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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 32 out of 39
  2. Negative: 0 out of 39
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  1. Jan 15, 2025
    100
    Tales of Graces f Remastered is a great RPG that does everything right with a compelling story and battle system. It's a must-play.
  2. Jan 15, 2025
    95
    Tales of Graces f Remastered delivers an exemplary action RPG experience, blending heartfelt storytelling, a masterfully crafted combat system, and deep customization mechanics. With its timeless characters, meaningful progression, and modernized quality-of-life updates, this is a must-play for fans of the Tales of series and JRPG enthusiasts alike.
  3. Jan 19, 2025
    90
    Tales of Graces f Remastered delivers an engaging story with intriguing mysteries and solid character development. The remastered visuals and Quality of Life upgrades make it accessible, while the combat system offers plenty of depth for long-lasting fun.
  4. Jan 15, 2025
    90
    JRPGs like this don't come very often. The plot charges ahead at a brisk pace while the well-written characters develop through the web of deceit. The sheer quantity and quality of the combat and the variety it offers will have RPG fans feasting for a long while.
  5. Jan 15, 2025
    90
    If quality-of-life tweaks, shinier graphics, and modern access to the game is all that you were looking for, you should be pleased. It’s certainly good enough for me.
  6. Jan 15, 2025
    90
    Having played Tales of Symphonia and Tales of Vesperia, I went into Tales of Graces f Remastered feeling like I knew what to expect, given that the title is part of the same era of the franchise. But to say that my expectations were exceeded is an understatement. Tales of Graces f Remastered is an important first step in bringing a whole new audience to the Tales series as part of Bandai Namco's franchise initiative, and it's hard to think of a better entry to endear players to all that Tales has to offer.
  7. Jan 15, 2025
    90
    Tales of Graces f Remastered represents the absolute best of what the Tales series has to offer - and this version is easily the best way to experience such a charming and fun JRPG.
  8. Jan 15, 2025
    90
    It sounds like a lot - it is - but in the best way possible. There is no shortage of additional things to do: titles to hunt, library books to track down, post-game story content, and dungeons, all of which occur with a cast we've seen go through so much together. It's endearing to watch these childhood friends reunite under the shakiest of terms as adults only to eventually re-discover their shared bonds and affections that made them close in the first place. Watching them heal their literal childhood trauma is, for some reason, significantly more satisfying this time around.
  9. Jan 16, 2025
    85
    Tales of Graces f Remastered is a wonderful expression of translating a classic JRPG onto modern consoles. Rather than attempt a costly, unnecessary overhaul, Tose and Bandai Namco paid respect to this legacy series by bringing it to a current audience, one made up of series veterans and newcomers. Technically sound and packed with needed quality of life updates, Tales of Graces f has a renewed spotlight–one that may shift to other Tales games in need of this treatment.
  10. 85
    Tales of Graces f Remastered maximizes its own potential by utilizing many options that already existed in the game. By adding boosts to practically everything, players can customize their experience to cater to their wanted playthrough. Throw in nearly all the DLC seen in the PS3 original, and this remaster is essentially the perfect version of Tales of Graces f to experience.
  11. Jan 15, 2025
    85
    Tales of Graces f Remastered is a great way to experience a wonderful journey about friendship and staying true to yourself. It shows its age at times but is still a great RPG experience worth exploring.
  12. Jan 15, 2025
    85
    Everything a remaster should be.
  13. Jan 15, 2025
    85
    Tales of Graces f Remastered presents the ideal way to experience this enjoyable entry in the Tales series. While I can’t promise Graces will revolutionise your view of the genre, I can assure you of an enjoyable time in the company of an entertaining group of characters, coupled to a battle system that gets your adrenaline flowing. Just like Sophie, the memories you create in your time here will be worth the journey.
  14. Jan 15, 2025
    84
    Tales of Graces f Remastered is a good remaster of a very good JRPG. Featuring a captivating story thanks to its great characters and a very fun combat system, it delivers an experience that every fan of the genre must live or relive.
  15. Jan 31, 2025
    83
    Tales of Graces F Remastered is a shining example of how to revisit a beloved classic. With its refined combat system, deep character customization, and emotional narrative, it retains the charm of the original while adding meaningful quality-of-life updates. The transition from PS3 to modern platforms is commendable, despite minor technical flaws like Switch's capped 30 fps. The vibrant world, endearing characters, and intricate battle mechanics make it a must-play for Action JRPG fans. While the sugary tone and Wii-era visuals may not appeal to everyone, its competitive price and rich content make it a worthwhile addition to the Tales saga.
  16. Jan 26, 2025
    83
    Tales Of Graces isn’t the franchise’s finest entry, but this once overlooked entry gets a definitive version that must be experienced by any genre fan.
  17. Jan 23, 2025
    83
    Tales of Graces f Remastered is a neatly improved JRPG that shines above all with many convenient improvements and allows the successful story from back then to be easily experienced today. German subtitles and access to lots of DLC content are a real plus.
  18. Jan 15, 2025
    82
    Tales of Graces f Remastered features one of the most interesting storylines in the series and a bunch of mechanics that make it thoroughly stand out. As long as you can enjoy a very linear structure, this remaster is a great RPG to spend time with.
  19. Apr 8, 2025
    80
    Tales of Graces f Remastered is an updated version of a series entry that originated on the Wii, but only reached the West via PlayStation 3. With an interesting story that takes time to pick up pace, this chapter features some of the most complex and enjoyable combat and crafting systems in the franchise.
  20. Mar 22, 2025
    80
    Tales of Graces f Remastered proves that the “power of friendship” can still hit home when done right. While it may stumble with its well-worn plot, its characters and their interactions elevate the experience beyond typical JRPG tropes. Combine this with a combat that’s deeply satisfying and quality-of-life features that breathe new life into each playthrough, and you’ve got a remaster that’s genuinely enjoyable in its own right.
  21. Feb 4, 2025
    80
    This remaster enhances the visuals, refines gameplay mechanics, and includes nearly all previously released DLC, making it the most complete version of the game. While the story and combat remain unchanged, the improved graphics, quality-of-life updates, and additional content make it a worthwhile experience for both newcomers and longtime fans.
  22. Jan 28, 2025
    80
    Despite boasting an excellent cast of characters (with the exception of Asbel himself) and a combat system second only to the more recent Tales of Arise, during the PS3 era Tales of Graces f was not particularly well received by Western audiences, for reasons that we still struggle to fully understand. Although the remaster added relatively little to the original offering, such as the Japanese dubbing and some quality of life improvements, we are of the opinion that the multiplatform re-release of Tales of Graces f was more than necessary. Sixteen years after its debut on Nintendo Wii (a version never marketed on our side of the globe) and thirteen since the launch of the European edition for PlayStation 3, this time the story, the protagonists, the extraordinary combat system and last but not least the soundtrack of Tales of Graces could realistically win over fans of the genre and of Bandai Namco's franchise, which have also increased thanks to the most recent episodes. If you missed it back then, now is the perfect time to give it (and yourself) a second chance.
  23. Jan 24, 2025
    80
    Overall, Tales of Graces F Remastered is the best version available for this title. However, the fact that it's a game from 2009/2010 still makes itself felt in terms of gameplay, environments and graphics, even if this doesn't prevent you from enjoying the game. In particular, combat is dynamic enough, and the game's comfort level has been greatly improved, allowing us to modulate numerous parameters to follow the story as we wish.
  24. Jan 17, 2025
    80
    Tales of Graces f Remastered modernizes a beloved game while preserving the elements that make it a classic. What you’re getting is an all-in-one package that includes fantastic quality-of-life additions, additional story content, and most (sadly not all) previously released DLC content.
  25. Jan 16, 2025
    80
    The best possible version of Tales of Graces f Remastered comes with quality of life improvements and an adequate visual section, in addition to all the content of the original. It also maintains a story that leaves its mark, and a battle system within reach of very few JRPGs.
  26. Jan 15, 2025
    80
    The Tales series has been quiet ever since the release of Tales of Arise in 2021, and Tales of Graces f Remastered proves there’s still a place for the franchise — particularly the older games that have faded into obscurity. Even if it’s not the pinnacle of the franchise, Tales of Graces f still holds up in nearly every regard. It’s a game that’ll warm your heart with a dose of nostalgia, and for anyone playing a Tales game for the first time, it’s a good indication of why the series has stood the test of time.
  27. Jan 15, 2025
    80
    There remains a strong lack of visual parity between the character models and the environment, and some of the voice acting remains stiff as a board. Regardless, Tales of Graces f Remastered brings one of the best Tales games to the modern day in the best way possible, sacrificing none of its core values and only adding to the charm.
  28. Jan 15, 2025
    80
    Tales of Graces f Remastered is a strong remaster of a solid game. The plot is relatively weak but handily carried by its extremely strong combat system, which makes the game worth playing on its own. The additions to the remaster are all genuine improvements, and even the bundling of cheat-mode DLC is only a problem if you let it be. If you're a fan of action-RPGs or the Tales franchise and haven't given Graces f a gander, this is the ideal way to play it.
  29. Jan 15, 2025
    80
    Tales of Graces F Remastered is a worthy return to one of the more underrated entries into the series for a brand new console generation to enjoy.
  30. Jan 15, 2025
    80
    Tales of Graces f Remastered now reaches a broader audience as one of the most acclaimed entries in the series. While its world feels somewhat linear, it features one of the franchise's best battle systems, offering dynamic and varied combat to make up for it. The remaster includes several enhancements, such as improved frame rates, adjustments for HD screens, and practical tweaks. For those who didn’t get a chance to play it before, this is an excellent opportunity.
  31. Feb 27, 2025
    75
    Tale of Graces F Remastered revisits a title that, even in its original release, was not able to reach the peak of the Tales of series but still remained an enjoyable and appreciated entry with its traditional approach.The Tales of Graces F Remastered follows safe tracks with a solid and tested gameplay formula, though the story loses its momentum over time: it has a great start, but becomes somewhat predictable in the latter half.The combat system doesn’t disappoint, it offers the players a satisfying sense of mastery that grows with time, and the abundance of content will certainly please completists.However, the technical aspects are a bit underwhelming: despite a graphical update, there are elements that could have needed more care and attention.The soundtrack, too, deserved more refinement. Still, Bandai Namco has presented Tales of Graces F Remastered at an affordable price, making it an accessible offering for fans. Not a masterpiece, but a pleasant dive into a title that's easy to enjoy.
  32. Jan 15, 2025
    75
    Testing its PS5 version, Tales of Graces f Remastered allows you to reconnect with one of the fans' favorite episodes in comfortable conditions. Its optimization remains to be verified on Switch, however, the only version limited to 30 fps with a lower resolution. Even if its 3D production and its combat system have inevitably aged, the game remains pleasant to discover and the candor of its scenario makes you want to know its outcome.
  33. Feb 10, 2025
    70
    Tales of Graces f Remastered does not reinvent the formula, but it does manage to capture and modernize the essence of the original game. Its combat system remains one of the most dynamic and strategic of the saga, while its narrative, which focuses on the bonds of friendship, stands out for its warmth and classic flavor.
  34. Jan 27, 2025
    70
    Bearing in mind that this Tales of Graces is first and foremost a Wii game, there's no doubt that this new version, while conventional and benefiting mainly from a cleaner visual touch, remains the best version for discovering Asbel and Sophie's adventure.
  35. Jan 21, 2025
    70
    As a huge fan of the Tales series, Tales of Graces f Remastered is the ultimate way to experience one of the more thought-provoking and emotionally intriguing stories in the franchise. The quality of life improvements of this remaster not only serve to keep the series relevant, and greatly make up for some of the game’s bigger shortcomings, such as its slow opening act, and a padded-out end-game, but it is also an exciting study into what the franchise’s next remastered project might look like.
  36. There’s something to be said for remasters preserving games largely as they were with a higher resolution and image quality, bugs ironed out, and some optional quality-of-life additions. Sometimes you just want to play the game you remember, warts and all, and experiences like Tales of Graces f Remastered offer exactly that. While that may make for a great remaster, it doesn’t necessarily make for a great game in 2025.
  37. Jan 15, 2025
    70
    Tales of Graces f Remastered is the usual remaster we came to expect from Bandai Namco: smoother visuals and frame rate, former DLCs included, quality of life improvements and no new content whatsoever. It helps we haven't got a Tales game in years and Graces f is an underrated little jewel of a JRPG.
  38. Jan 15, 2025
    70
    Tales of Graces F Remastered is a game that might leave you somewhat indifferent if you look only and exclusively at the graphics. However, the numerous internal improvements, the novel options and the smoothing out of the edges typical of jrpg's of the old era, may bring a new audience to the saga or attract all those who for some reason skipped over this good and perhaps under-celebrated chapter.
  39. Jan 15, 2025
    70
    Tales of Graces f Remastered is a fantastic action-RPG where an array of quality-of-life improvements make this a fun adventure for both new and returning players. Push through the sluggish opening hours and you’ll find an entertaining tale with characters who are full of charm.