I've never heard anything about this game before, but hey it's an new and hopefully exclusive RPG for the PS3 that we'll see in the West.

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At first I was thinking no way... But the screens have me intrigued. GIMME SONY AMERICA GIMME.

I want my flow of RPG's to begin this year, please.

Really?
It was revealed this past summer and has been all over the RPG news places since then

But yeah, it looks and sounds great. I'll be buying the Japanese version on Day 1.

IT SURE IS NICE TO HAVE A REGION-FREE CONSOLE!

I hadn't heard of the game either, but considering I'm the one saying that, it doesn't amount to much, haha. The screens are appealing though. I like the general art style the game has. Sounds like it should be a good one...

2007 was pretty non existent for me in regard to games and online activity, especially in the (late) Summer early Autumn with my girl expecting a baby, wierd thing is I have been playing games a bit more since the baby's been born - only a bit more though, but still.



I keep forgetting about that. Although I can't speak a word of Japanese, at least if it comes out in the US and not Europe the option is there to import.

Is this the game that was all over blogs because it had this whole paintingesque graphics thing?

Yeah it looked interesting.

Whoa... awesome art direction. I'd get it for the graphics alone.
(That led me to purchase Radiata Stories before, too. Eep. )

Wow. I'd heard about this, but I'd never seen screen. That looks freaking awesome! Looks like some kind of insane strat-rpg fps. I'll be taking news about this seriously from now on XD

La diddy da da da daaaaaaa
(23 screens + limited edition bonuses + video)

Wow. I downloaded that video and it looks majorly awesome. Last time I saw a game looking that god with an artstyle like that, it was unlimited saga >_> but I have confidence this will not burn me as bad. I'm really interested in this now. Good stuff.

it looks really nice, and seems fun too.

... I started to think about Steambot chronicles when looking at the pictures

the more i see about this game the more i really hope sega brings it stateside so i can enjoy it.. Found some new screens today..

CLICK ME FOR SCREENS

It's SEGA. They will bring it over. They are taking a step that has never been done before(graphic wise atleast) so this should be highly anticipated. I wonder how the battles will play out.

the graphics (which are really cool) remind me a lot of the cutscenes in FFT: War of the Lions (I'm assuming they use the same effects) so for some reason, whenever I see screenshots for this game, I always think its a PSP game until I realize where the pictures are from.

Looks good though, looking forward to it.

This is my most anticipated RPG on the PS3. Sega has actually produced some great RPGs, so I hope they don't mess this one up like the latest batch of Sonic games. I also like the setting that they've pick for the game. It just looks like a next gen Advance Wars

found this on 1up.

Just saw something about this literally a couple minutes ago. I doubt I'll come in contact with a PS3 anytime soon, but regardless, this definitely looks neat. Upon closer inspection, I realized it's not just the usual cel-shading style, but actually fully-animated artwork? Haven't seen it in action yet, but if that's really the case, I'm highly interested.
On the note of the artwork, I'm diggin' this whole theme that seems to be going on here, mixing medieval combat with modern-day warfare, plus some rather tech-y looking equipment (like that drill-sword thing).

Eager to see how the game plays out.

the game incorporates a unique visual effect with a proprietary technique called Canvas. Thats what ive read..

also more on how the game plays.. and a link to a how to play


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Do want.

http://rpgland.com/movies/valkyrieofthebattlefield.wmv

For some reason while watching this I was thinking about Ring of Red(the whole strategy/shooting mix). Now I'm even more pumped for this game. On the one hand I'm thankful for the awesome video, on the other I'm filled with sorrow knowing I have to wait for it's release

Interesting stuff. I wonder if the same people who are in denial about Mass Effect being an RPG will have the same attitude toward this just because there's a lot of gunplay

Is this the game that got made into the movie Valkyrie?

Edit : The Movie Site

Lance

dont believe so

PS3 version coming autumn 2008

Click here

Aw, you beat me to it. Granted using a shittier source.

Yay for the US release is all I gotta say. BRING US THE RPG'S NAOW, SONAY.

A RPG I can get for the PS3. Only other RPG I'm currently waiting for would be Disgaea 3. I wonder when and if NIS will announce localization of Disgaea 3 in the near future.

On topic, I can't wait to play Valkyrie of the Battlefield. Should be a nice change of pace from other RPG's I've been playing lately. Too bad I have to wait until fall when the game released. Long wait, but time been moving along much faster for myself. It will be fall in no time.

yes yes yes finally!!! an RPG FOR THE PS3!!!

Last I check, Folklore a RPG for the PS3 and Enchanted Arms was ported to PS3, too. PS3 getting another RPG. You made it sound like this is the first RPG title for the PS3 we're getting.

an rpg i actually want to play. I picked up enchanted and folklore, didnt really enjoy them but i picked them up because i really wanted an rpg for the ps3. Now i have one that i truly want .. plus with so many fps games its like a breath of fresh air to get an RPG

A new 7 minute video that demonstrates the story and gameplay.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/180299.html



It seems to have a Paper > Rock > Scissors system, where Infantry is strong against Leader units, while Leader units are strong against things like tanks and other big vehicles, which in turn are strong against Infanry.



And it looks like you have an AP gague similar to Breath of Fire V: Dragon Quarter, that determines how far you can move and possibly how many actions you can perform in one turn.



Official Site




Game cover








Some new screenshots.

The game looks great. Beautiful artwork, and the game's setting looks very interesting. The battle system and the strategic gameplay makes it seem like a mix of Tactical rpg and traditional. Leveling up and upgrading your weapons and skills also looks like fun. There was also a video showing that you can team up with allies by standing next to them to create more powerful attacks by fiering at the target together. The music also reminds me a lot of FF XII. As does the look of the targeting system.
Overall the game is looking very interesting, and I'm looking forward to playing it.

game does truly look amazing, the art style just keeps amazing me everytime i see it. This type of game would be cool if it had an online feature and you could battle your friends online, that would be pretty cool. A def. addition to my collection, just hope the battle system delivers

This game is looking better and better. It saddens me I don’t have a PS3, but when I do, I’ll definitely get this. Not much else I can say. It should be an awesome game...

well i deleted my video because i just realized it was the same video that hicks posted earlier... just this one was posted by gametrailers, hicks was posted by a user..

cant wait for this game.. it looks very deep, unique and fun

@Voyou: Haha, just goes to show I don’t read anything he writes. =p. Just kidding. I haven’t been checking up on this topic recently (because I know I won’t be able to play it), but I thought I’d just look up on it and see how it was going, so when I saw a new post I just skimmed through, saw the video you posted, and watched it. Yeah...Oh well. =).

Yeah well I am that user. lol
I looked around and they didn't have that video back then, so I uploaded it myself.

Anywy, here's another character profile.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/32407.html

This topic is titled "Valkyria Chronicles". If you want to continue discussing the other topic, then ask a moderator to split the topic or create another topic yourself. I'll either delete the next post that's not on topic or split the posts that's not related to the topic and create another topic. Do what I suggested or/and get back on topic and talk Valkyria Chronicles and not discuss developing a video game for the PS3 or 360.

4/10/2008 Edit - All posts not relating to discuss of Valkyria Chronicles for the PS3. Have been moved here. I moved it to General Gaming since I believe the discussion revolves around developers developing games for the 360 and PS3 and debating if developing a game for 360 is easier than PS3.

If you want to continue discussing that subject, do in the topic in General Gaming, not here. If you continue to discuss the subject here, then I will delete that post. I'll also delete another post that's got nothing to do with the game. This topic for updates regarding PS3 release Valkyria Chronicles and other subjects regarding the game. Not a topic to discuss development of games for X-Box 360 and PS3.

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Admittedly, I haven't been paying too much attention to this game's progress. (Not like I'll have a PS3 anytime soon anyway.) Found this in one of my Yahoo widget things, though, and figured it'd be something you'd all like to hear about.
15-second load times being significantly cut definitely sounds nice, but with all these game installs, it sounds like a hassle. Especially with an install weighing in at 3.3 gig? Sheesh. Personally, I think I'd take the 15-second load times, as long as they weren't ridiculously often.

hey atleast the install is optional, which is the case with many and most of the PS3 games that i have played.

Just snapped some scizzans from the Famistu on this one.
It got a 34/40 in the review, by the way.

Some of the cooler ones were from an ad and the special post card for the game:

Nice looking scans. I'm getting more hyped for this game the more I see of it.
Out in a few days in Japan. I hope we'll get some word soon on an English translation.

those are really nice .. really cant wait to play it

3.3 gigs is nothing compared to some games installation. *coughDevilMayCry4cough* Though seriously, I don't own too many PS3 games, so 3.3 gigs is nothing to my 40 GB.

here ya go with the first 6 minutes of the game..

http://gamersyde.com/stream_6965_en.html

Been playing it in what little free time I had today. Way cool so far.
It's like 11pm now and I gotta get up for work at 7 though, so I can't squeeze much more in today.
Golden Week is coming up though.
Mmm...this game and I are gonna be good friends for about the next 10 days.

Love.

I like the music. Very much like FF12 and Tactics, which is a good thing.
I've seen in other trailers that you can do co-op attacks if you get an ally next to you, and strategically getting a sniper to a place witha good view, calling in tank support, etc. The game seems really nice so far. Can't wait to play it.

Wish I could say something more than "interesting," but I fail at vocabulary expansion. ^^; So yes, very interesting. Loving the graphics. Great example of how the border between game graphics and anime animation (sounds a bit redundant, but can't think of another way to put it) is definitely thinning, if not vanishing entirely. The music is certainly fitting, and nice on the ears. The gameplay footage has brought several questions to mind, though it definitely looks good. I'm curious to see how the counterattacks during enemy phases are set up/executed, as I am curious to see how characters will differentiate from each other in combat (since there doesn't seem to be much of a difference in the early-game footage). Looks like a nifty combination of strategic third-person shooter and SRPG elements, though.

Game is great so far. Way good.

THE AWESOME:
+Lots of attention to detail, not just graphicallly, but with the physics of things like grenade tosses and stuff.
+A surprisingly high amount of strategy involved. I mean, we knew it was a tactical RPG and stuff, but if you don't pay attention or just try to power trough the other army, you will get your ass handed to you.
+Vyse & Aika cameos. I'll take some videos when I'm back home in Takamatsu. I'm in Osaka for Golden Week. Bitches.
+The presentation, graphics/sound, game progression, everything's put together really well.

THE SUCK:
-Snipers have like, such ridiculously small movement range. This is probably to keep them from being overpowered, but man, it just doesn't seem to make much sense that such a class can't move very far during a turn.
-Some of the shots/throws don't seem consistent with the aiming. Like, I'll fire a missiole from one of my anti-machinists, right? My entire scope will be locked onto a tank not too far in the distance, right? I should hit it, yeah? No, oft times, some obstacle not actually quite within your path will block your shot, such as sandbags at your feet. You'll just like, blow up the sandbags three feet below the gun you just fired. It doesn't make sense. It's really hard to explain, and takig a video of it would be a pain in the ass, but you'll see what I mean. You'll hit odd stuff when you don't expect said stuff to logically be a factor in your shot.

As a note for those of you who commented on special attacks:
-Yeah, if you're right next to an ally, they'll chip into your attack sometimes. I've noticed it more with people who are the same class, and people who are friends. You can see who someone is friends with on their stats (Vyse & Aika are friends of course ^^).
-Other special aspects attach themselves to each character. For example, some might get a slight defense boost by standing on certain types of terrain, being near a certain friend, or whatever. Or perhaps an accuracy boost when srrounded by people of the same class. An attack boost when surrounded by the enemy. Stuff along those lines.

The classes are:
Rifleman:
The most well-rounded of the classes, with good range, good accuracy, good power, defense, and a very large movement range.

Machine gunner:
They carry machine guns instead of rifles, so they get mre shots off per action, but each bullet is slightly less powerful. Generally, though, they're able to inflict slightly more damage than a rifleman. However, they have less than half the movement range of a rifleman and a tad less HP.

Anti-machinist:
So-so movement range, but a long range weapon to make up for it. Though for all its range, this weapon is really hard to be accurate at a distance, so you gotta get close. These guys are best for taking out tanks and repair guys, not so much for infantry soliders like riflemen and machine gunners.

Repair dudes:
Their best ability is that of repairing damage to your tank, which is key, because if Welkin (who drives the tank) falls in battle, it's Game Over. They have above-average movement and are equipped with a rifle, though they have a noted lack of HP.

Snipers:
You know the deal here. Long, long range rifles with power to go for the one-shot kill, if it gets 'em in the head. Though it's not as easy as one might imagine (certainly not like sniping in, say, Metal Gear or some such ^^), because depending on level and such, the bullet can feasibly go anywhere within the scope--the closer you are, the more likely to be where youre crosshairs are, though. So sniping is, just as it would be realistically, very dangerous (or useful, depending on which side is doing the shooting), but it's not a sure kill.

The game flows by taking players to different pages of a book, where they highlight pictures and hit X to start a cinema. (there's no going out-of-order, it's pretty linear). Most of these are story segments, and some are battles. There seems to be a pattern of 1 battle per chapter so far, 7 chapters in. Battles can be like, over an hour long. But they're dope.

A sort-of equivalent of level grinding possibility shows up in the form of skirmishes. Here, players can take their dudes in and fight a battle on a previously cleared battlefield for tactic development, experimentation, and oh yeah, experience points. You don't get very much though, and the amount of required EXP to level each class increases one a scale that would make long periods of grinding require gargantuation amounts of patience. So that's good. Take that, powerlevelers. (OldSchoolGamer will hate this!)

All EXP gained from a battle can be taken into the HQ, to a sergent guy, and the player chooses how to distrubute the points among the classes. I, for example, have level 7 riflemen right now, level 6 machine guns, level 4 anti-tank/machinist, level 3 or 4 repair guys, and level 7 snipers.

Anyway, that's all I can say right now, like 10 hours in or something. About? Whatever, I'm in Osaka so I can't play it for a few days. Will comment more later and answer questions if anyone's got any.

bump ** 1up review of the game.. some interesting stuff, may be more of the same already heard..

this game simply has my vote for having a lesbo in the party that gains boosts from being with other ladies .. I MEAN COME ON!! YES