Valkyria Chronicles II

1. StaticSpine

   Jun 17, 2013

   10

   One of the best PSP games along with Persona 3 Portable. I must say they both have something in common, both are compilations of battles andOne of the best PSP games along with Persona 3 Portable. I must say they both have something in common, both are compilations of battles and social elements. The social side of course is much better in Persona, but those awesome tactical missions (some of them are puzzle-like I'd say) in VCII are better and more addictive than P3 mostly routine battles. Also the game has nice and stylish visualization and original setting. Oh yeah and I forgot to mention all of these great memorable characters from your squad.… Expand

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2. Potatoes953

   Feb 2, 2020

   9

   This game is great. The game is the perfect sequel to the first game, I believe that if it wasn't exclusive the the PSP it would have sold farThis game is great. The game is the perfect sequel to the first game, I believe that if it wasn't exclusive the the PSP it would have sold far far better. The game continues the themes and story of the first game and honestly in a lot of places it's arguably better than the first game.
   It's difficult but I think that it's very rewarding to get through a tough mission and get that sweet, sweet story which in my opinion is the best in the series. I think that it's great because of the continuation of the heavier parts of the first game being the holocaust stuff. due to this I prefer it over the fourth game's story which dragged on and on and continued my hate for the "good guys" I think that if you're a history enthusiast for the communist revolution in Russia or China, or if you're interested in proxy wars in the cold war you'll love this game.
   Overall a really good game but it has flaws. First off, the missions are short but hard but there are more of them however they reuse many of the same maps from the story missions which make the story and the skirmishes blend together. Second, there are fewer people you get, I know it's so it would run well on the PSP but only six people come on in the first game you can have like 15 at most in one mission also you really have to specialize that force you really don't really have the option to use everyone equally due to the relationship mechanic and credits system. Third the training system sucks you need ridiculous amounts of xp to level up and even then you don't get elite soldiers that earned through a tart credits system sort of like X-COM where you don't chose what they get.
   Overall even with its flaws I like and I have high hopes for the series and would love an HD remake of 2 and a localized and HD remake of 3 here in the US for the PlayStation 5 and X-Box Scarlet.… Expand

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4. Kristoff

   Jul 9, 2012

   9

   This is the game I would really recommend to every gamer owning PSP. Story is great, missions are challenging, and cut-scenes are masterpiece!This is the game I would really recommend to every gamer owning PSP. Story is great, missions are challenging, and cut-scenes are masterpiece! Of course there are some little glitches but overall, this is the best possible tactical shooter available for this console.… Expand

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5. Magnvs

   Nov 4, 2010

   9

   While the game's plot and setting aren't anything to write home about, (especially comparing them to the first chapter's), Valkyria ChroniclesWhile the game's plot and setting aren't anything to write home about, (especially comparing them to the first chapter's), Valkyria Chronicles 2's gameplay manages to prove that the original's innovative tactical formula can be not only adapted to handhelds, but also improved in the process. The customization options for the tank and for every single cadet in your army are enormous, and while some features could have been better streamlined (the degree system, for example) the possibilities are almost endless. The number of missions (many of them optional) has also skyrocketed, as well as the game's longevity thanks to one of the best post-game to grace a game of this genre in the last years. Instead of having a single map as in the PS3 original, VC2's missions are played on many minor maps tied together by command bases, a thing that you will learn to appreciate as soon as you begin to move your units quickly from map to map using the retreatreserve system. Sakimoto's excellent OST only manages to add its unique flavour to an already great game, and every fan of the first Valkyria (and of tactical JRPGs) should give Lanseal's cadets a chance to shine.… Expand

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6. ImUnavailable

   Mar 13, 2011

   8

   A completely unique fusion of third person shooter with real time strategy, with neither element suffering at the expense of the other. TheA completely unique fusion of third person shooter with real time strategy, with neither element suffering at the expense of the other. The game is divided between your time hanging around Lanseal talking to classmates and fighting against rebels on battlefields. The story and characters are as JRPG as they come (kooky love interest, sneering rival student, tough guy with a heart of gold) and if you cannot stomach this kind of environment, you may be put off the game entirely. But where this game shines is when it switches to battle. Finding the best route, using the right classes, taking stupid risks. It's highly entertaining and replayable. This game deserves to be given a chance by all RPG fans.… Expand

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7. mafon2

   Aug 5, 2015

   8

   A good tactics which takes its time to get itselve together. It's too much of a repetetive missions on the same maps at the beginning, butA good tactics which takes its time to get itselve together. It's too much of a repetetive missions on the same maps at the beginning, but later it becomes better.
   GUI's terrible, crafting and managing is very clumsy. I recommend to search for special missions and stickers codes to lighten the burden of grinding.
   The cadets characters are realy what I miss in XCOM – it's nice to see more humane soldiers and considering that these "humans" are anime stereotypes it makes the combat very funny.… Expand

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8. eR1c245

   Oct 14, 2016

   4

   I just discovered this game and am playing it on my PSP now. I find this game to be both intriguing and fun to play and annoying as hell.I just discovered this game and am playing it on my PSP now. I find this game to be both intriguing and fun to play and annoying as hell.
   
   The fun:
   the actual game play, the portion of the game where you strategize and play the game is great.
   
   The annoying:
   the long, looooong, loooooong enbless dialogs. I am 3hrs into the game and its still tutorial after tutorial and endless dialog for a really goofy story. I am at the point where if the dialog does not stop soon I am giving up on this one. The amount of detail is just too much w/ this game, endless amount of information and un-neccesary details for what could be a simple and fun game to play.
   
   If you love endlessly long stories and super complex UI and tons of detail then you'll probably enjoy this one.… Expand

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