Tales of Arise

 PC
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 245 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 186 out of 245
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 245
  3. Negative: 19 out of 245

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Sairento
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    For me one of the best Tales game. I'm let's call it veteran of this serie and Arise made huge step forward. Easly in Top 4 with Tales of The Abyss, Vesperia, Berseria(this one mostly for story and characters). Great graphic with music. Characters are as always interesting and well written (specially Rinwell), story is great, even combat is pretty good. Maybe it looks like no depth in itFor me one of the best Tales game. I'm let's call it veteran of this serie and Arise made huge step forward. Easly in Top 4 with Tales of The Abyss, Vesperia, Berseria(this one mostly for story and characters). Great graphic with music. Characters are as always interesting and well written (specially Rinwell), story is great, even combat is pretty good. Maybe it looks like no depth in it but it's just easy entry to combat, u can do rly nice combos ( I recommend to try Rinwell ofc :V). Huge success after bad Zestiria and good Berseria. And if multiplayer was for someone important in Tales game, then this person is funny, cause it was one of the most boring part in Tales games ^^.… Expand
  2. Borderlinez
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Tales of Arise is a beautiful, emotional JRPG with a great cast of characters and an epic story.
  3. Alicedcac
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Tales of Arise is a stunning JRPG with a great story, characters, and combat. It's a must-play for fans of the genre.
  4. Rhex98
    Jul 22, 2023
    8
    El gameplay es bastante bueno, podemos controlar hasta 6 personajes y tenemos varias opciones para configurar el gameplay a nuestro gusto. La historia es decente, es bastante simple, toca temas como el perdón y el amor cayendo bastante en lo cliché la verdad, igualmente cumple, pero se esperaría más de un rpg. Los personajes son bastante variados y carismáticos y lo considero uno de losEl gameplay es bastante bueno, podemos controlar hasta 6 personajes y tenemos varias opciones para configurar el gameplay a nuestro gusto. La historia es decente, es bastante simple, toca temas como el perdón y el amor cayendo bastante en lo cliché la verdad, igualmente cumple, pero se esperaría más de un rpg. Los personajes son bastante variados y carismáticos y lo considero uno de los puntos fuertes del juego. La banda sonora cumple, no me pareció tan memorable, pero sigue estando bastante bien y épica en algunos momentos.
    En general un juego bastante bueno, lo recomiendo bastante.    … Expand
  5. Neuromaster4
    Jun 27, 2023
    8
    Mon tout premier Tales Of.

    J'ai tout simplement adoré xD
    - Histoire pas mal (pas suivi tous les dialogues).
    - Gameplay vraiment Fun cela me fait pensé au dernier opus de FF16.

    Cela faisait longtemps que je n'avais pas fait de JRPG mais cet opus est pour moi une vrai réussite.
  6. hk300
    May 1, 2023
    8
    Very visually beautiful game, concepts in the story started very strong, I did very much enjoy the characters. I put about 40 hours into it and the first 30 were a joy, but the latter 10 or so kind of turned into nonsense. Overall if you have a tolerance for story lines that become convoluted and some grinding then I think you will enjoy this.
  7. ThereIsNoFuture
    Apr 29, 2023
    9
    My first Tales of game and what a game it was. Great chracters, world, music and all around plot. The combat is flashy and fun. Looking forward to playing more of the series.
  8. Only_A_User
    Apr 27, 2023
    9
    Certamente um dos melhores da franquia.

    Desde a evolução gráfica, sistema de combate e história, tudo excelente.

    O pinto negativo é o sistema econômico do jogo, difícil ganhar dinheiro e itens muito caros, tudo para "incentivar" a compra com dinheiro real de pacotes com dinheiro do jogo.
  9. hoviadko123
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tales of Arise is truly splendid game.
    The story is really long but it is captivating and full of surprises and i wasn't bored not even a single minute. All characters are great, I loved how relationships between characters were gradually strengthening during story. Graphics are pretty cool and soundtrack is epic (very suitable for a fantasy game). I also adore outfits, some you acquire during game and some u have to buy, if you want to wear them. As for combat, I think it's pretty simple to learn and it's fun.    … Expand
  10. Melavin3
    Aug 29, 2022
    9
    I kinda loved this game. The art and graphics are beautiful. I like the characters and story though the story kinda got a bit worse in the last third of the game. I loved the ending. I really connected with the characters and their relationships. The gameplay was fun enough but nothing special. I can't really decide if i want to give it a 9 or a 10. But for now i'll leave it at a 9.
  11. Tyrant103xx
    Jul 14, 2022
    9
    Tales of Arise convinced me that I can enjoy the modern JRPG. When I think about JRPGs in my head, I think about turn based combat. I believed a game just can't be a real JRPG without turn based combat.
    Boy was I wrong. Tales of Arise is a masterful JRPG. The combat is fast, flashy, and exciting. The world is bright and beautiful. The item and skill progression is satisfying. Most    Tales of Arise convinced me that I can enjoy the modern JRPG. When I think about JRPGs in my head, I think about turn based combat. I believed a game just can't be a real JRPG without turn based combat.
    Boy was I wrong. Tales of Arise is a masterful JRPG. The combat is fast, flashy, and exciting. The world is bright and beautiful. The item and skill progression is satisfying. Most importantly, the characters, although somewhat one-dimensional, are wonderful, and the story, although cheesy, is engaging, interesting, and emotional.
    I finished the game with a strong feeling of melancholy that I was leaving this world and these characters that I had shared so much time with. In gaming, this is a feeling I most strongly associate with JRPGs, not any JRPGs, but the really great ones, and Tales of Arise is a really great one.    … Expand
  12. Mene0
    Jul 2, 2022
    9
    The best Tales game I've played. The combat is deep and fun and the cast is great. The locations are also very beautiful.

    Enemy variety is lacking a bit and the story quality takes a nosedive in the third realm, but it improves a bit more later. Highly recommend if you enjoy JRPGs.
  13. Falcon2147
    Jun 5, 2022
    10
    This is my first review...

    Let's start with the Pros of the game, - Very well done story that ties together all the elements shown since the beginning of the game, basically it has almost no filler at all. -Well designed characters both to look at and character-wise, no one involved in the main quest feels left out at all which really helps connect and immerse in the world. The world    This is my first review...

    Let's start with the Pros of the game,
    - Very well done story that ties together all the elements shown since the beginning of the game, basically it has almost no filler at all.
    -Well designed characters both to look at and character-wise, no one involved in the main quest feels left out at all which really helps connect and immerse in the world. The world feels alive, the map is well made too. There are about 70 side quests, some of them are enjoyable
    -The cutscenes made by ufotable are like always insane especially at the end the music in this game is enjoyable too! Since it suits the theme of the game and nature very well :D (Don't skip opening "Hibana" 10/10) -The combat in the game is just pure joy, the skill tree system the weapons upgrade availability and the difficulty to get thisr mats is also perfect, the combat is very engaging with beautiful ultimate animations too :)    … Expand
  14. Yaav13
    Apr 27, 2022
    8
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 8.
  15. rechechelly
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. JRPG中顶级的画面，一流的演出，优秀的人物设计，happy end，絢香的歌喉，这些都足以成为我给出高分的理由。可惜通关后内容太少，缺乏重复游玩的动力。… Expand
  16. smilodon142
    Mar 8, 2022
    8
    Really fun JRPG I got around 90 hours of gameplay out of it. I really liked the story and characters.
  17. MajorKusanagi
    Feb 13, 2022
    9
    Excellent jeu. J'adore tout les personnages que l'on contrôle.

    L'histoire est intéressante / le bestiaire est bien fourni / Le gameplay est très bon.

    Je lui met la note de 9, c'est mon jeu de l'année 2021.
  18. Deaden
    Feb 11, 2022
    9
    I always give priority to story telling which is the soul for a movie or a game and this game is doing overwhelmingly good. Gameplay also well made for an RPG but seems there is few lack of elements on itemizations. Also some repetitive voice acts are also a bit pesky. But overall this is the RPG you must play if you are hungry the genre.
  19. DemonLordNTR
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    Love Tales of Arise, has a wonderful cast of 6 unique characters. Great gameplay, beautiful atmosphere and a good soundtrack that sometimes is blasted a bit too loud. Only complaint is sometimes AI team just fail miserably.
  20. Ryu003
    Jan 26, 2022
    10
    Il gioco è veramente molto bello e divertente. I personaggi sono caratterizzati in maniera perfetta e la storia è una delle migliori mai fatte da questa serie.
  21. Scary_R_US
    Jan 23, 2022
    9
    Having played a good number of Tales games this is the best one since Vesperia.
    The characters are great as is the interaction between them. The two main characters for me have the best writing and are some of the best characters in any game ever.
    The action is fast paced and simple but with a high celling if you spend the time to master it. Last mentions that the soundtrack is awesome    Having played a good number of Tales games this is the best one since Vesperia.
    The characters are great as is the interaction between them. The two main characters for me have the best writing and are some of the best characters in any game ever.
    The action is fast paced and simple but with a high celling if you spend the time to master it. Last mentions that the soundtrack is awesome and so are the visuals!
    Buy this game, no excuses!    … Expand
  22. Bioreactor1987
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    Игра линейно-коридорная. При столкновении с противником начинается бой на аренке.
    В игре 6 играбельных персонажей.
    Есть переключение между героями, уклонения и контратаки, воздушн. комбо, стихийные атаки и резисты, есть слабые места у противников, накапливаемые способности напарников имеют свои особенности. Есть готовка еды для бафов, крафт, рыбалка, расходники, артефакты, косметики,    Игра линейно-коридорная. При столкновении с противником начинается бой на аренке.
    В игре 6 играбельных персонажей.
    Есть переключение между героями, уклонения и контратаки, воздушн. комбо, стихийные атаки и резисты, есть слабые места у противников, накапливаемые способности напарников имеют свои особенности. Есть готовка еды для бафов, крафт, рыбалка, расходники, артефакты, косметики, собирательство регов и сундуки, из шмота броня/оружие/аксессуар.
    Прокачка нормальная. В основном пассивки и открытие скиллов. Взяв макс. лвл вы всё откроете.
    Есть поиск совушек, которые дают косметику.
    Сложность, как по мне, немного дисбалансит. Играл на сложной, которая базовая (без артефакта). Мобы слабые, а боссы ваншотят. Но в целом я доволен.
    ИИ напарников хороший и имеет возможность минимальной настройки.
    У каждого героя свой характер и стиль игры.
    Отыгрывания ролей или выборов в сюжете - нет. Всё рпг в циферках и геймплее.
    Боссов куча разных. От лордов, до огромнейших зверюг. Лицо они ломают нормально.
    Гринда обязательного нет.
    Побочки - это и базовые квесты в стиле подай/принеси/убей, и поиск совушек, бойцовая арена, убийство боссов, рыбалка, готовка еды, хил неписей. Есть побочки раскрывающие героев. Всё это явно отмечено на карте, хотя есть и скрытые.
    Сюжет прекрасен и закручен. Есть несколько очень наивных моментов, но это имхо.
    Персонажи все со своими характерами, меняются и раскрываются хорошо.
    Подается сюжет прекрасными катсценами, кайфовыми аниме вставками, анимироваными комиксами. Персонажи постоянно общаются между собой.
    Это не персонажи... Это друзья, с которыми не хочется расставаться.(((
    Картинка просто о***нная!
    Это лучший селлшэйдинг, который я видел.
    Хоть игра и коридорная, но локации прекрасны и задники проработаны охренительно.
    Кат сцены отличные, анимации кайф. Каждая эмоция на лице персонажа видна отчетливо. Движения хорошие. Текстуры не западают друг в друга (кроме некоторых косметиков).
    Есть только одна претензия. Женщины стоят очень странно. Подозреваю, что сделано это было чтобы текстуры рук не западали в юбки.
    Особенно кайфуешь от совместных добиваний - они просто о***нны!
    Музыка кайф! Японская озвучка очень хороша! Побочки не озвучены.
    Баги в 2к21... Не думал, что скажу это... ИХ НЕТ!
    И оптимизон отличный!
    Повестки нет!
    Нет сизонпассов и прочего кала. Продается тока косметика.

    Минусы.
    ПОЧЕМУ в такой красивой игре нет фотомода?!
    Реально бесило, что при боях с боссами побег не доступен и нельзя тупо загрузить игру. >_<
    Не самый удобный интерфейс, имхо.
    Хотелось бы видеть визуализацию скиллов, а не только текстовое описание.    … Expand
  23. Adamant92
    Dec 25, 2021
    9
    This was my first Tales game, and I really enjoyed it. The beginning is a little bit bland, but it really picks up and the story goes for a long time (I think it's longer than most single player games releasing now). Combat is really fun, graphics are amazing (very optimized and well-done PC port). You get your money's worth for sure.
  24. smahlt
    Dec 22, 2021
    8
    It's pretty solid. The combat is fun, the story and characters are interesting, and I like the setting and concept.

    Started feeling kinds grindy near the end, but that just might be my doing. I tend to get hooked into a Tales story and then skip random battles to see the next cutscene and end up underlevelled.
  25. Zapoo0026
    Dec 6, 2021
    9
    Fantastic Tales game. Improves on many graphical fronts, as well as maintaining a heart felt, pretty intelligent story and like-able characters. It's rare that I am able to finish an RPG in its entirety these days. This one I will absolutely be finishing though!
  26. Jbolota
    Dec 4, 2021
    8
    Amazing game, a refreshing rpg, the combat is super fun,it was my first tales game and i had no problem following the plot except for some parts, but those parts had no grip to the old games, finished it in about 40 hours and if you like action rpgs you definitively gotta give it a try,there were only 2 things in the whole game that i didnt like, this 'Skit' mechanic that it has where uAmazing game, a refreshing rpg, the combat is super fun,it was my first tales game and i had no problem following the plot except for some parts, but those parts had no grip to the old games, finished it in about 40 hours and if you like action rpgs you definitively gotta give it a try,there were only 2 things in the whole game that i didnt like, this 'Skit' mechanic that it has where u gotta press a button to see a little snippet of interaction between the party members,in my opinion this could have been implemented while you are in the open world exploring and such.And the second thing i didnt like was the last stretch of the game,it just felt way too rushed.But overall a really solid game… Expand
  27. JasonMassaker
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best JRPG beside Final Fantasy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  28. NerdN8
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    Игра-Аниме с интересным сюжетом, приятным геемплеем и отличной рисовкой. Бои не успевают надоедать так как постоянно идут вставки с сюжетом и раскрытием главных героев. Главные герои харизматичны, к каждому проникаешься и сопереживаешь. Женские персонажи в игре как на подбор : красивые, милые, сильные личности, при этом не жирные и не похожи на огров. Отсутствие геев, негров ,Игра-Аниме с интересным сюжетом, приятным геемплеем и отличной рисовкой. Бои не успевают надоедать так как постоянно идут вставки с сюжетом и раскрытием главных героев. Главные герои харизматичны, к каждому проникаешься и сопереживаешь. Женские персонажи в игре как на подбор : красивые, милые, сильные личности, при этом не жирные и не похожи на огров. Отсутствие геев, негров , трансгендеров, жирных страшных феминисток и прочих атрибутов дерьма которым нас кормят западные игры, пытаясь усидеть на всех стульях и запихивая повестку куда только можно. Огромное уважение японцам что не прогибаются и делают игры как считают нужным! Доволен на 12/10, наиграл 30 часов и надеюсь дальше меня ждет столько же!… Expand
  29. pegoke7682
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    A great continuation of the series, cool characters, design, locations, good optimization, the first game in a long time where I didn't meet a single bug, this alone is worthy of respect!
  30. Supermarchello
    Nov 3, 2021
    9
    Отличное продолжение серии, крутые персонажи, дизайн, локации, хорошая оптимизация, первая за долгое время игра, где я не встретил ни одного бага, одно только это достойно уважения!
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

27
#27 Best PC Game of 2021
34
#34 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. GameCritics
    Feb 23, 2022
    75
    It’s not an absolute slam dunk for the return of the Tales series, but it’s a solidly-crafted JRPG with a great battle system and fabulous environments to adventure through. It’s a shame the dialogue and story don’t match the stellar work done elsewhere, but on the whole it’s still a trip well worth taking.
    Read full review
  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Nov 30, 2021
    77
    If you don’t mind the cliché story, you’ll probably enjoy Tales of Arise – it has good graphics, good pacing and fluid (if a bit too easy) combat. [Issue#256, p.64]
  3. PCMag
    Sep 29, 2021
    80
    The Tales series makes a triumphant return with Arise, a game that delivers excellent, highly polished RPG action that stands above its predecessors. Despite being a RPG, Tales of Arise features a rich combat system that makes the title contend with some of the best action games released this year.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »