the kids off the PS3 long enough to play anything more than about halfway through MGS4 until recently. :lol VC's an awesome game though, so I'm putting lots of time into it while dodging spoilers in the related threads and hope to have it done in about a week. This sequel sounds like it will fit my lifestyle better, though - I love long games (put 130 hours into Peace Walker) but do almost all my gaming on the PSP...
Oh snap, pre-ordering today. What a great year for the PSP. Too bad people aren't actually buying all these great games. Between Peace Walker, P3P, Ys Seven, and VC2 (with KH and Phantasy Star Portable 2 next freaking month), I'll probably spend more time with my PSP than any other platform this year.
Gazel Ministry
Banned
Bebpo said:
Really!? The characters in VC were packed with so much charm and the main characters were extremely likable. You must value things differently, I guess. I mean, there were a couple scenes that sent chills down my spine and the ending+credits/character wrap up left you with such a positive, good feeling. To me, VC captures the CLASSIC strategy RPG elements. There are character deaths, betrayal, relationships, political intrigue, etc. and they handle it so perfectly. I don't think the original VC went overboard with the anime stereotypes at all. Sure, they are present, but the themes are handled maturely and the game takes itself very seriously from beginning to end.
There are anime-style games, and then there are obnoxious anime style games, like Mana Khemia, Trinity Universe, Ar Tonelico, etc. I am not saying those games are terrible or anything, I just think they can be borderline annoying, at times.
Giolon
Member
Ponn01 said:
That's lucky! I think I'm going to end up with two copies of the game. The digital download from PSN b/c I love having my games always available on my PSP and the far lower battery usage that comes from not having to run the UMD drive, and a physical copy from Gamestop both for the bonus DLC missions and b/c I like having a physical box and manual to look at.
Giolon
Member
Community BLiTZ Day 8 is up! Preview in Post #5 or head straight to the SEGA Blog.
There's a new story trailer posted today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oapYso4bkKs as well as some info about Valkyria new and old.
Everything about Aliasse rubs me the wrong way...the skimpy outfit, the goofy grin, the whip...everything.
There's a new story trailer posted today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oapYso4bkKs as well as some info about Valkyria new and old.
Everything about Aliasse rubs me the wrong way...the skimpy outfit, the goofy grin, the whip...everything.
RelentlessRolento
Member
still gotta pre-order this... >_<
genna fire p amazon after a nap.
genna fire p amazon after a nap.
DualShadow
Member
I still need to finish the first one!
To be fair I only got it last week or so :lol
To be fair I only got it last week or so :lol
RubyEclipse
Sega of America
Anyone who won a code in the previous BLiTZ thread should have a PM in their inbox - just respond back and let me know which DLC pack you would like. If I missed anyone, drop me a line and I'll take care of it.
About supporting the series - I'd say don't buy if you don't think it looks good. Buy it only if you think it looks fun, if you're excited about it, and if you like the unique hybrid gameplay that Valkyria Chronicles is built upon.
The length of missions isn't normally too long, especially compared to VC1, so I've not had many issues with the battery running out yet. (I was able to use sleep mode when it did.) My only tip is to make sure you have enough time left on your battery before jumping in to the key story missions, which are clearly flagged, as these tend to be the longest battles and can be pretty challenging later on in the game.
About supporting the series - I'd say don't buy if you don't think it looks good. Buy it only if you think it looks fun, if you're excited about it, and if you like the unique hybrid gameplay that Valkyria Chronicles is built upon.
The length of missions isn't normally too long, especially compared to VC1, so I've not had many issues with the battery running out yet. (I was able to use sleep mode when it did.) My only tip is to make sure you have enough time left on your battery before jumping in to the key story missions, which are clearly flagged, as these tend to be the longest battles and can be pretty challenging later on in the game.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka said:I'm definitely getting it but why does it have to be $39.99! *cry*
Same day as Metroid Other M too, which will be a lot of money out of my wallet!
There's a good chance of a deal happening soon at Kmart. The KmartGamer thread at CAG says $15 off on 9/5. Other M has a $20 off deal too.
HylianScribe
Member
HK-47 said:
The Darcsens...it's how VC addresses the Holocaust in their alt history Europe. Sure, you can say it's amazing a game tackles that issue, but then you see how everyone is cheery and peppy at killing others in battle and the effect is sort of lost. Not knocking VC 1's story, I loved it, but it's not as "edgy" as I've heard some make it out to be, and it has it's fair share of flaws.
the_prime_mover
Member
Day 1. Loved the first and though I wish the sequel was on PS3, I am more than happy to support the franchise on the PSP.
iconoclast
Member
I like the sticker on that cover. RPG masterpiece is right.
Augemitbutter
Member
very nice, congrats!