Tales of Hearts R

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
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  1. Worth Playing
    Dec 29, 2014
    72
    If you're a Tales fan, it's worth your time even if it is weaker than its console counterparts.
  2. The Digital Fix
    Jan 2, 2015
    70
    It’s a lovely experience, and if you’re one of those gamers that live and breathe handheld RPGs then you really need to make the time to check this one out.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Nov 25, 2014
    70
    A mixture of ritualistic role-playing workmanship and contemporary flair, it's a worthy addition to any Vita library, regardless of whether you're a Tales veteran or not.
  5. Destructoid
    Nov 11, 2014
    70
    Tales of Hearts R isn't going to shatter anyone's perceptions of the genre. But it isn't trying to do that either. It's a solid, traditional experience that should satisfy fans of classic JRPGs.
  6. RPGamer
    Nov 10, 2014
    70
    While it isn't a monumental triumph like the last couple of main-series Tales games we've received, Tales of Hearts R is still an enjoyable, if somewhat unimpressive, entry to the Tales franchise, one that's more than welcome in the wake of the incredibly disappointing Tales of Xillia 2.
  7. Game Informer
    Nov 10, 2014
    70
    Tales of Hearts R is an adequate RPG, but it doesn’t do much to make itself memorable.
  8. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 10, 2014
    70
    While flawed in some places, Tales of Hearts R is still a meaty package that should please dedicated fans.
  9. COGconnected
    Nov 23, 2014
    64
    While Tales of Hearts R succeeds in providing interesting gameplay, it fails to offer a compelling storyline. The battle and upgrade mechanics are sound, but the juvenile dialogue might turn some people off trying it.
  10. PSX Extreme
    Nov 12, 2014
    63
    I realize this seems a bit harsh and others aren't saying the same kinds of things, but they are strolling through poppy fields. In this shortage of JRPGs we are letting anything go, and this game needs serious help rather than free passes. Give it a go only if you really need your Tales on the go.
  11. The Vita Lounge
    Jan 16, 2015
    62
    While you won't find many unique ideas or a shiny polish here, you will find a competent roleplaying title that offers mild fun and challenge.
  12. JeuxActu
    Dec 15, 2014
    55
    Tales of Hearts R is a clear drop in quality from the two Xillia episodes. The graphics are far from what the PS Vita is capable of and what more can we say about a remake that's clearly worse than the original? Sadly Bandai Namco's title is unworthy of your time despite an enjoyable combat system.
  13. Gameblog.fr
    Dec 17, 2014
    50
    Tales of Hearts is a solid J-RPG, but clearly not the best in the series... and this PS Vita remake (the original game came out on DS seven years ago) is not improving it at all : the 3D graphics are actually less charming than the 2D was.

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 126 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 96 out of 126
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 126
  3. Negative: 15 out of 126
  1. Quandary
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    I'm loving every minute of Tales of Hearts, it's a wonderful jrpg that captures all that I wanted from this genre since the PSX days: aI'm loving every minute of Tales of Hearts, it's a wonderful jrpg that captures all that I wanted from this genre since the PSX days: a colorful world, a likeable cast of characters that can be silly or serious as the situation demands, a funny and well told story and a killer combat system. Fighting is so much fun in this game I found myself grinding without needing it at all, unlocking Soma skills is also a great way to customize characters. There are real dungeons with puzzles, a lot of nice cities and lesser quests and an overworld map that lately is sorely missing from many jrpgs. I think this could end up being my fav jrpg on Vita and overall one of my fav Vita games.… Full Review »
  2. brandog0
    Nov 12, 2014
    7
    It's so awesome to finally have a tales of game on the vita, I have a feeling that this one is going to sell more vitas. The story is reallyIt's so awesome to finally have a tales of game on the vita, I have a feeling that this one is going to sell more vitas. The story is really good so far and the combat is just like any other tales of game. Also has a great cast of characters as well! this game is well worth your money, buy it so vita will be more popular! PLEASE!… Full Review »
  3. subsided
    Nov 12, 2014
    9
    I haven't played very much of it so far but so far it's awesome and a great addition to the Vita and the Tales series. I can tell already itI haven't played very much of it so far but so far it's awesome and a great addition to the Vita and the Tales series. I can tell already it will be one of my favorite tales games. SOme minor gripes would be the fact there's no english voice overs and the most disliked part of this game is RANDOM BATTLES!!!...I mean seriously ever Tales game ever had enemy models to run into EXCEPT this one. All in all though still a terrific tales game. 9/10 for sure… Full Review »
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