Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
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  1. PlaySense
    Jan 18, 2019
    70
    Graphically this remaster definitely holds up to contemporary games and the option to choose between English or Japanese language is very welcome. The story is good and you’ll be entertained for days but be aware that the controls are pretty sluggish which will cause some frustration.
  2. Metro GameCentral
    Jan 10, 2019
    70
    Formulaic but not always predictable, this remains the best of the Tales series and one of the definitive Japanese role-players of the 2000s.
  3. God is a Geek
    Jan 9, 2019
    70
    Fitting for a game called ‘Tales’ Vesperia spins a good yarn, but ultimately the game is showing its age.
  5. Eurogamer Italy
    Jan 9, 2019
    70
    Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is the remastered version in high resolution for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC of the original game, released 10 years ago. It adds two new playable characters and unpublished costumes in the West. It offers excellent cel shading graphics, anime-like cutscene sequences and a very dynamic real-time combat system.
  6. Digital Chumps
    Jan 31, 2019
    68
    Overall, Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is an ok game. The fun characters and story are engaging but the game does feel old. For fans of the original version, this game will be great for you. For new players, this game will test your patience.
  7. Games.cz
    Mar 11, 2019
    60
    Tales of Vesperia is a clear example of Japanese RPGs from days gone by. Its traditional approach will please only the most conservative fans of the genre. Other players should look elsewhere - there is more than enough modern competition.
  8. PlayGround.ru
    Feb 5, 2019
    60
    Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition will definitely appeal to fans of the genre.
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  1. GameCrate
    Jan 11, 2019
    The gameplay and story holds up quite well even 10 years later, and the new content makes the experience refreshing even for the most hardcore fan. This is an important port, for the RPG community, for the Tales series, and for video games in general.

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 137 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 95 out of 137
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 137
  3. Negative: 20 out of 137
  1. DimaFidel
    Jan 16, 2019
    10
    В свое время брал ради нее 360. Сейчас прошел на современных консолях. Одна из лучших частей серии. Фанам JRPG обязательно!!!В свое время брал ради нее 360. Сейчас прошел на современных консолях. Одна из лучших частей серии. Фанам JRPG обязательно!!!
  2. Luahanseng
    Sep 26, 2021
    7
    Played on PS5
    Completed : Sept 26, 2021
    Playtime : 46hrs This is my first tales game experience.  surprisingly and unexpectedly i love    Played on PS5
    Completed : Sept 26, 2021
    Playtime : 46hrs

    This is my first tales game experience.  surprisingly and unexpectedly i love and enjoy the game overall. It is a nostalgia feeling-good experience with the elements i most love in an RPG particularly in a final fantasy classic. It has the same formula but with its own authenticity. The strength of the game is the character development and its dialogue it is one (if not) the best. But after Arc II there is a little bit drag until the end. The plot and storyline is not perfect but fairly good. What i dont like about this game is its battle system for 3 major factor (1) it is clunky, inconsistent, and feels outdated (2) limited skill progression with underwhelming and confusing special moves. Although the graphics is outdated, it looks good and age well. I am excited to play my next tales game.

    Character development/dialogue 9/10
    Graphics 8/10
    Gameplay 6/10
    Battle system 6/10
    Story / narrative - 8/10
    Progression - 7/10    … Full Review »
  3. Sus1216
    Jul 13, 2020
    7
    Nunca había jugado a un Tales Of hasta ahora. El primero ha sido Vesperia y la experiencia ha sido buena. Estamos ante un JRPG con combates enNunca había jugado a un Tales Of hasta ahora. El primero ha sido Vesperia y la experiencia ha sido buena. Estamos ante un JRPG con combates en tiempo real, que para mí es lo que falla en este juego. La movilidad de los personajes a la hora de combatir no es muy precisa y menos a la hora de ejecutar habilidades llegando a fallar muchas veces. Cuando los enemigos son fáciles no hay problema pero cuando la cosa se complica puede llegar a frustrar. En cuanto a la historia, me ha parecido lo mejor del juego, larga e interesante con buenos personajes. El mejor: Yuri, el protagonista, un chico que cuando tiene que hacer algo malo, lo hace, a pesar de que no sea la opción correcta para sus compañeros. Gráficamente no es nada espectacular, con un estilo cell-shading anime sencillo que le queda bastante bien. El mapeado es un mundo abierto por el que vas viajando conforme avanzas en la historia,, derrotando enemigos y encontrando objetos, como en un JRPG de toda la vida. Después están las zonas explorables que no son muy grandes y que son lineales con algún que otro camino secundario. A pesar de sus limitaciones y que el combate puede no resultar tan satisfactorio como debería, por la historia es un juego que recomendaría. Le pongo un 7 porque me parece buena nota, que es un notable. Aunque este en amarillo no significa que ya sea regulero o malo.… Full Review »
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