Tales of Arise

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Slant Magazine
    Sep 23, 2021
    70
    The game’s incredibly refined, real-time combat is complemented by the social lessons and warnings imparted by the story. At least for half of its campaign.
  2. Gamer.no
    Sep 8, 2021
    70
    Tales of Arise is an experience with good sides and bad sides. On one hand it is a great adventure in expansive and gorgeous environments, with a stellar action oriented combat system that might be the series best one so far. On the other hand the story – while interesting – is told in a really frustrating manner, with way toO much dialogue that has no real place or purpose.

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#10 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
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#26 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 129 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 102 out of 129
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 129
  3. Negative: 13 out of 129
  1. LTX128
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    The best game of the Tales series yet! I loved the new graphic style, the best music in the series so far and the story is a must play. TheThe best game of the Tales series yet! I loved the new graphic style, the best music in the series so far and the story is a must play. The new combat system is also great and easy to learn.… Full Review »
  2. Cpal4554
    Sep 14, 2021
    10
    I bought it on launch because I really liked the demo, and considering some of the bugfests which were released late last year, it'sI bought it on launch because I really liked the demo, and considering some of the bugfests which were released late last year, it's incredible how well this game works on release. It looks great, the gameplay is a lot of fun, the characters are well designed, the banter amongst them is often funny and the game gives a lot of content/playtime.

    Levelling is a bit slow, but the game offers options to speed that up. I had two freezes during skits, but the game autosaves often and loading is quick on Series S/X. So it's not perfect, but it's certainly my favourite game in a long time and I'm eager to play more games like it. Highly, highly recommended and would be well deserving of a GOTY award in my opinion!    … Full Review »
  3. SiRock
    Feb 17, 2022
    6
    The game would have gotten so much better score if it ended on Act 1 and wrapped up the story there. Unfortunately the whole Act 2 is aThe game would have gotten so much better score if it ended on Act 1 and wrapped up the story there. Unfortunately the whole Act 2 is a absolute slog with nonsensical endless dialogue and eye rolling anime **** Such a screw up for a genuinely nice story that kept me intrigued for about 40 hours. Also why the hell do the main characters never shut up during fights? It gets old real fast.… Full Review »
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