Valiant Force 2 Hopes and Expectations - Everything We Know About the Game Ahead of Its Release Date
While there are new games releasing on the mobile market nearly every day, we’re seldom as excited for new entries as we are about Valiant Force 2. It’s not that other titles are bad—far from it—but in a market where we see gacha RPGs release very frequently, often offering the same style of gameplay but with a different coat of paint, it gets harder and harder to get hyped for new releases, unless they offer some sort of innovative or different mechanics to keep us engaged. This, of course, is the case with Valiant Force 2, as this upcoming game offers a fresh take in the form of the rarely-explored tactical RPG genre.
Table of Contents
- Valiant Force 2 Release Date
- A Return to Arathos
- Tactical RPG Gameplay at its Finest
- An Outstanding and Thrilling Visual Design
- A Wide Variety of Characters to Unlock and Upgrade
- A Variety of Game Modes
- Tons of Freebies for Newcomers
- Fully Customizable Airships and Living Quarters
While the gacha RPG elements are all there in the form of recruitable and upgradeable characters, as well as mission-based story progression, Valiant Force 2 is offering an interesting take on the combat gameplay, in the form of tactical grid-based turn-based battles, much like in titles such as Fire Emblem Heroes and Langrisser. This style of gameplay was popularized way back when with games like Tactics Ogre and Final Fantasy Tactics, to name a couple, and fans of these franchises will definitely find a lot to be excited for in Valiant Force 2 because of it.
In this article, we’re going to talk about everything we can expect to find in the new Valiant Force 2 once the game is released in a few days.
Valiant Force 2 Release Date
Before we jump into the expectations themselves, it’s important to note the Valiant Force 2 release date. As luck would have it, the team at XII Braves has already confirmed this date, which happens to be this February 16. This means that in just a few days, we’ll be able to sink our teeth into this new game and enjoy everything it has to offer. Just remember that if you want to enjoy the best experience with this title, you can play Valiant Force 2 on PC with BlueStacks and bask in the best graphics and performance, along with a plethora of tools that will elevate your enjoyment to the next level.
A Return to Arathos
Mobile games are usually not very heavy on the story, probably because players focus mostly on the gameplay on the few short moments that they can whip out their phones and get a few minutes of enjoyment in between work or school. Nevertheless, those who followed Valiant Force since its first installment will find many familiar elements in this sequel, particularly since it’s set in the same world as its predecessor.
From what has been shared online, the plot this time around revolves around the fact that Leon Daracan and the Crystal of Arathos have both disappeared without a trace, leaving the realm in chaos and the citizens in an uproar. On the one hand, a group of people believe that Leon is to blame, while others still keep their faith strong and believe in the legendary hero.
It’s against this chaotic backdrop that the events of Valiant Force 2 will unfold, and it’s up to you to help shape the fate of the land.
Tactical RPG Gameplay at its Finest
One of the main distinguishing factors of Valiant Force 2, as you can probably tell from what we’ve mentioned so far, is its tactical RPG gameplay. Specifically, the battles play out in a grid, and the characters take turns moving and attacking. Moreover, each of these characters have their own skills, stats, and jobs, which in turn allows them to act in unique ways. Whether they are tanks, support, DPS, or other types of characters, each hero has their own unique ways to contribute in the fight.
While fights will start out pretty slow when your characters are still fresh, they will quickly start escalating in stakes and challenges as you gain access to more skills, and this complexity only gets more engaging as you continue your progression. One of such systems that will become quite important later on is the elemental matchup system, in which characters can deal more or less damage depending on their elemental skills in relation to the target’s strengths and weaknesses.
As the title of this section mentions, Valiant Force 2 is shaping up to offer some of the best tactical RPG gameplay out there.
An Outstanding and Thrilling Visual Design
Gacha games come in all forms, shapes, and sizes, and Valiant Force 2 is definitely up there when it comes to its presentation.
Not only does this title feature excellent character art and portraits, as well as impressive UI design, all created in a hand-drawn style, but its in-game models are also pristine, rendered in a somewhat chibi style. The combat animations are very well elaborated, featuring tons of different particle effects and smooth movements whenever the characters use their skills.
There’s quite a lot of eye candy to be had whenever you play Valiant Force 2. And while we often put more value on having good gameplay, the graphics in this game are simply too good to go unnoticed, to the point where we’re pretty sure that a lot of people that are interested in the game were probably enraptured by the characters and visual design first and foremost.
A Wide Variety of Characters to Unlock and Upgrade
Of course, no gacha RPG would be complete without a large roster of unlockable characters to discover and upgrade, particularly since the point of these games for many users, beyond actually enjoying the gameplay, is to unlock their favorite characters and enhance them as much as possible. And while it’s not clear how many characters the roster in Valiant Force 2 will include, we’re pretty sure that there will at least be a lot of variety in terms of the characters themselves.
Whether you’re a waifu collector, or simply want to create the best squads, there will be a lot for you to discover in this game. This fact is further compounded by the game’s unique job system, which allows you to specialize your heroes even further, by granting them access to unique skills and stat upgrades. As such, even if two players have the same characters, they could still have vastly different combat styles depending on the jobs they have assigned to their heroes.
A Variety of Game Modes
While the brunt of the gameplay in Valiant Force 2 revolves around the story missions and all the battles associated with these, the game also has a lot of variety in the form of different game modes. From PvE challenges against frightening bosses to high-stakes PvP encounters high in the air aboard mighty airships, there are no dull moments in Valiant Force 2.
Tons of Freebies for Newcomers
Gacha RPGs can provide countless hours of fun as players work to build up their teams and squads, a process that can, to the dismay of some, take a lot of time, grinding, and effort.
The sad reality is that not everyone has the time it might take to reach the level of performance that they’d like to have, especially when it comes to grinding materials and resources for pulling new heroes through the gacha system. Luckily, Valiant Force 2 has been making waves around the internet and has currently reached its last major milestone of a million pre-registrations. This of course means that, when the game is finally released in a few days, everyone will be able to enjoy a ton of freebies and rewards that will give them a great boost at the beginning.
Some of these pre-registration rewards include 3,000 Gems, the game’s premium currency, as well as an SR hero, Lola Winters. These rewards come alongside other smaller prizes that add even more value to the welcome package. And while it definitely won’t help you to summon the best characters in the game, considering that the odds of obtaining top tier heroes from the gacha is always quite low, it’ll go a long way towards helping you get a good start.
Fully Customizable Airships and Living Quarters
Last but not least, while the gameplay in Valiant Force will revolve around building up your team of heroes, you can also kick back and relax on your own airship whenever you’re not out on the battlefield kicking butt.
Your airship is a completely customizable flying base where your heroes can be seen walking around and relaxing whenever you’re not in combat. These living quarters can be customized with different furniture and appearances to give it your own distinct look that you can show off to friends and teammates.
This is only the tip of the iceberg in relation to what’s coming in the new Valiant Force 2. Stay tuned for more coverage once the game is released!
