Tales of Xillia 2

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 59
  3. Negative: 3 out of 59
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  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 29, 2014
    40
    The formula needs an update. [Nov 2014, p.94]
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  2. RPGamer
    Sep 19, 2014
    40
    Perhaps in a different world, Tales of Xillia 2 could have been the proper sequel that Tales fans wanted, one that more thoroughly explored the Elympios half of the world which was mostly glossed over in the first game. Instead, we got a game in which players collect cats and pay off their medical bills.
  3. USgamer
    Aug 18, 2014
    40
    It's a 20-hour game in a 50-hour package, bloated to hell and back by a design engineered to recycle content. If you're interested in playing an installment of the Tales series, you deserve much better than this.

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#30 Best PS3 Game of 2014
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#16 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2014
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#14 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2014

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 250 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 196 out of 250
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 250
  3. Negative: 31 out of 250
  1. NiclName
    Aug 19, 2014
    10
    I am a big fan of "Tales of ..." series and I'm glad to see localized version of "Tales of Xillia 2", It`s a realy huge JRPG in its genre. II am a big fan of "Tales of ..." series and I'm glad to see localized version of "Tales of Xillia 2", It`s a realy huge JRPG in its genre. I recommend to all fans of Japanese games. It will give you many hours of interesting gameplay and exciting story.… Full Review »
  2. Evarin
    Aug 20, 2014
    10
    I'm about 10 hours into the game so far and am loving it. The tone is much darker than the first game, and people may be put off by the mostlyI'm about 10 hours into the game so far and am loving it. The tone is much darker than the first game, and people may be put off by the mostly silent protagonist. That being said, returning cast members soon enter the picture and liven things up. I highly recommend this title to anyone who enjoys the Tales of series, especially those who played the first game.

    For those inexperienced with the "Tales" series, I would recommend picking up the first game before jumping into this one.    … Full Review »
  3. Friendzie
    Sep 13, 2014
    9
    An incredible sequel in almost every way except for the fact that 90% of your time is spent in the exact same areas as you explored in theAn incredible sequel in almost every way except for the fact that 90% of your time is spent in the exact same areas as you explored in the first game. It's not necessarily bad that all of the original zones make a return, but it's just that you spend very little time in new areas. There are 11 or so actual new areas to go to. Besides that, the combat system is back with cool new mechanics, the story is fairly interesting, there's tons of replay to see the different endings and various outcomes, and the awesome grade system which allows you to purchase interesting perks for additional playthroughs. There are three new playable characters on top of the original cast. Best of all, the game is genuinely funny, and the characters are mostly amusing and likable. Would be a 10/10 if they could have spent more time making new areas.… Full Review »
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