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[Soriku]

http://gematsu.com/2016/01/valkyria-azure-revolution-unveils-enemy-character-maxim

The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals a new character set to appear in Sega and Media Vision’s upcoming PlayStation 4 RPG Valkyria: Azure Revolution.

Maxim is an enemy character that will stand before the protagonists.

Additionally, the magazine has an outline of the battle system included with the “Battle Demo Ver. 1.0” of Valkyria: Azure Revolution bundled with first-print copies of Valkyria Chronicles Remaster.

Famitsu also has an interview with Yasunori Mitsuda, who is in charge of the game’s music, and Sarah Lim, who sings the “Song of Death” sung by the Valkyria.

Valkyria: Azure Revolution is due out for PlayStation 4 in Japan this winter.

Thanks, Famitsu.

 

[hydrophilic attack]

Soundtrack by Mitsuda, huh? Well, he's pretty good, but I'm going to miss my man Sakimoto

 

[Dark_castle]

Yasunori Mitsuda?

I'M IN.

 

[Newtype-001]

I was already in. Im going deeper now.

 

[Soriku]

Sakimoto has composed some good music (FF XII being my favorite of his) but I also feel a lot of his music is dry. Glad they got Mitsuda.

 

[Tizoc]

New guy kinda reminds me of the dark skinned dude from the new gundam anime dor some reason

 

[Verder]

ah shit im so on this day 0

 

[Taruranto]

Mitsuda best years have passed, so I'm kinda meh about this news.

 

[jj984jj]

While I wish they didn't call this Valkyria anything I'll still pay attention when Mitsuda is involved.

 

[Auctopus]

Sorry, I missed that news about the battle system with the remaster?

Is that like VR missions?

 

[Soriku]

Sorry, I missed that news about the battle system with the remaster?

Is that like VR missions?

No there is a demo of Valkyria Azure Revolution bundled with the VC remaster. They're taking feedback into account for the final game so the battle system is just version 1.0 for now.

 

[EhrgeizVII]

When Mitsuda's in, I'm in.

 

[Wagram]

This better release in the west. I need more Valkyria goodness.

 

[Philippo]

How can people even shit on this game just shut the hell up AND GIVE IT TO ME

 

[RexNovis]

Oh man the art looks incredible! Can't wait to give the demo a go.

 

[SolVanderlyn]

You had my attention, but now you have my rabid cravings.

 

[Yazuka]

Now just confirm it for a western release SEGA and I'll throw money your way.
Hopefully that name trademark for the US/EU will lead to us getting it.

 

[Deleted member 57681]

Mitsuda instead of Sakimoto?

 

[duckroll]

Wow totally didn't expect Mitsuda to be an enemy character composing music. Kinda scary.

Non-troll reply: I bet Mitsuda is just composing the theme track and ending song, while his minions compose the rest. As a big boss like Sakimoto now, why would he dirty his hands making a real soundtrack himself?

 

[sir_bumble_bee]

Mitsuda best years have passed, so I'm kinda meh about this news.

This, xenosaga 1 had terrible musical direction and the only memorable track being the final boss theme. After such amazing OSTs from Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross, and Xenogears, Mitsuda's touch has been lost

 

[yamaneko]

Soma bringer has a interesting soundtrack from mitsuda but never saw the light on west, i want see mitsudasan work in this game.

Theses days the new children's come with this rage about old Japanese composers...

Bitchs Please.

 

[Palette Swap]

Mitsuda instead of Sakimoto?

Exactly. Seriously, I'm pretty torn now.

 

[wmlk]

Well...

 

[sixteen-bit]

Mitsuda dabes

 

[E_Darkness]

Haven't played any of the games, but holy hell I'm in love with that new enemy character design.

 

[SliceSabre]

Yasunori Mitsuda worked on Chrono Cross and Terra Battle.

This game's OST can ONLY be god tier.

 

[SiegfriedFM]

Sarah Lim = Sarah Alainn. After Xenoblade, some of their collaberations on her second album, and her vocal tracks on the Chrono album, I think we can expect something great.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Wow totally didn't expect Mitsuda to be an enemy character composing music. Kinda scary.

Non-troll reply: I bet Mitsuda is just composing the theme track and ending song, while his minions compose the rest. As a big boss like Sakimoto now, why would he dirty his hands making a real soundtrack himself?

Exactly. Mitsuda hasn't composed much of note in a long time, so it's not really a big deal.

 

[encephalon]

Should I care?

This, xenosaga 1 had terrible musical direction and the only memorable track being the final boss theme. After such amazing OSTs from Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross, and Xenogears, Mitsuda's touch has been lost

What?

What?

 

[XxSlasherMcGirkxX]

Mitsuda doing the soundtrack is very cool but it's still not enough to get me interested in this game.

 

[raven777]

some details on the demo

-the demo will have 2 missions

-moving through the field: player can control the character and move around the field. You can attack the enemy symbol by firing the gun (R1) or using sub-weapon (L1 + square). Hitting the enemy with the weapon will trigger the battle in your advantage. You can press circle button while moving around to hide in the shadows or dirt.

-close combat: Once you enter close combat, your 4 face buttons will be bind with sword/melee attacks and you can use these to attack enemies. In certain situations during battle the emotions of your allies and enemies will change and this is important to the battle. So it's wise to alter enemies emotions with range attack before entering close combat.

 

[Begaria]

I was already in. Trading one God-tier composer for another God-tier composer is A-OK with me!

 

[Man-is-Obsolete]

Saying Mitsuda is past his prime is really discrediting the soundtrack of Soul Sacrifice a lot. He was not the only composer, but nearly half or more of the 32 songs are by Mitsuda including the following.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMgeZuELEMI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThJ5_smk134&index=3&list=PLBEVv7WUr3qwZ53RJREAausw8RQAtu7rP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUrYrq93NBc&index=9&list=PLBEVv7WUr3qwZ53RJREAausw8RQAtu7rP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFURJfQfNdE&index=24&list=PLBEVv7WUr3qwZ53RJREAausw8RQAtu7rP

 

[salromano]

Updated our post with more details: http://gematsu.com/2016/01/valkyria-azure-revolution-unveils-enemy-character-maxim

Maxim

He was born in Empire territory, but was selected as a military officer by Emperor Claudius and became a young soldier. Ragnite was placed inside his body as a human experiment, so he is able to use Magic Arts of overwhelming power and is thus a Magic Arts soldier.

Battle Demo Ver. 1.0

Weekly Famitsu has details on the LeGION battle system of the “Battle Demo Ver. 1.0” of Valkyria: Azure Revolution included with first-print copies of Valkyria Chronicles Remaster.

1. Mission Start – There are two playable missions in the demo: “Morda Practice Fight” and “Morda Suppression Fight.”

2. Battlefield Movement and Long-Distance Attacks – Players control characters through direct movement. You can fire at enemy symbols and use sub-weapons for long distance attacks. During movement, you can press the Circle button to hide behind nearby sandbags and cover. You can fire with R1, or use your sub-weapon for a long-distance attack with L1 and Square. If your attack is successful, you’ll be in a better state when you get to close combat.

3. Close Combat – In close combat, you’ll attack enemies through four buttons assigned to your weapons and Magic Arts. During battle, the reactions of allies and enemies change based on specific situations and have a big influence on the battle’s development. If you surprise an enemy with a long-distance attack, or something along those lines, their reactions could change, giving you an advantage.

If HP reaches zero in battle, that party member will be in a near-death state, and a countdown timer to death will begin. You’ll need to get to your ally and heal them before their countdown timer reaches zero for them to survive. Otherwise they’ll die. You can’t revive an ally who’s died.

The background music will seamlessly change between fields and battle.

The demo might be available day and date with the release of Valkyria Chronicles Remaster on February 10.

 

[TC McQueen]

Yeah, I really don't get a good idea of what the combat system's going to be like. Seems like something that's better shown through video than text.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Great news to read.

 

[DJwest]

Sakimoto has composed some good music (FF XII being my favorite of his) but I also feel a lot of his music is dry. Glad they got Mitsuda.

Do yourself a favour and listen to his Vagrant Story soundtrack. It's my favourite soundtrack ever, tied with Final Fantasy VIII from Nobuo Uematsu.

 

[Lunar15]

Man that's weird, Sakimoto to Mitsuda.

I love Mitsuda, but Sakimoto's stuff for VC is pretty incredible. Although, I do think his standard field music is kinda bland at times. But I guess it makes sense given the tonal shift.

 

[Nyoro SF]

Glad we finally got more news about the demo. I hope Mitsuda is actually composing the whole soundtrack and not just a few small pieces.

 

[Palette Swap]

Updated our post with more details: http://gematsu.com/2016/01/valkyria-azure-revolution-unveils-enemy-character-maxim

Whoa, I hadn't realized VC Remaster launches early February in Japan. Sega pls.

 

[wmlk]

Man that's weird, Sakimoto to Mitsuda.

I love Mitsuda, but Sakimoto's stuff for VC is pretty incredible. Although, I do think his standard field music is kinda bland at times. But I guess it makes sense given the tonal shift.

I think a more exotic sound should be fine for a departure in the series like this.

 

[DarknessTear]

Glad we finally got more news about the demo. I hope Mitsuda is actually composing the whole soundtrack and not just a few small pieces.

Or maybe he's composing the small of two pieces.

Spoiler

I'm sorry.

I'm sure Mitsuda is just doing a track or two with those who work under him doing the bulk as per usual.

 

[AuthenticM]

Updated our post with more details: http://gematsu.com/2016/01/valkyria-azure-revolution-unveils-enemy-character-maxim

Is there any word on when the remaster is coming out in NA? Also, will it be digital only or will there be a retail release?

 

[Ubernube]

Sounds like they're essentially going for a real time VC-like combat system rather then turning it into a generic hack and slash like I saw a lot of people fear (and I admit, I did too a little). Color me intrigued.

 

[Nyoro SF]

Or maybe he's composing the small of two pieces.

Spoiler

I'm sorry.

I'm sure Mitsuda is just doing a track or two with those who work under him doing the bulk as per usual.

A bit sad; I don't like it when creators bankroll off their names when they're not the ones creating (most of) the work themselves. Maybe that's selfish of me.

Also with 2 missions in the demo, I hope those are some meaty missions with a decent amount of options. If they want me to give feedback that is.

 

[Falk]

Wow totally didn't expect Mitsuda to be an enemy character composing music. Kinda scary.

I laughed way harder than I should have.

 

[Ekai]

Wow totally didn't expect Mitsuda to be an enemy character composing music. Kinda scary.

Valkyria is going to go into a Eternal Sonata direction. All the enemies will be music based. It will be glorious.

 

[- J - D -]

No Sakimoto and we keep getting more of these terrible character designs. Should've just left Valkyria in the graveyard.

 

[cerulily]

I thought Mitsuda was pretty much done with games. This is amazing news. As much as i love Sakamoto as well.

 

[Sumio Mondo]

Sakimoto has composed some good music (FF XII being my favorite of his) but I also feel a lot of his music is dry. Glad they got Mitsuda.

Sakimoto has been a more consistent composer over the years than Mitsuda has been. Also Sakimoto has composed way more music himself than Mitsuda has been for the past decade. Here's hoping Mitsuda doesn't phone it in.