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Tales of Series | Community Thread | Localizing more games than Square Enix
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True or not, it would be a good month for them to release it so it doesn't drown in the other release cluster later in the year.
ShroudOfFate
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Haha right. It was worth a shot.
I'm actually really enjoying the game so far. Luke isn't as bad as reviews made him seem.
The games before Graces are generally more like traditional JRPGs, with world maps and more exploration and some puzzle solving but with simpler battle systems and less cinematic storytelling.
It's kind of hard to get a hold of the PS1 games in English though.
Is Eternia (confusingly named Destiny 2 in NA despite having no connection to the actual Destiny 2 not released in the West) still available on the PSP digitally in Europe? That's the only easy way I know of to get an English version I'm aware of. It was enjoyable but not worth paying collector prices IMO.
I haven't played Destiny yet but I've heard the original PS1 version (the only one released in English) is pretty dated.
The Phantasia remake on PS1 is quite good, but you need to use a fan translation patch. The only official English version of Phantasia is a terrible GBA port.
I'm guessing you've just played Xillia? Symphonia is probably up your alley if you want a little more balanced experience. Alone it's $20 on PSN or bundled with the mediocre sequel DotNW it's $30 on Amazon.
Yea, Xillia is my only exposure but I just got the Symphonia pack from the recent BB sale. I don't want to start that yet though.
I'm about 10 hours in
Richard just became king
The story/plot seems very meh so far. The main characters themselves don't seem all that bad.
Some of the characters are not all that bad but the actual story won't get any better. I did like the skits, though.
Main story was painful, but many of the skits and end of battle quotes (best in the series as far as I'm concerned) had me laughing.
There are also a lot of little things that can give you a chuckle, like the descriptions for each of the accessory ribbons (Cheria equip) that you find throughout the game.
There are also a lot of little things that can give you a chuckle, like the descriptions for each of the accessory ribbons (Cheria equip) that you find throughout the game.
I'm not that far in the game I don't think but I'm pretty much of the same opinion as you so far when it comes to the characters, story, and skits.
I get a kick out of all of Pascal's end of battle quotes and the one with Asbel, Sophie, and Richard where they shout "Never, Never, what's out motto? Never give up!".
The ones where everybody participates are awesome:
"We are are... Awesome! Unbeatable! Amazing! and unable to coordinate", "We are... stop stop you'll step on them!!" and the one with all the guys saying different stuff at the same time are my favorites.
Also, Hubert's obsession with Cheria's fashion sense is amusing.
PSX Destiny as mentioned is pretty dated nowadays. I tried to play through it a few years back and couldn't do it.
Battles are slow and the World Map is a possible sin against humanity (it's ugly as hell).
The PS2 Remake is awesome stuff and things that dreams are possibly made of, but that's all in Japanese.
The PSX version of Phantasia is pretty good, since it uses an enhanced ToD engine and some other stuff. Then there's about 2-3 PSP ports of it. (lol)
Definitely worth a play if you haven't played ToP.
Avoid the GBA version like the plague.
Eternia (aka Destiny II, not to be confused with the PS2 ToD2) surprisingly holds up pretty decent and battle is real-time for the most part.
Despite some irritating flaws here and there, it's a pretty solid game.
Aside from the PSX version, they had a PSP port in Europe which has some neat stuff (like Widescreen support) and it's fully in English.
No idea on the availability of that; I got my copy about 2 years back.
You might be able to find the PS1 games for a "decent" price, but I'd say that Destiny II would be the only one worth going for if you can get it cheap-ish. (Probably easier to just get the PSP version.)
I don't know, I think I've just decided to play the cheaper, newer games first before I venture into the dated older games. I've got Xillia and the Symphonia pack, and I could always go after Vesperia and Graces once I'm done with those, and Xillia 2 when it releases. I'm really enjoying Xillia right now, especially with all the character development. I had heard it didn't have a truck load of exploration but I still find myself loving checking every inch of a new area.
ShroudOfFate
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Man. I had no idea the bosses in Abyss would cause me so many problems. Every time I come to one I only have a few Apple Gels and maybe a Life Bottle.
When I fought Arrietta, I had to backtrack all the way to Kaitzur to buy supplies just so I could survive. I don't know if I want to do that with the Zao Ruins. I think I'll just play more of Phantasia until I get the will to go back to Abyss.
When I fought Arrietta, I had to backtrack all the way to Kaitzur to buy supplies just so I could survive. I don't know if I want to do that with the Zao Ruins. I think I'll just play more of Phantasia until I get the will to go back to Abyss.
Money is quite a limited resource early on in Abyss, especially if you're on harder difficulties. :/
Not just slow, but brain dead easy and there's tons of encounters too. If you get the gist of the storyline, I'd still go play the remake in Japanese, it's pretty import friendly if you've ever played a Tales game before (yellow glowing dots telling you where to go, and the maps are pretty linear)
ShroudOfFate
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Going from Vesperia to Xillia to Symphonia, and from Xillia to Symphonia in a matter of days, I should add, might not have been the best trajectory, I'm thinking.
Xillia's combat felt times faster than Symphonia's in general, but Jude especially was a savage destroyer of all and everything. Lloyd's just kinda aight so far.
Xillia's combat felt times faster than Symphonia's in general, but Jude especially was a savage destroyer of all and everything. Lloyd's just kinda aight so far.
He definitely is, though only his X1 version.
dakkumauji
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ShroudOfFate
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I think I did the right thing abandoning Abyss for Phantasia. It's making me feel like the first time I played Symphonia. I just want to keep playing.
I'll return to Abyss someday though.
I'll return to Abyss someday though.
Lloyd's the best.
His is the most iconic, but I love Milla's. It's probably the most ridiculous one, and that's saying something.
So...
Bandai Namco US has redone their site and added official forums, including a Tales forum of course.
NeoGAF member Rarutos pointed out that the forum description lists Tales of Hearts R. So of course I decided to make the first thread on there.
EDIT: haha, nvm
Bandai Namco US has redone their site and added official forums, including a Tales forum of course.
NeoGAF member Rarutos pointed out that the forum description lists Tales of Hearts R. So of course I decided to make the first thread on there.
EDIT: haha, nvm
dakkumauji
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And it's supposedly a mistake, I guess. :x
I guess it's great Tales has an official forum again, though I'll miss the look of the old one.
I decided to speed run through Abyss since I deleted my file and I just reached this point earlier today. I have to say, I enjoyed the game a lot more after skipping all the cut scenes and skits. I also did tons of sidequests that I had missed on my first run (and lord it is so easy to miss a lot of shit).
I agree with your point about the cast not doing anything to prevent stuff. "What's wrong?" "Err, it's nothing". Why don't they address the issue in that moment, lord.
I can't believe Luke didn't mention ANYTHING to ANYONE about Lorelei's last message. You'd think that's a valuable piece of information when you're trying to save the world. Also, I didn't like Anise betraying the group. She seemed to love and care about Ion a lot so, going along with Mohs' plan just like that felt contrived (I know her parents were being held hostage but... I feel that if Anise had asked for help, the group would have found a solution -____-
I think that the only character I really like in this game is Peony lol.
Snacks the sober sea lion
Member
Abyss has some serious character problems. Jade's shtick just goes on and on, and everyone is so busy keeping secrets and saying "It's nothing," not to mention the notorious Akzeriuth scene. Even with the whole " some guy trying to start a war to fulfill writing on a big rock" thing going on and
I don't remember the party actually going through any sort of serious personal epiphanies or conflict regarding the Score.
Also, I haven't played either game, but does Vesperia look better than Xillia? Xillia's art and animation look like a step back.
Van being willing to kill literally everyone in the world to end the dumb prophecy bullshit,
Also, I haven't played either game, but does Vesperia look better than Xillia? Xillia's art and animation look like a step back.
Vesperia had cell-shaded characters and I prefer its look. Character model animations are definitely weaker than Xillia's though.
Bel Marduk
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Absolutely loved Xillia but I'm really looking forward to Zesteria. I know Xillia 2 is coming this summer but it just seems like such a departure from the normal Tales games.. it just seems so futuristic like a FF game or something.. Have any of you played the Japanese version yet? Are my fears unfounded?
They added it in now.
Nocturnowl
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I think it was just a bit beyond this point where I gave up on the game myself, at least I got to see
that irritating Ion perish
RPGCrazied
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Any more info on the Tales of Xillia 2 CE? Or was that proven false?
I don't think it's been debunked.
RPGCrazied
Member
Sweet. I hope its real, and I might be the only one that I know of that actually likes the figure of Ludger.
It's just Elympios that's futuristic. And it's not really futuristic...just modern.
Yes don't hold back. Anise is the worst thing in the Tales series. Not just character, literally the worst aspect of the whole series.
ShroudOfFate
Member
How are the english translations of Destiny and Eternia on the PS1?
BassForever
Member
Anise is the best character in tales of the abyss, is my main character I play as, and is in my top 5 all time favorite tales characters
Haters gonna hate
Destiny's translation was fine as far as I remember
Eternia cut out the skits but otherwise has a good localization... Except the dub work, the dub is very 90 aka bad
Haters gonna hate
Destiny's translation was fine as far as I remember
Eternia cut out the skits but otherwise has a good localization... Except the dub work, the dub is very 90 aka bad
ShroudOfFate
Member
Is Destiny dubbed as well?
I think I may end up going for the japanese versions of both of these if they have bad dubs.
BassForever
Member
No it keeps all of the Japanese dialogue, the only thing that's awkwardly translated are some of the attack names like Demon Fang/Majinken is translated as missile sword
ShroudOfFate
Member
That doesn't sound too bad. But, having one game be english while the other two are japanese on my shelf doesn't sit right with me. I think I'll still go with the import versions if I can find them cheap enough.
Thanks.
Red Mage
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I don't "love her" but I found her gold-digging personality kind of funny. Then again, I found Jerk-Luke amusing to an extent. Mostly because he wasn't your stereotypical "I want to make the world a better place for my friends! ^______^" hero you always see in JRPGs.
BassForever
Member
I feel like everyone just glances over the scenes where Anise' gold digger personality is explained along with why she acts the way she does. Either way she's by far the best part of Abyss (Natalia is probably the worst)
keisuke999
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Currently working on platinum-ing Tales of Hearts R.
Let me just say, the West is not missing much by not having this game. Well, story and character-wise, anyway.
Gameplay-wise, well its Tales, so its very fun to play. But... idk, it feels like a budget title is every sense of the word.
It is fun to play, but definitely not a flagship title.
Let me just say, the West is not missing much by not having this game. Well, story and character-wise, anyway.
Gameplay-wise, well its Tales, so its very fun to play. But... idk, it feels like a budget title is every sense of the word.
It is fun to play, but definitely not a flagship title.