Tales of Legendia

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Feb 7, 2006
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 37
  3. Negative: 1 out of 37
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  1. Play Magazine
    90
    With so many RPG’s vying for those last few PS2 dollars, Namco sought to make theirs stick out like a troll at an elves’ convention and so they’ve reached deep into their bag of tricks to present something truly original, while sticking to the genre’s time-honored covenants and their decidedly storybook-meets-manga design etiquette. [Jan 2006]
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  2. PSM Magazine
    75
    A mix of incredibly simplified fighting and some elements of turn-based combat, Tales of Legendia’s 2D-style battle system continues to carry the torch for the franchise. [Mar 2006, p.80]
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  3. GameSpot
    80
    Some blemishes exist, most prominently in the tuning of the encounter rate and how world travel is handled, but genre and series fans will find it easy to like this otherwise well-crafted adventure.
  5. 1UP
    75
    Legendia seems a sure hit among the series' dedicated fans -- provided they don't feel that familiarity breeds contempt. But for everyone else, this flawed adventure's good looks and occasional moments of cleverness probably won't go far enough to distinguish Namco's latest Tales from the last few.
  6. IGN
    77
    Legendia is definitely slanted towards more action-oriented role-players who don't mind breezing through an easy twenty hours before getting to the real tests of skill. Regardless, when all is said and done the game is actually pretty rewarding.
  7. Cheat Code Central
    82
    It takes the same old RPG elements and lengthens them or changes them in such a way as to make them a little different. It's just a re-invention of the wheel but that may be enough to keep some fans happy, especially those that like combat and treasure hunting.
  8. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    If for whatever reason "Tales of Symphonia" didn't grab you, you might want to consider giving Tales another try with Legendia. [Mar 2006, p.87]
  9. Deeko
    75
    It's one of the few soundtracks that I would highly recommend buying, as the quality of the music is that good.
  10. GameZone
    83
    It's exciting, engaging, and is unlike any other real-time RPG on the market.
  11. Worth Playing
    79
    If you're an RPG fan looking for something new and different ... stop kidding yourself and go look into the Shadow Hearts series.
  12. GameShark
    75
    The game does continue on in the Tales style, but the bulk of the content is only average.
  13. The A.V. Club
    83
    That level of minutiae separates good games from great ones, but in Tales Of Legendia, much of the detail pops up in the periphery, which enhances the experience more than it affects the gameplay.
  14. Gamezilla!
    91
    It has all the right ingredients to make for an enjoyable 30+ hour adventure, and if you’re willing to overlook a few of its flaws, it’s one of the better RPG experiences you can have on your PS2.
  15. eToychest
    85
    Despite its flaws with pacing and the emphasis on role-playing clichés, Tales of Legendia is a very enjoyable game. The disappointment here stems largely from the fact that many fans hold the Tales series to a relatively high standard and expect a certain consistent level of quality across all facets of the experience.
  16. Console Gameworld
    86
    While it really doesn’t bring anything new to the genre, Tales of Legendia is an excellent RPG worthy of any RPG fan’s time.
  17. Just RPG
    81
    If you’re a fan of action RPGs or just a gamer who would like to break out of the normal turn-based combat, then Tales of Legendia should be in your PS2!
  18. DarkStation
    80
    Legendia continues the excellent Tales RPG series, thrilling fans with good pacing, strategy-laden real-time combat and very stylish visuals.
  19. Digital Entertainment News
    89
    The company promised Soul Calibur and delivered Street Fighter in its battle system. The final verdict on Tales of Legendia is that it’s a solid entry and an enjoyable game
  20. GameCritics
    75
    Eminently playable.

Awards & Rankings

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#65 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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#62 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
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#68 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 47
  3. Negative: 3 out of 47
  1. murilolu
    Mar 8, 2014
    10
    Tales of Legendia just perfect ... the best game I've ever played with great characters from my childhood, I love this game, thanks Melfes ...Tales of Legendia just perfect ... the best game I've ever played with great characters from my childhood, I love this game, thanks Melfes ... Namco ... all producers and composers ... everybody!… Full Review »
  2. BasilZero
    Sep 17, 2012
    8
    Tales of Legendia's storyline and length are amazing, although it may fall a bit short when it comes to actual character list, battle systemTales of Legendia's storyline and length are amazing, although it may fall a bit short when it comes to actual character list, battle system and graphics. New Game+, Arena mode, extended storyline and a few "Feel Good" moments in the game will captivate you to play the game till the end and perhaps more. This game is still worth getting and you will have a long adventure waiting for you when you start this rare game!… Full Review »
  3. seieko_pherdo
    Aug 19, 2011
    6
    Tales of Legendia in the bluntest terms possible is basically a downgrade from Tales Of Symphonia. It mains flaws besides how easy it is toTales of Legendia in the bluntest terms possible is basically a downgrade from Tales Of Symphonia. It mains flaws besides how easy it is to get lost in the world map (which may just be my fault) are in the battles and the random encounter's can get a more than a little annoying. The story while well told isn't as endearing as it could be and the characters seem a little mismatched. However a point is it's favor is the music, and in certain places because of the music the game really shines or rather certain moments within it. Now while comparing this game to Tales Of Symphonia may be a little unfair but after that game came out it's easy to see this game could have been so much more than it was. By time I got through half of the game I just didn't care and stopped playing. And in my opinion that is a shame as the Tales Of Games contain some of the best stories and game music I've ever seen.… Full Review »
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