Valkyria Chronicles

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Valkyria Chronicles
System(s): PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC, Steam
Publisher:
Sony PlayStation 3
Sega Corporation (JP)
Sony PlayStation 3
Sony PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch
Sega of America (US)
Sony PlayStation 3
Nintendo Switch
Sega Europe (EU)
Sony PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch
Sega Games (JP)
Nintendo Switch
Limited Run Games (physical release)
Developer:
Supporting companies:
Distributor:
Windows PC
Koch Media (EU)
Genre: Simulation RPG

















Release Date RRP Code
Sony PlayStation 3
JP
¥7,600 (7,980)7,600 (7,980)[3] BLJM-60063
CERO: B
Sony PlayStation 3
JP
(Limited)
¥9,505 (9,980)9,505 (9,980)[4] HSN-0014
CERO: B
Sony PlayStation 3
JP
(The Best)
¥3,800 (3,990)3,800 (3,990)[5] BLJM-55008
CERO: B
Sony PlayStation 3
JP
(The Best Reprint)
¥2,800 (2,940)2,800 (2,940)[6] BLJM-55027
CERO: B
Sony PlayStation 3
US
BLUS-30196
ESRB: Teen
Sony PlayStation 3
EU
(Promo)
BLES-00372
SELL: 16+
Sony PlayStation 3
EU
(EN/FR)
BLES-00372
INL-B00372-FE
PEGI: 16+
Sony PlayStation 3
DE
BLES-00372
INL-B00372-GE
USK: 12
Sony PlayStation 3
ES
BLES-00372
INL-B00372-SP
PEGI: 16+
Sony PlayStation 3
FR
BLES-00372
INL-B00372-FR
PEGI: 16+
Sony PlayStation 3
UK
BLES-00372
INL-B00372-UK
PEGI: 16+
Sony PlayStation 3
IT
BLES-00372
INL-B00372-IT
PEGI: 16+
Sony PlayStation 3
RU
RU Rating: 16+
Sony PlayStation 3
AU
BLES-00372
INL-B00372-AU
OFLC: Mature (M)
Sony PlayStation 3
CA
BLUS-30196F
ESRB: Teen
Sony PlayStation 3
MX
(Favoritos)
ESRB: Teen
Sony PlayStation 3
BR
(Favoritos)
DJCTQ: 12+
Steam
US
$19.9919.99[9][10] 294860
ESRB: Teen
Steam
EU
€19.9919.99[9][10] 294860
PEGI: 16+
Steam
DE
€19.9919.99[9][10] 294860
USK: 12
Steam
UK
£14.9914.99[9][10] 294860
PEGI: 16+
Steam
AU
294860
OFLC: Mature (M)
Windows PC
US
(Limited Run Ragnite Edition)
$179.99179.99[12]
ESRB: Teen
Windows PC
DE
SEGA-PC158-GE
INL-S158-GE
USK: 12
Windows PC
FR
€19.9919.99 SEGA-PC158-FR
INL-S158-FR
PEGI: 16+
Windows PC
RU
RU Rating: 16+
Sony PlayStation 4
JP
¥4,990 (5,389)4,990 (5,389)[14] PLJM-84047
CERO: B
Sony PlayStation 4
JP
(The Best)
¥1,990 (2,149)1990e[15]
CERO: B
Sony PlayStation 4
JP
¥4,990 (5,389)4,990 (5,389)[16] CUSA-03162
CERO: B
Sony PlayStation 4
JP
(The Best)
¥1,990 (2,149)2149i[15] CUSA-03162
CERO: B
Sony PlayStation 4
US
$29.9929.99
ESRB: Teen
Sony PlayStation 4
US
(Limited edition)
$29.9929.99
ESRB: Teen
Sony PlayStation 4
US
$29.9929.99[17] CUSA-03880
ESRB: Teen
Sony PlayStation 4
EU
(Promo)
CUSA-03951
PEGI: 16+
Sony PlayStation 4
EU
€19.9919.99[18] CUSA-03951
PEGI: 16+
Sony PlayStation 4
DE
(Europa Edition)
CUSA-03951
INL-C03951-GE
USK: 12
Sony PlayStation 4
DE
€19.9919.99[19] CUSA-03951
USK: 12
Sony PlayStation 4
ES
(Europa Edition)
CUSA-03951
PEGI: 16+
Sony PlayStation 4
FR
(Europa Edition)
CUSA-03951
INL-C03951-FR
PEGI: 16+
Sony PlayStation 4
UK
(Europa Edition)
CUSA-03951
INL-C03951-UK
PEGI: 16+
Sony PlayStation 4
UK
£15.9915.99[20] CUSA-03951
PEGI: 16+
Sony PlayStation 4
IT
(Europa Edition)
CUSA-03951
PEGI: 16+
Sony PlayStation 4
RU
RU Rating: 16+
Sony PlayStation 4
AU
(Europa Edition)
CUSA-03951
OFLC: Mature (M)
Sony PlayStation 4
AU
$24.9524.95[21] CUSA-03951
OFLC: Mature (M)
Sony PlayStation 4
TW
GSRR: 12+
Nintendo Switch
JP
¥1,990 (2,149)2,149i[23]
CERO: B
Nintendo Switch
US
$19.9919.99[24]
ESRB: Teen
Nintendo Switch
US
(Limited Run)
$34.9934.99[26]
ESRB: Teen
Nintendo Switch
US
(Limited Run Gallian Edition)
$69.9969.99[28]
ESRB: Teen
Nintendo Switch
US
(Limited Run Ragnite Edition)
$199.99199.99[29]
ESRB: Teen
Nintendo Switch
EU
€19.9919.99
PEGI: 12+
Nintendo Switch
DE
€19.9919.99
USK: 12
Nintendo Switch
UK
£15.9915.99
PEGI: 12+

Valkyria Chronicles, called Senjou no Valkyria (戦場のヴァルキュリア) in Japan, is a tactical role-playing game developed published by Sega. It was released on PlayStation 3 in Japan on 24 April 2008. A European version was then released on 31 October 2008, followed by a North American version released on 4 November 2008. Years later, Sega released a PC port through Steam on 11 November 2014. In 2016 the game was released on PlayStation 4 as Valkyria Chronicles Remastered, or Senjou no Valkyria Remastered (戦場のヴァルキュリア リマスター) in Japan. In 2018, a Nintendo Switch port was released with all DLC included.

The game is set in Europa, a fictional version of World War II Europe, in 1935. Because of its abundance of Ragnite ore, which can be refined into a powerful fuel, the neutral nation of Gallia comes under attack from the East Europan Imperial Alliance, which is itself engaged in a war with the Atlantic Federation. Players take control of a militia squad of Gallian nationals, dedicated to repelling the invasion. The game's visuals, which utilize SEGA's CANVAS graphics engine, resemble a watercolor painting in motion.

Story

In the year 1935 E.C. the continent of Europa is dominated by two superpowers: The Autocratic East Europan Imperial Alliance in the east and a commonwealth of loosely allied democracies known as the Atlantic Federation in the west. The economies of both powers depend on a precious multi-purpose mineral called Ragnite. Its growing scarcity results in the Empire declaring war on the Federation, sparking the Second Europan War. The Empire uses its military superiority to quickly put the Federation on the defensive. Emboldened by their progress and momentum, the Empire decides to invade the neutral Principality of Gallia in order to seize its rich Ragnite deposits.

When Imperial forces launch an attack on the Gallian border town of Bruhl, Welkin Gunther, son of late Gallian national hero General Belgen Gunther, is forced to fight for his life alongside the town watch captain, Alicia Melchiott. Together with Welkin's adopted sister Isara and using Belgen's prototype tank from the first war, the Edelweiss, they escape to Gallia's capital, Randgriz, and subsequently join the country's militia forces. Welkin is given the rank of lieutenant and assumes command of the newly-formed Squad 7, with Alicia acting as his non-commissioned officer. Initially, members of the squad question Welkin's qualifications due to a lack of combat experience; however, he quickly earns their trust and loyalty with his tactical genius. Welkin and Alicia soon become romantically engaged.

After Squad 7 wages a successful campaign against Imperial forces, the crown prince Maximilian deploys one of his commanders, Selvaria Bles, equipped with the Ragnite lance and shield of the ancient Valkyrian race, thought to have saved the ancient world from the Darcsen race. Using innate magic powers, she decimates the Gallian army. Alicia is shot by Welkin's archeologist colleague, Faldio, in order to awaken her own latent Valkyrian powers. Alicia is able to drive Selveria back, allowing the Gallians to advance to the border. Selvaria commits suicide by using the "final flame" in defense of the Ghirlandaio fortress, killing the self-serving Gallian general and wiping out most of Gallia's army, but sparing Squad 7.

Maximilian, wanting to create his own empire, uses his ultimate weapon, a "land dreadnought" called the Marmota, to break through Gallia's defenses and steal a giant Valkyrian lance from within Randgriz Castle. The princess reveals herself to be Darcsen - the Valkyrians rewrote history to make themselves into heroes, while an allied Darcsen tribe gained Randgriz as the spoils. With Alicia's help, Squad 7 are able to board the Marmota, destroying its engines and defeating Maximilian. Alicia and Welkin are rescued, and return to Bruhl, where they marry and raise a child.

Gameplay

Achievements

Main article: Valkyria Chronicles/Achievements.

History

Valkyria Chronicles is a spiritual successor of sorts to the Sakura Wars series, with many of the same creators on the Sega side behind it. The game was a critical success, and sales led to the franchise being at least expanded in Japan with multimedia expansions like an Anime series, and two more PlayStation Portable entries, Valkyria Chronicles II and Valkyria Chronicles III. The engine of handheld entries were used for the entries in the Shining entries, Shining Blade and Shining Ark. A new Valkyria entry for consoles was released in 2017, as Valkyria Revolution, however the engine and gameplay was not based on any Valkyria game before, but rather on the Shining entry, Shining Resonance.

Versions

Localised names

Also known as
Language Localised Name English Translation
English Valkyria Chronicles Valkyria Chronicles
English (US) Valkyria Chronicles Valkyria Chronicles
Japanese 戦場のヴァルキュリア Senjou no Valkyria

Downloadable content

Main article: Valkyria Chronicles/Downloadable content.

Production credits

Main article: Valkyria Chronicles/Production credits.

Digital manuals

Magazine articles

Main article: Valkyria Chronicles/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Artwork

Physical scans

PlayStation 3 version

PlayStation 3, US
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PlayStation 3, EU
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PlayStation 3, JP
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PlayStation 3, JP (Limited Box)
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PlayStation 3, JP (The Best)
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PlayStation 3, JP
(The Best Re-release)
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PlayStation 3, AU
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PlayStation 3, EU (Promo)
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PlayStation 3, UK
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PlayStation 3, FR
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PlayStation 3, UK/FR
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PlayStation 3, DE
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PlayStation 3, ES
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PlayStation 3, IT
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PlayStation 3, MX (Favoritos)
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PlayStation 3, BR (Favoritos)
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PlayStation 3, CA
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PC version

PC, EU
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PC, FR
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PC, DE
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PC, RU
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PlayStation 4 version

PlayStation 4, JP
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PlayStation 4, JP (The Best)
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PlayStation 4, US
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PlayStation 4, US
(Limited Edition)
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Case
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Sealed with sticker
PlayStation 4, EU (Promo)

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PlayStation 4, UK
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PlayStation 4, FR
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PlayStation 4, DE
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PlayStation 4, ES
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PlayStation 4, IT
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PlayStation 4, AU
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PlayStation 4, TW
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PlayStation 4, RU

External links

References

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  2. http://blogs.sega.com/2008/11/04/valkyira-chronicles-ships-today/ (Wayback Machine: 2017-08-13 10:01)
  3. 3.0 3.1 http://www.jp.playstation.com:80/software/title/bljm60063.html (Wayback Machine: 2008-04-30 23:11)
  4. 4.0 4.1 http://www.jp.playstation.com:80/software/title/hsn0014.html (Wayback Machine: 2008-04-30 23:28)
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  6. 6.0 6.1 http://www.jp.playstation.com:80/software/title/bljm55027.html (Wayback Machine: 2011-06-03 17:07)
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Valkyria Chronicles

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Main page | Comparisons | Achievements | Downloadable content | Credits | Magazine articles | Reception


Books: Senjou no Valkyria Saisoku Guide Book (2008) | Senjou no Valkyria Complete Guide (2008) | Valkyria Chronicles Official Strategy Guide (2008) | Senjou no Valkyria (2008) | Senjou no Valkyria: Wish Your Smile (2009) | Valkyria Chronicles: Design Archive (2010)
Music: Senjou no Valkyria Original Sound Track (2008)

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Games in the Valkyria Chronicles/Senjou no Valkyria Series
Sony PlayStation 3
Valkyria Chronicles (2008)
Sony PlayStation Portable
Valkyria Chronicles II (2010) | Senjou no Valkyria 3 (2011) | Senjou no Valkyria 3 Extra Edition (2011)
Windows PC
Senjou no Valkyria Duel (2012) | Valkyria Chronicles (2014) | Valkyria Chronicles 4 (2018)
Arcade
Pachislot Senjou no Valkyria (2017)
Sony PlayStation 4
Valkyria Chronicles (2016) | Valkyria Revolution (2017) | Valkyria Chronicles 4 (2018)
Sony PlayStation Vita
Valkyria Revolution (2017)
Xbox One
Valkyria Revolution (2017) | Valkyria Chronicles 4 (2018)
Nintendo Switch
Valkyria Chronicles 4 (2018) | Valkyria Chronicles (2018)
Valkyria Chronicles related media
Music
Senjou no Valkyria Original Sound Track (2008) | Senjou no Valkyria TV Animation Original Soundtrack (2009) | Senjou no Valkyria 2: Gallia Ouritsu Shikan Gakkou Limited Soundtrack (2010) | Senjou no Valkyria 2: Gallia Ouritsu Shikan Gakkou Original Soundtrack (2010) | Senjou no Valkyria Song Collection (2010) | Senjou no Valkyria 3 Original Soundtrack (2011) | Senjou no Valkyria 3 Sound and Song Collection (2011) | Senjou no Valkyria Piano Pieces (2011) | Best of the Valkyria Chronicles (2012) | Aoki Kakumeki no Valkyria Original Soundtrack (2017) | Valkyria Revolution Soundtrack Selections (2017)
Film
Senjou no Valkyria (2009) | Document of Gallia 1936 (200x) | 戦場のヴァルキュリア3 誰がための銃瘡 前編 (2011) | 戦場のヴァルキュリア3 誰がための銃瘡 後編 (2011)
Audiobook
Senjou no Valkyria Drama CD The First Chapter (2009) | DJCD Senjou no Valkyria GBS Dainana Shoutai Bunkyoku (2009) | Senjou no Valkyria Drama CD The Second Chapter (2009) | DJCD Senjou no Valkyria 2 Lanseal Kou Housoubu (2010)
Book
Senjou no Valkyria Saisoku Guide Book (2008) | Senjou no Valkyria Complete Guide (2008) | Valkyria Chronicles Official Strategy Guide (2008) | Senjou no Valkyria (2008) | Senjou no Valkyria: Wish Your Smile (2009) | Senjou no Valkyria Settei Shiryoushuu (2009) | Senjou no Valkyria Anthology Comic (2009) | Valkyria Chronicles: Design Archive (2010) | Gallian Journal 1936 (2010) | Senjou no Valkyria 2: Gallia Ouritsu Shikan Gakkou Heika Shoukou Yousei Dokuhon (2010) | Senjou no Valkyria Animation Fan Book (2010) | Senjou no Valkyria 4 Koma Anthology (2010) | Senjou no Valkyria 2 Gallia Ouritsu Shikan Gakkou Complete Guide (2010) | Valkyria Chronicles 2: World Artworks (2010) | Senjou no Valkyria 2 (2011) | Senjou no Valkyria 2: Soukou no Alias (2011) | Senjou no Valkyria 3 Starting Guide: Senjutsu Shireisho (2011) | Senjou no Valkyria 2: Our Only Days (2011) | Senjou no Valkyria 3 Gokuhi Taiin File (2011) | Senjou no Valkyria 3 Complete Guide (2011) | Senjou no Valkyria 3: Na mo Naki Chikai no Hana (2011) | Valkyria Chronicles 3: Complete Artworks (2011) | Senjou no Valkyria 3: Akaki Unmei no Ikusaotome (2012) | Senjou no Valkyria Duel Visual Book & Loretta Card (2013) | Aoki Kakumeki no Valkyria Settei Shiryoushuu (2017) | Senjou no Valkyria 4 The Complete Guide (2018) (+a bunch of comics)