Sega Releasing Original Valkyria Chronicles Game On Switch This October

Why are they porting the original and not the remaster?

YES! I was worried they'd only release it in Japan despite the game already having been fully localized. Instant buy!

Say whaaaaaaaaaaa

But why not the remaster?!

"Not a port of the existing remaster".
So Im assuming we are getting a port of the original version.
What else does Nintendo need to do to get proper third party support by Sega? Sonic Forces sold more on Switch than PS4 did it not? Shining Resonance sold the same as PS4, all their Sonic Mania?

So Valkyria Chronicles 4 is a port of the PSP game and not a proper remastered? It better not cost more than the PSP port then.

@retro_player_22 you're confusing yourself.

VC4 is the latest in the series. VC1 was for PS3. VC2 was for PSP. VC3 is japan only an that was PSP.

The reason for this is because the entire point of the remaster was 60fps. nothing more.

edit: i own said remaster on my PC. i play it at 144fps. Playing the game higher than 30 frames causes the AI to have a pretty significant chance of just having a major pathing issue and literally soft locking the game because...the AI is stuck during its turn phase.

so...two reasons why its likely not the remaster. 30fps because switch hardware and to avoid AI issues the remaster has.

@Juma009 The remaster of Valkyria Chronicles mainly bumped up the framerate to 60fps and increased the resolution to 1080p. Porting the 720p30 original makes perfect sense for the Switch.

Hopefully this comes with the DLC included. It was included with the Remaster, so I can't see why they wouldn't include it with the Switch port.

im gonna pick this up.

@Juma009 @Aaron09 @Shining_BLS Because literally the only difference between the original and the remaster was a resolution and frame speed bump using the power of the PS4 over the PS3. With the Switch being closer in power to the PS3, the original makes more sense to use. There's no feature difference between the two.

To everyone assuming it's the original version, that's not what they actually said. They said this remastered version wouldn't be the existing remaster. To me, it sounded more like they were saying the Switch is getting its own unique version. Maybe that just means PS3 edition with all DLC, but who knows? Price is only $19.99 and $14.99 if you buy VC4, so I'm not too worried.

Nice. VC4 looks amazing so I'm glad we're getting the game that started it all.

Very nice !

I'd prefer it were physical, but I'm still interested. Loved the VC4 demo, so grabbing any VC stuff sega gives us. I hope 2 and 3 make their way to the Switch as well.

Cannot wait!

Between this, Okami HD and Bastion, the Switch is fast becoming home to all my favourite games

Now, about a port of Seiken Densetsu collection and Xenoblade 1.....

Please release v3 in the west on either playstation or switch.

Already have the best version on PC (just like Okami).

They got the pricing right, I’m honestly surprised.

@Shining_BLS I'm assuming that's what they mean. Why would they release an inferior version of a game.

The word "remastered" was pretty much a joke.
They really only put the game on better hardware and got better performance in return and that is the only advantage of the "remastered" version.
Note that the PC Version wasn't even called that, even though it can be better than the "remastered" console version, depending on hardware (potatoe PC upwards).

They might not want to call the Switch version that, simply because it can't display the 1080p in handheld mode, which is already half of the entire purpose of the remastered version missing in handheld mode, even though it is ticking all the other boxes. Who knows at this point?

Also lol @ Switch being closer to PS3/360 than PS4/One the Switch isn't THAT weak and has already proven that with pretty much every big games released.

@Juma009 well, the old TV ad did say "genesis does what nintendon't" 😂

I think Sega has immensely stepped up it's efforts as a publisher/studio over the last 2 years. Of course more so on PS4, but the switch isn't lacking games. Of course if technically possible a port of the Yakuza games would be awesome since almost all except Kiwami 2 and 6 run on an old PS3 engine.
While they're at it, a shenmue port has to be possible as well.

I read on another article to get the discount on VC1 you have to buy VC4 digitally as there is no way for Sega to know if you own the physical copy, which kinda sucks as I much prefer to have physical copies but still 19.99 isn't bad at all.

So I've tried this game 3 times on PS3... I really want to like it but I lose interest...

Should I try again on switch? I feel portable mode might help me (it usually does with other jrpgs)

@Syrek24 Yeah, for sure. Playing one of my favorite games and what's basically the direct sequel... I'm pumped. Feels crazy sometimes getting to play some of these games portably.

Nice!

@Alexface I don't know how far you have played, but the game opens up a bit when you reach headquarters. You don't use nameless random soldiers amymore and get to prepare more for future chapters.

Besides that, later missions become longer and maps a lot bigger.

Also avoid the beginner mistake of not aiming for headshots, its not only almost universally better to do that, battles are also faster and feel more satisfying.

Maybe that can help with your decision. I personally like the game a lot.

Not played the series but would like to know if 2 and 3 are essential story wise for enjoying the 1st and 4th games?? Wouldn't want to have a massive gap in the story line if the rest aren't ported.

@bluemage1989 No need to worry! VC1 & 4 take place during the same time in different parts of the continent. So no story elements from previous games are needed to enjoy the game!

@DrScottnik cool thanks

And Valkyria Chronicles 1 now gets a new definitive version (because any game on Switch is basically the definitive version, barring severe downgrades like Wolf 2).

I bought on PC for the GPD Win 2 thinking they wouldn't localize the first game on Switch. Looks like I'll just refund it and use that for this game.

I'm loving the fact we're getting the 2 best Valkyria Chronicles games on Switch. HD handheld/console/hybrid for life.

Wow, a publisher ports an old game and prices it accordingly?! My word!

I'm actually in the camp of, "If I haven't played it, then it's a new game to me, so I don't mind paying the original MSRP for an old game that's really good," but give me ALL of the ports of old classics for a third of their original price!

I'm not even sure when I will get to VC4 in my backlog, let alone this. I guess if I ever do, I may just kick off with VC1 first.

What about 2 and 3? Not buying a psp or vita or whatever the hell antiquated system they are on...maybe a collection coming soon?

@Alexface Not sure I would classify VC as a jrpg. It's more of a tactics game than anything. If that's not your thing it might not be for you. On the other hand, that price is a steal for VC1. So it couldn't hurt to retry if you find yourself interested.

Never finished VC on PS3 but I absolutely adored the game. Was very tempted to buy it on PS4 awhile back, but a Switch port is an absolute must have. Shame it's not physical, but I suppose I'd rather have $20 digital than $30-$40 physical for the original. Definitely getting VC4 (at some point) physical, so I guess saving $5 is not in my future.

That's a proper response. thanks.@Varelius