Tales of Arise

 PlayStation 5
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 727 Ratings

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  1. Cliverosefield
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    i can say whthout a doubt that this is one of the if not the best tales to date good likeable characters
    music combat is so good
  2. Kremozin
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Bandai Namco shows exactly how to reinvigorate a decades old franchise. This game is everything a JRPG fan has ever hoped for in a new generation JRPG. It knows how to bring fresh air without compromising what made those games so amazing.

    The visuals on this game are stunning, combat gameplay is probably one of the best ever done for any game, lots of meaningful side content and a    Bandai Namco shows exactly how to reinvigorate a decades old franchise. This game is everything a JRPG fan has ever hoped for in a new generation JRPG. It knows how to bring fresh air without compromising what made those games so amazing.

    The visuals on this game are stunning, combat gameplay is probably one of the best ever done for any game, lots of meaningful side content and a compelling story to carry all this.

    This is defintely a must play for any gamer (even the ones who were afraid to touch the genre) and certainly a serious contender for game of the year.    … Expand
  3. fadz13
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    This is the best Tales game yet and a great entry point for newcomers with tons of boss fights and great JRPG elements
  4. CarlosDuque
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    Sólo perfecto! Me devuelve las ganas de jugar nuevamente, música perfecta, una historia buena, gráficos excelentes, buen manejo de colores, como fanático de la saga desde el tales of phantasia quedo más que complacido
  5. Rozelius
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is good! And the ending is so satisfying! Alphen Shionne best couple ever!… Expand
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. DartFeld
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    best tales game with good story , combat , characters , graphics and beautiful world to explore .
  11. 3miSan
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    de los mejores juegos del año ............................................................................
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. Damoondayyan
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    One of the best j rpg i played, best visual as its new look, best game play, nice story!!
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. Wer007
    Mar 23, 2023
    10
    this game is **** beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. Kenmei
    Sep 15, 2021
    9
    This being the first Tales of game since Berseria about 5 years ago, I had some fairly high expectations here. And with this being developed in a brand new engine, and it being the first game developed with only current gen in mind, it was also a great time for them to start over from the beginning here. And Arise not only exceeded my expectations but did a great job of reminding peopleThis being the first Tales of game since Berseria about 5 years ago, I had some fairly high expectations here. And with this being developed in a brand new engine, and it being the first game developed with only current gen in mind, it was also a great time for them to start over from the beginning here. And Arise not only exceeded my expectations but did a great job of reminding people who good this series of games can be.
    While the story has alot of trope filled key words at the beginning, things really do a great job of becoming a great and compelling story for most of its run time. Even though the ending started to taper off for me personally, the characters do a great job of keeping players invested, especially when the fantasy genre takes a hardcore spin into heavy sci-fi towards the end that I wasn't a huge fan of in the end. The combat is really well done as well and not only built on the older games Action RPG roots but did a great job moving it forward and was easily the best of the game for me.
    I do have some minor issues with the game. I had alot of sound issues when the music would just stop playing during some cut scenes for no reason at all, sometimes with characters in mid sentence. Also had the same issue with the voice overs for some scenes where characters just wouldnt say their line, even though their lips were moving on screen and the words clearly were being said. Nothing too crazy but it happened enough to be fairly noticeable and something that will need to be patched out here soon.
    However there's nothing bad enough here for me not to recommend this. Its easily the best JRPG overall I've played since the original Persona 5, and my favorite Tales game since Vesperia almost 15 years ago. I can't recommend this enough for any kind of JRPG fan.    … Expand
  31. Ford8484
    Sep 13, 2021
    9
    Really fantastic JRPG. I've played Berseria and Symphonia before and enjoyed those games, but not enough to finish them because the combat never really clicked. This game however the combat is addicting and so fluid. I was a bit skeptical because the demo just throws too much at you but the regular game introduces the mechanics slowly and it helps to get well acclimated. Story startsReally fantastic JRPG. I've played Berseria and Symphonia before and enjoyed those games, but not enough to finish them because the combat never really clicked. This game however the combat is addicting and so fluid. I was a bit skeptical because the demo just throws too much at you but the regular game introduces the mechanics slowly and it helps to get well acclimated. Story starts out pretty cliche (hero with no memory, etc..) but is well paced and once you acquire more characters and explore the different realms, it gets very interesting, its awesome to see what comes next. Overall easily the best JRPG I've played since FF7 remake.… Expand
  32. 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
  33. masterx1059
    Sep 22, 2021
    9
    It's not often I post a game review, but I felt compelled to do so for this one. I believe Tales Of Arise is the best Jrpg in the modern Era. It's by no means perfect. In fact, I could list a number of issues it has. But what I measure to be the greatness of this game is its graphics

    , story and combat, which are all 10s. I've never been so engrossed in a jrpg story. It's fantastic.    It's not often I post a game review, but I felt compelled to do so for this one. I believe Tales Of Arise is the best Jrpg in the modern Era. It's by no means perfect. In fact, I could list a number of issues it has. But what I measure to be the greatness of this game is its graphics



    , story and combat, which are all 10s. I've never been so engrossed in a jrpg story. It's fantastic. Combat never gets old. And the graphics are incredible. A classic through and through.    … Expand
  34. NoradZero
    Sep 24, 2021
    9
    The game is very good but not perfect. I would have loved to see after ending events of what happened between the characters that would have concluded the story a bit farther. The combat is not balanced, some boss was a lots harder i had to actually drop the difficulty. The AI is not that good, your friendly characters will not avoid danger. I feel the game was made so that you have toThe game is very good but not perfect. I would have loved to see after ending events of what happened between the characters that would have concluded the story a bit farther. The combat is not balanced, some boss was a lots harder i had to actually drop the difficulty. The AI is not that good, your friendly characters will not avoid danger. I feel the game was made so that you have to take DLC at one point.. if you don't you will easily have to grind a lots. Other than that i really liked the game, the characters developement are really amazing, i felt sad to lets them go at the end.… Expand
  35. GamingNinja
    Sep 27, 2021
    9
    I'm impressed..
    The pacing is perfect, the rpg mechanics are perfect, the story and characters are great.
    The music is fabulous
    U can tell this was made by developers who know their RPG's.
    Only downside is Launch DLC... and NO lipsyncing for English.. sad Could have been perfect.
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. cid33
    Sep 19, 2021
    9
    Has everything you would want from an Jrpg.. nice well paced story, Great visuals, excellent voice acting. satisfying game length and post content. minus points for the worst LOD/Popup i have seen in years, characters and other things appear very Close to camera
  43. Ivanx666
    Sep 16, 2021
    9
    Великолепная игра, приятная графика, боевая система просто огрнь, к покупке обязательно
  44. Kyokushin
    Sep 13, 2021
    9
    Been playing for about 9 hours now and i must say up to now it's a bloody good time! Fast, detailed, complex and strategic combat. It's not as buttonmashy some tales games can be and it really makes you pay attention (playing on Moderate).
    Some bosses almost made me pay for being lazy.
    Great visuals! Love the atmosphere! Makes you want to continue just to see what dungeons or towns are    Been playing for about 9 hours now and i must say up to now it's a bloody good time! Fast, detailed, complex and strategic combat. It's not as buttonmashy some tales games can be and it really makes you pay attention (playing on Moderate).
    Some bosses almost made me pay for being lazy.

    Great visuals! Love the atmosphere! Makes you want to continue just to see what dungeons or towns are next! Story wise it's of to a good start. Great cast of characters(only downside is that there are a lot of very young people.. Where are all the "older" people besides Zephyr? But i guess that's just JRPG for ya)

    Overall it looks quite promising!!    … Expand
  45. marvsfontanilla
    Jan 26, 2022
    9
    Story: 8
    Graphics: 8
    Sound: 9
    Gameplay: 9
    Game Time: +60 Hours (Main Story + Extra)
  46. 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
  47. Spartacus_637
    Sep 25, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My overall rating is 8.5, the game is good, it has the best gameplay in Tales Of series, the world and the characters I liked.


    The story at the start was mysterious and kinda good for that, but when everything will be clear it will become "Meh" , btw it is good overall, the music wasn't catching except few OSTs tbh. I prefer Berseria and how it ends with it's cast rather than Arise.    … Expand
  48. RomulusReviews
    Sep 16, 2021
    9
    This was a great game! Tales of Arise may have just made me a legit fan of JRPGs moving forward. I haven't mind a few JRPGs but usually I take a hard pass on this genre. I. Glad that isn't the case for Tales of Arise. The graphics are crisp, story deep and thrilling, characters are interesting and the combat is very engaging. Besides the gross DLC that the game advertises at every partyThis was a great game! Tales of Arise may have just made me a legit fan of JRPGs moving forward. I haven't mind a few JRPGs but usually I take a hard pass on this genre. I. Glad that isn't the case for Tales of Arise. The graphics are crisp, story deep and thrilling, characters are interesting and the combat is very engaging. Besides the gross DLC that the game advertises at every party camp this may be game of the year for a lot of games out there… Expand
  49. Gabrielguti
    Sep 14, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At first the game seems cliche but the story has dark tones later. Later it becomes original and interesting.
    Combat gets better as you progress. In fact, it might be the best combat system of all the rpgs I've played. Bosses are unreal. Music is awesome. Character development is good after some chapters! There are lots of p    … Expand
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. kazpersc
    Sep 17, 2021
    9
    Amazing game, one of the best jrpg in year, fun combat and great story, Is a must play.
  53. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
    +
    Jugabilidad que debe marcar las bases del futuro del JRPG.
    Gran duración y postgame.
    Audiovisualmente potentísimo para no ser un AAA.

    -
    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.
  54. KingKabeca
    Sep 11, 2021
    9
    Tem alguns pequenos detalhes que particularmente me incomoda, como por exemplo não ter o grupo todo andando junto mas ainda sim ter diálogos entre eles, se deixasse todos ali na tela enquanto vai de um lado para o outro ficaria mais visível a evolução de afeto dos personagens, mas nada disso tira o brilho dessa obra, acertaram em cheio na história, no combate, evolução do personagem, e oTem alguns pequenos detalhes que particularmente me incomoda, como por exemplo não ter o grupo todo andando junto mas ainda sim ter diálogos entre eles, se deixasse todos ali na tela enquanto vai de um lado para o outro ficaria mais visível a evolução de afeto dos personagens, mas nada disso tira o brilho dessa obra, acertaram em cheio na história, no combate, evolução do personagem, e o gráfico, as animações... Simplesmente fantástico!
    Pra mim, o melhor do seu gênero!    … Expand
  55. Solidwisdom
    Sep 24, 2021
    9
    Excellent game. Love the graphics. Characters, level design, battle system. This tales game is very improved compared to the other ones. Characters movements when traveling the world is also more natural and less generic like in the previous titles in my opinion, when characters are doing optional talking to each other it’s done in a more stylish way than before in the series. I likeExcellent game. Love the graphics. Characters, level design, battle system. This tales game is very improved compared to the other ones. Characters movements when traveling the world is also more natural and less generic like in the previous titles in my opinion, when characters are doing optional talking to each other it’s done in a more stylish way than before in the series. I like everything about it so far. I Would recommend this game.… Expand
  56. 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.
  57. 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
  58. 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!
  59. 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.
  60. Ziad3005
    Sep 12, 2021
    9
    this game is fantastic, the outfits are dope, combat phenomenal, story fantastic and the characters have actual character
  61. Antiochous42
    Sep 12, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Takes a little to get started but it is amazing once it gets going it is amazing and combat is very crisp.… Expand
  62. Gomorrha
    Sep 13, 2021
    9
    I had a pretty big review done here and when I tried to submit it, metacritic crashed... I'm not gonna write that all again, so trust me when I say Tales of Arise is a great game with only minor issues. Absolutely worth your time and money and hopefully will set a trend for the genre. This is what JRPGs need to be like.
  63. Rhaekaos
    Sep 16, 2021
    9
    Tales of Arise es un juego increíble , desde que empieza hasta que termina su Gameplay te atrapa y su apartado visual te enamora , si tuviera que ponerle una pega es que la historia empieza demasiado lenta , se toman su tiempo para introducirte al mundo y una vez despega tampoco destaca demasiado , aún así los personajes son bastante carismáticos y consiguen que te mantengas enganchado ,Tales of Arise es un juego increíble , desde que empieza hasta que termina su Gameplay te atrapa y su apartado visual te enamora , si tuviera que ponerle una pega es que la historia empieza demasiado lenta , se toman su tiempo para introducirte al mundo y una vez despega tampoco destaca demasiado , aún así los personajes son bastante carismáticos y consiguen que te mantengas enganchado , al principio la relación entre estos se nota poco natural porque cogen confianza demasiado rápido y pareciera que se conocen de hace tiempo pero una vez avanzas se empieza a consolidar la amistad y provoca muchos momento de risa y típicos de la saga. A niveles generales Tales of Arise cumple más que bien , siendo uno de los mejores JRPG que hayan salido últimamente y dando pie con sus innovaciones a un nuevo público y abre nuevos camino para mejores juegos.… Expand
  64. Mutlaq
    Sep 19, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jrpg game with action fighting fantastic and impressive It's beautiful … Expand
  65. 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/
  66. 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
  67. 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.
  68. 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.
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. 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.
  73. sirmel
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    very good action JRPG with anime style action scenes. very recommended if you like the action JRPG games
  74. Juliosouza1988
    Oct 26, 2022
    9
    Melhor game da franquia . Só a história na reta final que viajou na maionese.
  75. 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
  76. Potet69
    Jul 23, 2023
    9
    Only Tales game I have played and its very good.‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  77. 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.
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. yangfanhong
    Sep 22, 2021
    8
    This is a classic JRPG. The story, battle system, art and music are all excellent.
  87. 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
  88. PolarAnton
    Sep 21, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Считаю что первая половина игры куда сильнее второй. Сюжет незамысловатый, хотя есть пара твистов. К геймплею претензий не имею.… Expand
  89. 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.
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. BBGaming
    Aug 1, 2022
    8
    It starts getting boring and repetitive after three countries. But I really like the graphics and combat overall.
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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.
  96. 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
  97. 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
  98. MACBX
    Oct 9, 2021
    7
    Finally finished the game after 80 hrs (a month or so) and it really left me feeling mixed.

    Specifically, the game's quality drops significantly in the latter half -- so much so to the point that a combined rating doesn't make much sense. The first half of the game was a 9 or even 10 out of 10 -- it was just that great. The build-up was great, combat had surprising depth, and the story    Finally finished the game after 80 hrs (a month or so) and it really left me feeling mixed.

    Specifically, the game's quality drops significantly in the latter half -- so much so to the point that a combined rating doesn't make much sense. The first half of the game was a 9 or even 10 out of 10 -- it was just that great. The build-up was great, combat had surprising depth, and the story is a marvel to behold (for JRPG fans at least).

    The problem is the latter half. It had the same great foundations, but everything is much rougher and felt really rushed to meet the release date. You'll start to notice that enemies are less well-tuned and same enemy types will appear much more often, almost to where the combat will start to annoy you. You will also notice the drop in writing quality, a few gaps in storytelling that's unnatural if you're really invested (which I was). And the best way I can characterize the story's biggest reveal (without going into spoiler) is that it's unbelievable even in JRPG standard. If I have to give a score to the latter half, it's a 5, if not 4. Overall, I could finish the game only because of how much I loved the first half.

    So my final score is 7 out of 10, which is quite a bit lower than 9.2/10 user score it currently has. But it make sense because, judging by trophy completion percentages, most player abandoned the game before the quality degradation is noticeable and people only really like it stuck to the end.    … Expand
  99. OwtDaft
    Nov 7, 2021
    7
    +Great Graphics, animation and voice acting. Presentation is top class.
    +Dialogue mostly voice acted and very little reading.
    +-The story is pretty good but only gets really interesting in the last quarter of the game. -Story is overly structured and formulaic in the first 3 quarters of the game. -The combat tend to turn into a chaotic mess once you have 4 people in battle. -Combat    +Great Graphics, animation and voice acting. Presentation is top class.
    +Dialogue mostly voice acted and very little reading.
    +-The story is pretty good but only gets really interesting in the last quarter of the game.
    -Story is overly structured and formulaic in the first 3 quarters of the game.
    -The combat tend to turn into a chaotic mess once you have 4 people in battle.
    -Combat controls don't feel responsive at all because you can't cancel.
    -The music isn't very memorable.
    -Fishing mini game, how original. It's not one of the better ones either.
    =The story through most of the game is very formulaic going from area to area for the same task. The last quarter of the game is very heavy on the story it's almost like a visual novel and the tales games tend to over do it a bit with skits, which are little story segments. If the story was better in this tales of game they would be more enjoyable and the game's pacing is just a bit off.    … Expand
  100. Schueli
    Aug 10, 2022
    7
    Das wohl beste Tales of, was ich bisher gespielt habe und auch das erste, was ich beendet habe. Die Grafik geht in Ordnung. Die Welt ist schlauchig gehalten, keine Open World. Das Spiel macht Spaß. Doch es ist für meinen Geschmack zu lang, da es irgendwann immer das gleiche ist. Gehe zu dem schlauchigen "Dungeon" töte hundert Gegner, Endboss. Dreieck, Dreieck, Dreieck.... ... Special.Das wohl beste Tales of, was ich bisher gespielt habe und auch das erste, was ich beendet habe. Die Grafik geht in Ordnung. Die Welt ist schlauchig gehalten, keine Open World. Das Spiel macht Spaß. Doch es ist für meinen Geschmack zu lang, da es irgendwann immer das gleiche ist. Gehe zu dem schlauchigen "Dungeon" töte hundert Gegner, Endboss. Dreieck, Dreieck, Dreieck.... ... Special. Dreieck, Dreieck, Dreieck.... ... Special. Dreieck, Dreieck, Dreieck.... ... Special. Dreieck, Dreieck, Dreieck.... ... Special. Dreieck, Dreieck, Dreieck.... ... Special.

    Nach ca. 20 -25h dachte ich schon, so Endboss besiegt, Ende. Super.

    Nix ist. Es ging weiter und weiter und ich hatte eigentlich kein Bock mehr. 35h kamen am Ende für Hauptstory und ein paar Nebenquests zusammen.

    Fazit: Spiel ist echt gut, aber zu lang gestreckt, da man irgendwann abstumpft. Hab nachher schon nichts mehr gelesen und nebenbei Twitch geguckt, weil am Ende ist es nur Buttonsmashing.    … Expand
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#17 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2021

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87

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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