Valkyria Chronicles

A tactical role-playing video game series developed and published by Sega, set in a fictionalized version of World War II-era Europe.

Role-playing (RPG)

Strategy

Tactics

Tactical role-playing

Action

Games

2000–2018

Years

Platforms

$24.00

Ø CIB

-7.5%

24M change

About

The Valkyria Chronicles series is a tactical role-playing franchise that began with the release of Valkyria Chronicles (also known as Valkyria Chronicles: Gallian Chronicles) in 2008. The series features a unique turn-based tactical combat system called BLiTZ and includes sequels such as Valkyria Chronicles 2 and Valkyria Chronicles 3. It depicts the military conflicts of the fictional nation of Gallia against the East Europan Imperial Alliance.

Developed by Sega, the franchise's visual identity is defined by the "CANVAS" graphics engine, which mimics hand-drawn watercolor paintings. The original 2008 release, Valkyria Chronicles (also distributed as Valkyria Chronicles: Gallian Chronicles and its budget re-release Valkyria Chronicles: Gallian Chronicles [The Best]), established the series' signature aesthetic. Promotional and rare editions of this debut include the Valkyria Chronicles [Not For Resale] version.

The franchise expanded its lore and platform reach with portable entries. Valkyria Chronicles 2 (2000) shifted the setting to a military academy, while Valkyria Chronicles 3 (2000) introduced a darker narrative focusing on a penal military unit. Media coverage and strategy guides, such as the early documented Valkyria Chronicles [Bradygames] (1993) publication, helped players navigate the complex tactical maps and character permadeath mechanics. The series is celebrated for its narrative depth, blending fantasy elements like the mysterious ragnite ore and the legendary Valkyria race with realistic depictions of wartime politics, propaganda, and social discrimination.