Valkyria Chronicles 4 is the fourth entry in a long line of tactical war games coming straight from the land of the rising sun. Japan for short, this strategy game will have players enter combat in a second European war with their decisions actively affecting the outcome in battles long down the line. Valkyria Chronicles Four was released in 2018 by SEGA in partnership with developer Media.Vision. First released in March for the local Japanese market and later near Christmas for the US and European markets.
Valkyria Chronicles 4 Premise
Valkyria Chronicles 4 is a Japanese tactical strategy game, JRPG, and third-person action-adventure game rolled into one. Players will get to switch between turn-based strategy attacks, and active third-person action seamlessly. This system will have players focusing both on current threats and planning for future ones. This gives the game a feeling of war realism not usually found in JRPGs. The story places players in the roles of a group of childhood friends as they join up to fight in the Second Europan War to protect their home and avenge the destruction of their hometown. They will have to fight their way through the fictional land to end the march of a brutal empire.
Valkyria Chronicles 4 Main Characters
There are a whole host of characters in Valkyria Chronicles 4 but Squad E is going to be full of the main character players will interact with. Here’s the breakdown.
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Claude Wallace – The main protagonist of the game. He is the first lieutenant of E Squad and is serious, caring, and passionate.
Riley Miller – The main heroine of the story. She works heavily with Wallace on war tech.
Raz – Divison Officer of Squad E and member of the Darcsen people.
Kai Schulen – Real name is Leena but took on the name Kai. She took her brother’s place as a sniper after he deserted the forces.
Other Valkyria Chronicles Games in the Series
There were some other spin-offs and DLC packs to the old game series to the Valkyria Chronicles IP. However, these are the main games people can find and play easily.
- Valkyria Chronicles (2008)
- Valkyria Chronicles II (2010)
- Valkyria Chronicles III (2011)
- Valkyria Chronicles Duel (2012)
- Valkyria Chronicles 3: Unrecorded Chronicles (2011)
- Valkyria Chronicles Remastered (2016)
- Valkyria Revolution (2017)
- Valkyria Chronicles 4 (2018)
Valkyria Chronicles Cheats, Tips, and Achievements
Squad Stories
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- An unmatched, immersive gameplay experience (THX 7.1 surround sound capable, detachable mic, and more)
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Squad Stories are special chapters you can unlock by frequently using characters in battle. All two or three characters must be alive and available to unlock a Squad Story. You do not need to frequently use all the characters required for a squad story. You only need to use one. To unlock a character’s squad story, use them often —- approximately 20 CP uses in campaign missions, or 40 CP uses in skirmish missions total. Use the indicated character sets to unlock the corresponding Squad Story:
- A Prayer For The Broken (Chapter 3): Nico, Rosetta, Godwin
- Gambler’s Ruin (Chapter 3): Connor, Jester, Teresa
- Honor, Pride And Regret (Chapter 3): Rebecca, Fleuret, Mabel (special recruit)
- Like Old Times (Chapter 3): Curtis, Laurent, Eileen (special recruit)
- Mischief Makers (Chapter 3): Emmy, Viola, Simon (special recruit)
- Girl In The Iron Mask (Chapter 4): Ferrier, Jean, Stanley
- Treading New Ground (Chapter 4): Dan, Aulard
- Unfortunate Souls (Chapter 5): Jimmy, Lily, Odin
- Worlds Apart (Chapter 5): Vancey, Zaiga, Gertrude (special recruit)
- All The Single Ladies (Chapter 6): Rita, Millenia, Brittany
- Legacies Left (Chapter 8): Ryan, Keigel, Ronald
- The Price Of Skill (Chapter 8): Leonhardt, Neige, Aladdin
- Love And Logic (Chapter 9): Hanna, Jascha, Aoife
- To Live Unbound (Chapter 9): Azusa, Norid, Scott
- A Chivalrous Heart (post-game): Christel, Minerva
- Reluctant Solitude (post-game): Louffe, Stahlschrott
- Soul Of The Navy (post-game): Andre, Brian, Sergio
Special recruits
Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding special recruit:
- Andre (Engineer): Successfully complete the “Through The Fire” post-game chapter.
- Brian (Scout): Successfully complete the “Through The Fire” post-game chapter.
- Christel (Scout): Use the Cenotaph in the post-game.
- Eileen (Engineer): Curtis goes into Critical, then is rescued.
- Gertrude (Lancer): Save 1,000,000 DCT.
- Louffe (Grenadier): Successfully complete the “Through The Fire” post-game chapter.
- Mabel (Sniper): Successfully complete three Squad Stories.
- Sergio (Lancer): Successfully complete the “Through The Fire” post-game chapter.
- Simon (Shocktrooper): Earn 5 Decorations.
- Stahlschrott (Grenadier): Successfully complete the “Into The Woods” post-game chapter.
Reviving dead characters
Successfully complete the main campaign to unlock the “Cenotaph” option in the HQ. This allows you to use DCT to revive lost characters. Characters only need to be revived if they have been hit with permadeath, which only occurs if a character is put into a critical state and not rescued. The Cenotaph can revive permadeath characters multiple times, but the DCT price increases for each death. There does not appear to be any limit on the amount of times a character can be killed and revived. Even plot-important characters can be revived, including Christel and Raz. However, reviving Raz has a special requirement. To revive Raz, complete the “Beneath The Frost” Hard skirmish to unlock the “Smells Like Dad” episode. Watch that episode in Chapter 13 to unlock the ability to revive Raz and his companion.
Achievements
Accomplish the indicated achievement to get the corresponding number of Gamerscore points:
- Valkyrian Chronicler (100 points): Obtained all Achievements.
- War Hero (80 points): Obtained all decorations.
- Ace Fighter (10 points): Defeated an enemy ace for the first time.
- Ace Killer (30 points): Defeated 15 enemy aces.
- Agent of Destruction (30 points): Defeated 1000 enemy units.
- Daring Rescuer (10 points): Rescued 10 allies in critical condition.
- War Correspondent (80 points): Watched all event scenes.
- Hidden Depths (10 points): Completed a squad story for the first time.
- Squad E, All Present (30 points): Recruited all squad members.
- First of Many (10 points): Used R&D Facility for the first time.
- Arms Racer (30 points): Obtained all infantry weapons.
- The Hafen Reborn (10 points): Developed the Hafen into a heavy tank.
- Ultimate Tank Squad (30 points): Obtained all tank parts.
- The Federation’s Secret Weapon (30 points): Obtained all ship parts.
- A Fruitful Chat (10 points): Learned an order at the Mess Hall for the first time.
- Military Exemplar (30 points): Learned all orders.
- Upward Mobility (10 points): One of your squadmates was promoted to Corporal.
- Veteran Soldier (10 points): One of your classes was promoted to Elite status.
- Legendary Soldier (30 points): One of your classes was promoted to Paragon status.
- True Rangers (80 points): All of your classes were upgraded to max level.
- War Profiteer (10 points): Earned 1,000,000 DCT cumulatively.
- Capable Commander (10 points): Obtained an A rank on a mission for the first time.
- Pride of the Federation (30 points): Obtained A ranks on 20 missions.
- The Empire’s Worst Nightmare (80 points): Obtained A ranks on all missions.
- Damage Control (10 points): Completed 10 missions without anyone in critical condition.
- Naval Coordination (10 points): Gave ship orders 15 times.
- Follow my lead! (10 points): Gave direct commands 15 times.
- That’s an order, soldier! (10 points): Gave orders 15 times.
- Martyr’s Courage (10 points): Triggered a Last Stand 15 times.
Additionally, there are seven secret achievements:
- The Battle of Siegval (10 points): Completed Chapter 4, and won the battle of Siegval.
- A March in the Snow (10 points): Completed Chapter 7, and rendezvoused with the Centurion.
- The Sea Fortress (10 points): Completed Chapter 11, and made it past the Sea Fortress.
- A Reason to Fight (10 points): Completed Chapter 15, and defeated both Walz and Crymaria.
- The Final Choice (10 points): Completed Chapter 17, and witnessed the end of the war.
- Devotion (80 points): Completed Chapter 18, and ended Belgar’s dark ambitions.
- Our War’s End (30 points): Kept your promise with Riley Miller.
FAQ
Q: Is there a way to save Raz in Valkyria Chronicles 4?
Yes, but it comes with a unique condition that players must beat “Beneath the Frost” on hard.
Q: Can you romance in Valkyria Chronicles 4?
Yes, you can definitely romance but players won’t have a choice who Claude romances.
Q: How do you unlock the true ending in Valkyria Chronicles 4?
- Compatible across virtually all gaming platforms and devices
- An unmatched, immersive gameplay experience (THX 7.1 surround sound capable, detachable mic, and more)
- Gel padding is incredibly comfortable across a wide range of head sizes