10 Best RPGs Of 2018
8. Valkyria Chronicles 4
Fans of the original Valkyria Chronicles have been awaiting a return to form for the strategy/RPG hybrid genre, and SEGA finally struck that balance again in Valkyria Chronicles 4. This latest entry into the series returns to what made the first game such a unique experience; strategic combat that allows you to control characters like a third-person shooter with all the dense story beats you'd expect from an RPG.
The sense of freedom common to the unique combat scenarios of Valkyria Chronicles has been expanded with the addition of the Grenadier class to your arsenal. The ability to attack without ever leaving cover really offers you new options out on the battlefield.
Better-than-ever writing and a self-contained narrative mean this is a perfect entry point for curious players who are new to the franchise. Jokes land left and right, and "squad stories" provide additional backstory for characters you use frequently, helping to inject real personality into what would otherwise be a squad of soldiers.