Valkyria Chronicles 4

About

Valkyria Chronicles 4 is a tactical RPG set in a fictional world during a second Europan War. Players control Squad E of the Federation, led by Commander Claude Wallace, fighting for freedom in a desperate war against the Imperial Army. The game features turn-based battles, character development, and strategic gameplay in the face of harsh weather conditions and the godlike powers of the Valkyria.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 149 reviews

story39 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Valkyria Chronicles 4 features an engaging story with lovable characters, complemented by beautiful watercolor graphics and smooth animations.
The gameplay combines strategy and RPG elements, offering a unique turn-based combat system with varied mission objectives and a training system for character improvement.
The game is highly replayable, with new gameplay mechanics and classes, making it a must-play for fans of the genre.

The game can be frustrating due to difficulty spikes and the need to know enemy placements in advance, leading to potential mission failures.
Some players found the story and character development lacking, with repetitive dialogue and uninteresting cutscenes detracting from the overall experience.
While the gameplay is solid, some reviewers noted that the visuals could have seen a slight upgrade from previous installments.

story
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
49%
4%
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative, lovable characters, and strong character interactions, making it a standout aspect of the experience. While some players find the dialogue a bit tedious and the overall plot less epic than previous installments, many appreciate the depth and emotional weight of the storyline, which is complemented by solid gameplay mechanics. Overall, it is recommended for fans of turn-based strategy and those who enjoy rich storytelling in games.
- “The game has an engaging story with lovable characters that you will care about throughout the journey.”
- “Absolutely epic and beautiful story.”
- “Amazing story, fun gameplay, unique and endearing characters.”
- “The bad part is that the characters suck, the dialogue sucks, and the story sucks.”
- “However, the story is much less well thought out, and a lot of the characters are outright annoying.”
- “But the story is absolute garbage in VC4.”
gameplay
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
62%
6%
The gameplay is a well-crafted blend of strategy and RPG elements, featuring a mix of third-person shooting and turn-based tactics that keeps it engaging and fresh with new mechanics and classes. While it appeals to a niche audience, fans of the genre will appreciate the thoughtful design and improvements over previous installments, despite some players finding it challenging to adapt to its style. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its depth, creativity, and integration with the game's strong narrative.
- “The gameplay is a mix of strategy and RPG elements.”
- “They slowly add new elements to the strategy and new tools to use consistently throughout the game, keeping the gameplay fresh.”
- “The actual gameplay is just as good as the original, with new features (bombardier class, APC, orders, etc.) that give even more potential for creative ways to complete missions.”
- “On top of this, you'll sort of need to research some of the game mechanics to figure out how and why they're behaving the way they do.”
- “The gameplay lends itself to a narrow audience, but if you enjoy good strategy with solid visuals, well thought-out mechanics, and a decent story, you’ll appreciate it.”
- “The gameplay is a bit different, but it kind of does have a similar feel.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
33%
11%
The graphics of Valkyria Chronicles 4 are widely praised for their beautiful watercolor art style, which contributes to the game's unique aesthetic. While many reviewers appreciate the solid visuals and animated graphics, some suggest that a visual upgrade could enhance the experience further. Overall, the art style is considered a standout feature that complements the game's storytelling and gameplay.
- “The game has a beautiful watercolor art style that gives it a unique look.”
- “One of the best things about Valkyria Chronicles 4 is the graphics.”
- “Deep moving storyline, very good animated graphics.”
- “I love the art style, but I think they could have upgraded the visuals a little bit somehow, but that doesn't detract from my enjoyment of the game at all.”
- “Decent story, solid visuals, thoughtful mechanics”
- “The graphics could use some improvement to match the quality of the storytelling and gameplay.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the character designs and animations are praised for their quality and fluidity, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of narrative growth or depth. Overall, the focus seems to be more on aesthetics rather than the evolution of characters within the story.
- “The character designs are fantastic, and the animations are smooth and fluid.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and seamless integration with the game's setting, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music is also top-notch and fits perfectly with the game's setting.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly due to the excessive dialogue between battles, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the strategic gameplay and story.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the game's clean and unique art style, which complements its great sense of humor, making it a standout feature.
- “I have always loved the clean and unique art style of Valkyria, not to mention its great sense of humor, which is present here.”