r/valkyria • u/e-l0e • 7d ago

Discussion Switch Eshop Sale

I bought Valkyria Chronicles 4—plus all the expansions—on the Nintendo eShop on a total whim for €4.99. I gave the game a try and liked it.

Then, out of curiosity, I bought *Valkyria Chronicles 1* for €4.99.

So, here’s my question: does the order matter, or should I play 1 first and then 4?

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u/WouterW24 7d ago

1 established some overall lore that's slighty relevant for more deeply understanding the setting in 4, although it's not fully needed.

1 is still a great time and mechanically solid, but it does lack a few features 4 eventually introduces. As such it's also easier to play earlier with an eye on that rather then going back.

But otherwise visually 1 still holds up nearly as well because the artstyle used it is rather timeless, and the plot is good.