Tales of the Abyss

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  • Summary: Tales of the Abyss follows the story of the young aristocrat, Luke fon Fabre. Kidnapped seven years ago, Luke returns to his family with no memories of his life before. In order to protect him, Luke's family keeps him confined to the quite lifestyle of the palace. Suddenly, Luke is thrustTales of the Abyss follows the story of the young aristocrat, Luke fon Fabre. Kidnapped seven years ago, Luke returns to his family with no memories of his life before. In order to protect him, Luke's family keeps him confined to the quite lifestyle of the palace. Suddenly, Luke is thrust into the outside world and caught in the workings of the Order of Lorelei and the Oracle Knights who serve as keepers of the prophecy known as the Score. He knows nothing of those who might be his allies or those who are already his enemies. He must learn of the power of friendship and feel the pain of sacrifice. Luke's actions could save the world or destroy it. [Namco Bandai]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Play Magazine
    90
    I'm not going to say it's a better game than FFXII(although a part of me wants to), but I will say this: if you pluck one other RPG off the rack this year, this little gem should be it. [Nov. 2006, p.77]
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  2. RPG Fan
    90
    After a rocky start, Tales of the Abyss proved to be a truly enjoyable game; possibly the best in the series so far, and a contender in my book for game of the year.
  3. GamePro
    85
    When compared to past Tales games, Abyss has only really changed a handful of aspects. However, those changes are obvious upgrades and have made a huge difference in the overall gameplay experience.
  4. 1UP
    80
    The combat may feel satisfyingly fresh, but the game's visuals look dated. Bland textures, simple geometry, and bouts of slowdown abound, and distressing load times hearken back to an earlier, more annoying RPG age.
  5. GameZone
    78
    TOA is a good game, just not the latest RPG masterpiece.
  6. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    73
    Abbyss defaults to basic roleplaying conventions too often to be unique, but it's hard to hate this well-rounded, classic RPG. [Dec. 2006, p.142]
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  7. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    50
    Tales of the Abyss starts off as a carbon copy of every RPG ever made. [Dec. 2006, p.119]
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  1. Positive: 33 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. VerminosoGames
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    MELHOR JRPG QUE JÁ JOGUEI NA MINHA VIDA! QUEM JOGAR VAI SE DIVERTI MUITO COM A GAMEPLAY
  2. AmandaF.
    Dec 1, 2009
    10
    The best character development I've seen in a long time. So much emotion and heart went into this game without making it boring or The best character development I've seen in a long time. So much emotion and heart went into this game without making it boring or stale. A very epic game, with an intense storyline. My favorite game of all time.… Expand
  4. MilesBugg
    May 3, 2006
    10
    Best of the "Tales" series, and definitely one of the best RPGs to be released this generation (I can say this by playing through an import Best of the "Tales" series, and definitely one of the best RPGs to be released this generation (I can say this by playing through an import copy). Lets be thankful they are bringing it stateside.… Expand
  5. GranteedEV
    Feb 15, 2014
    10
    I have played hundreds of games in my life, and this is the ONLY one I would ever give the 10/10 grade to - truly the greatest game ever made.I have played hundreds of games in my life, and this is the ONLY one I would ever give the 10/10 grade to - truly the greatest game ever made.

    Only real issue is the disc-load times and the low resolution. Both can be fixed by loading this game off a solid state drive and playing it on the PCSX2 emulator in 1080P - and while you're at it, get the undub patch which also addresses the lack of voiced skits.    … Expand
  6. RiwcainS
    Jul 1, 2008
    10
    Definitely one of the greatest games I've ever played. The characters are so deep and realistic, and the game play is phenominal... By Definitely one of the greatest games I've ever played. The characters are so deep and realistic, and the game play is phenominal... By far one of the greatest games I've ever played.… Expand
  7. EricS.
    Jan 29, 2007
    9
    Although it starts off rather slow and generic, by about the fifth hour or so of gameplay, you will be addicted to the combat system. At Although it starts off rather slow and generic, by about the fifth hour or so of gameplay, you will be addicted to the combat system. At about eight hours, the story will kick it up a knotch. And by hour fifty to eighty, you will wish the game could just keep going. Few games have such memorable characters, or such sympathetic ones.… Expand
  8. ChrisC.
    Nov 24, 2006
    6
    Fun battle system, but also very repetetive, and hamped by AI that can't keep itself alive on any difficulty setting higher than normal. Fun battle system, but also very repetetive, and hamped by AI that can't keep itself alive on any difficulty setting higher than normal. The plot is extremely weak, and the characters are extremely one dimensional. They basically botched everything Tales has ever done well, but not badly enough not to be generally fun.… Expand

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#33 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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#16 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
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#35 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006