Valkyria Chronicles 4 Reviews

Valkyria Chronicles 4 is ranked in the 93rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
No Recommendation / Blank
Oct 9, 2018

A breathlessly brilliant tactical RPG, it's just a shame that Valkyria Chronicles isn't quite as assured off the battlefield.

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86 / 100
Sep 21, 2018

Combines robust storytelling with consistently inventive, surprising missions. Not just a return to form, but a new series peak.

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Tom Marks
Top Critic
8.7 / 10.0
Sep 18, 2018

Valkyria Chronicles 4 is the sequel I've been waiting for, returning to the roots of what made the first game so special. It adds a handful of new and interesting mechanics to its tactical battles, nearly all of which improve the formula in tangible ways, but otherwise plays it fairly safe. The story can feel a little bit impersonal and disconnected from the rest of the series, but the way it makes even the smallest characters important and alive is remarkable. It's great to see the Valkyria Chronicles series back on track, as it's still one-of-a-kind.

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Metro GameCentral
GameCentral
Top Critic
8 / 10
Sep 25, 2018

More a remake than a sequel but still a welcome return for one of the most original and distinctive genre mash-ups of recent years.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2018
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9 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2018

This is a fantastic return for a series that has been struggling with its identity. Large maps and interesting abilities give you the freedom to explore different strategic opportunities, and your ingenuity pays off with enticing rewards

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Polygon
Top Critic
Unscored
Oct 2, 2018

Valkyria Chronicles 4 certainly has some interesting elements, things that have the potential I feel to move strategy gaming forward.

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GameSpot
Top Critic
8 / 10
Sep 10, 2018

With a strong return to its unique strategy roots, Valkyria Chronicles 4 is the franchise's golden ticket to Valhalla.

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Unscored
Sep 10, 2018

Valkyria Chronicles 4 is a confident game that doesn't always earn its bravado. It is beautiful, thrilling, and paradoxically fractured. But if you're able to endure the clumsier scenarios, you'll find a rousing war story with plenty of challenge.

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USgamer
Top Critic
Sep 27, 2018

Valkyria Chronicles 4's cel-shaded graphics look sharp as ever on the Nintendo Switch, and the tactics provide a sturdy challenge over the course of more than 60 hours of gameplay. Alas, the cast and the story don't quite measure up to the original. If this is indeed a true revival for Valkyria Chronicles, I hope the next entry finds a new and interesting spin on the somewhat tired Second Europan War.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2018

Ultimately, despite being the fourth game in its series, Valkyria Chronicles 4 really is the sequel Valkyria Chronicles needed, and I have to say that I'm pleased that war has never looked more pleasant.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 25, 2018

Valkyria Chronicles 4 returns to the roots of the franchise to deliver the sequel that we have been waiting for 10 years. The best entry in the series so far and an awesome starting point for future Valkyria Chronicle games.

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Hobby Consolas
Redacción Hobby Consolas
Top Critic
85 / 100
Sep 26, 2018

Valkyria Chronicles 4 is a pretty conservative entry in the series, but the great story and strategic gameplay will hook you up like the rest of the Valkyrya Chornicles titles.

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9 / 10
Sep 10, 2018

When the original Valkyria Chronicles dropped for the PS3 in 2008, it came about during a dearth of quality Japanese video games in the west and took peoples hearts with its unique visuals. Sega failed for years to properly build upon the success of that original game, and now, ten years later, a lot of what made Valkyria Chronicles unique is all too familiar to many people. Despite that, though, Sega has managed to craft an incredible entry in the long-suffering franchise that is fun, fully-featured, and gorgeous. In a time for the industry where a game like Valkyria Chronicles should struggle to find footing, Sega has proved that this dark horse has many bright years ahead of it.

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7 / 10
Sep 12, 2018

Valkyria Chronicles 4 has an entertaining and beautiful core unfortunately covered by a flawed shell. You have to break through that shell repeatedly if you want to get to the really good bits and the bits are fantastic, sure, but the in-between moments are incredibly annoying.

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Unscored
Sep 21, 2018

Try it. You don't need to play the previous games to enjoy this side story of turn-based tactics in a fantastical WWII. You will need a lot of patience for character archetypes and massive difficulty spikes.

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VG247
Top Critic
Unscored
Sep 21, 2018

If you're new to the series, I'd still absolutely recommend starting with the original. For fans, though, it's more Valkyria Chronicles, and that's reason enough to pop a giant red exclamation mark above your head with excitement.

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8.2 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2018

A good successor of the original Valkyria Chronicles, with some new stuff. It's a pity the game is so stucked in its past.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2018

We were 7 years without a numbered game of this acclaimed series. Valkyria Chronicles 4 tells a beautiful story with a beautiful visual aspect, mixing the usual tactical battles but now they are more agile and they are for more audience. Sega will manage to expand the brand.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 2, 2018

Valkyria Chronicles IV's playbook is a beautifully illustrated, tactical delight.

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