Boutros on 30 August 2010
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| 8.5 | Presentation The story is easy to follow and get into, but it’s a bit too predictable. The hub world map makes getting around a breeze, but a little more explanation on the nitty gritty would be welcome. |
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| 8.5 | Graphics The cutscenes look great, but I wanted more. The majority of the game is told through static portraits and text boxes. Still, the game is packing that awesome watercolor vibe of the original. |
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| 8.0 | Sound I dug all the voices and music in Valkyria Chronicles, but again, I wanted more. Lots of those text boxes just have an introductory vocal that get’s repeated every conversation. |
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| 8.5 | Gameplay The battle system from the original has been shoved onto the PSP and feels great. Plotting where your troops should go and whom you should heal makes for good times. |
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| 9.5 | Lasting Appeal The story took me into the 40-hour territory, and then there were the missions I skipped and bought. Toss in the multiplayer stuff and chasing the best ranks, and I’ll be playing for a while. |
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