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[140.85]

Aw man you guys neglected Shamrock? That dude can take out groups with ease with the flamethrower, even if they're kneeling behind sandbags. Whenever I see a bunch of idiots bunched togther I break out the Shamrock.

DYING TIME

 

[radiantdreamer]

You know, it's interesting... Valkyria Chronicles seriously reminds me of Final Fantasy Tactics in atmosphere for some reason...

When I visualize Valkyria Chronicles in my head, all I can hear is FFT music.

 

[Hcoregamer00]

I just read the Valkyria Chronicles manga that was released in Japan.

Boy does it suck.

You know something is wrong when the underwhelming style of the upcoming anime looks better than that.

 

[Deleted member 20415]

You know, it's interesting... Valkyria Chronicles seriously reminds me of Final Fantasy Tactics in atmosphere for some reason...

When I visualize Valkyria Chronicles in my head, all I can hear is FFT music.

I mentioned that way earlier in this thread... I described this game to someone as a big evolution in what Tactics was trying to do and SRPGs in general.

The whole tone and music feels VERY FF T to me.

 

[radiantdreamer]

The tone definitely, but I don't know about it being a "evolution" of what Tactics was "trying" to be. It's a whole different ballgame in my opinion.

FFT is it's own thing that's quite different from VC.

I'd say Breath of Fire Dragon Quarter or Phantom Brave is trying to be VC in that regards.

Edit: no wait. Hoshigami. Recruiting, multiple turns based on some sort of action bar, yup.

 

[Deleted member 20415]

The tone definitely, but I don't know about it being a "evolution" of what Tactics was "trying" to be. It's a whole different ballgame in my opinion.

FFT is it's own thing that's quite different from VC.

I'd say Breath of Fire Dragon Quarter or Phantom Brave is trying to be VC in that regards.

Edit: no wait. Hoshigami. Recruiting, multiple turns based on some sort of action bar, yup.

I guess I way overgeneralized. I meant just the grid based SRPGs in general. I feel that this is a big evolution on multi-unit battlefield combat.

Hoshigami... don't remind me... shudder... that game was TOO hardcore for me.

 

[radiantdreamer]

Hoshigami... don't remind me... shudder... that game was TOO hardcore for me.

lol yeah. I gave up after a stupid soldier killed one of my mains in one turn. (that was, what an hour and a half into the game?)

 

[Baha]

You know, it's interesting... Valkyria Chronicles seriously reminds me of Final Fantasy Tactics in atmosphere for some reason...

When I visualize Valkyria Chronicles in my head, all I can hear is FFT music.

Same composer for both games so it shouldn't come as a surprise

 

[Lilsnubby]

Did anyone else just neglect the Shamrock for the entire game? I was using it at first, but then just said to hell with it and usually just left it at the starting point, not caring if it gets killed. Weaker weaponry, 2 CP, no smoke rounds... no thanks

The Shamrock with fully powered flamethrower is great for mission 15 Selvaria

 

[radiantdreamer]

Same composer for both games so it shouldn't come as a surprise

REALLY? My mind has been blown. And I am eternally happy.

lilsnubby:

... China Super Man?

 

[Durante]

The Shamrock with fully powered flamethrower is great for mission 15 Selvaria

I've never once used the flamethrower, maybe I should. But then how do I 1-shot tanks? The Edelweiss and lancers are sooo slooow.

 

[Lonesome_Raod]

Just finished Chapter 10. This game is amazing.

 

[LiveFromKyoto]

Just got it, and I echo the sentiments of everyone who digs it - this is great stuff. Do the ranks you get for each mission affect anything down the line aside from exp.?

 

[Lofid]

Just got it, and I echo the sentiments of everyone who digs it - this is great stuff. Do the ranks you get for each mission affect anything down the line aside from exp.?

Just experience and money.

Oddly, the worse you do the harder the game is. Haha.

EDIT: Higher ranks may or may not grant you new weapons as gifts. I'm not sure if it was connected to rank or not.

 

[AlexM]

ok i have now tried about 7 stores

-HMV
-Futureshop
-BestBuy
-London Drugs
-London Drugs #2
-The local buy and sell (they have new games)
-Ebgames
-amazon.ca


This is one of the most hard to find games I've ever tried to find

 

[Hcoregamer00]

ok i have now tried about 7 stores

-HMV
-Futureshop
-BestBuy
-London Drugs
-London Drugs #2
-The local buy and sell (they have new games)
-Ebgames
-amazon.ca


This is one of the most hard to find games I've ever tried to find

Wow, it looks like shortages are abound in Canada.

 

[Mr_Appleby]

woo, i'm about to go buy myself a copy in aus.. fingers crossed

 

[Spike]

ok i have now tried about 7 stores

-HMV
-Futureshop
-BestBuy
-London Drugs
-London Drugs #2
-The local buy and sell (they have new games)
-Ebgames
-amazon.ca


This is one of the most hard to find games I've ever tried to find

Actually, it's not that hard if you look in the right places.

- Blockbuster Video- I've been to 3 different stores in the last few days and each have had 2-3 copies for sale
- Rogers Video
- VideoGamesPlus.ca - website says backorder, but try calling the store

 

[Big-E]

I am glad I ordered it through videogamesplus when I did. For any limited released your only real option is with them.

 

[AlexM]

Actually, it's not that hard if you look in the right places.

- Blockbuster Video- I've been to 3 different stores in the last few days and each have had 2-3 copies for sale
- Rogers Video
- VideoGamesPlus.ca - website says backorder, but try calling the store

I had no idea rogers and blockbuster sold games! Thanks very much for the info




I dont think there are any videogamesplus in the west coast, I've never even heard fo that chain

 

[Aldramelk]

I've never once used the flamethrower, maybe I should. But then how do I 1-shot tanks? The Edelweiss and lancers are sooo slooow.

The Shamrock is awesome, in fact I think it's better than the Edelweiss. In later stages, the Edelweiss can't take out more than one target at a time for 2CP (if even one) while the Shamrock flamethrower can take multiple targets for 2CP, even in cover.

For rapid tank destruction you can use demolition orders + shocktroppers targeting the radiator. Alternatively, awaken potential with certain lancers can do the trick from the front too.

I beat this a few weeks ago, game was awesome, did the classic stuff great and stayed fresh till the end. It's up there with Dead Space for game of the year for me.

My criticisms: the ranking system rewards speed only which frustrates more drawn out strategies; snipers are uselessly random until you upgrade them, deployment is a total crapshoot + the movement system meant I usually only deployed the commander units. Still a great game.

 

[Spike]

I had no idea rogers and blockbuster sold games! Thanks very much for the info

I dont think there are any videogamesplus in the west coast, I've never even heard fo that chain

Ah, you're in the west. For limited stuff, order from vgp.ca. They usually get their games 1-2 days before anywhere else, except in the case of Valkyria Chronicles where they had it a full week before, and you'll have it the same day EB gets their copies in.

Still, try Blockbuster first. I'm sure you'll find it there.

 

[Gekko87]

So guys, I bought this game purely on the hype that I've seen in this thread. However, before I open the sealed game (and voiding my chance to return it), can anyone tell me what game this is most similar to? Or is it just super totally original/awesome?

why don't you just try out the demo?

 

[∀ Narayan]

I beat it with 55 hours on the clock. I left the last two skirmishes for a future play-through.

I maxed out the levels of my troops and developed every weapon before the final battle.

I thought the ending was nice. Although, I'm kind of disappointed that

Spoiler

they didn't have post-war stories for every Squad 7 troop. I was a bit surprised that this didn't happen, because Skies of Arcadia did it for every crew member of the Delphinus.

I want a sequel with

Spoiler

Jaeger, detailing how he liberates Fhirald

.

Also, this is my game of the year. I would probably pick Persona 4, but I'm unable to play it.

 

[Pop On Arrival]

Finally installing! Oh God, I'm so late to this.

 

[UpperCaseN]

I wasn't expecting to return to this thread after I beat it, but I can't resist!

So who is everyone's favorite recruit? Doesn't matter why, it can be personality, skills, or even a specific thing that they did for you in battle

I have many favorites, but I think my overall is Jane. I love how hateful she is and it's hilarious when you read her reason as to why. Plus I have a friend in real life who reminds me of her, not just looks but her voice as well

 

[140.85]

Why does Maximillain always refer to himself as "Us"?

 

[Durante]

Why does Maximillain always refer to himself as "Us"?

We think it's pluralis majestatis.

 

[140.85]

Ah, I see. Nice little attention to victorian detail there SEGA.

 

[Baha]

I beat it with 55 hours on the clock. I left the last two skirmishes for a future play-through.

I maxed out the levels of my troops and developed every weapon before the final battle.

I thought the ending was nice. Although, I'm kind of disappointed that

Spoiler

they didn't have post-war stories for every Squad 7 troop. I was a bit surprised that this didn't happen, because Skies of Arcadia did it for every crew member of the Delphinus.

I want a sequel with

Spoiler

Jaeger, detailing how he liberates Fhirald

.

Also, this is my game of the year. I would probably pick Persona 4, but I'm unable to play it.

Spoiler

Did you have the 2nd paragraph for every troop in your squad under personnel? It won't fill in their 3rd paragraph detailing their post-war ending if you didn't have their 2nd paragraph filled in. You can fill it in by having them capture a base (2nd skirmish for troopers/engies/snipers/lancers or 6th skirmish for scouts) or killing enemy commanders or rescuing downed allies.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

VC only sold 33k according to Nov NPD.



I wonder if Sega may reconsider a 360 port to get more sales if Dec/Jan doesn't go too well.

 

[Volcynika]

VC only sold 33k according to Nov NPD.



I wonder if Sega may reconsider a 360 port to get more sales if Dec/Jan doesn't go too well.

Fuck.

 

[Shadow780]

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck, gawd I hate ppl.

 

[Paracelsus]

Pearls before swine, there's no other way to describe it.

 

[RpgN]

VC only sold 33k according to Nov NPD.



I wonder if Sega may reconsider a 360 port to get more sales if Dec/Jan doesn't go too well.

Exactly the same first month like ToV (difference like 1-2k). I'm not sure if that's a good thing.

 

[Paracelsus]

Exactly the same first month like ToV (difference like 1-2k). I'm not sure if that's a good thing.

With the difference Vesperia had 5-6 days worth of sales, Valkyria got released the 14th, so it had more than a couple weeks.

No, that doesn't bode well at all for HD Jrpgs. Useless effort.

I just hope next gen portable console both have at least 128 graphics. -.-

 

[RpgN]

With the difference Vesperia had 5-6 days worth of sales, Valkyria got released the 14th, so it had more than a couple weeks.

No, that doesn't bode well at all for HD Jrpgs. Useless effort.

I just hope next gen portable console both have at least 128 graphics. -.-

Didn't it release at 26th of August? Until which day do they count? I always thought the 10th-14th...

And honestly what did you expect from VC?

 

[Volcynika]

With the difference Vesperia had 5-6 days worth of sales, Valkyria got released the 14th, so it had more than a couple weeks.

No, that doesn't bode well at all for HD Jrpgs. Useless effort.

I just hope next gen portable console both have at least 128 graphics. -.-

Actually, Valkyria was bumped up a week, so it hit the 4th, at least in the US. Which is pretty much a full month. :/

 

[djkimothy]

VC only sold 33k according to Nov NPD.



I wonder if Sega may reconsider a 360 port to get more sales if Dec/Jan doesn't go too well.

Well I for one had fun, don't let it stop you from making a sequel SEGA. Or another game of similar ilk.

 

[Baha]

Let's hope that it shows signs of legs, however small they may be, for December's NPD. I knew it wasn't going to chart but at the very least I have hopes that it'll be a slow burn for months to come.

 

[∀ Narayan]

VC only sold 33k according to Nov NPD.



I wonder if Sega may reconsider a 360 port to get more sales if Dec/Jan doesn't go too well.

This... Fucking Hell.

 

[Wollan]

I think it burned them a bit not having trophies when every other game had it.
I didn't pick up Fallout 3 and Valkyria because both games are promised a trophy patch and I'm awaiting those before I invest. I'm not in a hurry. I don't have a problem playing a game without trophies (Siren Blood Curse is probably my goty) but I can wait when I know it's coming. My current stance with SF2 HD as well atm.

 

[Spike]

I wonder if Sega may reconsider a 360 port to get more sales if Dec/Jan doesn't go too well.

This game should have been on all three platforms. I know that a Wii version would have taken a hit on the graphics side, but stylistically, it would have held up.

Everyone should have access to this game.

 

[Loudninja]

VC only sold 33k according to Nov NPD.



I wonder if Sega may reconsider a 360 port to get more sales if Dec/Jan doesn't go too well.

Wont make a difference at this point.

 

[dallow_bg]

I think it burned them a bit not having trophies when every other game had it.
I didn't pick up Fallout 3 and Valkyria because both games are promised a trophy patch and I'm awaiting those before I invest. I'm not in a hurry. I don't have a problem playing a game without trophies (Siren Blood Curse is probably my goty) but I can wait when I know it's coming. My current stance with SF2 HD as well atm.

When was Valkryia promised trophies?
They only said it was a possibility, and on the American blog.

I only expect trophies when the dev actually says, "trophy patch coming'.

 

[Baha]

I don't mind it not having trophies, it had in-game medals anyways.

 

[Volcynika]

I really want to see where they "promised" trophies. Because, while it doesn't matter to me, I've never seen confirmation of trophies anywhere.

 

[Paznos]

VC only sold 33k according to Nov NPD.



I wonder if Sega may reconsider a 360 port to get more sales if Dec/Jan doesn't go too well.

Very disappointing This is probably the best game I've played this year or really close to being the best and it sucks.... it's getting great reviews from both the press and users so why aren't people buying it?

 

[zoku88]

Wow, that does kinda suck :lol

First DQIV doesn't sell that much, then this. I'm starting to think that my fellow American gamers just don't have taste.

 

[LiveFromKyoto]

VC only sold 33k according to Nov NPD.

People are stupid confirmed. This is an atrocity.