I played Valkyria Chronicles 1+2, Yakuza 1,2,3,(still have to finish 4) and bought Dead Souls at its release, but still haven't play it. I also played all the old Shining games and know about the new ones. It is still definitely Valkyria Chronicles 3 for me! Never spent so many hours with a game - especially Valkyria Chronicles 2 which is unbelievable amazing. Addicting strategic gameplay at its best! Great music too. Masterpiece! It just has to come west!