it's an excellent game that's right up my alley, not made for everyone though

It really isn't when you consider that there were more people that enjoyed FF XIII over Valkyria Chronicles ... 

You don't hear love for FF XIII because it gets lost amongst the haughtiness of gamers and the same applies with a lot of other AAA franchises like COD or others ...

Au contraire, I was been serious ... 

Once I'm done with Valkyria Chronicles, I'll probably end up giving it a 6/10 if that ... 

What would you rate ffxiii?

Haven't played yet but if FFX is anything to judge by then it could possibly get an 8/10 ... 

Because it's a beatiful game with great music and setting/characters that draw you in. With a innovative combat system at the foundation, it's super polished and does nearly everything very well. Whether you didn't like it very well, it's objectively a great game.

Having played Valkyria Chronicles 2 and 3, there is a reason why the series isn't very popular ... 

Oh well, I'm bound to find a flaw once I get a chance to play the first iteration whether it'd be the mediocre and over the top lore or it's art style which can potentially dull the serious moments of the story ...

Moink! Moink?!

Fair enough. Hahahaha xD

Hans, is that you? xD

I played it on PS3 near launch. Its a mediocre SRPG that is a good entry level SRPG since it isnt very hard/long and there isnt too much character management. I think the main draw was the graphics, which while impressive at the time (2008/9)arent as impressive today. I thought it had a weak predictible story, but I dont really care for story in my games. I suppose its worth $5 but I wouldnt spend more on it.