Valkyria Chronicles Review | Through the Looking Glass

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Published on May 30, 2021 3:00:25 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3JnSzwYpuQ

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Valkyria Chronicles (2008)

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Review

Duration: 52:17

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In which I look at old games from the perspective of a newcomer. On the chopping block today is a novel spin on the turn-based strategy genre: Valkyria Chronicles.

Get the game:
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/294860/Valkyria_Chronicles/
Playstation: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0177-CUSA03880_00-BFVALKYRIE000100
Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/valkyria-chronicles-switch/

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:21 - Gameplay Introduction
4:22 - How intuitive is it?
5:42 - Too much at once
6:48 - User Interface & PC port woes
9:06 - Classes
11:08 - Game balance start
12:30 - Command point abuse
13:40 - AI shenanigans
14:56 - Weapon customization
16:10 - Orders
16:35 - Game balance conclusion
16:48 - Skirmish missions
18:19 - Challenges and DLC missions
19:01 - Story Introduction
20:29 - A long-winded setup
21:13 - Voice Acting
23:23 - Why are you like this?
25:35 - A familiar beat, but not an unwelcome one
26:09 - World-building and internal consistency
26:42 - Presentation
27:30 - Non-Spoiler Conclusion
27:59 - SPOILERS: Exploring a theme
32:07 - SPOILERS: THAT scene
36:27 - SPOILERS: The Valkyria
39:26 - SPOILERS: How does one act?
43:15 - SPOILERS: How does one respond?
46:07 - SPOILERS: Unanswered Problems
49:48 - Spoiler Conclusion
50:33 - Overall Conclusion

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