Superb strategic RPG Valkyria Chronicles, which has been adapted into a popular anime and manga, is set for a sequel.
However, there is already a major upset – the game is for PSP, not the PS3 as with the original, making it worthless.
As if this were not bad enough, the game switches pace from stirring martial drama to hackneyed school RPG. The graphical style also looks to have taken on a more shoujo-esque tone than the original, perhaps indicating this title is looking to target the female demographic.
The story itself takes place a few years after the original, with the academy students forced to tackle a rebellion in the south of Gallia.
Valkyria Chronicles 2 is set for a winter release. The site is at valkyria2.jp, with the major update due in a few days.
How a PSP school spin off justifies being called a full sequel to what still ranks as one of the most original titles on the PS3 is thus explained: “It’s for a handheld but we don’t want users to think the quality will be reduced.”
Possibly they would have done better to stick to calling it a gaiden rather than inciting fans expecting a full PS3 blockbuster, as already a negative reaction is evident… It may just be the case that a full sequel was canceled or delayed however.
You can also read Sankaku Complex’s review of the first game – it is easy to recommend.
Via Hachimaki.
I was so excited when i read this …. then saw the fail that is psp ……….
BULLSHIT
so the 3rd best selling system this generation is a fail!? The system thats sold more units than the 360 and PS3 combined is a fail!? Your mother is a fail, for having such a retarded child.
I can’t wait for this game, never got the chance to play the first, because I don’t own a PS3, but im picking this up day one.
Maria-san! ^^
“the game is for PSP, not the PS3 as with the original, making it worthless.”
What? A game is made for PSP instead of PS3, thus it is automatically worthless? Cool logic bro. Yeah, I sure would love playing VC2 at work during my free time. Because I sure can carry around my PS3 and TV everywhere I go. And everyone knows no PSP game has ever been good or worth buying at all.
way to fail….
The Waahmbulance has been alerted and is on it’s way.