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Tales of Berseria |OT| The Band of the Crowe
- Thread starter Cornbread78
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Man, Tales of with UE4 would be amazing, and i'm sure it would make it more appealing to the mainstream.
For example, i know a few people that caved in the Naruto Ultimate Ninja series without watching the anime, and only because it looked incredible.
Astrael
Member
I know it's been criticized a bit in this thread but I generally liked the OST too, I felt Sakuraba at least tried a few different things than usual (I had just played Star Ocean 5 before this too so I was directly comparing the two). Although I haven't looked into which tracks are remixes or straight borrowed from previous games in the series, I did get into the battle themes this time around and Magilou's theme (like you said). The renditions of Velvet's theme are up there as some of my favorite emotional beats in the series.
Memento_Mori15
Member
How far am I into this game?
Eleanor just confessed to everyone about the mission Artorius assigned to her.
Astrael
Member
I'd put this just after the halfway point of the game?
It's really hard not to sympathize with Velvet by this point. Any sympathy for Artorius and his plans went right out the window for me lol.
ULTROS!
People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks.
Just finished the game and big spoilers:
The entire game is interesting despite the rubbish locations. It's an interesting take wherein you play the bad guys against the good. Sadly they don't explain how Eizen became a dragon but that's fine. Hope the next game takes places between Berseria and Zestiria or 1000 years after Zestiria. I don't know how they'll tackle the next game if it's going to be part of the same world but maybe they can do away by playing as an Empyrean fighting against The Lord of Calamity and The Shepherd.
texhnolyze
Banned
The story is indeed amazing. It's too bad that lots of people are missing out on Berseria.
But I kinda understand if they're staying away, I guess mainly due to:
- totally packed Q1 2017 releases
- the franchise has been in decline
- "Zestiria lol so bad not even worth $5"
- very outdated graphics
- anime
But I kinda understand if they're staying away, I guess mainly due to:
- totally packed Q1 2017 releases
- the franchise has been in decline
- "Zestiria lol so bad not even worth $5"
- very outdated graphics
- anime
Basileus777
Member
Eizen's dragonhood is explained if you do his sidequest revolving around Zaveid's dragon wife.
Agreed!
Holy fuck more late game spoilers.
Damn I totally didn't see it coming that Laphicet was Celica and Arthur's kid...and that Seres was Celica. Oof that made everything even harder. Also the fact that Laphicet wanted to sacrifice himself. Jesus I knew something like that was going to happen...
Also Melchior sure likes calling Velvet evil when he's pulled like some of the worst shit...
Also Melchior sure likes calling Velvet evil when he's pulled like some of the worst shit...
All the story stuff in the last hour probably cemented this as my favorite story in a Tales game.
Apart from story Berseria really doesn't feel that different to me so far
sensui-tomo
Member
So i bought this on namco bandai's site because the pc version is $29.99, its been over a half hour and i used paypal to buy the thing, is this normal or should i contact someone because i havent recieved anything except that paypal took my money.
Memento_Mori15
Member
Thanks @Astrael. Don't want to quote you since you replied back to a spoiler. Half way and invested 30 hours in the game thus far. I'm really liking the soundtrack and characters in this game. Eleanor is surprisingly fun to play as and has a good personality.
Freezasaurus
Member
Is there a specific thing that triggers Dire Foe battles? Ive only run into a few at 35 hours in.
Wheh you fight Zaveid's girlfriend (the White Dragon) he gets contaminated by Malevolence and Zaveid tells him he will turn too eventually and that he will be there to kill him. You don't even play the bad guys in the game. The game works really hard to show you Artorius and co are worse. The Abbey was turning people purposefully into demons, were using Malak as slaves and and wanted to rob people of their free will so there would be no more hatred in humans. Velvet is selfish and stupid but in the end she's isn't as evil as Artorius.
Doing Dangerous encounters and playing on higher difficulties increase the odds.
Vincent Grayson
Member
I haven't quite finished yet, but got through those bits yesterday. There's no question in my mind at this point that this is my favorite Tales story and cast.
Giolon
Member
It's supposedly based on your average grade from recent fights. Doing well in Dangerous Battles (2+ mobs together w/ the black circle underneath) is the fastest way to make sure a Dire Foe appears relatively quickly.
Freezasaurus
Member
Does the area you're in determine which one you fight or does it just keep giving you a new one until you beat them all?
Depends on area.
TheSuperSakura
Member
Can anyone recommend what they feel is the best place to grind for katz souls?
Bridig Ravine if you can jump ravines (you'll know if you can). Nets you about 80 in 2 minutes if you have the optimal route.
It's the best I've found at least.
TheSuperSakura
Member
Thank you! I haven't missed many of the little guys but I would like to free them all, so this should definitely help me.
Post game dungeon has rooms full of katz spirits. Easy to get to with a shortcut. You just need a little bit of luck for the proper room to spawn.
Astrael
Member
No problem! Sorry for quoting the other spoiler in my reply I forgot that it shows up unfiltered when quoting again. When we finally get Eleanor I knew she'd be a good addition just for the dynamic with the rest of the party, plus I'll always like a spear user. Definitely didn't let me down, she had a permanent spot in my main party.
It's actually amazing how this game manages to salvage Zaveid. I absolutely loathed the guy in Zestiria, but plopping a shirt on him (and hilariously explaining why he doesn't have it later on
) + his entire arc with Eizen did wonders.
It's nice not having to associate his badass theme with an awful character.
Normin Island
It's nice not having to associate his badass theme with an awful character.
I'm like 100% sure they totally rewrote Berseria cuz of Lailah's VA death.
Either that or it's some stupid shit like where they recylced Oscar's animations with Sorey. Like... Celica is pretty much a clone of Lailah. I have a feeling Seres was actually supposed to be Lailah and things should've been a tad different in the beginning.
More Late Game thoughts..
Oscar and Teresa sure are some scrubs lol. I feel like more could have been done with them in some way. Both of them being destroyed at every encounter (especially Oscar) was pretty hilarious though.
I'm just about to head to the volcano. I'm kind of interested to see what happens with Zaveid. I'll be honest I played only a few hours of Zestiria and I know he's in it, so at least I know he survives this game lol. How many years does Berseria take place before Zestiria anyway?
I'm just about to head to the volcano. I'm kind of interested to see what happens with Zaveid. I'll be honest I played only a few hours of Zestiria and I know he's in it, so at least I know he survives this game lol. How many years does Berseria take place before Zestiria anyway?
TheSuperSakura
Member
I believe it's supposed to take place a
hundred
Just unlocked more Katz and finally received my
invitation
That is not normal. You should definitely have received an email from Namco.
sensui-tomo
Member
Never got an email oddly enough, but about 10 minutes after posting that my order showed up on my namco bandai account. odd i was never sent the info but hey, i got the game, any way to force it to show ps4 buttons on a xbo controller? ( i saw some fix on steam but never saw the option to change the button.
Robobandit
Member
Install Kaldien's fix and hit ctrl + shift + backspace in the game. it'll pop up a UI. click the button that says "gamepad config" and pick what buttons you want it to show.
Suzushiiro
Banned
Pretty sure it's way more than that. It kinda has to be considering that no human in Zestiria remembers any details of the events of Berseria other than that there was a shepherd named Artorius a long time ago.
I see thanks.
The kind of weird thing with prequels is that you know the happy ending (if there is one) won't last.
sensui-tomo
Member
Thanks, that'll make things easier for me (i never could remember the placements for x,a,b,y due to nintendo and xbox doing there own thing , and playstation controls were just easier to remember.
Robobandit
Member
According to the world guide translated here, Berseria takes place about one thousand years before Zestiria.
Suzushiiro
Banned
Oh you have no idea.
Ending spoilers:
I shouted "FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK" when they revealed Laphicet's true name
Astrael
Member
To be fair, no human DURING Berseria seems to know what's actually going on lol.
It's more like a 1000 years between games. A 100 is not even close to enough time for people to suddenly forget everything that happened in Berseria.
Chilled on this game for a bit as my PS4 was acting up. Got a Slim (which is very nice!) and got back into it tonight. 26 hours in now. I'm at
Game is still great. I feel like I finally got a feel for using Eleanor, I'm getting 2-3.00 Grade per fight pretty often, and the skits especially are really growing on me. The group
was hilarious. It's pretty nice to have the characters just interacting and getting to know each other despite the fact they're not really friends in the traditional sense.
So yeah, back at it. Should ease the wait for Nier: Automata.
the village you go to with Grimoirh.
Game is still great. I feel like I finally got a feel for using Eleanor, I'm getting 2-3.00 Grade per fight pretty often, and the skits especially are really growing on me. The group
speculating about who Edna is
So yeah, back at it. Should ease the wait for Nier: Automata.
GoldenDarkness
Banned
THis is the correct answer, I farmed over 10k in less than 30 minutes using this place a few weeks ago.
I really hope (berseria+zestriria spoilers)
they do a Zestiria Sequel after this fo tie everything up nicely and see how the Berseria locations we did not visit on Zestiria have changed in the future. Maybe 100, 200 years after ToZ with a recently awokenSorey and Mikleo showing up every now and then.
I really like this universe and all the lore.
Trojita
Rapid Response Threadmaker
I just finished the quests for the Shadow Guild.
There's been some nice callbacks to Zestiria.
I like the new cast. Zestiria's party was high tier so I hope up this cast ends up being close.
I hope there's more varied after battle skits. The ones in Zestiria were fucking hilarious.
Am I close to getting Magilou in my party? It's taking forever.
There's been some nice callbacks to Zestiria.
I like the new cast. Zestiria's party was high tier so I hope up this cast ends up being close.
I hope there's more varied after battle skits. The ones in Zestiria were fucking hilarious.
Am I close to getting Magilou in my party? It's taking forever.
I just cleared that part myself and holy shit was my mind blown.
Though I think my favorite part of that whole thing - from Innominant's reveal to the end when they face Melchior - was Laphicet being a total bro and bringing Velvet back to her senses. You go, little du-er, malak!
The more I play the more I love this game.