That said, Legendia does have a couple of things going for it. The game's ship setting sets it apart from the rest of the franchise, and the characters are fascinating. Interestingly, the original Nintendo DS-version of the game doesn't appear on Metacritic, suggesting that the PS Vita is either the better version or the more well-known of the two.
The game follows Kor Meteor, a quintessential Tales of protagonist, on a journey to restore the heart and soul Spiria of a mysterious girl named Kohaku Hearts. Beyond the modeling differences between the two versions, the PS Vita edition adds two new party members and a cooking system which is a classic JRPG element that has become integral to the Tales of series.
Tales of Phantasia is the first game in the series. Released in on the Super Famicom in Japan, it eventually came to North America on the Game Boy Advance in , with more versions releasing up until The Metacritic score of 76 refers to the Game Boy Advance version; an ios version of the game is ranked remarkably lower at As the first Tales of title, Phantasia solidified many of the classic mechanics deeply embedded into every game in the franchise.
It stands as a pillar of the series and impressively still ranks in the top Tales of fans have long been conflicted about Tales of Zestiria , which is apparent given its lower ranking compared to other newer releases.
There is also a score discrepancy between systems, with the PC version averaging a 77 and the PlayStation 4 release released at the same time as the PC scoring a The additional mechanic of fusing playable characters together through armatization combining host with seraphim and removal of separate battle screens attest to the polarizing opinions on this entry.
Regardless, the story, which follows Sorey, Rose, and their seraphim companions, is quite charming. The game also shows the franchise is willing to try new things.
Another remake, Tales of Graces f for the PlayStation 3 added an additional post-game storyline onto the original Wii version. The ported version, which holds the 77 Metascore, retains most of the same content but adds new cutscenes and updated graphics. It simultaneously pays tribute to the many Tales of games that precede it, while integrating new and exciting mechanics to entice long-time Tales of fans.
Tales of Xillia is lauded as mixing classic Tales of elements with new and inventive ideas, which would go on to be further explored in the releases that followed it. Its 78 can be attested to several variables: its freshness as a recent release, the introduction of a new combat system, and its memorable personality. A major selling point of Xillia is the way it handles its characters, with two centralized characters Jude and Milla as opposed to just one.
Additionally, the new monster-collecting mechanic allowing the protagonists to capture and use over creatures in combat is surprisingly deep and addictive. Released as a direct sequel to Tales Of Xillia, Tales of Xillia 2 takes place around a year after the events of its predecessor. The new lead is Ludgar Kresnik, a silent protagonist designed to make one feel like they are in the shoes of the hero.
As a result, there are dialogue choices that can affect the outcome of the story. It featured some restrictive and frustrating mechanics, like a debt system that forces you to earn enough gald before the plot moves forward. Despite this, the story is solid and helps tie up a lot of the loose ends leftover from its predecessor.
Released in , Tales Of Legendia hit the shelves a year after fan-favorite Tales of Symphonia and was overshadowed by the popular Tales of the Abyss.
It features unique character designs from Kazuto Nakazawa best known for his work on the anime Samurai Champloo and Capcom's Asura's Wrath.
Tales Of Legendia's world takes place on a continent-sized ancient ship. The races are divided by the people of the land and the people of the sea or the Orerines and the Ferines respectively. The setting is one of the most unique in the series and the world-building is intricate and intriguing. In addition, the post-game content features the best character development in the series to date. It's easy to see why Tales of Legendia is looked upon as an underappreciated classic.
As the first title in the Tales series to hit PS4, Tales of Zesteria had the task of unenviable task of following the Tales of Xillia games. It divided fans upon release but has managed to gain a larger fanbase since. Zesteria features a world and storyline that's heavily influenced by Arthurian legend. Furthermore, the combat system is still a lot of fun even when compared to Tales of Berseria. As ever, the strength of this particular title is fortified by the relationships between the lead character Sorey and his Seraphs Mikleo and Lailah.
First released on the PS2 in , Tales of the Abyss still ranks highly among fans of the series. In many ways, it felt like a step forward for the series in terms of combat and visuals that are still comparable to Tales of Vesperia. It does take some time for the story to get going but it's worth it. Luke's development from an unlikeable spoiled rich kid to a warrior on the road to redemption is exceptionally executed.
It's a whimsical tale even by the series' standards but the world history and character motivations are what drives this game forward. As with previous titles, there is a strong emphasis on friendship and loss. The budding relationship develops between the main protagonist Kor and its female lead Kohaku.
Kohaku is a girl whose emotions that he inadvertently destroyed while trying to save her. His sense of duty to her and remorse blossoms into a romance that connects them both in a way the audience can get behind. The original game is still one of the highest-scoring titles in the series but its sequel wasn't as well-received. This could account for the remaster's lower review score but the first title is worth the price of entry alone.
The cell-shaded visuals upscaled nicely on the PS3 the world looked better than ever. It was, however, let down by some issues with the loading times compared to the GameCube original.
Hopefully, a modern remaster will be on the cards so fans jump back into one of the best games in the series. The legendary video game from which the whole Tales of series started is Tales Of Phantasia.
So, in many ways, this video game is legendary and represents a turning point when it comes to JRPG. First of all, there is a real-time battle system. Then, this game, as the first in Tales of Franchise, is in the hearts of many fans of this series. What is interesting to mention is that the battle system as well as the characters still looks quite good, even compared to some later releases.
The great love for Tales Of Phantasia still makes fans believe that in the years ahead the developer will present a remastered version which would surely be great.
Released just two years after the aforementioned Tales Of Phantasia, Tales Of Destiny was both praised and criticized at the same time. Although the second video game from Tales of franchise, this video game is historically important in one segment when it comes to the popular series. Unlike its predecessor, Tales Of Destiny is the first with an English version. What many fans have pointed out as a big plus of this video game is the fast battle system which is very similar, but still improved compared to the original game.
However, when it comes to originality and character development, Tales Of Destiny has definitely not wowed fans. Another game that has brought something new to passionate gamers is Tales of Xillia. This one was released in for the Japanese market.
However, in , fans in North America, Europe, and Australia also got a version of this sequel. The main thing about this video game is that players could choose between two characters, Jude Mathis and Milla Maxwell.
Another thing we have to mention is the story of about 40 hours which is a change and shortening compared to its predecessors. However, the fact that two characters and two different playthroughs are available brings a new experience. When it comes to the favorite titles of the Tales of the series among players, Tales Of The Abyss got a special place, primarily due to significant improvements in technology and game terms.
First, the combat system and visualization have been raised to a higher level than with the previous releases. The other thing that put this game high on the Tales of the list is the great character development, but also the whole story and playthrough. The main protagonist is Luke von Fabre, whose character develops very nicely during the game. We must also mention that the version was for the PlayStation 2 and for Japan and North America, while the version was also released for Europe and Australia in addition to the two previously mentioned markets.
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