This is one of the most satisfying tactical RPGs I have ever played.
If you're even remotely interested in this series or this kind of game, get it. It takes what worked from VC 1 and improves on the formula.

Pros:
- Excellent, unique artstyle to the series. Bit of anime with comicbook/watercolor visuals.
- The mix of turn based squad tactics with FPS mechanics works extremely well on PC
- The main cast is likable enough but unlike VC1, the rest of the squad are actual characters with their development
- Squad Stories might actually be more entertaining than the main game
- Tanks use only 1 Command Point now vs the previous games which opens more options in battle
- Easier A ranks than previous games
- Difficultly curve is well balanced from my experience; not too easy but not too tough either
- Overall story is enjoyable

Cons:
- Main cast is required to sortie every battle due to CP being tied to their deployment thus limiting what other units you can use
- Save slot limitation. Not a huge deal but it's unnecessary on the PC version
- Writing and narrative have a bit more anime tropes than VC1

Overall, I had a fun time with this game and it's an easy recommend.

9/10

Here's the situation...

In order to get SEGA to make a 5th Valkyria Chronicles game, I'm going to personally John Wick my way into their office whilst carrying a basket of cinnamon rolls. I will then forcefully offer them cinnamon rolls (bribing) and they're not gonna be able to do anything about it. If they don't want to comply with my request about a 5th VC entry, then I will take my leave from the office by jumping out of a window, perfectly landing on a car's roof. Once I get back to my secret laboratory, I'm going to take down the address of that office and send multiple bags of marshmallows to their door until they surrender. They will then invite me back to their office and I will indeed return, dressed in a fine suit and holding a luxury briefcase made of crocodile skin. The briefcase will contain ten bucks as my investment into their next game (I'm broke, spent all my money on the suitcase). We will shake hands in agreement and their CEO will shout: "Squad SEGA, move out!"

By the time the fifth game comes out, I will most likely be an exile somewhere in the northern forests of Norway. This game series is ruining my life and I love it.

Classic turn base that never get old.