Tales of Arise

 PlayStation 5
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 727 Ratings

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  1. OriginalGinyu
    Sep 2, 2023
    9
    THIS is what a MODERN JRPG should look like! Sadly instead, most JRPGs nowadays still look like Nintendo Wii Games
  2. MasterTiger4
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    If you love JRPGs, if you love Anime like characters, if you love huge Worlds and compelling story telling with a lovable cast of characters. Then you've come to the right place.
    Tales of Arise is one of the best JRPGs and Best Looking JRPGs I've placed in years.
    I can't recommend this game enough.
  3. MetaKuwlbeans
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    Every new decision they made was a good one. Absolutely amazing game. Easily in the top 5 in the series.
  4. Potet69
    Jul 23, 2023
    9
    Only Tales game I have played and its very good.‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  5. Jollyraffy
    Jul 20, 2023
    8
    Overall a very enjoyable game. Alphen and Shionne relationship carries the story a lot, and I have to say that i liked their interactions very much, they were intense yet simple and realistic.
    The fighting system is a big step forward from Zestiria and Berseria, it still needs some work to be perfect tough. The last part of the game felt a bit rushed, especially the final battle, the plot    Overall a very enjoyable game. Alphen and Shionne relationship carries the story a lot, and I have to say that i liked their interactions very much, they were intense yet simple and realistic.
    The fighting system is a big step forward from Zestiria and Berseria, it still needs some work to be perfect tough. The last part of the game felt a bit rushed, especially the final battle, the plot twist wasn't really needed after all the hours of playing! I felt it as very unnecessary. Hope they'll keep on improving in the next Tales of, especially in giving the world a bit more life or depth.    … Expand
  6. Hazuna
    Jun 29, 2023
    8
    Tales of Arise war tatsächlich mein erster Ableger der Tales-of-Reihe. Ich muss gestehen, dass ich mich sehr schnell hier Wohlgefühlt habe und die Geschichte spannend und packend erzählt wurde. Die Charaktere haben alle einen gewissen Charme und wachsen einem zum Teil dich sehr ans Herz. Eine der größten Stärken sind die Plott-Twists und die teilweise wirklich fordernden Kämpfe.Tales of Arise war tatsächlich mein erster Ableger der Tales-of-Reihe. Ich muss gestehen, dass ich mich sehr schnell hier Wohlgefühlt habe und die Geschichte spannend und packend erzählt wurde. Die Charaktere haben alle einen gewissen Charme und wachsen einem zum Teil dich sehr ans Herz. Eine der größten Stärken sind die Plott-Twists und die teilweise wirklich fordernden Kämpfe. Grundsätzlich vereint das Spiel alle stärken der klassischen JRPGs und frischt mit seinem dynamischen Kampfsystem diese noch auf.

    Einzige kleine Schwächen sind die teilweise langen Kämpfe, die sich aufgrund der fehlenden Wucht der eigenen Party manchmal wie Button-Smashing anfühlen. Auch die Geschichte zieht sich gerade hinten raus etwas in die Länge - das soll allerdings wie ich gehört habe eine klassische Tales-of Krankheit sein. Ich hatte eine gute Zeit mit dem Spiel und konnte bestimmt knapp 80 Stunden Spielzeit in der Welt verbringen, die ich nicht bereue!    … Expand
  7. ByrenHayabusa
    Jun 27, 2023
    8
    This game was almost the perfect Tales of game. I absolutely love exploring the beautiful landscapes, dungeons and the story was fantastic and easy to follow. The character designs and interactions were top notch as well. Namco spared no expense in these departments, especially for a tales game. However, this game is a little frustrating for me... 1. It should have included the optionThis game was almost the perfect Tales of game. I absolutely love exploring the beautiful landscapes, dungeons and the story was fantastic and easy to follow. The character designs and interactions were top notch as well. Namco spared no expense in these departments, especially for a tales game. However, this game is a little frustrating for me... 1. It should have included the option to play as a 2-player local co-op... most if not all Tales of games had local co-op and I would have loved to play this with a friend. 2. Too much particle/flashy effects, snappy camera cuts and damage numbers cluttering up the screen when you have a full party in combat. The game is fine with just Alphen and Shionne, but when you recruit your 3rd and 4th character (plus reserve characters) the battle screen looks like a crappy version of Jackson Pollock painting or visual vomit. Combine that with the non-stop screaming and yelling each character does over each other...it's not art it's a headache. Plus, there is no option to turn off the battle cries without completely muting the voiceovers. Ughhh. This could have been the best tales game, but that honor still goes to Symphonia and Vesperia in my opinion.… Expand
  8. LetsGoPokemonLu
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    This was my first tales of game - loved it so much. The amount of care and love that went into this game is astonishing. The combat is also easily accessible but rewards mastery similar to franchises like Devil May Cry.
  9. trhng
    Apr 27, 2023
    8
    For the Tales of series it's pretty good and I see great things in the future if they can keep up with the same kind of good character designs.
  10. Wer007
    Mar 23, 2023
    10
    this game is **** beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  11. Sphendaroh
    Mar 4, 2023
    10
    I enjoyed the game immensely. I really liked the gameplay (especially the combat) as well as of course the graphics. The story wasn't a masterpiece by any means, but I greatly enjoyed it nonetheless, and the characters really shine in this game (especially the character dynamics). This game tried to do something different with the classic Tales formula (which I also liked, given that II enjoyed the game immensely. I really liked the gameplay (especially the combat) as well as of course the graphics. The story wasn't a masterpiece by any means, but I greatly enjoyed it nonetheless, and the characters really shine in this game (especially the character dynamics). This game tried to do something different with the classic Tales formula (which I also liked, given that I love the classic games like Tales of Vesperia and Tales of the Abyss, as well as liked the more modern entries like Tales of Xillia and Tales of Bersaria) and I think it overall succeeded. The game overall was an incredible experience from start to finish, and I have hopes that they can continue to improve upon this strong basis in the future (whether that be building upon this good new framework they established with this game, or going back to a more traditional style but incorporating several of the good aspects from this game). As long as one plays this game with a mindset open to an Tales experience that tries something new, I think there is a lot to enjoy from this one. I highly recommend this game.… Expand
  12. giannis2001
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    I hadn't played any Tales game before this and just bought this game because I liked the demo, so I went completely in the dark of what to expect from the series. And I have to say I love Tales of Arise. The characters are truly unforgettable. Everyone has a very well done design to his personality and the interactions between them has huge depth.

    The story in itself is nothing special    I hadn't played any Tales game before this and just bought this game because I liked the demo, so I went completely in the dark of what to expect from the series. And I have to say I love Tales of Arise. The characters are truly unforgettable. Everyone has a very well done design to his personality and the interactions between them has huge depth.

    The story in itself is nothing special by my opinion, but combining with the development of each characters it become truly amazing.

    The art style and soundtrack are outstanding as well.

    Let's talk about the combat. Maybe slow at start, but later on you get one of the best Action RPG combat system to date. It feels like hack and slash but keeps every aspect of RPG. Truly great combination. Also, the lengh of the game is exactly as it should. Overall, the excellent presentation of characters and the fantastic combat make this game a masterpiece. Highly recommend it.    … Expand
  13. Ignis_z
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    Buena jugabilidad a diferencia de Berseria que era darle a un botón, buena historia, Secundarias en su justa medida. Recomendable
  14. Rasengan69
    Jan 29, 2023
    8
    Combat was fun. I didn't care too much for the story or dialogue, but I don't go out of my way to platinum too many games. This one I did
  15. MoreBiscuits
    Jan 5, 2023
    10
    To say I’m addicted to this game is an understatement. The gameplay is glorious, there’s so many layers and choices. Graphically it’s beautiful, both in environments and character design. The amount of content available is plentiful. I’ve never been a huge lover of JRPGs but this game has broke that trend.
  16. Lgbtroxa
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Nunca havia jogado um “Tales of”, ate ver Arise na steam.
    Então o que eu vi aqui, me surpreendeu de uma forma que nenhum jogo me surpreendeu desde o lançamento de NieR Automata e Replicant.
    O enredo consiste no seguinte. Vocë é o "mascara de ferro", um jovem que não se lembra de seu passado e que se ve inserido em um mundo escravizado onde a morte se tornou tão banalizada, que nem mesmo    Nunca havia jogado um “Tales of”, ate ver Arise na steam.
    Então o que eu vi aqui, me surpreendeu de uma forma que nenhum jogo me surpreendeu desde o lançamento de NieR Automata e Replicant.
    O enredo consiste no seguinte. Vocë é o "mascara de ferro", um jovem que não se lembra de seu passado e que se ve inserido em um mundo escravizado onde a morte se tornou tão banalizada, que nem mesmo pais se importam de perder seus filhos. A partir disso, vocë parte em sua jornada para se lembrar de quem vocë é e tentar acabar com esse sistema opressor.
    A história se mostra simples no início, mas conforme as coisas väo rolando, tudo se torna complexo, trágico e inevitável. Os personagens principais são EXTREMAMENTE HUMANOS. Eles falam justamente o que nós, como jogadores, pensamos. Exemplo: Em uma certa parte do game, me foi revelado um plot twist, e logo pensei "ué, mas não faz sentido", e no mesmo instante os personagens questionaram e explicaram a mesma coisa. Isso acontece com frequencia no jogo, o que me deu a sensação de que ele sabia o que estava fazendo ao contar a história, e em certo ponto até parei de procurar furos de roteiro porque parecia impossível encontrar. O roteiro é tão bem escrito, que não tem NENHUMA informação que fica para trás sem explicação. Tudo faz sentido, tudo é explicado, até mesmo as coisas mais banais. Outro exemplo: Em Arise, as pessoas usam Ars Artrais que é basicamente magia, o plot não precisava explicar o que isso é, afinal ninguém questionaria isso, mas o jogo faz questão de nos responder.
    A construção de personagem é impecável. Todos os personagens tem uma história, um subtexto, uma camada, uma motivação para desistirem de morrer e lutarem para sobreviver. E as mudanças de caráter ocorrem de uma forma tão natural e cadenciada, que parece que voce não jogou um jogo, e sim assistiu pessoas crescerem de verdade.
    A gameplay é tão viciante e gostosa, que vocë faz questao de enfrentar os inimigos mesmo que voce possa evita-los de alguma forma. Aliás, os boss das side quests são MUITO BONS, recomendo fazer todas, afinal são bem simples e intuitivas. Mas acrescentam muito à relação dos protagonistas, MUITO MESMO.
    A arte e a trilha sonora, são perfeitas. Em especial, a musica do fim do game, me fez debruçar em lágrimas enquanto assistia a cutscene final. Os cenários são lindos, parecem uma tela de aquarela, é impossivel vocë passar por todos os reinos e ambientes do jogo sem parar pra observar a paisagem.
    Joguei muitos JRPGs na vida, mas esse ganhou um espaço especial no meu coração.
    Pare de pensar em um motivo para morrer, e olhe em sua volta aquilo que te incentiva a viver    … Expand
  17. LukeDias42
    Dec 12, 2022
    9
    This wasn't the first time I played a Tales game, however, I wasn't hooked on any of the other games. But, Tales of Arise is a completely different beast!
    Seriously, this game is amazing, it has an incredible story, with very touching moments and with very nice characters! It has many twists and I was completely hooked from beginning to end!
    The gameplay is superb, you can control every    This wasn't the first time I played a Tales game, however, I wasn't hooked on any of the other games. But, Tales of Arise is a completely different beast!
    Seriously, this game is amazing, it has an incredible story, with very touching moments and with very nice characters! It has many twists and I was completely hooked from beginning to end!
    The gameplay is superb, you can control every character, and create your party before battles. Each character has completely different movements and feels very different to play with. The fights can be very challenging but also fair, you don't need to grind for anything, just play the story and some of the side stories, and done, you are always at a great level for the challenges of the game.
    The game is very long, even more so if you play it to its fullest, there are many locations, many side quests, and the story itself isn't very short. So if you love long experiences and amazing gameplays, you have to play this masterpiece.    … Expand
  18. PaulRogers
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    Wonderful game. I'm surprised by the mechanics of the game. I've always liked Final Fantasy RPG games and decided to try Tales of Arise. fantastic and epic. I summarize the game as magnificent.
  19. Hallifex
    Dec 3, 2022
    9
    Really ambitious game which for the most part delivers. The first couple of "chapters" in the game are amazing a 10/10. I think that the storytelling runs into some bumps as you get further into the game

    The game still ended up being a joy to play and I really felt pushed to finish the game in a way I haven't felt in awhile. This truly was one of the best rpgs I have played. The combat is    Really ambitious game which for the most part delivers. The first couple of "chapters" in the game are amazing a 10/10. I think that the storytelling runs into some bumps as you get further into the game

    The game still ended up being a joy to play and I really felt pushed to finish the game in a way I haven't felt in awhile. This truly was one of the best rpgs I have played. The combat is really good, there are plenty of little things to play around with like stats, abilities, equipment, cooking, fishing, plenty of side quests.

    The visuals are really nice. The music is very good. Character development is pretty well done. The characters themselves are amazing design and personality. If you have been looking for a new rpg to play and have a good amount of time on your hands, you should really consider Tales of arise. IMO this is the best tales game in the series.    … Expand
  20. Sabrewulf1
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Firstly, unlike reviews saying this is for fans of the tales series, I call bull. I have tried and failed to get into anything previously. Besaria, vesperia, never touched the sides. I love ajrpg, but never could. This, this is right up there with YsViii. Slow starter, trickles a decent rpg system. Combat is smooth, intricate and a decent challenge at higher levels. Music is fullyFirstly, unlike reviews saying this is for fans of the tales series, I call bull. I have tried and failed to get into anything previously. Besaria, vesperia, never touched the sides. I love ajrpg, but never could. This, this is right up there with YsViii. Slow starter, trickles a decent rpg system. Combat is smooth, intricate and a decent challenge at higher levels. Music is fully orchestrated, all main characters have a decent backstory, full if twists. The graphics although still behind triple A are the next level for JRPG. Pop in let's it down a bit but doesn't detract. The game takes to the first boss to get truly hooked, but it has that special thing...the ability to hook you in. Its one you keep playing til end game at least. Worth every penny on ps5 and definitely best of the bunch of elysium and scarlet nexus.… Expand
  21. Notorioustk
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    Loved it! Not my favorite tales game but still pretty good! If you’re a fan of action games or RPG games with long drawn out stories and colorful dramatic characters you’ll love this game!
  22. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
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    Jugabilidad que debe marcar las bases del futuro del JRPG.
    Gran duración y postgame.
    Audiovisualmente potentísimo para no ser un AAA.

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    Diálogos y secuencias para aburrir.
    Arquetipos japoneses que de vez en cuando avergüenzan bastante.
    Defectos gráficos como popping que no se debería pasar por alto. Falta pulido visual.
  23. Juliosouza1988
    Oct 26, 2022
    9
    Melhor game da franquia . Só a história na reta final que viajou na maionese.
  24. ashwathama199
    Oct 18, 2022
    8
    Having OKkish characters with voice acting slightly better than that in regular anime , a story line which seemed as if 'twas made by 2 drunk men in jail with nothing better to do, unbalanced soundtrack ( most of them are boring, the only epic one is made stale by being played again and again in almost every 2nd fight), a battle system which reminds you of good ol' days with PS2 and GodHaving OKkish characters with voice acting slightly better than that in regular anime , a story line which seemed as if 'twas made by 2 drunk men in jail with nothing better to do, unbalanced soundtrack ( most of them are boring, the only epic one is made stale by being played again and again in almost every 2nd fight), a battle system which reminds you of good ol' days with PS2 and God Hand (but that also gets stale inevitably, with overrepititive fights against same 4 enemies with almost no weakness and giant health pools, being repeated again and again in the end), Tales of Arise was overall a mixed experience. With that being said it is the first and the last Tales game I will ever pick up. Due to it's satisfactory combat the game is enjoyable, at least for 40 hrs, till the 2nd half of the game starts, after that you can throw the disc in a trash can, piss on it and set it on fire.… Expand
  25. dylanolson44
    Aug 29, 2022
    10
    I never was really into the Tales of series, I just got the game because I needed something new to play, when I started playing it was different from what I'm used to. I was so intrigued to continue playing Tales of Arise because of the fact it was/is good. That is an understatement, this game is by far one of the most emotional games I have ever played, this is a game that is filled withI never was really into the Tales of series, I just got the game because I needed something new to play, when I started playing it was different from what I'm used to. I was so intrigued to continue playing Tales of Arise because of the fact it was/is good. That is an understatement, this game is by far one of the most emotional games I have ever played, this is a game that is filled with romance between all characters, and this is a tearjerker which I like, towards the end was very emotional. This is by far again on of the best games I enjoyed playing. I am looking forward to the next tales of if it happens.… Expand
  26. 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.
  27. Yourem
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    A fantastic adventure,I love this ending.
    Characters 10/10
    Story 8/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Gameplay 9/10
  28. Aashir52970
    Jul 15, 2022
    8
    The game was a blast to play but with a few caveats. Definitely one of the harder games I played this year.
    Pros
    1. The graphics look splendid
    2. Combat is amazing 3. Huge load of cutscenes but they never overstay their welcome
    4. Weapon and costume design is marvellous

    Cons
    1. Side quests are boring
    2. Lip syncing issues
    3. Weak story

    Overall a memorable 50-60 hours
  29. Rscapinr
    Aug 8, 2022
    10
    What an amazing surprise of a game!
    I never expected it to be so dammm good.
    10 out of 10
  30. BBGaming
    Aug 1, 2022
    8
    It starts getting boring and repetitive after three countries. But I really like the graphics and combat overall.
  31. OmegxGamer
    Jul 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego increíble, la evolución de la trama, como avanzas y los momentos memoeables que tiene son maravillosos, cada ciudad es más bonita que la anterior y giros en la historia como el de Law o Kisara son increíbles, tema personajes a mi Shionne me ha ganado, personaje de 10, como tras estar 35 horas o más de juego con Alphen se enamora y cómo cambia su forma de ver las cosas, como ella es capaz de sacrificarse por el mundo. De echo siempre recordaré la frase de, "No dejes que sea yo la que acabe con este mundo". Sin palabras, mis 10 Bandai… Expand
  32. HiimKai
    Jun 20, 2022
    8
    Tales of Arise is a fantastic JRPG with fun gameplay, interesting story and fun characters. Coming to the franchise as a newbie and wanted to give this a try as a big fan of JRPGs.

    The story is interesting and very anime, but in a good way! The anime tropes of a main character with a mysterious background is done decently and the overall journey the characters go through was compelling.    Tales of Arise is a fantastic JRPG with fun gameplay, interesting story and fun characters. Coming to the franchise as a newbie and wanted to give this a try as a big fan of JRPGs.

    The story is interesting and very anime, but in a good way! The anime tropes of a main character with a mysterious background is done decently and the overall journey the characters go through was compelling. The manga style cutscenes were a welcome change for me as well.

    Gameplay and combat was quite fun. Combat has so many options and it was satisfying to pull off cool combos and air juggles. It reminds me of Devil May Cry but not as deep. The special moves with other party members were a spectacle but may get a little repetitive towards the end for some people. Additionally, you can play as the other party members, which is great for varying play styles and variety in general. Special shoutout to the boss battles too, most of them were grand, unique and a great challenge.

    The main downsides I think were the side quests and enemy type variety. Most side quests I found to be repetitive fetch quests like “kill x amount of enemies in this particular area”. It would’ve been great if the side quests weren’t as repetitive. The enemy variety were not great and were mostly the same in every region in the game just reskinned into a different colour to suit the scenery/climate of the region.

    All in all, it’s a great JRPG, I would recommend it, and it has been out for a while so you could probably find it for a great price.    … Expand
  33. Madmartigan79
    Jun 10, 2022
    9
    Amazing game! First time trying a Tales game, and it did not disapoint. Absolutly beutiful design, and combat system. The dialog is a bit on the childish side for me, but the the game it self is very good.
  34. sirmel
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    very good action JRPG with anime style action scenes. very recommended if you like the action JRPG games
  35. Melkiades
    May 14, 2022
    10
    ToA viene a ser el clásico JRPG mega-evolucionado en todos los aspectos. A nivel artístico es una absoluta maravilla, para quedarse embobado contemplando los paisajes que ofrece su vasto mundo. El sistema de combate supone un refinamiento del ágil combate de la franquicia Tales Of, situándose a la altura de Ys en este terreno. Es verdad que no hay zonas o mazmorras muy complejas pero laToA viene a ser el clásico JRPG mega-evolucionado en todos los aspectos. A nivel artístico es una absoluta maravilla, para quedarse embobado contemplando los paisajes que ofrece su vasto mundo. El sistema de combate supone un refinamiento del ágil combate de la franquicia Tales Of, situándose a la altura de Ys en este terreno. Es verdad que no hay zonas o mazmorras muy complejas pero la variedad de escenarios, el carisma de los personajes, los momentos épicos, compensan sus pequeños defectos. Arise ha superado, pulverizado mis expectativas. No lo he terminado aún y ya estoy deseando ver cómo será su próxima entrega. Le otorgo un 10/10 por considerarlo el mejor JRPG actualmente disponible en el mercado, y por cuánto me ha fascinado en su plano artístico.… Expand
  36. 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
  37. arh3399
    Apr 20, 2022
    8
    Really good game. Love the characters and the world. The combat is fun and fluid. Took me 60 hrs to clear the story with doing all the side quests. Def worth the pick up if you like JRPGs or action rpgs. That said, there are times where it just gets too cut scene heavy at the end and it starts to feel like the characters are saying the same thing over and over and it can really drag.Really good game. Love the characters and the world. The combat is fun and fluid. Took me 60 hrs to clear the story with doing all the side quests. Def worth the pick up if you like JRPGs or action rpgs. That said, there are times where it just gets too cut scene heavy at the end and it starts to feel like the characters are saying the same thing over and over and it can really drag. Otherwise, I really enjoyed it top to bottom.… Expand
  38. TheRealBando
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    One of my fav JRPG’s… haven’t played any of the tales games before but deffo worth checking out if you like the genre
  39. Chidori
    Apr 16, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The characters really carry this beautiful yet repetitive-ass game. The end dungeon and boss fight really put a sour taste in my mouth but when I look back at the game as a whole, this is one of the best jrpgs I've played in a while. As much as I tend to dislike a narrow-non branching game this was one exception. Tales of arise wants it's story to be heard and heard it I did. With themes of slavery, rebellion, bonds, and isolation. The lasting impact this game will have in my memory with be of Alphen, Shionne, Law, Rinwell, Kisara, and Dohalim.… Expand
  40. PaleNielsen
    Apr 15, 2022
    9
    I never really liked tales games since ps2 days and the modern ones like Zestria, I fall asleep playing it and bought Vesperia on Switch recently but never really played it.

    This, however, is quite different at first I thought I'll get tired or somehow forgot about it but it's addicting from start to platinum. I beat the game on hard difficulty and it's the best thing ever. The 2nd boss    I never really liked tales games since ps2 days and the modern ones like Zestria, I fall asleep playing it and bought Vesperia on Switch recently but never really played it.

    This, however, is quite different at first I thought I'll get tired or somehow forgot about it but it's addicting from start to platinum. I beat the game on hard difficulty and it's the best thing ever. The 2nd boss was hell to me and died a lot of times because I lack resources at that time but after it everything is easy. Even the fishing is fun.

    The combos in this game are really well thought of. Some spells or skills really jive with other skills/artes to fill up the break gauge and aerial combos for the main character is amazing but I like the mage more though some spells are a little bit overpowered the thunder wall and celestial hammer carried me at the last section of the game super OP also the Ice aerial skill is incredible you'll stay in the air a long time.

    The story is okay for me probably a 7/10 and it's a little bit predictable. The OST is really good from the intro to the battles everything is amazing it even has different intros when you reach a certain part of the game.

    I'm really glad I tried this I was skeptical of buying it on launch because of my past experience but this was really great.

    9/10    … Expand
  41. iKickBullies
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Since Graces f, the only 2 tales of titles that I can call masterpieces is Berseria and now this. This games amazing, I'm not a fan of the new button scheme but I understand it and love the games direction.
  42. bashimon
    Mar 17, 2022
    8
    I can only recommend this game.
    Graphics (9/10): The graphics are very nice. I'd say the best Anime graphics yet in a game. The style definitely blurs the less-detailed areas and if you really zoom into the textures (except the characters), you can see imperfect details but it's really nothing you really see. Also, the performance on PS5 is amazing. During some fights later in the game,    I can only recommend this game.
    Graphics (9/10): The graphics are very nice. I'd say the best Anime graphics yet in a game. The style definitely blurs the less-detailed areas and if you really zoom into the textures (except the characters), you can see imperfect details but it's really nothing you really see. Also, the performance on PS5 is amazing. During some fights later in the game, there are easily a hundred effects at the same time and I still always kept the 60 fps.
    Story (8/10): It's good, but I'd compare it to DQ11. Most of the things happening remind you of other games or animes, there are a few unique aspects and it is a fun to enjoy story, but it's not the best.
    Gameplay (10/10): I love the combat system that has a LOT of variation and mechanics. Playing this game on "hard" forces you to really understand them. It's also the best real time combat system I've seen so far in a JRPG. Can't be compared to the previous entries or FFXV at all, it's really superior.
    The bonding with your companions makes fun, the optional dialogues are always enjoyable and there really is nothing I can complain about. Every character feels different during combat too, even though I preferred to not switch the character during fight. I usually used different characters in different chapters.    … Expand
  43. ChiefScarneck
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    I love JRPGs, but not sure why the Tales games always went under my radar. When this came out, thought I'd might as well start here, since they are disconnected stories. I'm very glad I did, cause I played possibly the best JRPG of 2021, and another great addition to my PS5 library!

    I went into Tales of Arise knowing it was a game from a series I'm unfamiliar with, and found a rather    I love JRPGs, but not sure why the Tales games always went under my radar. When this came out, thought I'd might as well start here, since they are disconnected stories. I'm very glad I did, cause I played possibly the best JRPG of 2021, and another great addition to my PS5 library!

    I went into Tales of Arise knowing it was a game from a series I'm unfamiliar with, and found a rather fun action RPG with a gameplay style that reminds me a little bit of Xenoblade, a very good thing. The combat takes some time to get used to, but once you do, you're in for a treat! The battles are fast paced, flashy, and you have a lot of tools and attacks at your disposal to use across 6 characters. The fights are fun and addicting, so grinding doesn't feel like a hassle in this game, a huge positive for a long JRPG. Leveling up your characters is intuitive and easy to do. The only problem with the combat is that I feel like the bosses are a massive difficulty spike compared to normal enemies. I know it sounds obvious, but the spike feels a lot higher than what you were preparing for leading up to the boss. Otherwise, the combat is top notch!

    The story and characters are fun and unique as well. I'm not too versed in the Tales games, but as far as my understanding goes, the character interactions are vital to character progression, giving you an incentive to watch and listen to extra character cutscenes to get to know these characters better, something I do appreciate. It adds more layers to the world.

    Overall a very enjoyable JRPG experience and got me interested to play more Tales games! A for sure recommendation for any lover of JRPGs!    … Expand
  44. Kindlar
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    This game was so much fun to play, and one of the best Tales games I got to play in a while.

    I enjoyed the story and found the combat to be fun and a blast. The characters are ever but as colorful as we have come to expect from a tales game. The interactions between them in the campfire scenes also add, while interludes in the past I would probably skip. Lots to love. Combat was    This game was so much fun to play, and one of the best Tales games I got to play in a while.

    I enjoyed the story and found the combat to be fun and a blast.

    The characters are ever but as colorful as we have come to expect from a tales game. The interactions between them in the campfire scenes also add, while interludes in the past I would probably skip. Lots to love.

    Combat was quick, responsive, and I really enjoyed the difference in the characters styles and how they worked together.

    The story was a joy, and I loved the greater messages it imparted and was happy to discuss the themes with my son as he player.

    If you have enjoyed tale sin the past, but found the last few entries to be a bit lacking, I think this will revitalize your enjoyment of the series.    … Expand
  45. GameforGamers
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    this game is absolutely fantastic, if you need a RPG with a lot of content than this is the one.
  46. bullshark
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    some of the best gameplay in modern gaming with all the quality of life perks (like instant saving, fast travel) you could ever want. Graphics are fantastic while maintaining the anime-esque quality of the NPCs and playable characters, and the story is profound, the themes relevant. The English dub is fantastic with great acting, colorful personalities, laughs. There's always something newsome of the best gameplay in modern gaming with all the quality of life perks (like instant saving, fast travel) you could ever want. Graphics are fantastic while maintaining the anime-esque quality of the NPCs and playable characters, and the story is profound, the themes relevant. The English dub is fantastic with great acting, colorful personalities, laughs. There's always something new to find, tons of challenge and reward, and uncensored too (as Bandai advertised). Warning: you will wanna play more Tales Of games after this.… Expand
  47. Rydia030
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    Sin miedo a decirlo, el mejor juego de la saga, tiene personajes muy distintos que tienen un gran desarrollo en la historia, personalidad diferente y por lo mismo da una gran combinación, estéticamente el juego es muy bien hecho, diseños bastante hermosos en cada escenario, los combates con cada jefe o enemigo especial son muy buenos, con su estilo diferente, lo que hace que si usesSin miedo a decirlo, el mejor juego de la saga, tiene personajes muy distintos que tienen un gran desarrollo en la historia, personalidad diferente y por lo mismo da una gran combinación, estéticamente el juego es muy bien hecho, diseños bastante hermosos en cada escenario, los combates con cada jefe o enemigo especial son muy buenos, con su estilo diferente, lo que hace que si uses varianrtes de formaciones asi como cambies de personaje principal, a diferencia de los otros tales, que el protagonista si destacaba mucho de los demás, aquí cada pelea tiene su chiste de quien uses y como lo uses, tiene una programación para tus compañeros de manera bastante buena para que no sientas que traes 3 troncos ayudándote, en general encantado con el juego un extraordinario titulo, que no le doy el 10 porque seria decir que es perfecto y no lo hay, todo juego tiene un pero, mayor o menor, pero lo tienen.… Expand
  48. soahknam
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    It is my first game in the series "tales of.." and I was fasinating, its gameplay is very good and agile, the story is very good, its music spectacular and visually enchants. it is a game that you should not miss, a masterpiece.

    GAMEPLAY: 10
    STORY: 9
    MUSIC: 10
    VISUALS: 9

    PERSONAL SCORE: > A MASTER PIECE
  49. Saber-99
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Это одна из самых лучших игр, что я когда либо играл 10000000/10
    По началу казалось банальнинько, но начиная с 3го лорда Дохалима у меня резко вспыхнул интерес, к 4му лорду я уже был погружен в игру, к 5му лорду волрану, я был в восторге, а то, что началось потом это было вообще шикарно, тут уже я конкретно влюбился в игру, не передать словами, как мне понравилась игра, разработчики этого шедевра, нет искусства спасибо вам за эту шикарнейшую игру, я бы с удовольствием сыграл и в продолжение, даже зная, что история завершенная, мне бкз разницы! Хочу 2ю часть Tales of arise !)
    Хочу увидеть новые приключения Нашей команды, и особенно хочу увидеть семейную жизнь Альфена и Шион.
    Спасибо вам еще раз спасибо ❤    … Expand
  50. Damoondayyan
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    One of the best j rpg i played, best visual as its new look, best game play, nice story!!
  51. itachi737
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    Amazing game. The story is really nice. There is a lot of talking between your party and none of it is interactive, but I really enjoyed it. It allows you to explore the relationship between your party members and helps you get attached to the characters. The combat is good too. Overall it's one of the best games I played this year.
  52. Nitroso
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    As a newcomer to the Tales series, I went into Arise with no prior knowledge or expectations and was completely blown away. The combat starts off a little slow, but as you unlock more party members it becomes fast, fluid, and fun, with each character bringing a unique combat style to the table in battles full of flashy effects and gorgeous "Boost Strike" team combo attacks. My main issueAs a newcomer to the Tales series, I went into Arise with no prior knowledge or expectations and was completely blown away. The combat starts off a little slow, but as you unlock more party members it becomes fast, fluid, and fun, with each character bringing a unique combat style to the table in battles full of flashy effects and gorgeous "Boost Strike" team combo attacks. My main issue with this game is a lack of interesting villains, but the excellent main cast (especially the main couple) more than make up for it overall. If you're looking to scratch that oh-so-rare itch of good anime/JRPG Action-Adventure Romance stories, then this is the game for you.… Expand
  53. CheetoPhingers
    Jan 27, 2022
    9
    Entertaining action RPG with anime style action scenes. The only reason I deducted a point is because sometimes the story is a little silly and I wish that there was multiplayer. Definitely nitpicking with that complaint.
  54. marvsfontanilla
    Jan 26, 2022
    9
    Story: 8
    Graphics: 8
    Sound: 9
    Gameplay: 9
    Game Time: +60 Hours (Main Story + Extra)
  55. JxBest
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    Coming from Tales of Vesperia, this game in comparison is a masterpiece. I loved the visuals, the characters are all awesome, not one character in the squad was annoying. The COMBAT IS SUPER ADDICTING! i loved how creative you can get with the combos and how unique each character played. The story was kind of dark but done very well. By the time i reached the end of the game i didn't wantComing from Tales of Vesperia, this game in comparison is a masterpiece. I loved the visuals, the characters are all awesome, not one character in the squad was annoying. The COMBAT IS SUPER ADDICTING! i loved how creative you can get with the combos and how unique each character played. The story was kind of dark but done very well. By the time i reached the end of the game i didn't want it to be over, My only gripe with this game was the lack of enemy variety, I definitely got tired of fighting the same types of mobs over and over. My Overall consensus is game is amazing and a must a play.… Expand
  56. PruGa_Isak
    Jan 20, 2022
    10
    Das Spiel zählt für mich zu den besten die ich jemals gespielt habe. Die Story selbst war vielleicht etwas ernüchternd, aber die Musik und das Gameplay an sich ist einfach top.
  57. Krotox
    Jan 16, 2022
    10
    Ya he acabado Tales Of Arise y me siento agradecido. Agradecido de que se ponga tanto cariño y trabajo en obras de Arte con mayúscula, como esta.
    Arise es un festival de valores y humanidad, una lección de vida continua que todo individuo y sociedad debería aplicarse.
    Odio, tiranía, envidia, miedo... combatidos con amistad, amor, libertad y perdón. Todo esto plasmado en la historia de un    Ya he acabado Tales Of Arise y me siento agradecido. Agradecido de que se ponga tanto cariño y trabajo en obras de Arte con mayúscula, como esta.
    Arise es un festival de valores y humanidad, una lección de vida continua que todo individuo y sociedad debería aplicarse.
    Odio, tiranía, envidia, miedo... combatidos con amistad, amor, libertad y perdón. Todo esto plasmado en la historia de un grupo de personas que se confecciona y aprenden a medida que avanza su camino.
    El mejor arma de cualquier obra artística es su mensaje, esto Tales of Arise lo tiene muy claro desde el principio. Y además lo ejecuta con absoluta perfección.    … Expand
  58. Dom007
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    Addicting and fun, one of the best jrpgs I've played in years. Definitely deserved best rpg at the game awards and thankfully it got it.
    Combat is brilliant, visuals are outstanding, level dsign is good, soundtrack is good and the battle theme is amazing, the storyline is very interesting and overall decent although it does have some pacing issues later on, the characters are also very    Addicting and fun, one of the best jrpgs I've played in years. Definitely deserved best rpg at the game awards and thankfully it got it.
    Combat is brilliant, visuals are outstanding, level dsign is good, soundtrack is good and the battle theme is amazing, the storyline is very interesting and overall decent although it does have some pacing issues later on, the characters are also very interesting and have fantastic designs, the side content is very varied and enjoyable.
    9.5/10    … Expand
  59. WesleySilva
    Jan 3, 2022
    8
    Achei o jogo muito bom, principalmente o gameplay que é bem divertido e permite varias ações, porém achei a metade final bastante arrastada e a gameplay, mesmo com varias possibilidades, acaba ficando enjoativa, levando a pessoa a querer apenas terminar logo o jogo.
  60. guiletheguiles
    Dec 21, 2021
    8
    It took some time, but Tales of Arise did click with me!
    This is the second game in the franchise that I actually finish and although I expected a little bit more from it, I'm amazed with how it slowly became a game that I just couldn't put down.
    This is a gorgeous game! The environments, enemies, character design and combat effects are great. It's a stunning experience featuring    It took some time, but Tales of Arise did click with me!
    This is the second game in the franchise that I actually finish and although I expected a little bit more from it, I'm amazed with how it slowly became a game that I just couldn't put down.

    This is a gorgeous game! The environments, enemies, character design and combat effects are great. It's a stunning experience featuring soothing scenarios and bleak dungeons.
    While I initially didn't like the main cast, I ended up loving them towards the end. Character development is strong, well-constructed and pays off in the conclusion. By the end of the game I was almost part of the group and I think the more mature approach in the writting is the reason.

    The story is also beautiful! It is a very long game, but throughly well-paced (except for the second half) and genuinely well told. There are so many nuances to each thing you uncover in the story and so many surprises and plot twists that it's hard to talk about it without spoiling anything. But trust me, it is a very deep and beautiful story, with nice character interactions, a good message and a charming ending.

    But the true highlight of Tales of Arise is the combat. My god, it is fantastic! Fun, fast, addicting and a bit confusing, but powerful! It's definitely one of the best battle systems I've ever played in an Action JRPG game. It might not be as tactical as the likes of Vesperia, but it's definitely more engaging.
    You get to feel that through boss fights. They're epic and amazing. Each one plays differently and you have to adapt to it. It's a shame that with so many things happening at the same time, battling a few of them (especially fights against the lords) can be quite confusing, with some of them being damage sponges. But they're great, nonetheless.

    And while I may be gushing over this game, it does comes with a few notable flaws.
    The worst one is how generic it may seem at first. It actually took me a long while to finally get hooked, but when it did it hit hard! I'm not sure what it is, but there's something holding this game back from being truly incredible, in my opinion.
    Maybe it's the soundtrack. Good JRPGS are synonymous with fantastic OSTs and this one is just extremely forgettable. Side quests are also a mixed bag. Sometimes you're facing an incredible tough optional boss fight, sometimes you're cooking or collecting hidden owls. It's unbalanced.

    I also disliked how they approached the second half of the game. It cuts the pacing of the entire story, slows things down, throws a bunch of exposition on you and stops stuffs you with a lot of dialogue. And I do mean A LOT OF DIALOGUES. It gets really boring before it picks itself back up again.
    AND WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THE MONEY IN THIS GAME? EVERYTHING IS TOO EXPENSIVE!

    Tales of Arise brought back the feeling of experiencing a good traditional action JRPG. It is quite a journey and one that I won't easily forget. Took a while to convince me, but I'm really glad it did.    … Expand
  61. DaddyGitGud
    Dec 20, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game for RPG lovers, not mutch to say but just an amazing game. The world is amazing, communication and battle system fantastic.
  62. thehbrwhammer
    Dec 11, 2021
    9
    Excellent game. Great storyline and the music was fantastic. At times I felt like the voice acting was a bit..cringey... but it was an overall incredible game.
  63. DigitalCaffeine
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Currently still in progress as of writing this. (12/8/2021)

    I had to stop playing to come leave a review because this is currently one of the best RPGs I've played in years. I was hesitant to buy it after being recently burning by Dragon Quest, but I'm so glad I took the chance. The dialogue helps to build the characters' relationships and doesn't feel like meaningless banter. The    Currently still in progress as of writing this. (12/8/2021)

    I had to stop playing to come leave a review because this is currently one of the best RPGs I've played in years. I was hesitant to buy it after being recently burning by Dragon Quest, but I'm so glad I took the chance. The dialogue helps to build the characters' relationships and doesn't feel like meaningless banter. The combat is simple at first, but gradually gets more complex. Without spoiling anything, I think the 2nd major boss fight is one of my favorites of all time across any game. I can already tell I'm going to play again when I finish it.    … Expand
  64. Ps5er1986
    Dec 5, 2021
    10
    About 20 hours in and this is a fantastic game! Took me a bit to get used to the gameplay and understand things but it is very enjoyable. Die hard dragon quest player here but tales of arise is very very good. Story is great, graphics are great and haven’t encountered any bugs whatsoever. Very impressed! Looking forward to sinking a lot of hours in this
  65. squallpayne
    Dec 4, 2021
    9
    Tales series has always been consistent with their genre, gameplay (with improvements over the time), story-telling, etc. It is quite sad to see a series not getting enough appreciation from the gaming awards. I hope they win something in the 2021 Game Awards. My rating is not 10 because just personal preference, I felt the over-limit animations are getting too Michael Bay and fast thatTales series has always been consistent with their genre, gameplay (with improvements over the time), story-telling, etc. It is quite sad to see a series not getting enough appreciation from the gaming awards. I hope they win something in the 2021 Game Awards. My rating is not 10 because just personal preference, I felt the over-limit animations are getting too Michael Bay and fast that I'm unable to describe 70% of it.… Expand
  66. Articioke64
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    Fantastic entry in the Tales of series. Great battle system, really emotional story, fun and entertaining characters and very good Jrpg
  67. rucinax
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    One of the best JRPGs of the last decade. Battles are fun, characters are interesting and the story is great.
  68. Rene69
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Juegazo espectacular!!de principio a final,muí buena historia y personajes,un mundo increíble y bonito,combate muí chulo,este jrpg está por encima de xenoblade 2 o otros jrpg de los mejores..,para mi goty 2021
  69. 3miSan
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    de los mejores juegos del año ............................................................................
  70. ubi_isthebest
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Best rpg I have played in the past 20 years easily. I love everything about it. I highly recommend for sure
  71. DartFeld
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    best tales game with good story , combat , characters , graphics and beautiful world to explore .
  72. rhenriques92
    Nov 7, 2021
    9
    Played it for 65 hours and got the platinum,
    Pros:
    Story Combat Crafting Content Character and world development The game reward you for learning mechs and for exploring Cons: The last 5 hours or so of the story can feel like it’s dragging on until you get to the final boss, but mostly because the game gets you invested in the characters and you just want to get to the point… There is one    Played it for 65 hours and got the platinum,
    Pros:
    Story
    Combat
    Crafting
    Content
    Character and world development
    The game reward you for learning mechs and for exploring
    Cons:
    The last 5 hours or so of the story can feel like it’s dragging on until you get to the final boss, but mostly because the game gets you invested in the characters and you just want to get to the point…
    There is one missable for crafting one weapon that if you are trying to complete crafting all the weapons you probably sell the weapon that is required to build the next and if you sell it you will need to start ng + to get that weapon!

    This has been my favorite game this year! Granted I have not played returnal    … Expand
  73. Masa102
    Nov 7, 2021
    8
    This is the best entry in the Tales series since Symphonia. The combat is fantastic, the story has some really interesting concepts and the game feels very polished and well balanced.

    It loses a couple of points because the dialog is repetitive, most of it feels like it was written for children (I don't need the same thing explained to me 15 different ways), and the game overstays its    This is the best entry in the Tales series since Symphonia. The combat is fantastic, the story has some really interesting concepts and the game feels very polished and well balanced.

    It loses a couple of points because the dialog is repetitive, most of it feels like it was written for children (I don't need the same thing explained to me 15 different ways), and the game overstays its welcome towards the end - the hardest enemies are just damage sponges so it got old for me by the end.

    But overall I loved this game, if you like JRPG's or any of the other Tales game this is a must have..    … Expand
  74. Ldt1
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Just outstanding another long running series I have loved for over 20 yrs returns and once again proves its not a bad thing to stick to your roots! It has the same great battle system but flows so nicely and is really fun to use with stunning battle visuals, the characters and writing as usual is just excellent and again as usual shows especially in the amazing beautiful looking new skitsJust outstanding another long running series I have loved for over 20 yrs returns and once again proves its not a bad thing to stick to your roots! It has the same great battle system but flows so nicely and is really fun to use with stunning battle visuals, the characters and writing as usual is just excellent and again as usual shows especially in the amazing beautiful looking new skits with the addition of the very funny 'tales humour' throughout, right from the start I just fell in love with the 2 main characters and the group is great they do the 'group of friends' so well with excellent dialogue as the game progresses. The music is yet another highpoint and is literally amazing throughout, was totally blown away by it and it is easily 'final fantasy' standard which is the highest praise I can give it, the voice acting I also thought was a very high standard with the main character I instantly recognised the voice, this next gen version running on ps5 is technically one of the most impressive games I have played on the 'new gen' consoles, from on average 1 second load times on changing areas or fast travelling, to everything running silky smooth and I say that playing through the whole game in graphics mode there is a performance option for people that prefer framerate, even in intense fighting with the crazy amount of special effects flying everywhere it ran beautifully, and the whole game looks stunning in 4k, after about 2 hours play I did sit there thinking is the whole game really gonna look this amazing? the answer is yes it does its a full on massive jrpg next gen world, its very impressive. I have been waiting patiently for the next tales I knew it would be good but what I wasn't prepared for was the tales team coming up with my of my favourite games ever.
    Graphics 10 : the whole game looks beautiful
    Music 10: just outstanding!
    Playability 10: So much fun with everything running so smoothly
    Writing/ storyline 10: its tales and lives up to it , easily!
    In the last few years that's dragon quest and tales ive seen released sticking to their roots and receiving critical acclaim and praise from fans, if only we could now get a 'proper' final fantasy, square take note please!    … Expand
  75. ParanskyRaj
    Nov 5, 2021
    9
    The narrative adventure part was beautifully combined with the action combat and the result is a title that not only does not disgrace its famous series, but on the contrary, it is still able to sell itself beautifully to players not yet familiar with Tales. The full review is on my gaming site here: https://www.paranskyraj.cz/recenze/tales-of-arise-recenze-ps5/
  76. Quetzalty
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    This game has been an incredible step forward for jrpg's. Tales of Arise has shown a wide depth of stunning visual themes, above par voice acting, and a fun new combat system similar to the likes of Xenoblade. The story, both overall as well as individual journeys, flow together to form one expansive masterpiece. Very excited to see how this franchise builds upon this success going forward.
  77. HyruleKratos
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    Just my game of the year so far, incredible visuals, soundtrack, combat, characters and story. I love every single aspect about it, it has become one of my favorites rpgs. What an amazing evolution the franchise has experienced.
  78. sorajima
    Oct 28, 2021
    10
    I've been using metacritic for reviews and ratings for like 15+ years, never made an account. Today I created an account solely to give Tales of Arise 10/10. Enough said.

    The amount of care and love that went into this game is astonishing. So much dialogue, so many great cutscenes, voice acting (both English and Japanese) 10/10, amazing music sound tracks (although sometimes a bit _too_    I've been using metacritic for reviews and ratings for like 15+ years, never made an account. Today I created an account solely to give Tales of Arise 10/10. Enough said.

    The amount of care and love that went into this game is astonishing. So much dialogue, so many great cutscenes, voice acting (both English and Japanese) 10/10, amazing music sound tracks (although sometimes a bit _too_ epic even when the situation doesn't call for it. but it's fine, that's super minor) , absolutely top tier first class amazing combat mechanics once you get the hang of it. Whenever you put on different outfits/costumes in the game, your characters actually change outfits during cutscenes too! Absolutely amazing immersion!

    This game deserves all the copies it sells.    … Expand
  79. Calebc131
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    Wow!!!! This game is seriously amazing, if you're here reading reviews thinking of whether or not to by it this year for $60 or 5 years from now when it's on sale for $20 just buy it! I was a bit sketchy about buying it at first because of the anime aesthetic that the game has because I'm not into anime at all, and the only other JRPG I've played is the Final Fantasy 7 Remake but all theWow!!!! This game is seriously amazing, if you're here reading reviews thinking of whether or not to by it this year for $60 or 5 years from now when it's on sale for $20 just buy it! I was a bit sketchy about buying it at first because of the anime aesthetic that the game has because I'm not into anime at all, and the only other JRPG I've played is the Final Fantasy 7 Remake but all the reviews were great so I figured I'd give it a shot and I'm so glad I did! The story is very engaging, but it takes a back seat to the characters you meet along your 70+ hour journey and every character that joins you gets extremely fleshed out it feels like you're all really growing together and form a family with each other. The combat is pretty slow for the first 20 hours of the game, it's still fun but it's definitely way, way better once you get deeper into the game and get way more abilities to use, which is good because you're going to be fighting a WHOLE LOT of the time in Dahna. I've never played any of the other Tales of games before but this game is definitely one of my favorite games of all time now. I'm just very upset they said there's not going to be any story DLC or a sequel to it coming at all :( but hey maybe that will change since it got such great reception from the people!!… Expand
  80. Potnoodle999
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    Excellent game. They really stepped it up with this one and have made the best in the series. Love the little chats between the characters all the way through, great moments of character development and the overall plot is great. Graphics are so good and the tales series finally feels like a premium rpg here, combat can be button marshy but I still thoroughly enjoyed, best rpg I’ve playedExcellent game. They really stepped it up with this one and have made the best in the series. Love the little chats between the characters all the way through, great moments of character development and the overall plot is great. Graphics are so good and the tales series finally feels like a premium rpg here, combat can be button marshy but I still thoroughly enjoyed, best rpg I’ve played since ffvii remake and since a while before that one too … Expand
  81. erlendia
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    The Fighting, the story and the characters, just wonderful it’s just… *chef’s kiss*
  82. Parsath_
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    After a decade of soulslikes dominating the genre action JRPGs are back with a vengeance.

    No more slow plodding combat, just fast paced fluid battles The story is mostly simplistic but the characters are likeable and grow so it works... until the last few hours. Sadly it does fall off a little there. Within the confines of the past decade of JRPGs this a 10/10 and hope it leads to    After a decade of soulslikes dominating the genre action JRPGs are back with a vengeance.

    No more slow plodding combat, just fast paced fluid battles

    The story is mostly simplistic but the characters are likeable and grow so it works... until the last few hours. Sadly it does fall off a little there.

    Within the confines of the past decade of JRPGs this a 10/10 and hope it leads to a genre shift!    … Expand
  83. Lihey
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Шикарная игра!! Все в духе серии,очень интересно было играть!! 10 из 10 !
  84. t-bone4
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece, never played a Tales game all the way through before, never really cared for them but this is truly a level above everything that came before, it’s my shock game of the year.

    Characters are really the high point, the way they develop individually and cultivate the inter-party relationships is so fantastically well written and intertwines perfectly with a well paced and super    Masterpiece, never played a Tales game all the way through before, never really cared for them but this is truly a level above everything that came before, it’s my shock game of the year.

    Characters are really the high point, the way they develop individually and cultivate the inter-party relationships is so fantastically well written and intertwines perfectly with a well paced and super engaging plot.

    Battle system is great albeit a little simple but I don’t mind a game being easy, just stick it on moderate if you prefer more of a challenge. Visually stunning, what else can you say about it.

    Completed in spot on 40 hours, perfect length, never felt like it was dragging its feet.

    Probably won’t go back to older Tales games but damn I’m looking forward to future instalments.    … Expand
  85. Juanchito006
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    Tales of Arise is an amazing game, you can tell the passion the developers had when making this game!, If you are a JRPG and ANIME fan then this game is essential in your collection, I´m getting to 97 hours with it playing in the second hardest difficulty, finished the story and still doing some side activities to get that precious platinum!! Amazing soundtrack, the story has some veryTales of Arise is an amazing game, you can tell the passion the developers had when making this game!, If you are a JRPG and ANIME fan then this game is essential in your collection, I´m getting to 97 hours with it playing in the second hardest difficulty, finished the story and still doing some side activities to get that precious platinum!! Amazing soundtrack, the story has some very good and interesting twists, characters have good progression and development and the combat is fun and addictive. This game gave some of the coolest and most exciting battles in a JRPG, some of them can be really intense !! I´ll not give it a 10 because I was expecting more from the ending and when you play in the hardest difficulties the dodge system can be a little clunky and the AI of your companions sometimes are not very intelligent and they die too much unnecessarily. Other than that the game is brilliant and definitively one of the best from 2021 and I have played a lot!! Don´t sleep on this game!! It´s beautiful (there´s a chapter that I´ll never forget because of the emotional immersion that I had , feeling sadness and then rage while doing this dungeon, it was superb)… Expand
  86. Luahanseng
    Oct 10, 2021
    9
    Completed : Oct 10, 2021
    Playtime : 58hrs
    Completed in Platinum Trophy After completing this as my 2nd tales game, i am surprisingly disappointed that its story phasing, and plot has a lot of resemblance similar to my 1st tales - Vesperia. now i am worried with other tales i hope this is not the case. But i got to say they got a lot of things right in fact perfected particularly its    Completed : Oct 10, 2021
    Playtime : 58hrs
    Completed in Platinum Trophy

    After completing this as my 2nd tales game, i am surprisingly disappointed that its story phasing, and plot has a lot of resemblance similar to my 1st tales - Vesperia. now i am worried with other tales i hope this is not the case. But i got to say they got a lot of things right in fact perfected particularly its combat, graphics, and has one of if not the best replay value and content of a JRPG to date. the dialogue though, it is not the best and many times the characters are awkward. overall from the get go you know that this a big budget game they really did not hold back on this game. its not a perfect game but it is an amazing game and experience. it is very fun and addictive you wouldn't notice that your sre already in 50 hour mark.

    Character development/dialogue 8/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Gameplay 9/10
    Battle system 10/10
    Story / narrative - 7/10
    Progression - 9/10
    Replay Value - 10/10    … Expand
  87. Stefanobed
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    Amazing! For my is the goty 2021, new gameplay ,new graphics, new amazing story and the characters is deep and emotional. 10
  88. arglebargle82
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    Very entertaining entry into the series, although it feels a bit different from your standard Tales game at first and keeps that thread going until the end. Reasonably straightforward trophies as well, I don't platinum many games due to the requirement of difficulty levels meaning multiple play-throughs, this is able to be accomplished in a single play. I look forward to the next entry as always.
  89. Blastoff
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Game of the year ! An Amazing Game ! A very perfect game. Ost are amazing, gameplay is amazing, story is perfect, visual and artistic direction are amazing. A perfect J-RPG for me
  90. Janli
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Pretty late for a review but anyway, the game's story, characters and the MUSIC is so good but the strongest point of this game is its combat system. Every moment of the game you will itch for a fight because of how satisfying the combat is. The story of the game will keep you interested. Main character that can't feel any pain plus a heroine who has a sword that inflicts damage on thePretty late for a review but anyway, the game's story, characters and the MUSIC is so good but the strongest point of this game is its combat system. Every moment of the game you will itch for a fight because of how satisfying the combat is. The story of the game will keep you interested. Main character that can't feel any pain plus a heroine who has a sword that inflicts damage on the user, i think it's a perfect combo. This game is worth the money.… Expand
  91. Philson08
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Absolutely worth the money. Great story and great atmosphere. Best tales game ever made, period. I hope they will continue with tales games like this one in the future.
  92. fsq111111
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    The battle system, picture quality, music and story of this game are fantastic. As an old fan of TalesOf series, I'm so satisfied.
  93. Froulito123
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Great game with plenty of content to keep you playing. Fluid battle system and a story that few won't like. Truly an exelent addition to the tales series.
  94. sex69
    Oct 8, 2021
    10
    The story is interesting and above all, the female characters are pretty. And the systems are fun and open world. Sleeping, inns, fishing, and farming are fun.
  95. JWil
    Oct 8, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Tales series isn’t as popular as the Final Fantasies of the world but nonetheless this installment has the best of the classics along with the new and fresh battle system that is a blast to play. I got it for XB1X. Leveling up is handled nicely once you get it. It breaks away from the traditional way and if your stronger than the monster you won’t get as much. However if your a few levels below a monster you will get a lot more XP. You can chain battles together. The monsters were reused quite a bit but that’s not something I’d RPG lovers are strangers to anyway. The weapon can be made and crafted with material you get from monsters. The setting is basically a slave world so it makes sense that you’d have to make your own weapons and you aren’t able to just buy one already made and nice for you traditionally. The story and characters develop very in depth, and the blend of story gameplay is superb. Toward the end there was so much story and dialogue and me RPG senses were kicking in that the end is near. I must say at that point I was getting a bit impatient due to time constraints and other adult responsibilities so I ended up skipping a fair amount of cutscenes and conversions (with the rb button) so I could just beat it. I’m glad they out the option to skip if you needed to. If it was up to me I’d skip nothing but I had to. It’s a grand story told by a cast down and downtrodden people who were robbed of their history which is something we don’t see all the time and is personally relatable to me. I hope you enjoy this game as much as I have, and I hope the Tales series gets more love out there. Peace!… Expand
  96. iMustang
    Oct 4, 2021
    9
    A beautiful end to a beautiful journey; after playing for nearly a month, I finished Tales of Arise last night. The nearly 5 year wait to play this game was well worth it. This game is a true work of beauty from beginning to end, giving us a world filled with vibrant colors and majestic environments that always create an exciting feeling of exploration. This color extends to it's wonderfulA beautiful end to a beautiful journey; after playing for nearly a month, I finished Tales of Arise last night. The nearly 5 year wait to play this game was well worth it. This game is a true work of beauty from beginning to end, giving us a world filled with vibrant colors and majestic environments that always create an exciting feeling of exploration. This color extends to it's wonderful core cast who I loved each and every one of equally, to the point that if you asked me to pick a favorite I'm not sure I'd be able to. Each one is so delightful and watching them grow along the journey meant more to me than the story itself, in fact this may be my favorite full cast of any Tales game yet. Getting used to the change from anime to CG for skits and most cutscenes was an adjustment, but the creators really managed to capture the same anime-style feeling of the preceding games even with the all new style. Speaking of style, this game was stylish in every since of the word. Flashy combos and designs, a new fast paced combat system that still feels familiar, and all sorts of elements that could only be described as 'Something that feels new, but is still a Tales game.' Despite having one of the darkest premises yet, this game still found a way to stay fun and light hearted all the way until the end, leading to an ending I was extremely satisfied with. I have so many praises for this game, and very few complaints. Tales of Arise is now my 4th favorite Tales game of all time behind Graces, Berseria, and Abyss. I loved my journey with these guys, and I can't wait to see what journey the Tales series takes us on next!… Expand
  97. DevilsDivide
    Oct 3, 2021
    10
    It’s simply 10/10. I won’t accept anything lower.

    I want to be YOU if you haven’t finished the game. Someone please brainwash me. I want to experience this game one more time. Masterpiece. Brilliant. It’s the best game of 2021 nothing else.

    Best best best game.
  98. Zoro_strife
    Oct 2, 2021
    10
    The best JRPG in years!

    Characters and story 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Soundtrack 9/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    just needed more variety of enemies...
  99. wdnk
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    From the opening song till the end of the game, this game never disappointed me. Dark and epic story; Alphen who never felt the pain, and Shionne who never touched by other people, is the perfect combination to find out what happen and make them happy ending. Epic!
    Great presentation and story telling, this game strong built the relationship between characters, and their combo Arts is the    From the opening song till the end of the game, this game never disappointed me. Dark and epic story; Alphen who never felt the pain, and Shionne who never touched by other people, is the perfect combination to find out what happen and make them happy ending. Epic!
    Great presentation and story telling, this game strong built the relationship between characters, and their combo Arts is the epic part of the battle system.    … Expand
  100. Starward
    Oct 1, 2021
    8
    Tales of Arise is a very solid JRPG. The story is kind of basic however the characters are interesting enough to keep the story engaging. The combat is where it shines though, there are many mechanics that allow combat to be deeper than the surface level appearance it has. Although the lack of currency from battles makes healing items scarce, and the boss design is often poor and higherTales of Arise is a very solid JRPG. The story is kind of basic however the characters are interesting enough to keep the story engaging. The combat is where it shines though, there are many mechanics that allow combat to be deeper than the surface level appearance it has. Although the lack of currency from battles makes healing items scarce, and the boss design is often poor and higher difficulties they can be pretty spongy or just outright annoying. I recommend this game if you're a fan of Tales or craving a good, but not amazing, JRPG experience.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 76 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 76
  3. Negative: 0 out of 76
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 19, 2022
    85
    The latest entry in the Tale series offers everything loyal fans could have expected, but also has a chance to enamor many newcomers. The story about two heroes from the opposite sides of a conflict joining forces is surprisingly multi-layered, the combat is flashy and satisfying, and the journey leads you across beautiful, varied regions. As for the flaws, I need to mention problems with map legibility and the necessity to grind, but fortunately both issues are occasional. [12/2021, p.68]
  2. Gamersky
    Dec 2, 2021
    85
    Tales of Arise achieved steady progress under the traditional JRPG framework. With a solid plot and refreshing battle, a very good JRPG experience has been created for players. Although the overall quality is very high, the game still has some problems in character creation and story logic, which prevents it from reaching the peak of the JRPG category.
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  3. We Got This Covered
    Nov 3, 2021
    90
    Tales of Arise offers fast and fluid combat and an epic story, paving the way for the first great JRPG of a new console generation.
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