Valkyria Chronicles has been slipping under the radar for a while now, even though it has already been released in Japan for a couple months. Last week, Sega officially released a demo for the game, and with its tactical/strategical RPG elements interwoven into third person aiming and shooting, it's been catching on, bit by bit.

Reviews have slowly begun to show up, and while it may not be everyone's cup of tea, it's showing to have considerable promise. Having already snagged a few 9/10's, as well as a stray 10/10, Valkyria Chronicles may turn out to be an RPG that's worth noting.

IGN gives its own two cents regarding the game: 9.0/10

Valkyria Chronicles isn't a perfect game. That being said, this strategy RPG from SEGA is one of the richest, most rewarding titles I've played in a long while. Combining a wealth of different genres and gameplay systems together to form a cohesive whole, Valkyria Chronicles documents the struggle of the neutral Principality of Gallia as it's caught up in the conflict between two Europan superpowers that are warring over the precious element Ragnite. Set in an alternate 1930's Europe, Valkyria Chronicles is a game that PS3 owners should be clamoring for.

Red 9 via ps3.ign.com »