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[The Handsome Llama]

Hopefully it's a massive improvement over Xillia... I'll still buy it on PC day one, Japanese devs on Steam need all the support they can get so we can continue getting more.

 

[SolVanderlyn]

Tales on PC. This is truly a different era.

 

[DXLelouch153]

finally The Tales series comes to PC

 

[FallenGrace]

I never actually expected it to go on PC despite rumours. Strange times.

I'll be getting the PS4 version.

 

[Kandrick]

If it's not a bad PC port, i'll probably get it during 2016 summer/winter sale. Everything i have read/heard about this is not making me want to go full price.

I mean Graces F and Xillia were kinda shit too. Surprisingly, i enjoyed Xillia 2, even with the recycled areas.

 

[Seven Force]

Finally, lol. That out of the way, kinda mindblowing that we've gone from not getting mainline entries at all to getting PS4/PC ports specifically for the western market.

Namco-Bandai's had one hell of a turnaround these last few years.

 

[Americanmushroom]

Huh missed this for some reason. Another one on the 'to buy' list

 

[FSLink]

Whoo, finally. Can't wait to see the mods. I'll definitely be picking this up on Steam.

 

[kewlmyc]

I think the issues with the Dark Souls 1 port are somewhat overblown. The actual game ran just fine, fairly well optimized, and I had no crashing issues. Along with Durante's fix releasing literally within minutes of release, it wasn't all that bad.

It can be argued that a mod being required to make the game run at 1080p qualifies it as a crap port in this day and age, no matter how quick an easy the mod is to find/install.

 

[Rpgmonkey]

Cool. Doesn't seem like it'll offer anything new over the PS3 version, but I'll get it on PC eventually.

 

[Fisico]

For those who played the import, I read some character/story spoilers and was wondering if it was true that Sorey and Mikleo

Spoiler

are loosely canonically a "couple." Or at least romantic in some sort of way instead of just being queerbait.

If you are a fujoshi then I guess

Spoiler

you could see some kind of sexual tension, otherwise of course not.
They're just two good childhood friends and Mikleo somehow fits the trope of the "main heroine" much more than Rose and Alisha, he just does not have the right gender I guess.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Now we have to see if any version gets exclusive costumes. How many DLC ones are there right now?

 

[Angel_DvA]

will get it on PS4 and PC, need more support for J-RPG.

 

[Panda Rin]

How's this game compare to Xillia and Graces? I didn't particularly enjoy either of those games, but I loved Vesperia, Symphonia, and Abyss.

 

[chaosblade]

Finally confirmed. Hope the PC port isn't awful.

 

[CrazyDude]

If you are a fujoshi then I guess

Spoiler

you could see some kind of sexual tension, otherwise of course not.
They're just two good childhood friends and Mikleo somehow fits the trope of the "main heroine" much more than Rose and Alisha, he just does not have the right gender I guess.

Spoiler

This skit hints at something more, but they never outright say anything. http://lookiamnotcreative.tumblr.com/post/113686872927/an-alternate-translation-to-this-skit-correcting

 

[Grief.exe]

Well, the trailer is in 60 FPS, I guess that bodes well for an unlocked frame rate.

This kind of artstyle looks amazing at 4K.

It can be argued that a mod being required to make the game run at 1080p qualifies it as a crap port in this day and age, no matter how quick an easy the mod is to find/install.

Sure, but the inability to render at 4K didn't effect me at all. As I said, Durante had the mod available almost immediately after release.

Platinum games, for example, cannot go higher than 1080p and are still stuck that way to this day. No excuse for this in 2015.

 

[dakkumauji]

Now we have to see if any version gets exclusive costumes. How many DLC ones are there right now?

Eva costumes (lol we're not getting these)
Idolm@ster costumes
Blue Exorcist costumes (not getting these either)
Swimwear
School outfits
God Eater 2 costumes (like Bamco remembers that God Eater 2 exists)
Cameo Tales costumes

Also the usual long array of attachments like the Sengoku Basara ones (never going to see those here too)

 

[Willy Wanka]

It's really cool to see the series making the jump to PC. I'll buy it on Steam if the port isn't complete garbage.

 

[Dandy Crocodile]

If you are a fujoshi then I guess

Spoiler

you could see some kind of sexual tension, otherwise of course not.
They're just two good childhood friends and Mikleo somehow fits the trope of the "main heroine" much more than Rose and Alisha, he just does not have the right gender I guess.

Ahhh, fujoshi bait. Sad cause it would have been neat to see that in one of my favorite series but in the end it doesn't really change my opinion or excitement.

Thanks for the information!

 

[CaviarMeths]

So is the PS3 version a total Shadows of Mordor level hack job, or does it run fine?

 

[alexein]

i hope there will be a collector edition for ps4 and i hope that there will be the 4 figurine from the japanese collector (the rest not so much) i'll prefer an artbook or a steelbook.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Eva costumes (lol we're not getting these)
Idolm@ster costumes
Blue Exorcist costumes (not getting these either)
Swimwear
School outfits
God Eater 2 costumes (like Bamco remembers that God Eater 2 exists)
Cameo Tales costumes

Also the usual long array of attachments like the Sengoku Basara ones (never going to see those here too)

Man, I still want those costumes for Graces F we never got, like Asbel's Haseo one. Ugh.

 

[desmax]

So is the PS3 version a total Shadows of Mordor level hack job, or does it run fine?

It's certainly playable. It runs kinda like Xillia (but slighty worse)

 

[Estellex]

What are the general reviews of this game?

 

[DXLelouch153]

Eva costumes (lol we're not getting these)
Idolm@ster costumes
Blue Exorcist costumes (not getting these either)
Swimwear
School outfits
God Eater 2 costumes (like Bamco remembers that God Eater 2 exists)
Cameo Tales costumes

Also the usual long array of attachments like the Sengoku Basara ones (never going to see those here too)

well mod em in
TAKE THAT JAPAN IPs!

 

[gundamkyoukai]

Okay tale fans is this game worth it ?
I like all the tales games but really dislike xillia .

 

[kewlmyc]

well mod em in
TAKE THAT JAPAN IPs!

Unlike Graces and Xillia, where the costumes were on disc and could be used if you had a modded PS3, I don't think Bamco would be dumb enough to leave those costumes in the PC release in hopes that people didn't find them.

 

[Hydrargyrus]

I'm in for the PS4 version

 

[Teknoman]

It's not about believing, it's about Vesperia begging in every single Tales thread being annoying as hell.


How have Namco Bandai been with PC ports in the past? I'm only familiar with Dark Souls and Dark Souls II, one which was god awful and the other being fantastic. Total opposite ends of the spectrum.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse was pretty good and 60 fps.

 

[SprachBrooks]

Lets just say that not all of the "bad responses" were specifically due to the game quality.

I'm not too familiar why, but something to do with a character barely being in the game lol?

 

[Nyoro SF]

Nonsense.

This is Neogaf, we have to believe in near hopeless possibilities.

Spoiler

#BELIEEEVE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxGRhd_iWuE

Whoo, finally. Can't wait to see the mods. I'll definitely be picking this up on Steam.

A lot of people like to mention mods before games come out, but unless the game is incredibly popular you usually don't see too much extensive modding.

Just had some flashbacks to Akiba's Trip where everyone claimed it was a modder's paradise, yet not much was done. lol

 

[InternHertz]

Heh, already played, beat and platinum'd it on PS3 so I probably won't get it on PS4 again, unless there's a different trophy list for both platforms. Which doesn't seem likely.

For PC...well I guess I'll take it in a steam sale.

 

[MatrixMan.EXE]

Tales on PC. This is truly a different era.

 

[TheGreatLugia]

It's about time. It also looks like a few screenshots were released. EDIT: Looks like they're for the PC version.

Here's some PS3 screenshots for a quick comparison.

 

[3Kaze]

It does look better with AA, and it's more colorful as well?

 

[RPGCrazied]

Do you think I could run this on PC, if I run Final Fantasy XIV 1080p decent enough?

I really want a box though.

 

[Yazuka]

It does look better with AA, and it's more colorful as well?

It sure looks like there is more color. I like it.

 

[RespectThySole]

Will probably pick this up for PS3.

 

[dezzy8]

PS4 DAY 0

 

[ILoveBish]

Everythingwassteam.jpg

I'm in for PC version.

 

[ED Cantu]

I'll be buying a PS4 in september so that's the version I'll get, I just hope they at least fix some performance issues.

 

[danthefan]

Is this the first PC Tales game?

Not pointing this at anyone here but the number of times PC gaming has been declared dead, now we're seeing games on PC that never would have come out in the past. I love it.

 

[SaveTheQueen]

How could you forget KH III?

I can't get my hopes up for this game yet...My heart can't handle it. Once I see some concrete info and gameplay I'll start looking for to it.

 

[tbd]

Is there a good reason for the PS4 version when I own a decent PC? Unless it's a terrible port, of course. I get paranoid when decisions are too easy.

Good news anyhow.

 

[AcceptableGhost]

Great to hear about a PC version, will probably pick up at some point.

 

[Boss Mog]

Is there a good reason for the PS4 version when I own a decent PC? Unless it's a terrible port, of course. I get paranoid when decisions are too easy.

Good news anyhow.

PS Trophies? Having a physical version or physical CE version?

 

[Jiraiza]

Is this a new precedent for the future of Tales? All on PS4/PC? Damn.

 

[Maintenance]

It sure looks like there is moe color. I like it.

Uguu

 

[Renae]

Is the game that terrible ?