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Valkyria Chronicles 4 Coming to the West for Nintendo Switch
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Safeto20Scroll
Member
The dog will never leave my team. Ever.
Only played 1 and a bit of 2, honestly don't know what I want out of the series going forward.
Only played 1 and a bit of 2, honestly don't know what I want out of the series going forward.
Agent_4Seven
Tears of Nintendo
Well, that's one more reason to buy Switch next year.
Spooky Scary Skeleton
Member
It's coming out on PS4 first.
plasmawave
Banned
In Japan at least.
Danjin44
The nicest person on this forum
Holly FUCK!!!!! YES, YES, YES!!!! Finally the Valkyria sequel I was waiting for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_otGpDTvbM
Its coming to west as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_otGpDTvbM
We really do, especially for the 3rd game.
michaelius
Banned
Great news 
But if they are coming to Switch maybe we could also get remaster of VC3 for it (well honestly any excuse for western release of 3 would be good)
But if they are coming to Switch maybe we could also get remaster of VC3 for it (well honestly any excuse for western release of 3 would be good)
plasmawave
Banned
I'm guessing the west will have a simultaneous release with all the versions but in Japan the PS4 version is coming out first.
yet_another_alt
Member
VC1 sold nearly 1mil on PC. Of course it's been at bargain bin prices multiple times including being in a Humble Bundle but it's still a large number.
Ok then I do not know why it wa not announced except maybe cash in twice. 1 Million is a lot.
And for the record I am not requesitng a steam version I just find it strange that there was no PC announcement if sales were so good.
Mister Apoc
Demigod of Troll Threads
OMG
PrinnyBomb
Member
Wow, can't believe it. Was this game just announced out of nowhere?
Also the trailer looks really good...
Also the trailer looks really good...
TaroYamada
Member
It will come to PC.
sublimit
Banned
More details about the characters in the link:
https://gematsu.com/2017/11/valkyria-chronicles-4-announced-ps4-xbox-one-switch
Toadthemushroom
Member
Cool news but not particularly exciting until we know more about the game and its development. If you take one look at the screenshots you'd think it just rolled off the assembly line - nothing about it stands out to me.
It's been ten years since the last console Valkyria Chronicles game and I fear things may have moved on a bit too much. I suspect Media Vision are developing.
Either way I hope the game is great and proves its need to exist, looking forward to playing it.
It's been ten years since the last console Valkyria Chronicles game and I fear things may have moved on a bit too much. I suspect Media Vision are developing.
Either way I hope the game is great and proves its need to exist, looking forward to playing it.
Toadthemushroom
Member
Xbox One release is a nice surprise. Perhaps Valkyria Revolution met sales expectations? Or, as we say about Switch games, passed the test?
RPGCrazied
Member
Never finished the first game, got super hard. But this is great news. I wish they would remaster 2 & 3, but this says it has new characters so knowledge of 2 & 3 might not be required.
Bolivar687
Banned
The first two are among my favorite games ever. I wish they continued the focus on Gallia caught in the middle and didn't make the Federation into good guys but it's fine.
Wish I could get this on PC but I'm glad it's at least coming home to PlayStation. I nearly had a heart attack when I read the thread title.
Wish I could get this on PC but I'm glad it's at least coming home to PlayStation. I nearly had a heart attack when I read the thread title.
Horsemama1956
Member
Makes sense.I never played the PS3 game but I bought the remaster for PS4 and havent played it either. Will grab the Switch version probably
MDSLKTR
Member
Switch is the main console now for everyone and their moms... Haven't you heard
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
Mediavision have made some great games that I have enjoyed.
Xenobureido
Banned
First thought was 'finally got your head out of the sand, Bandai Namco!', then realized this is a Sega-title sigh
Anyway, great news, and like most fans I hope it more closely resembles VC1. Although with less bs missions, please.
Anyway, great news, and like most fans I hope it more closely resembles VC1. Although with less bs missions, please.
humansarehorses
Member
Now that Fire Emblem has turned to verbose, animu shit, it's time for VC to save the day.
Of course, I'm trying to block out memories of VC2.
Of course, I'm trying to block out memories of VC2.
I never understood the actions of japanese publishers/developers, their business strategies make way too often zero sense. Their licencing system in general is crap. The Valkyria Chronicles series is a prime example. First game sold solid but they wanted better sales in Japan and since handhelds are bigger Japan, the second title came for the PSP. The result was, that the title sold worse in the west and the third Valkyria Chronicles didn't even reached the USA and Europe anymore. Considering there wasn't another Valkyria game for six years, they effectively run the brand aground and the japanese numbers had to be pretty underperforming.
At least the fourth game will be released multiplatform and hopefully PC follows (I don't own any of the three). I was very happy about this news but I am honest, the game itself doesn't look that exciting. I am more talking about design and characters here, both is looking pretty boring, not very cool or fresh, especially the main character. I really don't get why japanese developers think that such stereotypical male main characters would anyone find interesting. All in all Valkyria Chronicles 3 had a way better style (Imca is best girl). Nevertheless, I am looking forward to the story and the gameplay, because the series was great in both parts, this also opens up the possibility on a western release of the third game and further sequels. It's great to have a traditional Valkyria Chronicles back after so many years, really looking forward to it!
Original Man
Member
Wow, it's almost been 10 years since the original...time flies. I actually loved the first 2 VC games but the original is just special. Can't wait play this. Day 1 cop
Stormblessed
Member
The Federation is the only side that lacked any sympathetic portrayal in the series, in fairness. Selvaria's DLC humanised the Empire while reminding us that there were bad elements among the Gallian forces.
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
Because System Wars.
blackjon24
Member
Looks a little uninspiring to be honest. The series hasn't evolved much visually since its debut 10 years ago! Not feeling the new character designs either.. is this media vision again?
If its a return to form in terms of gameplay i'm there day one though! I feel bad for pc gamers they really supported this game when it came out on steam. Maybe they want to release later hoping for double dippers.
If its a return to form in terms of gameplay i'm there day one though! I feel bad for pc gamers they really supported this game when it came out on steam. Maybe they want to release later hoping for double dippers.
michaelius
Banned
A lot of japanise publishers bring pc version later probably in hopes of double dipping.
Spooky Scary Skeleton
Member
Switch version is tempting but I cannot ignore the fact that the ps4 version will most likely have the pro enhanced features.
Dargor
Member
I dunno about making a new topic, but here is the link for the PS4 version announcement trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_otGpDTvbM
and the link in the OP is broken, the video has been removed
MP!
Member
until he...
dies dragging your injured body off of the battlefield
I made that up
arhra
Member
I mean, this is the same company that made an Xbox One version of Puyo Puyo Tetris, and only ever released it in Japan.
Don't even try to make sense of their decisions.