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Valkyria Chronicles™

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2014

Should you play it?

The critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC in 1080p True HD, including all previously released DLC!

What works
  • Unique hybrid gameplay blending turn-based strategy and third-person shooter
  • Engaging story with well-developed characters and lore
  • Beautiful watercolor anime art style
  • Solid pc port with good controls and performance
  • Deep tactical and rpg progression systems
Things to keep in mind
  • Some imbalance favoring scout rush strategy
  • Ai unpredictability and occasional frustration
  • Story includes anime clichés that may not appeal to all
  • Tank controls can be awkward
  • Ranking system encourages speed over tactical variety

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Valkyria Chronicles 4 Complete Edition

  • Broken Lines

  • Jagged Alliance 3

  • Cyber Knights: Flashpoint

  • Dragon Age™ Inquisition

  • Demonschool

  • Our Adventurer Guild

  • Disciples: Liberation

  • Wildermyth
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Story

    Yakuza Kiwami 2
  • Autonomy

    XCOM® 2
  • Continuation

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Valkyria Chronicles™: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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