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[kewlmyc]

Kinda looking forward to the game, but yeah the character designs are all over the place. I guess that happens when you have 3 different character designers.

Not sure if I should get this or just wait for the sequel/port that will be announced a year from now (if nearly every Tales since Symphonia is anything to go by).

 

[dakkumauji]

Haha, random equip drops for a Tales game.

 

[Dice//]

Kinda looking forward to the game, but yeah the character designs are all over the place. I guess that happens when you have 3 different character designers.

Not sure if I should get this or just wait for the sequel/port that will be announced a year from now (if nearly every Tales since Symphonia is anything to go by).

I'd be great if the artists collaborated together to bring some cohesiveness to their designs.
But now you got Ky Kiske with brown hair, moe-moe umbrella, a cowgirl version of Vesperia's Rita, and a guy who looks like J-Rock Slash in this game...

Ah well, I do like that the elemental sailor scouts in this game have those coloured hair tips at least (seen above in Dezel's green frosted hair tips). That I like.

 

[VanillaCakeIsBurning]

I wonder what's going on here.

 

[SatelliteOfLove]

Maybe one shoulda did the humans and the other the angels.

'sall I'm sayin'

 

[BY2K]

I wonder what's going on here.

There's a very obvious joke to make, here.

But I won't do it.

 

[Datschge]

Kinda looking forward to the game, but yeah the character designs are all over the place. I guess that happens when you have 3 different character designers.

Is this a running gag now?

Spoiler

It's officially 4 different character designers, with several characters being unaccounted for.

 

[RangerBAD]

Kinda looking forward to the game, but yeah the character designs are all over the place. I guess that happens when you have 3 different character designers.

Not sure if I should get this or just wait for the sequel/port that will be announced a year from now (if nearly every Tales since Symphonia is anything to go by).

I guess it's possible they might port it to the PS4. In Japan, however the PS4 isn't really in a lot of homes like the PS3. It would be sort of risky. I really feel there won't be a sequel though.

 

[Valkyri von Thanatos]

There's a very obvious joke to make, here.

But I won't do it.

I'll bite.

 

[kewlmyc]

Is this a running gag now?

Spoiler

It's officially 4 different character designers, with several characters being unaccounted for.

Not sure why you spoiler tagged that but whatever. I didn't know that it was 4 in total, but that kinda makes it worse. 4 different people doing character designs seems a little crazy, but you seem to be implying that most of the current characters have been done by one or two character designers. Is there a list of which characters has done which characters so far?

 

[Datschge]

Wikipedia has that info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_of_Zestiria#Main_characters Note how a couple aren't even credited to any of the four, so it's likely even more character designers (uncredited except as part of the character modeler staff).

 

[Soriku]

There's a very obvious joke to make, here.

But I won't do it.

Needs a Brazzers logo.

Also I don't really care about the varying character designs.

 

[Soriku]

New footage from stream.

http://gematsu.com/2014/11/tales-zestiria-clips-introduce-lunarre-symonne-sergei-dungeon-attachments

The dungeon(s) they showed seem to have actual puzzles as well as Go Shiina music.

 

[Dark-VIII]

dat GO Shina music is so good

 

[Soriku]

Some DLC costume info detailed.

Spoiler

Zaveid is included

http://tokrin.com/archives/50871098.html

Translation from GameFAQs:

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/740217-tales-of-zestiria/70598086

So, only the girls have Idolmaster costumes...Rose included.

Rose: Haruka Amami
Alicia: Chihaya Kisaragi
Edna: Yayoi Takatsuki
Layla: Miki Hoshii (Ooooh boy, this is gonna look like a stripper) -_-

Now the school positions are...

Sorey: Social Sciences Student
Alicia: Library Club
Edna: Senpai who gets no respect
Mike: Clubless Young Man (there's a specific title for students who don't participate in afterschool activities in Japan)
Rose: Captain Girl (this has to be sports)
Dezel: Mathematics Professor?!
Zaveid: Previously a Yankee Professor (as if it was't obvious he'll come over to the good side)
Layla: Headmaster

 

[demidar]

Yep, looks like Zaveid will be playable.

 

[Labadal]

8 characters, that's good.

So, does this 4 humans?

 

[BassForever]

8 characters, that's good.

So, does this 4 humans?

Probably 2 humans and 6 of the other race one with each element

 

[kewlmyc]

8 characters, that's good.

So, does this 4 humans?

Only 3 humans: Sorey, Alisha, and Rose

Mikela: Water
Edna: Earth
Layla: Fire
Zavied and Dezel: Wind

 

[Hours Left]

Yep, looks like Zaveid will be playable.

The writing has been on the wall for a while now, but it's nice to see some more confirmation.

Now just show him and Rosé in battle please.

 

[demidar]

8 characters, that's good.

So, does this 4 humans?

Looks like only 3, Sorey, Alicia and Rose.

Maybe one of the Tenzoku turn into a human?

 

[BassForever]

Looks like only 3, Sorey, Alicia and Rose.

Maybe one of the Tenzoku turn into a human?

Or Rose turns into a Tenzoku

Edit: Or have we seen pics/footage of Rose fusing?

 

[Hours Left]

Looks like only 3, Sorey, Alicia and Rose.

Maybe one of the Tenzoku turn into a human?

I think it'll stay three so you always have to have a Tenzoku in battle. (Though this means that you might not be able to take Sorey out of the party, which would suck.)

 

[kewlmyc]

Or Rose turns into a Tenzoku

Edit: Or have we seen pics/footage of Rose fusing?

I thought only Sorey could fuse. Do we have footage of Alisha fusing?

 

[demidar]

I thought only Sorey could fuse. Do we have footage of Alisha fusing?

I kinda doubt Alicia and Rose could fuse. MCs get special treatment after all and creating assets for their fusions might be stretching the money thin.

 

[Labadal]

Two with the wind element? I guess they will replace each other throughout the story, then.

 

[BassForever]

I thought only Sorey could fuse. Do we have footage of Alisha fusing?

I kinda doubt Alicia and Rose could fuse. MCs get special treatment after all and creating assets for their fusions might be stretching the money thin.

I thought we had, oh well my bad. Why force the human + tenzoku angle if only Sorey can fuse though :X

 

[kewlmyc]

I thought we had, oh well my bad. Why force the human + tenzoku angle if only Sorey can fuse though :X

Sucks that we have another Tales game that has a main character have a clear advantage gameplay wise over the other party members. Oh well, Xillia 2 was still a blast regardless.

 

[Bladenic]

8 playable characters - good

Only 4 elements represented - okay (would've liked light and dark too)

Only Sorey having the fusion abilities most likely - lame as fuck.

I'm so torn on various aspects of this game. Really hope it surprises and turns out awesome. I was set on importing but with the quick localization time I may just hold off.

I suppose there's still the possibility that Alisha/Rose and Denzel/Zaveid will be interchangeable and maybe one of the human girls gets the ability to fuse later on and they're trying to not reveal it or haven't yet. But I kinda doubt it.

 

[raven777]

Seriously I wish they would let Alicia have fusion.....Only Sorey having it is disappointing.

 

[Zankou]

I kinda doubt Alicia and Rose could fuse. MCs get special treatment after all and creating assets for their fusions might be stretching the money thin.

But why is she a permanent battle member and teamed up with a Seraph? She gains the power to see Seraphim and I think she will be able to fuse as well. The same with Rose, she has the same power and will probably become a Shepherd like Sorey.

 

[LostAnkh]

This game looks great, better than Xillia.

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

I've been holding out for a PS4 version the entire time.

Trend setter?

Trend setter.

 

[kewlmyc]

8 playable characters - good

Only 4 elements represented - okay (would've liked light and dark too)

Only Sorey having the fusion abilities most likely - lame as fuck.

I'm so torn on various aspects of this game. Really hope it surprises and turns out awesome. I was set on importing but with the quick localization time I may just hold off.

I suppose there's still the possibility that Alisha/Rose and Denzel/Zaveid will be interchangeable and maybe one of the human girls gets the ability to fuse later on and they're trying to not reveal it or haven't yet. But I kinda doubt it.

Seriously I wish they would let Alicia have fusion.....Only Sorey having it is disappointing.

It could be possisble that Tales Studio is trying to keep the knowledge that Alisha and Rose can fuse too under raps until the game comes out. Let's hope this is the case.

I've been holding out for a PS4 version the entire time.

Trend setter?

Trend setter.

I wouldn't be shocked with we got a PS4 port next year. Hideo Baba seem interested in the fact that the PS4''s doing so well in the west.

 

[Bladenic]

I wouldn't be shocked with we got a PS4 port next year. Hideo Baba seem interested in the fact that the PS4''s doing so well in the west.

It's possible for sure. I definitely think it would have benefit them to release both simultaneously like P5, but a PS4 director's cut won't be surprising.

 

[Hours Left]

The school costumes this time are actually pretty awesome.

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

It's possible for sure. I definitely think it would have benefit them to release both simultaneously like P5, but a PS4 director's cut won't be surprising.

I'm definitely holding out for the PS4 version. I'd love an enhanced version releasing a year later with extra. I fully expect my PS4 to become my Tales machine soon. I just hope Sony gives the series some attention at one of their big conference showings outside of Asia.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

Rose is sort of a generic design but she's getting the best IDOL as a costume? lol.

Eight party members is just right though. I was getting tired of just the usual six or so.

 

[Bladenic]

The school costumes this time are actually pretty awesome.

Yeah they are! Wish they would include them in the game though ugh.

 

[raven777]

This week's jump confirmed Rose is party member AND HAS KAMUI FUSION

 

[Hours Left]

This week's jump confirmed Rose is party member AND HAS KAMUI FUSION

Neato.

 

[raven777]

Neato.

yea really surprised and happy that Sorey is not the only one that has Kamui...

But....where is Alisha's Kamui???

Hopefully they are saving this for last surprise.

 

[Calints Neos]

yea really surprised and happy that Sorey is not the only one that has Kamui...

But....where is Alisha's Kamui???

Hopefully they are saving this for last surprise.

She's being replaced by Rose as the female lead lol

 

[Zankou]

Well, then Alisha will have fusions too.

 

[Ravage]

This week's jump confirmed Rose is party member AND HAS KAMUI FUSION

This is great news!!

 

[Heyt]

She's being replaced by Rose as the female lead lol

That's what I've been thinking for a while since the boxart came out.

Probably Arisha will have her set of kamui weapons and Zaveid as well, assuming he joins the party because he turns human and then into a Priest.

 

[Bladenic]

This piece of news was the last nail in poor Alisha's coffin as female lead.

Maybe she's gonna die???

 

[dakkumauji]

This piece of news was the last nail in poor Alisha's coffin as female lead.

Maybe she's gonna die???

It'll be cool if she ends up as the traitor.

Cause she's totally not the female lead anymore.

 

[Bladenic]

It'll be cool if she ends up as the traitor.

Cause she's totally not the female lead anymore.

Maybe a Richard situation, hopefully minus the possession that nobody in the game can see is happening.

Or maybe we're overthinking it and she too will get Kamui powers.

 

[Heyt]

Arisha will get ver fusions, they are playing the magical girl card here. She is no traitor, I think. If anyone it's Dezel.