Valkyria Chronicles Remastered

Gameplay

Combat in Valkyria Chronicles: Remaster starts in the command mode, where we see a map that shows the complete layout of the surrounding terrain, including the positions of our allies, enemies, and mission objectives. Battles are fought using a turn-based system called BLiTZ (Battle of Live Tactical Zones), which grants us with a limited number of action points that are spent on movement, crouching, hiding behind covers and, of course, firing at our opponents. By selecting an allied unit, we are taken to the battlefield and assume direct control over a character from third person perspective. Having spent all of our characters' points, the artificial intelligence takes its turn, while we patiently wait for ours.

The available allied characters are divided into several classes, each of which has different equipment that proves useful in specific situations; Welkin can operate a tank, other classes include scouts, snipers, shock troopers, lancers (anti-armour specialists), and engineers. For the duration of a battle, we can field up to ten units, selected before each mission from the pool of available allies. Choosing the right squad can have a significant impact on the course of battle as the skills of your soldiers are designed to complement themselves. Furthermore, some units provide unique bonuses when acting together with specific allies.