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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sega}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sega}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Little Stone Software|Windows}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Lab42|Microsoft Store}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 11, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 11, 2014}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|valkyria-chronicles|85}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1273/valkyria-chronicles|85}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|valkyria-chronicles|90}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time, Turn-based }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person, Top-down view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Tactical RPG }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Tank }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Anime, Stylized }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Europe, World War II }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Valkyria Chronicles }} | ||
|steam appid = 294860 | |steam appid = 294860 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | |official site= https://www.sega.com/games/valkyria-chronicles | ||
| + | |hltb = 10876 | ||
|strategywiki = Valkyria Chronicles | |strategywiki = Valkyria Chronicles | ||
| − | |wikipedia = Valkyria Chronicles | + | |mobygames = valkyria-chronicles-remastered |
| + | |wikipedia = Valkyria Chronicles (video game) | ||
|winehq = 16484 | |winehq = 16484 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{++}} Includes all the currently released DLC from the PS3 version. | + | {{++}} Includes all the currently released DLC from the PS3 version. |
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} The PC version lacks the enhancements that are in the PS4 version. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/294860/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | Steam | Europe only. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2711-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | valkyria-chronicles | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | valkyria-chronicles | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | valkyria-chronicles | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | valkyria-chronicles | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 294860 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NFH87TN64ND | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 294860 | DRM-free | DRM-Free when Steam is not installed or when steam_appid.txt is in directory containing any number.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/steam_games_you_can_play_without_the_steam_client/post600|title=Steam games you can play without the Steam client :: GOG.com Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete files in the installation folder|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=340828802|title=How to skip Intro/Sega logo|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\movie\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\movie\</code> | ||
# Delete or rename files <code>OPENING.SFD</code> and/or <code>SEGALOGO.SFD</code> | # Delete or rename files <code>OPENING.SFD</code> and/or <code>SEGALOGO.SFD</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|game}}\*.xml}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{P|localappdata}}\SEGA\Valkyria Chronicles\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|game}}\savedata\{{p|uid}}\}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{P|localappdata}}\SEGA\Valkyria Chronicles\savedata\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} The DLC save games are separate from the main storyline save games. | {{ii}} The DLC save games are separate from the main storyline save games. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |origin | + | |discord = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = true | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = false | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|VC gfx.png|Configuration tools graphics settings.}} | {{Image|VC gfx.png|Configuration tools graphics settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|VC MSStore gfx.png|Configuration tool in the Microsoft Store version.}} |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | {{Video |
| + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/valkyria-chronicles/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
| − | |multimonitor notes = Pillarboxed 16:9. | + | |multimonitor notes = {{term|Pillarboxed}} 16:9. |
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = Pillarboxed | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Pillarboxed}} gameplay. Use the [https://ko-fi.com/album/Valkyria-Chronicles-X8X15XA7F/ widescreen hack] as a workaround. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming] or adding <code>borderless_windowed="1"</code> to the line <code><custom_gfx_options</code> in the file ''system_config.xml''<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHI1XRXFoOk|title=how to fix fullscreen on Valkyria Chronicles pc|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Appears to use a built in post-processing AA that is non adjustable.<br>Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]] with flag <code>0x084010C0</code>. |
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = Set Frame Limit to Refresh Rate. Introduces audio desync for cutscenes rendered in engine, causes tanks to sometimes consume more AP over less distance (particularly when trying to go uphill). You will encounter [[#Unable_to_get_up_the_ramp_Chapter_18a|this clipping issue]]. | |120 fps notes = Set Frame Limit to Refresh Rate. Introduces audio desync for cutscenes rendered in engine, causes tanks to sometimes consume more AP over less distance (particularly when trying to go uphill). You will encounter [[#Unable_to_get_up_the_ramp_Chapter_18a|this clipping issue]]. | ||
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} HBAO also available on Nvidia with flag <code>0x00000032</code>. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===SLI support=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/789425/sli/valkyria-chronicles-sli-afr2-works-great-outside-of-dsr-and-gedosato-tool-/|title=Valkyria Chronicles - SLI-AFR2 works great! (outside of DSR and GeDoSaTo Tool)|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Change the SLI compatibility bits to <code>0x03402005</code> which works good or <code>0x42402405</code> also gave good balance | ||
| + | # Change the ''NVIDIA predefined SLI mode'' to <code>SLI_PREDEFINED_MODE_FORCE_AFR2</code> | ||
| + | # Click on ''Apply changes'' | ||
| + | {{--}} Incompatible with [[Glossary:Downsampling|Downsampling]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|VC kb.png|Configuration tools key rebinding and input settings.}} | {{Image|VC kb.png|Configuration tools key rebinding and input settings.}} | ||
{{Image|VC ingame settings.png|In-game audio & input inversion settings.}} | {{Image|VC ingame settings.png|In-game audio & input inversion settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Independent toggle for normal ("Action") and aiming ("Target") modes | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Independent toggle for normal ("Action") and aiming ("Target") modes | ||
| + | |touchscreen = false | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= Independent toggle for normal ("Action") and aiming ("Target") modes | |invert controller y-axis notes= Independent toggle for normal ("Action") and aiming ("Target") modes | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
| − | |button prompts notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = hackable | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = See [[#Mods|PlayStation Button Prompts]]. | ||
| + | |light bar support = false | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = false | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = false | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| + | |button prompts = Xbox, DualShock | ||
| + | |button prompts notes = For DualShock prompts see [[#Mods|PlayStation Button Prompts]] | ||
| + | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = true |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
| + | |steam input api = false | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = true | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = false | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = false | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = false | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Make walk hold from WASD with Shift=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://autohotkey.com/ AutoHotkey]|ref={{CN|date=April 2019}}|fix= | ||
| + | Save the following as a .ahk file then compile it into an app. Place the exe in the game's directory then use it to launch the game (you could make a shortcut to it or rename Valkyria.exe to something else and name it in its place). | ||
| + | <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
| + | : '''Click expand to view contents''' | ||
| + | <div class="mw-collapsible-content"> | ||
| + | <pre> | ||
| + | RunWait, Valkyria.exe | ||
| + | ExitApp | ||
| + | |||
| + | #IfWinActive, ahk_class Valkyria Chronicle | ||
| + | #SingleInstance Ignore | ||
| + | |||
| + | +w::Up | ||
| + | +s::Down | ||
| + | +a::Left | ||
| + | +d::Right | ||
| + | |||
| + | ~w::sendinput {up up} | ||
| + | ~a::sendinput {left up} | ||
| + | ~s::sendinput {down up} | ||
| + | ~d::sendinput {right up} | ||
| + | </pre></div></div> | ||
| + | To change the modifier used for walking change the pluses(<code>+</code>) in the first stanza to <code>^</code>(Control) or <code>!</code>(Alt). | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Valkyria Chronicles - Audio.png|Configuration tools audio settings.}} | {{Image|Valkyria Chronicles - Audio.png|Configuration tools audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = BGM and SE | |separate volume notes = BGM and SE | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation by «Alliance Team», [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/valkyria_chronicles/files/5192.html download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
| − | |notes | + | |notes = Fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZPa9EIslJUKManClUbGwiD-D8iVrXAri/view?usp=share_link download]. |
| − | + | |fan = true | |
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
| − | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2016/03/valkyria-chronicles.html Helix Mod: Valkyria Chronicles]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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|osvr = | |osvr = | ||
|osvr notes = | |osvr notes = | ||
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|keyboard-mouse = | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
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|trackir = | |trackir = | ||
|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Unable to get up the ramp Chapter 18a=== | ===Unable to get up the ramp Chapter 18a=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change video setting/resolution to 60HZ|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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#Press play Valkyria Chronicles | #Press play Valkyria Chronicles | ||
#Choose 'Configure Valkyria Chronicles' | #Choose 'Configure Valkyria Chronicles' | ||
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===Crash in Chapter 3=== | ===Crash in Chapter 3=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change video setting to Windowed and switch off Steam Overlay|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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#Press Valkyria Chronicles with the right mouse button on Steam | #Press Valkyria Chronicles with the right mouse button on Steam | ||
#Choose Properties | #Choose Properties | ||
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===Game is accepting input from nonexistant device and is infinitely scrolling up on start=== | ===Game is accepting input from nonexistant device and is infinitely scrolling up on start=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enter Windows Device Manager and disable devices|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
| − | |||
#Open Device Manager from Windows Start Menu | #Open Device Manager from Windows Start Menu | ||
#Expand "Human Interface Devices" list | #Expand "Human Interface Devices" list | ||
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When you reopen the game after you have disabled the device, the scrolling should stop and everything should work as normal. | When you reopen the game after you have disabled the device, the scrolling should stop and everything should work as normal. | ||
{{ii}} There may be more than one device with that label, but for me it was the first one in the list. | {{ii}} There may be more than one device with that label, but for me it was the first one in the list. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Desktop visible even in fullscreen (Windows 10)=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable fullscreen optimization of Valkyria.exe|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1247444151|title=Valkyria Chronicles Full Screen Fix|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | #Open Properties of <code>{{p|game}}\Valkyria.exe</code> | ||
| + | #In Compatibility tab check "Disable fullscreen optimization" | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Falling through the map after climbing up the ladders at the back of the map in Episode 15a - Fight for Ghirlandaio=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Download fix from [https://mega.nz/#!frABWCDa!RaqQBkxps71T0_JKPzA1fFLsTGikLd5oS51Q2qwnh10 mega] or [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1R5UI50BuUhCWhHYPuuWKPiO4n13zh5Ti google drive] and install in ''Valkyria Chronicles\data\mx''|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1826300883|title=Ghirlandaio ladder bugfix|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | {{++}} Included in '''Imperial Onslaught''' (v2+) and '''"Quality of Life Fixes" gameplay mod'''. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Framerate dies when walking through grass=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable vsync|ref={{cn|date=February 2018}}|fix= | ||
| + | This game really doesn't like Vsync (at 60 fps at least). It can also cause other types of slowdown-related bugs. You can try to alleviate screen tearing by locking fps to 58. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Nvidia's "Fast Sync" works fine, no tearing and no slowdown. You might need to enable it through the Profile Inspector if it's not in the control panel. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Text semitransparent in target information box=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Change refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=December 2020}}|fix= | ||
| + | {{Image|Valkyriarefresh.jpg|Correct display on top, wrong on bottom}} | ||
| + | This happens with some refresh rates. Refresh rates of 30 and 60hz work. 50 and 59.94 does not work. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Stuttering in cutscenes=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Limit framerate to 30|ref={{cn|date=December 2020}}|fix= | ||
| + | The game incorrectly upconverts video framerate resulting in heavy stuttering at times. Limiting framerate to 30 in the launcher mostly fixes this. Using external framelimiters work so you can use [https://niftucal.blogspot.com/2018/09/fpslimiter.html FPS Limiter] with hotkey support to toggle between 29.97FPS for cutscenes and 60FPS for gameplay while ingame. | ||
| + | |||
| + | This can also be automated with Autohotkey: | ||
| + | # Download and install [http://ahkscript.org AutoHotkey] | ||
| + | # Download [https://niftucal.blogspot.com/2018/09/fpslimiter.html FPS Limiter] and extract it to {{p|game}} | ||
| + | #Edit fpslimiter.cfg and set InitialFps to 29.97 and ToggleFps to your desired framerate | ||
| + | # Create a new Autohotkey script in {{p|game}} with the following content: | ||
| + | <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
| + | : '''Click expand to view contents''' | ||
| + | <div class="mw-collapsible-content"> | ||
| + | <pre>Run,fpslimiter32.exe,,hide | ||
| + | Run,Valkyria.exe | ||
| + | Loop { | ||
| + | Sleep,1 | ||
| + | PlayingMovie := 0 | ||
| + | Loop,Files,movie\* | ||
| + | { | ||
| + | FileMove,%A_LoopFileLongPath%,%A_LoopFileLongPath% | ||
| + | if (ErrorLevel = 1) | ||
| + | PlayingMovie := 1 | ||
| + | } | ||
| + | if (PlayingMovie = 1) | ||
| + | SendInput,^{Numpad0} | ||
| + | if (PlayingMovie = 0) | ||
| + | SendInput,^{Numpad1} | ||
| + | Process,Exist,Valkyria.exe | ||
| + | if (ErrorLevel = 0) { | ||
| + | Process,Close,fpslimiter32.exe | ||
| + | ExitApp | ||
| + | } | ||
| + | }</pre></div></div> | ||
| + | You should now be able to launch the game with this script and get less stutter. Some minimal stuttering is unavoidable unless you can live with the 59.94hz bug mentioned above, since the cutscenes are 29.97 FPS. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Units fail to evade successfully=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Set game resolution to 1280×720 and framerate to 30 fps.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/294860/discussions/0/1693785035811040536/#c1693785035817423779|title=How to a get scouts to dodge lance and tank shells?|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/valkyria/comments/fvxfz2/vc1_is_this_how_you_suppose_to_clear_ch_15/fmludl2/|title=Is this how you suppose to clear Ch. 15?|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | As in many Japanese console ports, the engine’s inner workings are affected by framerate, so that the game functions identically to its original version only when played at the original version’s framerate (and in this case resolution). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = 64-bit exclusive to the Microsoft Store. | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = PhysX | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = CRI ADX2 | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = CRI Sofdec2 | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Mods=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=343149661 Save file hacking guide] | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://github.com/dhavard/ValkyrieEdit/blob/master/Binaries/ValkyrieEdit.exe ValkyrieEdit] - For character bug workaround see [https://steamcommunity.com/app/294860/discussions/0/1473095331506661985/ here]. | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=343016567 Texture extraction/replacement tool guide] | ||
| + | * [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8UcX57M5WX6NU5qSG5HNGJ1Qk0/view?usp=sharing Gallian Crossfire] - Game play balancing ([https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=498442298 more info]) | ||
| + | * [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KxOHzjzu1WVKsEwzL_UUsU34DNNRE38S/view?usp=sharing Imperial Onslaught] - Extension to Gallian Crossfire ([https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=763922264 more info]) | ||
| + | * [https://www.mediafire.com/file/aaw8c4cxx34zxw3/game_info_game_param.mxe No Intercepting Fire] - Makes the game truly turn based by removing intercepting fire during your turn. | ||
| + | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2177313579 "Quality of Life Fixes" gameplay mod] - Modifies AP, Accuracy, and A-rank requirement to match Valkyria Chronicles 4, making non-scout units actually useful and eliminates the need to scout-rush in order to achieve A rank. | ||
| + | * [https://www.mediafire.com/download/ii8hthg9hrgpc24/HighResCharacterTextures.rar High Res Characters] | ||
| + | * [https://www.dropbox.com/s/804pt3eju0qyfbj/Durante%20unit_icons.zip Hi Res Unit Icon Mod] - Replaces command mode unit icons with high resolution ones. | ||
| + | * [http://www.tzarsectus.com/tools/VCPS3buttons.rar PlayStation Button Prompts] | ||
| + | * [https://drive.google.com/file/d/15UD7IV1-sFIm93fGIkjYBD4GzYpla-I0/view?usp=sharing Japanese Title Screen] | ||
| + | * [https://www.dropbox.com/s/4lqynjr6zq8kper/Durante%20canvas.zip Canvas Tweak] - [https://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=138969904&postcount=2905 (Explanation)] | ||
| + | * [http://daow.net/downloads/data/vc/ Remove canvas and/or streak effect] - [https://steamcommunity.com/app/294860/discussions/0/624075036485427987/#c617329920709748140 (Explanation)] | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = Vista |
|minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | ||
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 2 GB |
|minHD = 25 GB | |minHD = 25 GB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTS 240 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTS 240 | ||
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|recOS = 7 | |recOS = 7 | ||
|recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz | ||
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 3 GB |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 280 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 280 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 10:13, 18 October 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Sega | |
| Windows | Little Stone Software |
| Microsoft Store | Lab42 |
| Publishers | |
| Sega | |
| Engines | |
| CANVAS | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 11, 2014 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 85 |
| OpenCritic | 85 |
| IGDB | 90 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time, Turn-based |
| Perspectives | Third-person, Top-down view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Tactical RPG |
| Vehicles | Tank |
| Art styles | Anime, Stylized |
| Themes | Europe, World War II |
| Series | Valkyria Chronicles |
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| Valkyria Chronicles | |
|---|---|
| Valkyria Chronicles | 2014 |
| Valkyria Chronicles 4 | 2018 |
Key points
- Includes all the currently released DLC from the PS3 version.
- The PC version lacks the enhancements that are in the PS4 version.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Europe only. | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
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| Steam | |
DRM-Free when Steam is not installed or when steam_appid.txt is in directory containing any number.[1] | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Delete files in the installation folder[2] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam | <path-to-game>\*.xml |
| Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\SEGA\Valkyria Chronicles\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/294860/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam | <path-to-game>\savedata\<user-id>\ |
| Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\SEGA\Valkyria Chronicles\savedata\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/294860/pfx/[Note 1] |
- The DLC save games are separate from the main storyline save games.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Configuration tools graphics settings.
Configuration tool in the Microsoft Store version.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | Pillarboxed 16:9. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Pillarboxed gameplay. Use the widescreen hack as a workaround. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming or adding borderless_windowed="1" to the line <custom_gfx_options in the file system_config.xml[3] |
||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Appears to use a built in post-processing AA that is non adjustable. Nvidia users can force SGSSAA with flag 0x084010C0. |
||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Set Frame Limit to Refresh Rate. Introduces audio desync for cutscenes rendered in engine, causes tanks to sometimes consume more AP over less distance (particularly when trying to go uphill). You will encounter this clipping issue. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
- HBAO also available on Nvidia with flag
0x00000032.
SLI support
| Use Nvidia Profile Inspector[4] |
|---|
|
Input
Configuration tools key rebinding and input settings.
In-game audio & input inversion settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | Only during the command mode. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Independent toggle for normal ("Action") and aiming ("Target") modes | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion | Independent toggle for normal ("Action") and aiming ("Target") modes |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | For DualShock prompts see PlayStation Button Prompts | |
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
| Steam Input | ||
|---|---|---|
| Steam Input API support | ||
| Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
| Official controller preset(s) | ||
| Steam Controller button prompts | ||
| Cursor detection |
Make walk hold from WASD with Shift
| Use AutoHotkey[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Save the following as a .ahk file then compile it into an app. Place the exe in the game's directory then use it to launch the game (you could make a shortcut to it or rename Valkyria.exe to something else and name it in its place).
RunWait, Valkyria.exe
ExitApp
#IfWinActive, ahk_class Valkyria Chronicle
#SingleInstance Ignore
+w::Up
+s::Down
+a::Left
+d::Right
~w::sendinput {up up}
~a::sendinput {left up}
~s::sendinput {down up}
~d::sendinput {right up}
To change the modifier used for walking change the pluses( |
Audio
Configuration tools audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | BGM and SE | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Russian | Fan translation by «Alliance Team», download. | |||
| Spanish | Fan translation by Clan Dlan, download. |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Valkyria Chronicles. | ||
Issues fixed
Unable to get up the ramp Chapter 18a
| Change video setting/resolution to 60HZ[citation needed] |
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Crash in Chapter 3
| Change video setting to Windowed and switch off Steam Overlay[citation needed] |
|---|
You may also need to change the launch file to run in Windows 7 Compatibility Mode.[citation needed]
|
Game is accepting input from nonexistant device and is infinitely scrolling up on start
| Enter Windows Device Manager and disable devices[citation needed] |
|---|
When you reopen the game after you have disabled the device, the scrolling should stop and everything should work as normal.
|
Desktop visible even in fullscreen (Windows 10)
| Disable fullscreen optimization of Valkyria.exe[5] |
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Falling through the map after climbing up the ladders at the back of the map in Episode 15a - Fight for Ghirlandaio
| Download fix from mega or google drive and install in Valkyria Chronicles\data\mx[6] |
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Framerate dies when walking through grass
| Disable vsync[citation needed] |
|---|
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This game really doesn't like Vsync (at 60 fps at least). It can also cause other types of slowdown-related bugs. You can try to alleviate screen tearing by locking fps to 58.
|
Text semitransparent in target information box
| Change refresh rate[citation needed] |
|---|
 Correct display on top, wrong on bottom
This happens with some refresh rates. Refresh rates of 30 and 60hz work. 50 and 59.94 does not work. |
Stuttering in cutscenes
| Limit framerate to 30[citation needed] |
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The game incorrectly upconverts video framerate resulting in heavy stuttering at times. Limiting framerate to 30 in the launcher mostly fixes this. Using external framelimiters work so you can use FPS Limiter with hotkey support to toggle between 29.97FPS for cutscenes and 60FPS for gameplay while ingame. This can also be automated with Autohotkey:
Run,fpslimiter32.exe,,hide
Run,Valkyria.exe
Loop {
Sleep,1
PlayingMovie := 0
Loop,Files,movie\*
{
FileMove,%A_LoopFileLongPath%,%A_LoopFileLongPath%
if (ErrorLevel = 1)
PlayingMovie := 1
}
if (PlayingMovie = 1)
SendInput,^{Numpad0}
if (PlayingMovie = 0)
SendInput,^{Numpad1}
Process,Exist,Valkyria.exe
if (ErrorLevel = 0) {
Process,Close,fpslimiter32.exe
ExitApp
}
}You should now be able to launch the game with this script and get less stutter. Some minimal stuttering is unavoidable unless you can live with the 59.94hz bug mentioned above, since the cutscenes are 29.97 FPS. |
Units fail to evade successfully
| Set game resolution to 1280×720 and framerate to 30 fps.[7][8] |
|---|
|
As in many Japanese console ports, the engine’s inner workings are affected by framerate, so that the game functions identically to its original version only when played at the original version’s framerate (and in this case resolution). |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | 64-bit exclusive to the Microsoft Store. |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | PhysX | |
| Audio | CRI ADX2 | |
| Cutscenes | CRI Sofdec2 |
Mods
- Save file hacking guide
- ValkyrieEdit - For character bug workaround see here.
- Texture extraction/replacement tool guide
- Gallian Crossfire - Game play balancing (more info)
- Imperial Onslaught - Extension to Gallian Crossfire (more info)
- No Intercepting Fire - Makes the game truly turn based by removing intercepting fire during your turn.
- "Quality of Life Fixes" gameplay mod - Modifies AP, Accuracy, and A-rank requirement to match Valkyria Chronicles 4, making non-scout units actually useful and eliminates the need to scout-rush in order to achieve A rank.
- High Res Characters
- Hi Res Unit Icon Mod - Replaces command mode unit icons with high resolution ones.
- PlayStation Button Prompts
- Japanese Title Screen
- Canvas Tweak - (Explanation)
- Remove canvas and/or streak effect - (Explanation)
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Vista | 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTS 240 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 280 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/294860/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (294860) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ Steam games you can play without the Steam client :: GOG.com Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ How to skip Intro/Sega logo - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ how to fix fullscreen on Valkyria Chronicles pc - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Valkyria Chronicles - SLI-AFR2 works great! (outside of DSR and GeDoSaTo Tool) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Valkyria Chronicles Full Screen Fix - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Ghirlandaio ladder bugfix - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ How to a get scouts to dodge lance and tank shells? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Is this how you suppose to clear Ch. 15? - last accessed on May 2023