Valkyria Chronicles 2008

Is it still worth playing?

Sega's 2008 tactical role playing game for the PlayStation 3, set in Europa in 1935, loosely based on Europe before World War II, as Gallia is invaded by the Empire. The BLiTZ system is turn based: in Command Mode you move on an overhead map, in Action Mode you control one unit in real time limited by an action point gauge, and in Target Mode you aim. Unit classes work like rock paper scissors, and terrain and cover matter. Missions are often won by capturing an enemy encampment, and fail if your squad is wiped out, the main tank is destroyed or the base is captured. Progression is shared, with experience from a common pool leveling whole classes. It started a franchise of sequels and an anime. A map for commanding and a third person view for aiming still let you plan like a commander and then aim like a soldier today.