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About Genre RPG Rating Rated 'T' for Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence Summary Another in the venerable line of 'Tales of.' RPG adventures, Tales of Hearts R follows the story of Kor Meteor, a brave young man living in a small village by the sea, as he sharpens his fighting skills under the watchful eye of his grandfather. Impressed with Kor’s growing skill, his grandfather bequeaths to him a special type of weapon known as a Soma. Soma users must possess exceptionally strong Spiria, the source of all life from which the human mind and will are derived. Kor soon encounters a young woman named Kohaku Hearts who has been placed under a spell by a mysterious witch. As Kor attempts to lift the spell, he accidentally shatters Kohaku’s Spiria Core, the source of her emotions.
Tales of Hearts R English - Part 33: Prinseur under attack! - Chalcedony joins & Mystic Artes by EmiruTheKnight. Tales of Hearts R English - Part 34: Betrayal & Boss 13. Tales of Hearts R on PS Vita is just that- it is a remake of a Tales of game on the Nintendo DS, which was never too popular in Japan to begin with, and was never even brought over to the west.
Kor must set out on a journey to find a way to make Kohaku’s Spiria whole once more.On top of the compelling and heart-felt storyline, Tales of Hearts R features a unique and dazzling battle system that builds upon the Tales of series' celebrated Linear Motion Battle System by introducing the Aerial Chase Linear Motion Battle System. Players will be able to move freely in the air and experience fast-paced aerial battles that will be sure to blow enemies away.
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Where most Japanese RPGs were used a turn-based battle system, Phantasia’s Linear Motion Battle System allowed players to control their selected characters in real-time.This beat-em-up-like combat was revolutionary at the time and helped the franchise stand out among a crowded genre in the 90s. Additionally, it would become the staple of the series and evolve over time with every new mainline release.RELATED:Now, 25 years on, the Tales series is considered one of the top three Japanese RPG series next to RPG giants like. Unsurprisingly, there’s a lot of anticipation for the upcoming for the impressive looking Tales of Arise. The new title could potentially be the series most advanced yet, but, until then, let’s take a look at the best games in the Tales of series.Updated March 10th, 2020 by Michael Llewellyn: With the upcoming release of the Tales of Arise due to arrive this year, anticipation among fans new and old is understandably high.
Those only introduced to the series through the remastered Tales of Vesperia, Tales of Zesteria and Tales of Berseria this generation still have other games worth seeking out if they want to get a taste for things to come. With that in mind, we’ve expanded this list to include five more Tales games that fans should consider playing. Released on the PlayStation Portable in 2007 Tales Of The World: Radiant Mythology is a spin-off crossover action-RPG that features several iconic characters from the Tales series. It’s the only game in the Tales of the World spin-off series to be released in western territories.RELATED:Players are able to create their own character and have to undertake MMO-style quests in order to increase their “fame”. The more famous the player gets means they have access to more recruitable characters like Luke from or Lloyd from Tales of Symphonia.
14 Tales Of Symphonia: Dawn Of The New World. First released in 2008 for the Nintendo Wii, Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World is a direct sequel – albeit with a new protagonist – to Tales of Symphonia released on the GameCube.
It was released again in 2013 bundled together in an HD remaster for the PlayStation 3 called Tales of Symphonia Chronicles.In terms of its story and characters, Dawn of the New World is much weaker than its predecessor and without playing the first game newer players may not grasp the plot to its fullest extent. However, released as a package with the excellent original, it’s definitely a worthy purchase. Released in 2014, Tales of Hearts R is the PlayStation Vita remake of the Japan-only 2008 Nintendo DS original. Hearts R features full 3D characters and environments as opposed to the DS version’s 2D sprite and 3D background art-style.Tales of Hearts R is one of the more predictable entries in the series but it’s still good enough to keep fans pushing through until its conclusion. The biggest downside, however, is the inclusion of old-school JRPG random battles.
Thankfully, the action-based combat system the series has become known for keeps the action as entertaining as possible. 12 Tales Of Legendia. Released in 2006 for North American territories, Tales of Legendia was released the same year as the more popular Tales of the Abyss and isn’t quite held in the same regard. It’s true that Abyss’ gameplay and visuals felt like a big step up from its predecessors and Legendia felt antiquated by comparison but it’s still a solid entry in the series.Legendia’s story isn’t going surprise fans of the genre, but its post-game content and the time it takes to develop the interesting cast of characters is arguably the best series has to offer. Tales of Phantasia is the very first game in the series, and its unique real-time battle system made RPG fans take notice. By today’s standard, the battle system is very dated, and this was true even when compared to Tales of Destiny and Tales of Eternia, which was released just a few years later.However, its time-traveling story and characters are as charming now as they ever were, and it remains a favorite among fans of the series. Many are still hopeful that Namco will release a remake or even a remaster sometime in the future.
10 Tales Of Eternia/Tales Of Destiny II. Also known as a Tales of Destiny II in North America, Tales of Eternia was first released for the PlayStation in 2001 and was later ported to the PSP in 2006. Released toward the end of the PS1’s lifecycle, Eternia was definitely one of the better-looking games of the generation and it still holds up well today.While the story and characters aren’t as strong as games like Tales of the Abyss and Symphonia, Eternia is unmistakably a Tales game that fans will still find it an enjoyable and worthy entry in the series. As the name suggests, Tales of Xillia 2 is a direct sequel, but this time it puts players in the shoes of a silent protagonist named Ludgar Kresnik.
Ludgar has the ability to travel to and destroy parallel dimensions in order to keep his own world in balance.Xillia 2 is full of likable and relatable characters and, more importantly, a gripping plot that rounds up the events of the first game nicely towards the end. Unfortunately, it is slightly let down by the fact that players are forced to endure its MMO-like fetch quest system to earn and satisfy the game’s debt system to advance the story. 8 Tales Of Zestiria. Tales of Zestiria is one of the series more recent titles that, despite its slow start, feels like a return to the series’ roots. The game’s King Arthur inspired story is very enjoyable if a bit predictable, but the traditional Tales-style character development is fantastic.
Additionally, it feels like it's part of a bigger universe that can be appreciated a lot more when played together with Tales of Berseria.RELATED:Zestiria’s combat combines some of the best elements of Xillia’s bonding system with Graces’ core fighting mechanics. As a result, it’s exciting, fast, and a little flashy but strategic planning required will satisfy even the most hardened RPG fans. Tales of Destiny was released in 1997 and is still considered to be one of the most beloved in series. Despite being a follow up to Tales of Phantasia, it was the first Tales game to get a western release. Just like Phantasia, however, it felt dated even when compared to its rivals back in 1998 and was heavily criticized for its lack of originality.Where Destiny excels, though, is its characters who remain a favorite among fans today, and the battle system which holds up much better than Phantasia. Fans still hope that the Tales of Destiny remake for the PlayStation 2 will one day get a translated and remastered for a western release.
6 Tales Of Graces f. Tales of Xillia changed the traditional formula of placing in the shoes of just one character by allowing players to choose between two Jude Mathis and Milla Maxwell.
This provided players with two significantly different experiences and extra replay value.At around 40 hours, the story is shorter than most Tales games, but players can opt to play as a different character on a second playthrough which fleshes out the story and characterization nicely. Additionally, its direct sequel Tales of Xillia 2 continued to build on and develop the world of Xillia. 4 Tales Of The Abyss. Tales of the Abyss is a huge favorite among fans of the Tales series, and for good reason. In addition to the huge improvements to the combat system and its visuals, Abyss shines through its character development and complex world-building.RELATED:The protagonist Luke's growth as a character develops from an unlikeable spoilt rich kid into the heroic warrior in a manner that feels natural and entertaining.
While Abyss can feel a little bloated in the later stages of the game's plot, the story's conclusion is one of the most satisfying and memorable in the series. Even though Tales of Berseria is a stand-alone Tales title, the events precede those in Zestiria by 1000 years, and there are quite a few allusions and references between the two games.Those expecting another whimsical fantasy will be surprised to learn that Berseria is much darker in tone. The protagonist, Velvet is emotionally conflicted, complex and full of rage making her one of the most interesting leads in the series' history. She is accompanied by an equally conflicted supporting cast of anti-heroes, each with their own questionable agendas. 2 Tales Of Symphonia.
For many western fans of the series, Tales of Symphonia was their introduction to the series. It could be said that Symphonia did for the Tales franchise what did for the series. As a result, Symphonia remains a perfect starting point in the series.It employs a more cutesy art style than recent titles, but the cell-shaded visuals and beautifully rendered towns still hold up well today. Symphonia boasts a large cast of lovable characters, and its story which focuses on oppression and discrimination is as poignant now as it was 15 years ago.
Originally released as an Xbox 360 exclusive in the West, Tales of Vesperia was a title that a lot of RPG fans missed out on the first time around. Thankfully, with its definitive remaster now available on the PS4 and Xbox One, it's possible to experience the absolute best Tales game to date.Vesperia's protagonist Yuri Lowell is an experienced warrior with a dry sense of humor that deals with many situations in a way that would deem him to be an anti-hero. Yuri completely contrasts the plucky naive do-gooder heroes that are a staple of the genre. Furthermore, the supporting cast is well developed and the world-building is some of the best in the series.NEXT.
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