

This means more weapons, more tanks and all sorts of toys to help you accomplish your tasks, but it’s still very much Valkyria. Just like the original, you’re tasked with a team of misfits to assist in the war effort, but this time your squad is a well-supported ranger crew, giving you a lot more in terms of resources and placing you much closer to the heart of the war.

Valkyria Chronicles 4Ģ018-2020, Switch/PS4/XB1/PC/Stadia (Sega)

It’s great in all of its available versions, including the original PS3, which doesn’t automatically bundle in the (unneeded) add-on content but is otherwise identical. It’s challenging with a few infamous difficulty spikes, but it also walks players through the tactics and gives them the opportunity to build up units before taking them on. It’s sprawling, but it’s also easy to pick up. The beginning is a very good place to start for this franchise, both because of its introductory narrative and because of just how well the team nailed the gameplay in its first attempt. Your random eager volunteers, led by a commander who just happened to have his dad’s big tank in his barn, set out to defy the odds and change the course of the war. This first game puts you in charge of Squad 7, a ragtag militia in a small country stuck between two warring powers. But where should you start? Check out our guide for getting the most out of your time in Europa. The world of Valkyria Chronicles is more accessible than ever, making it a great time to get into the hybrid strategy franchise.
