Tales of Vesperia

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Manufacturer: Namco
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Product Description

A New Generation of Tales Unfold

A power struggle begins in a civilization dependant on an ancient technology, the blastia, and the Empire that controls it. The fates of two friends traveling separate paths intertwine in an epic adventure that threatens the existence of all. Tales of Vesperia marks the first Tales RPG release in high-def with detail and graphics never before seen in the series. Now, real-time battles are more exciting than ever with over limits, the ability to unleash fatal strikes, combinations and burst artes. The next evolution of the revered role-playing series comes to the Xbox 360.

Key Features

A classic series returns: The newest installment of the Tales RPG series keeping the established gameplay formula that fans love
Next Gen sights and sounds: First Tales RPG game with high-definition graphics, broadcast quality animation, and Dolby surround sound
Evolved real-time battle system: New refinements and additions to the trademark Tales real-time battle engine making for dynamic, action-packed RPG fighting
Fan favorite character designs: Characters designed by famous manga artist, Kosuke Fujishima, responsible for popular series’ Ah! My Goddess, Sakura Taisen and You’re Under Arrest
Immersive look and feel: Detailed environments, animation and an artistic style so good, it’s like playing a cartoon
Dramatic story: Gripping tale of a young hero on a quest for justice, trust and friendship filled with unexpected twists and turns at every step
A decade of Tales: The first game celebrating the Tales 10 year anniversary

Characters designed by famous manga artist, Kosuke Fujishima
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*A classic series returns.*

A classic series returns.
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Product Details

Next Gen sights and sounds - First Tales RPG game with high-definition graphics, broadcast quality animation, and Dolby surround sound.
Evolved real-time battle system - New refinements and additions to the trademark Tales real-time battle engine making for the most action-packed, dynamic RPG fighting ever
Fan favorite character designs - Characters designed by famous manga artist, Kosuke Fujishima, responsible for popular series’ Ah! My Goddess, Sakura Taisen and You're Under Arrest
Immersive look and feel - Detailed environments, animation and an artistic style so good, it's like playing a cartoon
Dramatic story - Gripping tale of a young hero on a quest for justice, trust and friendship filled with unexpected twists and turns at every step. A decade of Tales - The first game celebrating the Tales 10 year anniversary.

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Customer Reviews

Great game

Review Date: March 3, 2010

Reviewer: Y. T. Kwok,

It was a fun game. For $30 bucks brand new much better deal than anywhere else even ebay. You can easily get 50+ hours on this game and it also gives you some incentive to replay the story again for a second time.

Solid RPG

Review Date: February 5, 2010

Reviewer: Alex Flannagan, UK

Basically, this game is for fans of Tales of Symphonia from the Nintendo Gamecube.
Whilst "Vesperia" is not as good as "Symphonia", it still has its strong points.

The graphics are pretty cool, especially in the cutscenes where "Japanimation" style comes in to play. Enemies are detailed looking, especially bosses and the gameplay graphics are overall smooth throughout.

The battle system is mostly unchanged from the previous incarnation; a style which some love and some loathe. It is pretty simple and can get repetitive, but personally I think this just encourages you to mix up your attack styles and try playing as all the different characters.

The biggest draw to this series for many is the plot. Unfortunately Tales of Vesperia's plot is somewhat pointless and lacking. Bad guys have stolen a crystal so let's go get it back. Oh, something bigger is afoot. Oh, we met a princess. Then comes 10 hours of travelling and then the end, which i won't spoil but did feel a little underwhelmed after..

This game may not be for your average COD xbox player, but if you like RPGs then it's plenty long enough to give you a satisfied play through. And once you play through to the end, you can replay the game with certain attribute effects that are very cool such as x10 exp, x10 gold, keep all weapons you earned from your first play through etc which does give it some replayability. And try playing with a friend! (one who is very patient and doesn't mind only being active in battles, or trying to follow himself in the background whilst the camera pans P1.)

On a side note, my disc stopped working after about 5 hours of playing. I sent it back and received a replacement very quickly, which was awesome!

Overall, not as good as Tales of Symphonia but worth a look.
Gameplay: 7/10
Graphics: 7/10
Soundtrack: 6/10
Plot: 4/10

Very fun JRPG

Review Date: January 25, 2010

Reviewer: D. Dirks, South Dakota, USA

If you are a JRPG (Japanese style Role Playing Game), you owe it to yourself to play this game. The Tales series has always been a welcome addition to my RPG collection. I only wish more of them would be released in the United States.

Tales of Vesperia certainly does not disappoint. The game play is fun and challenging at times, and the story is interesting and has a few twists in it. The character design is excellent, and have personalities that are easy to relate to. You like the good guys, and hate the villains.

Overall, an Excellent game.

Great story and gameplay

Review Date: December 29, 2009

Reviewer: B. S. Copeland,

The tales games always tell a great story and Vesperia is no different. I got this game so my wife and I can play co-op and we are both enjoying it. I like the anime style graphics and the realtime battles.

One of the best RPG's I have ever played.

Review Date: December 29, 2009

Reviewer: Christine S. Velasco,

While the game has an average story, it's still one worth hearing. Its characters are great, especially the main character. The length of the game is 40-60 hours, but that isn't including the second play through. If you love RPG's that allow you to make your characters into incredibly cheap fighters, then this game is for you.