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    Valkyria Chronicles

    Game » consists of 13 releases. Released Apr 22, 2008

    A turn-based tactics game with real-time elements, that tells the story of Squad 7 as they rally together to fight for the freedom of their country, Gallia.

    Sega Spills Deets On Valkyria Chronicles' DLC

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    Edited By Brad
    Remember Valkyria Chronicles? You know, the nifty watercolor-styled faux-World War II turn-based strategy game for the PS3 that nobody played? OK, it seems like someone must have bought the game, because it's got enough of an installed base now to justify a downloadable content pack, which Sega just announced will be hitting the PlayStation Network next Thursday the 16th for a respectable $4.99.

    So what will your five bones get you? Here's the official company line on the contents of the pack.

    • Hard EX Mode Fight your way once again through the entire Imperial army, where the enemies are more lethal and your main tank Edelweiss is unavailable. You’ll have to be more strategic in order to overcome your opponents.
    • Edy’s Mission“Enter the Edy Detachment” Six members have been separated from Squad 7 and on their journey to reunite with their squad, they stumble upon a tiny village under attack by the Imperial Army. Play as Edy and command your outnumbered team to defend the small village from annihilation.
    • Selvaria’s Mission “Behind Her Blue Flame” Taking place right after the outbreak of Gallian battle lines, you play as Johann, a young and meek engineer assigned to Selvaria’s troop. See the action as it unfolds behind enemy lines and see the war play out through the eyes of the enemy.

    Sega also put out a ponderous load of DLC screenshots for your perusal.


    And if you're one of the many people who still don't know what the game is about, our Quick Look video from a while back will serve as a good primer.

      


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    #1  Edited By Brad
    Remember Valkyria Chronicles? You know, the nifty watercolor-styled faux-World War II turn-based strategy game for the PS3 that nobody played? OK, it seems like someone must have bought the game, because it's got enough of an installed base now to justify a downloadable content pack, which Sega just announced will be hitting the PlayStation Network next Thursday the 16th for a respectable $4.99.

    So what will your five bones get you? Here's the official company line on the contents of the pack.

    • Hard EX Mode Fight your way once again through the entire Imperial army, where the enemies are more lethal and your main tank Edelweiss is unavailable. You’ll have to be more strategic in order to overcome your opponents.
    • Edy’s Mission“Enter the Edy Detachment” Six members have been separated from Squad 7 and on their journey to reunite with their squad, they stumble upon a tiny village under attack by the Imperial Army. Play as Edy and command your outnumbered team to defend the small village from annihilation.
    • Selvaria’s Mission “Behind Her Blue Flame” Taking place right after the outbreak of Gallian battle lines, you play as Johann, a young and meek engineer assigned to Selvaria’s troop. See the action as it unfolds behind enemy lines and see the war play out through the eyes of the enemy.

    Sega also put out a ponderous load of DLC screenshots for your perusal.


    And if you're one of the many people who still don't know what the game is about, our Quick Look video from a while back will serve as a good primer.

      


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    #2  Edited By FCKSNAP

    Yep, Buying that sucka. Almost done with the game proper, so I'll be enjoying it soon enough if it requires a cleared game save.

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    #3  Edited By snide

    Dude, 2 new missions? Err... even as a fan I think I'll have to skip.

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    #4  Edited By LordAndrew

    Two new missions? Sure. But I don't think Hard EX mode is one of those things they should be charging for.

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    #5  Edited By MattyFTM  Moderator

    Its good to see some of these games with sales on the slightly low side getting DLC.

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    #6  Edited By sloppyjoe

    Still playing through for the first time.  That DLC doesn't seem too amazing (though I'm not begging for more), but for 5 bones.. not bad.

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    #7  Edited By Venatio

    Just one question can someone answer? Does this game have or will it ever get PS3 trophie support?

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    #8  Edited By jollywhitegiant

    I'm still plodding way through the story for the first time but I'm enjoying it so... $5 sounds like a decent price to extend the story/experience.  

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    #9  Edited By AleeN634

    I guess it's worth the price if they're fully voiced but I wish they have a combo option to save a couple of beans.

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    #10  Edited By gam3r3OOO

    Well this is the same DLC they have had in Japan (I know because I checked their stores a few months ago). I just wish they would add something like more skirmish matches, multiplayer (versus) or co-op. After a while in a game like this all there is to do is to replay the same missions or try them by putting your own restrictions on the match (like not using scouts on all the missions, or not using the tank, etc).

    Valkyria Chronicles is a great game engine. Its just a shame it doesn't have more value (I beat most of the missions getting an A rank). I look forward to playing those new levels (and hard mode).

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    #11  Edited By LilBew

    ooo ya cant wait this is goin to be sweet buyin up them 2 mission packs fo show

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    #12  Edited By StaticFalconar

    Dude Snide, EX mode hard mode is actually all new missions with new objectives. Might be on the same maps, but the enemy positions (and enemies themselves) are all different. That mode isn't the same level with just buffed up enemies.

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    i like the game, but i barely ever play it. my intense ADHD typically favors CoD or RE5, but since i've already played the crap out of those games i think i'll try to beat Valkyria now. ok...concentrate...strategy...

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    #14  Edited By Coltonio7

    This is worth my $5.

    Nice to see it being supported!

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    #15  Edited By Vorbis

    Getting to play as Selvaria with her huge machine gun? yes please.

    The first episode of the anime was subbed recently, even if you aren't a fan of anime the storyline follows very closely to the game, even looks the same. Worth a look if you enjoyed the game at all.

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    #16  Edited By numberThirtyOne

    Best game on the PS3 I've played yet, so definitely getting this.  It's worth it if it just triggers me to play it some more.  I keep wondering, and maybe someone here can tell me, if you don't get the Tank in hard-ex mode, does that also rule out orders?  In the regular campain, if you don't have the Tank, that's the case.  That certainly would increase the strategy element, since you can technically win most of the missions by just buffing up Alicia 'till she's near invincible and sending her in solo.

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    #17  Edited By rargy

    Nice.  I was hoping the poor sales wouldn't effect the decision to release this.

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    #19  Edited By Yzzerdd

    THAT ENGINEERS A SPY!!!!!

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    #20  Edited By zitosilva

    Eh, I'll take my chances with this DLC. I just hope the missions are not short, like those that you can buy from the journalist. The new hard mode doesn't do a lot to me though. I haven't even tackled the game's regular hard mode yet.

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    #21  Edited By coffeesash

    Trophy support please! I need an excuse to play through the game again :3

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    #22  Edited By suneku

    I'm waiting for the price to drop to around 30 dollars or less, or if they add trophies... whichever comes first.

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    #23  Edited By ravncat

    The Selvaria mission includes more than one location and skirmish...
    Still haven`t rightly finished the Edy mission to say if it`s just the one locale or not.
    Haven`t gotten around to trying out hard EX mode yet.

    Both add-on missions include all new voice acting and dialogue.

    also - it is worth noting that you can/could find this at gamestops gamedays sale for 30 dollars... though i dont know how long that lasts/lasted


    I really wish they wouldve had a multiplayer mode to this, that couldve been alot of fun.

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    Venatio said:
    "Just one question can someone answer? Does this game have or will it ever get PS3 trophie support?"

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    #25  Edited By ravncat

    It does not have trophy support. I do not know if it ever will, I have heard no statements saying that it is under development. Sans trophies, it`s still an excellent game.

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    #26  Edited By RHCPfan24

    This game is $30 at Gamestop right now. I really should pick it up.

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    #27  Edited By borgmaster

    I still need to finish that game.....damn...

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    #28  Edited By MeatSim

    Nobodies played it because it's a ps3 exclusive.

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    #29  Edited By SoulTaker

    Still have to finish this game.  Persona 4 has been taking up all my gaming time.

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    #30  Edited By Fbomb

    I'm going to have to buy this game. I just completed the first couple of missions in Devil May Cry 4, and am bored. I'm bored half way through Resistance 2, and really don't like its multiplayer, and RE5 is waiting for my buddy from work to fix his PS3 from dropping off of online every 10 minutes. I was looking for some sort of action RPG, or more laid back experience outside of being just another shooter--why are all the big games shooters right now? (Giant generalization, I know). Anyway, I've liked the look of this game since the first time I saw it on Giant Bomb: Quick Look. The DLC can wait, but the I really want this game for the start of my weekend.

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    #31  Edited By DJ_Lae

    I hate defensive missions, but I love Valkyria Chronicles, so I'll be buying this.

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    #32  Edited By DirrtyNinja
    Why the hell didnt they put trophy support in, idiots.
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    #33  Edited By kilzombie

    ugh crap! I wish i didn't buy the stupid Boost Special pack for burnout, I have no money in my wallet! I wanna get the extra missions, as I've beaten the game already and I wanna go back and play the extra missions. I guess I'll have to wait until I get some PSN cards, but that won't be until May/June time =(

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    #34  Edited By Media_Master

    Still not gonna get it.

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    #35  Edited By numberThirtyOne

    Dammit, these are $5 apiece?  The news post clearly indicated this was a single $5 pack. >:(

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    #36  Edited By Maru

    This game will be my next purchase soon as I beat MGS 4,

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    #37  Edited By Mamba219

    The Selvaria mission pack includes more than one mission.

    Though I can't say the same for the Edy one.

    If you have to pass one up, I'd say definitely the Edy one, although I personally found it to be a very nail-biting mission.

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    #38  Edited By Intrepid

    Would someone who has picked up these DLC's please tell me if the packs are fully voiced as well?  I'm considering getting some of the DLC

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