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  • Ed GrubermanEd Gruberman Registered User regular
    Pre-order is also up on GetGamesGo for $14.99

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  • CorpekataCorpekata Registered User regular
    Sega on twitter confirmed it will be a real PC port, supporting resolutions above 1080p and 60FPS. Also has achievements.

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  • GrimthwackerGrimthwacker Registered User regular
    I still haven't brought the DLC, and I really can't afford double dipping for the Steam version. The news is still worthy of celebration though. Sega's PC track record has been solid so far.

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    Christmas, it has come early.

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  • StollsStolls Brave Corporate Logo Chicago, ILRegistered User regular
    GONG-00 wrote: »

    And here we go. Didn't even wait to hear this:
    Corpekata wrote: »
    Sega on twitter confirmed it will be a real PC port, supporting resolutions above 1080p and 60FPS. Also has achievements.

    Music to my ears.

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  • DonnictonDonnicton Registered User regular
    http://www.siliconera.com/2014/10/30/valkyria-chronicles-pc-pre-order-30/
    One overpowered Alicia, please.

    Fans of the cult classic Valkyria Chronicles were tittilated earlier this week with the announcement of the game’s migration to PC. (As someone who plays games 95% of the time on PC, I was one of the many.)

    As mentioned earlier today, the game will support 1080p and 60 FPS. In either case, now that the release date has been officially announced, a few digital retailers have tossed the game up on their store shelves.

    The best available deal is currently at GMG for the Steam key of the game at only $14.04. Just use coupon SLICKD-EALS22-OFFGMG and you’ll get a healthy combined 30% off (10% instant savings + 22% coupon).

    The coupon expires tomorrow as far as we know, but we’re fairly confident there will be another equivalent offer in the near future before the title is fully released. This deal should also work globally, although you’ll see your respective region’s pricing for the title.

  • SurikoSuriko AustraliaRegistered User regular
    Bought'd.

    CANVAS is going to look gorgeous in 1080p, and 60 FPS is a nice surprise. Sounds like they're doing quite a competent port.

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  • FreiFrei A French Prometheus Unbound DeadwoodRegistered User regular
    edited October 2014
    I wonder if they'll make balance changes or leave as is.

    I assume not, lest they be accused of "tampering with a classic." It'd be nice to have Scout brought down from "can do everything better than anyone" level, though.

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  • CorpekataCorpekata Registered User regular
    Seems doubtful. At best we can maybe expect a mod for it.

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  • PolaritiePolaritie Sleepy Registered User regular
    Scouts mostly arent tank killers. Most scouts.

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  • vagrant_windsvagrant_winds Overworked Mysterious Eldritch Horror Hunter XX Registered User regular
    Vyse was the most OP character when not flag running in VC1.

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  • vegeta_666vegeta_666 CanadaRegistered User regular
    I'm torn, I have the PS3 version and I've played it a bit but I don't think I'm too deep into it and I'm tempted to re-buy it for the increased resolution/FPS. It's my same conundrum for GTAV though this one is a bit easier because it's much cheaper.

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  • Ed GrubermanEd Gruberman Registered User regular
    Another big plus is this one includes the DLC as well so it's not just improved graphics but also additional content

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  • AxenAxen My avatar is Excalibur. Yes, the sword.Registered User regular
    vegeta_666 wrote: »
    I'm torn, I have the PS3 version and I've played it a bit but I don't think I'm too deep into it and I'm tempted to re-buy it for the increased resolution/FPS. It's my same conundrum for GTAV though this one is a bit easier because it's much cheaper.

    If it is any consolation I probably put in a bijillion hours in to the PS3 version and plan on buying the PC version, maybe a couple of times in fact!

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  • a5ehrena5ehren AtlantaRegistered User regular
    Another big plus is this one includes the DLC as well so it's not just improved graphics but also additional content

    Speaking of which, do the "Blue Flame" DLC ASAP if you get this. The gun it gives you for A-ranking the last mission is hilarious.

    A Machine Gun with 540 range and A aim? Yes, please.

  • The WolfmanThe Wolfman Registered User regular
    I hope they don't botch the controls, or take the lazy way out and just slap basic gamepad support. This game is tailor made for PC controls, and they're all obvious. Mouse cursor control for all menus. Cursor controls for units on the map. Standard WASD FPS controls on the ground.

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  • CarbonFireCarbonFire See you in the countryRegistered User regular
    I hope they don't botch the controls, or take the lazy way out and just slap basic gamepad support. This game is tailor made for PC controls, and they're all obvious. Mouse cursor control for all menus. Cursor controls for units on the map. Standard WASD FPS controls on the ground.

    I'm fully prepared for disappointment in this regard. But since it's Valkyria Chronicles, I'll take it anyway.

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  • PinfeldorfPinfeldorf Yeah ZestRegistered User regular
    I never actually beat Valkyria Chronicles, but I loved the game. The last few missions are just...I'm not sure what the word is. Bullshit? When there are scripted events that cause basically invincible guys to pop out and 1shot your strongest and/or plot characters, forcing a reload, I kinda lost patience. But flamethrowering a bunker full of dickbags with Rose? Radical.

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  • LucascraftLucascraft Registered User regular
    My biggest hope -- That this sells very well on the PC/Steam market, and they follow up by releasing VC2 on Steam, and ultimately VC3, which has never been localized for the west.

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  • QuiotuQuiotu Registered User regular
    Lucascraft wrote: »
    My biggest hope -- That this sells very well on the PC/Steam market, and they follow up by releasing VC2 on Steam, and ultimately VC3, which has never been localized for the west.

    I can see this turning out like the PS3, getting fully into VC1 only to get completely turned off by 2. If Sega is smart, they'll skip 2 and just localize VC3 and upscale. 2 was not meant for Western audiences and it REALLY shows, not sure you want to burn your new fanbase twice in a row.

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  • Steel AngelSteel Angel Registered User regular
    edited October 2014
    Lucascraft wrote: »
    My biggest hope -- That this sells very well on the PC/Steam market, and they follow up by releasing VC2 on Steam, and ultimately VC3, which has never been localized for the west.

    The PC is a much stronger platform for turn based strategy outside of Japan. VC's PC port won't have the hype train that XCOM did but it could do very well over time especially if it ends up on the Christmas Steam sale.
    Quiotu wrote: »
    Lucascraft wrote: »
    My biggest hope -- That this sells very well on the PC/Steam market, and they follow up by releasing VC2 on Steam, and ultimately VC3, which has never been localized for the west.

    I can see this turning out like the PS3, getting fully into VC1 only to get completely turned off by 2. If Sega is smart, they'll skip 2 and just localize VC3 and upscale. 2 was not meant for Western audiences and it REALLY shows, not sure you want to burn your new fanbase twice in a row.

    It really depends on what it costs them to port to PC. There is a market for very non-Western games on the PC. Recettear did pretty well compared to the much more traditional games Carpe Fulgur translated and put on Steam from what I understand. With 3 the big thing is that they need to do a translation too.

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    I found that tilting it doesn't work very well, and once I started jerking it, I got much better results.

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  • QuiotuQuiotu Registered User regular
    It really depends on what it costs them to port to PC. There is a market for very non-Western games on the PC. Recettear did pretty well compared to the much more traditional games Carpe Fulgur translated and put on Steam from what I understand. With 3 the big thing is that they need to do a translation too.

    My point is VC1's Eastern roots is muffled, it has a lot of Western game sensibilities. If someone plays that and enjoys it, then plays 2... which wears its Eastern roots like a pair of clown shoes, it'll turn them off the series as a whole before the better game in 3 is released.

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  • Darth_MogsDarth_Mogs Registered User regular
    There is zero chance that 2 or 3 will show up on PC. Sega knows people won't buy 2 and they're not going to skip to 3.

    So why port the first and get hopes up? Because Sega. This is what they do.

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  • QuiotuQuiotu Registered User regular
    Darth_Mogs wrote: »
    There is zero chance that 2 or 3 will show up on PC. Sega knows people won't buy 2 and they're not going to skip to 3.

    So why port the first and get hopes up? Because Sega. This is what they do.

    Your best outcome is Sega realizing that both 2 and 3 sold terribly, cutting their losses and acting like 2 and 3 don't exist anymore. Then if they wish to continue the series on PC, they give it to Creative Assembly, who really are their PC Dev team and strategy team, and possibly let them do wonderful things with the IP.

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  • AkilaeAkilae Registered User regular
    Quiotu wrote: »
    Darth_Mogs wrote: »
    There is zero chance that 2 or 3 will show up on PC. Sega knows people won't buy 2 and they're not going to skip to 3.

    So why port the first and get hopes up? Because Sega. This is what they do.

    Your best outcome is Sega realizing that both 2 and 3 sold terribly, cutting their losses and acting like 2 and 3 don't exist anymore. Then if they wish to continue the series on PC, they give it to Creative Assembly, who really are their PC Dev team and strategy team, and possibly let them do wonderful things with the IP.

    The best outcome is for Sega to realize VC fans really like VC, and wanted more of the same, but less of the horribly written high school stuff. They would then cut their losses and pride on VC2 and skip directly to VC3.

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  • ArteenArteen Adept ValeRegistered User regular
    I feel bad about not supporting the VC franchise even through I could've bought VC2, but I don't think I could stand the story going any more anime than it already did in the first. VC3 sounded like the sequel I wanted.

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  • SurikoSuriko AustraliaRegistered User regular
    Akilae wrote: »
    Quiotu wrote: »
    Darth_Mogs wrote: »
    There is zero chance that 2 or 3 will show up on PC. Sega knows people won't buy 2 and they're not going to skip to 3.

    So why port the first and get hopes up? Because Sega. This is what they do.

    Your best outcome is Sega realizing that both 2 and 3 sold terribly, cutting their losses and acting like 2 and 3 don't exist anymore. Then if they wish to continue the series on PC, they give it to Creative Assembly, who really are their PC Dev team and strategy team, and possibly let them do wonderful things with the IP.

    The best outcome is for Sega to realize VC fans really like VC, and wanted more of the same, but less of the horribly written high school stuff. They would then cut their losses and pride on VC2 and skip directly to VC3.

    The best outcome would be Sega seeing the sales on PC, and using the money to fund a spinoff game titled Wings over Gallia, focused on a squadron of pilots flying late WW1/early WW2-derived aircraft, with each pilot's assigned plane being customisable in model, armour, armament, etc, ala Crimson Skies. Basically Crimson Skies in the VC universe, plus story cutscenes, plus the VC aesthetic.

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  • StollsStolls Brave Corporate Logo Chicago, ILRegistered User regular
    Suriko wrote: »
    Akilae wrote: »
    Quiotu wrote: »
    Darth_Mogs wrote: »
    There is zero chance that 2 or 3 will show up on PC. Sega knows people won't buy 2 and they're not going to skip to 3.

    So why port the first and get hopes up? Because Sega. This is what they do.

    Your best outcome is Sega realizing that both 2 and 3 sold terribly, cutting their losses and acting like 2 and 3 don't exist anymore. Then if they wish to continue the series on PC, they give it to Creative Assembly, who really are their PC Dev team and strategy team, and possibly let them do wonderful things with the IP.

    The best outcome is for Sega to realize VC fans really like VC, and wanted more of the same, but less of the horribly written high school stuff. They would then cut their losses and pride on VC2 and skip directly to VC3.

    The best outcome would be Sega seeing the sales on PC, and using the money to fund a spinoff game titled Wings over Gallia, focused on a squadron of pilots flying late WW1/early WW2-derived aircraft, with each pilot's assigned plane being customisable in model, armour, armament, etc, ala Crimson Skies. Basically Crimson Skies in the VC universe, plus story cutscenes, plus the VC aesthetic.

    Stop laughing. A man can dream. :(

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  • Steel AngelSteel Angel Registered User regular
    Suriko wrote: »
    Akilae wrote: »
    Quiotu wrote: »
    Darth_Mogs wrote: »
    There is zero chance that 2 or 3 will show up on PC. Sega knows people won't buy 2 and they're not going to skip to 3.

    So why port the first and get hopes up? Because Sega. This is what they do.

    Your best outcome is Sega realizing that both 2 and 3 sold terribly, cutting their losses and acting like 2 and 3 don't exist anymore. Then if they wish to continue the series on PC, they give it to Creative Assembly, who really are their PC Dev team and strategy team, and possibly let them do wonderful things with the IP.

    The best outcome is for Sega to realize VC fans really like VC, and wanted more of the same, but less of the horribly written high school stuff. They would then cut their losses and pride on VC2 and skip directly to VC3.

    The best outcome would be Sega seeing the sales on PC, and using the money to fund a spinoff game titled Wings over Gallia, focused on a squadron of pilots flying late WW1/early WW2-derived aircraft, with each pilot's assigned plane being customisable in model, armour, armament, etc, ala Crimson Skies. Basically Crimson Skies in the VC universe, plus story cutscenes, plus the VC aesthetic.

    Stop laughing. A man can dream. :(

    I will counter that anyone's best outcome would be made better if it also included Sega deciding to see what would happen if they ported Shining Force 3 to PC.

    And then found a backup of the source code for Panzer Dragoon Saga/RPG and ported that to PC.

    Their Saturn and Dreamcast days were full of games that either fit into resurgent genres on PC or would mix well with the offbeat games usually made by independent developers today.

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  • fedaykin666fedaykin666 Registered User regular
    You know the gameplay in VC2 is still pretty solid. I think it's a good game, though indeed the setting, characters and Avan's laugh are occasionally suicide-inducing.

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  • FreiFrei A French Prometheus Unbound DeadwoodRegistered User regular
    edited November 2014
  • EtiowsaEtiowsa Registered User regular
    You know the gameplay in VC2 is still pretty solid. I think it's a good game, though indeed the setting, characters and Avan's laugh are occasionally suicide-inducing.

    The game did some good things, like improving class balance and diversity, and letting you do crazy shit with your tank, but the progression system is fucking horrible, the segmented maps and puny deployment limit kill any sense of scale, and the graphics downgrade ruined the awesome visual style the first game had. It is in no way a worthy successor to VC1.

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  • vagrant_windsvagrant_winds Overworked Mysterious Eldritch Horror Hunter XX Registered User regular
    VC3 on the other hand, I feel, is a great successor.

    especially if you play it uprezed and with aa on a tv.

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  • The WolfmanThe Wolfman Registered User regular
    It's a decent game, but yeah there are some bad calls. I also didn't care for the tiny, segmented maps, that was also set up in such a way as to make you do multiple missions on the same map. And I sort of remember the unlock system, which was terrifying. You needed item drops to change classes that dropped after missions, and they weren't guaranteed, so happy grinding. And if I'm remembering right, each class had a hidden potential you could unlock that could be freely assigned. But you had to actually trigger it to unlock, and naturally they wouldn't tell you what it was. Not to mention if it was a shitty trigger to begin with (have fun if it's Dud mine). If you were a completionist who wanted to unlock everything, the game was an utter grind.

    Good game, I didn't really hate it, but I also lost interest and never finished it. I might be tempted to do so in the future, and do it on the big screen with a proper controller thanks to the PS TV.

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  • OrogogusOrogogus San DiegoRegistered User regular
    Frei wrote: »

    Lowest price that I know of is $13.86 through greenmangaming with 23% voucher code BWG00E-QJP45O-INFGR1 or GET23O-FFSLIC-KDEALS, both expire 11/3.

  • WotanAnubisWotanAnubis Registered User regular
    If I was ever going to buy a PS3 for just one game, Valkyria Chronicles would be that one game I would buy it for.

    So I'm very happy this is coming to PC. Hope they don't botch the controls.

  • ArteenArteen Adept ValeRegistered User regular
    I bought a PS3 pretty much for this game, the first two Uncharted games, and Little Big Planet (and future games, of course). Valkyria Chronicles was easily my favorite of the bunch.

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  • zllehszllehs Hiding in a box, waiting to strike.Registered User regular
    The longer we go without a revival of this franchise the more I begin to think the best way to revive it is to go the persona/final Fantasy route focusing on the Valkyrians throughout time space and different dimensions.

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