This morning I walked in the pouring rain to pick up the Japanese Limited Edition version of Valkyria Chronicles, called Senjou no Valkyria in Japan. The LE is the regular fare in regards to Japanese Limited Edition boxes: it comes in a custom cardboard box, adorned with fantastic art from the game. Unlike American LE’s, though, these are truly limited. In Japan, Limited Edition copies of games are only shipped to stores if specifically ordered.
Here are a few photos I took after picking it up:
The entire package contains the game, a small World Guide artbook, an 80mm Alicia figure, and a replica of the Edelweiss tank from the game. After preorder discounts, the game cost me ￥8149. There’s still no word if the LE is available at NCSX for sure, but Play Asia has apparently already shipped their copies of the game.
Have you had a chance to play it yet? I’m sure the gameplay will be engaging (it reminds me strongly of the PC game Silent Storm) but I’m anxious to see if the story is well done also.
Any chance of english language subtitles and menus in japanese version?
as usual, japan does not fuck around with its special editions. although really, guys, please do not wear any bright red articles of clothing in combat zones. especially on your head.
will you be doing any features on the game itself? this is the only reason i’d own a ps3 right now and i’m interested in seeing your coverage of it.
I’m on vacation starting Sunday, but I’ll try to put up impressions on Saturday night.
I’ll put up a review when I return from vacation.
You know what you must do now, right Nayan? You must buy an r/c kit and mod the tank. Failure is not an option. =P
only one on ebay is £160
think i’ll wait till im living in japan