Monthly Archives: October 2010

Which is more important to you?

As I sit here and try to compose my review of Valkyria Chronicles 2, I am reminded of a recent conversation (if you can call it that) on Twitter regarding gameplay vs story.

The conversation was interesting since we both dug in with our respective views. It got me thinking, what is the greater view on this particular issue. Does gameplay triumph over story? Or maybe it’s the other way around and does story reign supreme? (more…)

So as I sit here, having finally completed the story mode of Valkyria Chronicles II, I feel a little empty and even a little surprised at the outcome. It’s taken me about a little over half a week of game play (109-110 hours) to finally beat it, yet I don’t feel all that satisfied now that I am done and have to pretty much wait another year until Valkyria Chronicles III which is revisiting the story of the Imperial invasion of Gallia.

On the bright side I was slightly surprised at what happens once you do finish it. (more…)