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Favorite Tales Games?
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tri4ceofpowr	Aug 15 2013, 10:02 AM Post #1
Existentialist Posts: 0 Group: Members Member #5,310 Joined: Aug 1, 2012	This forum seems to have a fairly strong Tales fanbase. Accordingly, I was wondering which were the favorites in the series. I have a feeling most people are going to say Tales of Vesperia, but I'm curious. More specifically, I'm curious as to why you like a certain title over other titles. Be as specific as possible with your responses in hopes of sparking some discussion. My personal favorite is Tales of Vesperia. While it's not exceptional by any means, it feels the most polished out of all the Tales games since Symphonia. Furthermore, I'm fond of Yuri's character design. While he's an asshole, and is driven by superficial character developments, I find that Yuri is a fitting protagonist to the game. The combat was also solid, feeling like a natural progression from Tales of Symphonia and Tales of the Abyss. It wasn't anything revolutionary, but it was a lot of fun. I take issue with Tales of Graces' combat system, citing it as the weakest in the series. However, I find that the plot in Graces is one of the most interesting in some time. Arguably, it's the best plot next to Tales of the Abyss. While Tales of the Abyss, like its brothers, had gratuitous padding, it's story was actually pretty solid. Also, Luke's character development was the most substantial out of all Tales protagonists I've encountered. It was definitely forced but wasn't as superficial as Yuri's vigilante modus operandi, or Asbel's thirst for strength. To date, I've played Tales of Vesperia, Abyss, Graces, Xillia, Legendia, Symphonia, and Knight of Ratatosk. Unfortuantely, due to accessibility, I've been unable to get my hands on other titles in the series. Out of all the titles, I wish to play Tales of Rebirth the most.
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TNT	Aug 15 2013, 12:05 PM Post #2
Totally Not Thanous Posts: 2,800 Group: Members Member #5,810 Joined: Jan 11, 2013	I've only played abyss and vesperia but I just started vesperia last night so far I am not liking it only about an hour in and already having to do lots of grinding, so abyss



StanTheMan	Aug 15 2013, 03:18 PM Post #3
Level 2 Posts: 94 Group: Members Member #6,284 Joined: Jun 10, 2013	I've played every U.S. released Tales game, and a few of the import titles. Tales of The Abyss is still my favorite, but I can't decide between Tales of Vesperia and Tales of Graces f for the number two spot.
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PandaaaDrew	Aug 15 2013, 03:47 PM Post #4
New User Posts: 7 Group: Members Member #6,162 Joined: May 3, 2013	I really can't say. I've only completed Eternia, Vesperia, and Graces F, but I have played through a bit of Symphonia and Abyss. Right now I'm playing Xillia, so I'd have to say overall I'm enjoying that one most so far.
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XxKomebackKidxX	Aug 15 2013, 07:14 PM Post #5
Posts: 1,899 Group: Moderator Member #22 Joined: Jan 27, 2009 Currently Playing Dying Light, Megaman Legacy Collection Twitter https://twitter.com/	Sadly I've only played through one Tales game and that is Tales of Symphonia. I bought it on a whim based on cover art alone at a Sam Goody. I also bought Sudeki on xbox based on cover art. I started Sudeki, wasn't impressed, and popped in Symphonia. My favorite part of the game is the awesome soundtrack and my girl Sheena. It was a huge game with about 80 hours to keep you busy and I loved every moment.
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muragaru553	Aug 15 2013, 09:11 PM Post #6
(ノ^^)八(^^ )ノ Posts: 742 Group: Members Member #2,196 Joined: Jun 11, 2010	I've played through a couple of Tales games, but not my favorite series by a long shot. My favorite is Phantasia. A really fun and interesting game from back in the day. I did enjoy Vesperia, too, but it felt a bit too long and there were way too many false endings. It builds up and you think that's it, but nope here's 10 more hours to go. I didn't mind Destiny, but I think I like Tales of Innocence R more.
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Mattrpgfan	Aug 15 2013, 11:22 PM Post #7
Level 4 Posts: 313 Group: Members Member #5,891 Joined: Feb 12, 2013	The only one I have played is Tales of Graces F for the PS3. That game is actually a great multiplayer game.



MetroidsPrimed	Aug 15 2013, 11:41 PM Post #8
Nostalgiaholic Posts: 117 Group: Members Member #5,203 Joined: Jul 3, 2012	I really enjoyed Duck Tales on the NES, haha jkjk



relewis2011	Aug 16 2013, 05:55 AM Post #9
Level 5 Posts: 691 Group: Members Member #3,330 Joined: Jan 22, 2011	While I've had very little exposure to the series, only playing enough of both Tales of Vesperia and Abyss to warrant a valued opinion, I absolutely loved Vesperia. Tales of Vesperia: In my opinion is one of the defining and standout JRPG's of this generation. From the anime-inspired graphics and incredible cut scenes, well-known Tales of action/RPG battle system, memorable characters (a pipe smoking dog, people!!!), to excellent story with twists and turns like no other RPG I've played. Tales of Vesperia is definitely an absolute must play for not only Tales of fans, but anyone and everyone who has ever enjoyed a JRPG. Did you think I was joking?
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tri4ceofpowr	Aug 16 2013, 07:06 AM Post #10
Existentialist Posts: 0 Group: Members Member #5,310 Joined: Aug 1, 2012	I must admit, Repede is the one cool sidekick character out of all Tales sidekick characters I've seen. Especially because he's playable. Must love dogs.
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ShadowBlaze	Aug 16 2013, 02:04 PM Post #11
Hail the Sun! Posts: 768 Group: Members Member #4,016 Joined: Jun 26, 2011 Currently Playing tLoZ: Wind Waker HD	tri4ceofpowr Aug 15 2013, 10:02 AM Out of all the titles, I wish to play Tales of Rebirth the most. I think they should make an HD collection of Tales of Destiny and Tales of Destiny 2 for PS3 (the updated versions on PS2). They should also put Tales of the Abyss, Rebirth, and possibly Legendia in an HD collection as well. It would be an awesome way for the Tales fans in the West to play those Tales games we missed.
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XcornmuffinX	Aug 17 2013, 09:13 AM Post #12
世界の破壊者 Posts: 262 Group: Members Member #5,008 Joined: Apr 25, 2012	I have played Graces, Vesperia, Phantasia, Rebirth and Tales of Rebirth is by far the most interesting of those. I found the others to range from mediocre to good. Rebirth on the other hand borders on great.
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gelski12	Aug 17 2013, 09:23 AM Post #13
Level 3 Posts: 150 Group: Members Member #6,486 Joined: Aug 17, 2013	Vesperia for me. I just like the story and the characters more. Though I've only beat Eternia, Destiny, Vesperia and Graces f. I'll play more tales when I beat Rune Factory for the PS3.



tri4ceofpowr	Aug 17 2013, 09:31 AM Post #14
Existentialist Posts: 0 Group: Members Member #5,310 Joined: Aug 1, 2012	XcornmuffinX Aug 17 2013, 09:13 AM I have played Graces, Vesperia, Phantasia, Rebirth and Tales of Rebirth is by far the most interesting of those. I found the others to range from mediocre to good. Rebirth on the other hand borders on great. sigh if only I could speak Japanese. Although, I've played through Xillia when it was in Japan and I didn't struggle with it too much. I wonder if the PSP version of Rebirth is as accessible.
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CronoLink9	Aug 18 2013, 08:38 PM Post #15
Keeper of Time Posts: 998 Group: Members Member #3,813 Joined: May 3, 2011	To date, I have only played Phantasia, Symphonia, Abyss, Vesperia, and Dawn of the New World. I can say easily that Symphonia is my favorite of all of them and will probably stay that way for nostalgia's sake. It's a spectacular game with a great narrative and fun, quirky characters. Abyss would be a close second. Although the more political nature of the story didn't captivate me as much, the characters and world mechanics were possibly the best I've encountered in the series so far. Vesperia was also quite wonderful, with characters good enough to rival Abyss and Symphonia, especially Raven and Yuri, who I consider possibly the coolest, most grounded Tales protagonist. Phantasia is really good itself, though I played the inferior GBA port of it, I really liked the progression of the plot, though I admittedly never finished it. I have picked up Xillia, even though I don't have a PS3, but I'm looking forward to playing it as well as Graces f at some point soon, hopefully!
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tri4ceofpowr	Aug 18 2013, 08:52 PM Post #16
Existentialist Posts: 0 Group: Members Member #5,310 Joined: Aug 1, 2012	CronoLink9 Aug 18 2013, 08:38 PM To date, I have only played Phantasia, Symphonia, Abyss, Vesperia, and Dawn of the New World. I can say easily that Symphonia is my favorite of all of them and will probably stay that way for nostalgia's sake. It's a spectacular game with a great narrative and fun, quirky characters. Abyss would be a close second. Although the more political nature of the story didn't captivate me as much, the characters and world mechanics were possibly the best I've encountered in the series so far. Vesperia was also quite wonderful, with characters good enough to rival Abyss and Symphonia, especially Raven and Yuri, who I consider possibly the coolest, most grounded Tales protagonist. Phantasia is really good itself, though I played the inferior GBA port of it, I really liked the progression of the plot, though I admittedly never finished it. I have picked up Xillia, even though I don't have a PS3, but I'm looking forward to playing it as well as Graces f at some point soon, hopefully! Awesome response. I agree with alot of what you said, especially about Yuri being a grounded protagonist. However, you might find that Jude 1 ups him in Xillia. Who knows hopefully you'll get around to playing them soon.
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majinpowers	Aug 19 2013, 01:05 AM Post #17
Sega Does What Nintendon't Posts: 3,285 Group: Moderator Member #792 Joined: May 25, 2009	So far out of the Tales games I have played I liked Vesperia the best. The Story and combat are what made it stand out to me when compared to others in the series. I liked Graces f but the combat was lacking for me compared to Vesperia. Tales of the Abyss would be my 2nd pick out of the ones I have played. I own and have played through most of the Tales games that were released in English... Tales of Phantasia - GBA Tales of Destiny Tales of Symphonia Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World Tales of Legendia Tales of the Abyss Tales of Vesperia Tales of Graces f I have Tales of Xillia but I haven't played it yet... I'm hoping its more like Vespera then Graces f was. Edited by majinpowers, Aug 19 2013, 01:09 AM.
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ShadowBlaze	Aug 20 2013, 12:54 PM Post #18
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Richard	Aug 24 2013, 08:15 PM Post #19
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superherox7	Aug 28 2013, 03:37 PM Post #20
Level 3 Posts: 170 Group: Members Member #3,547 Joined: Mar 10, 2011	Am I the only one who likes legendia the best? I thought it has the best story out of the tales! Not only that but the combat was fun, I know a lot of people hate the combat but I thought it was a throwback to the first tales of games. Legendia will always be my favorite, so much that I'm bold enough to say it's my second favorite Jrpg next to Persona 3 fes.



Mattrpgfan	Sep 5 2013, 09:49 PM Post #21
Level 4 Posts: 313 Group: Members Member #5,891 Joined: Feb 12, 2013	The only one I have played is Tales of Graces F and that game is amazing. I haven't played any of the other games so I have no idea what the others are like but I really want to though.



tri4ceofpowr	Sep 5 2013, 10:00 PM Post #22
Existentialist Posts: 0 Group: Members Member #5,310 Joined: Aug 1, 2012	Mattrpgfan Sep 5 2013, 09:49 PM The only one I have played is Tales of Graces F and that game is amazing. I haven't played any of the other games so I have no idea what the others are like but I really want to though. If you thought that one was amazing, then get excited...you'll be in for a few treats.
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Mamonuth	Sep 5 2013, 11:30 PM Post #23
Level 5 Posts: 612 Group: Members Member #2,277 Joined: Jun 30, 2010	So far I've only played Tales of Vesperia and I didn't make it too far. How are the hand held games? Are they basically like Tales of Vesperia but on a handheld because I think that'd suit me much better.



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