Tales of Arise

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  • Summary: Challenge the Fate That Binds You

    On the planet Dahna, reverence has always been given to Rena, the planet in the sky, as a land of the righteous and divine. Stories handed down for generations became truth and masked reality for the people of Dahna. For 300 years, Rena has ruled over    Challenge the Fate That Binds You

    On the planet Dahna, reverence has always been given to Rena, the planet in the sky, as a land of the righteous and divine. Stories handed down for generations became truth and masked reality for the people of Dahna. For 300 years, Rena has ruled over Dahna, pillaging the planet of its resources and stripping people of their dignity and freedom.

    Our tale begins with two people, born on different worlds, each looking to change their fate and create a new future. Featuring a new cast of characters, updated combat, and classic Tales of gameplay mechanics, experience the next chapter in the world-famous Tale of series, Tales of Arise.

    The Next Chapter
    Experience the next chapter in the Tales of series, brought to life in stunning HD powered by Unreal Engine 4

    Dynamic Action
    Dynamic Action RPG featuring an updated battle system that retains classic Tales of gameplay

    A New Tale Awaits
    Rich story featuring a vibrant world and new cast of characters

    Stunning Visuals
    High quality animation created by Ufotable    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. XboxAddict
    Oct 1, 2021
    100
    Tales of Arise is not only now my favorite Tales game to date, even surpassing my beloved Vesperia, it’s easily in my top 3 JRPG’s of all time, deserving to be compared to and alongside the best of the genre, and hands down my Game of the Year pick for 2021 without any hesitation. A compelling and complex story, wonderful character development, addictive combat, plenty of side activities to partake in like fishing or farming, stunning visuals and perfect audio are just a few reasons I can’t recommend it enough. Tales of Arise was an unforgettable masterpiece that I’ll surely play through again on NG+ eventually and anyone that’s a JRPG fan needs to play, the sooner the better.
  2. Generación Xbox
    Sep 17, 2021
    95
    Tales of Arise is the perfect revamp for the saga after its 25th anniversary. A more accessible title for JRPG lovers, with surprising characters and story.
  3. SomosXbox
    Sep 8, 2021
    94
    Tales of Arise is one of the great adventures of 2021 with a bold, fresh take on the series, but one that stays true to many of the series' fundamentals. Spectacular and fun gameplay meets a deep story with all sorts of characters that will win you over in a big way.
  4. TierraGamer
    Sep 22, 2021
    88
    Tales of Arise proposes new ideas for a long-lived series where we thought we had already seen it all. After this, the franchise can no longer go back to what it was before. Because of its story that touches sensitive topics, improvement in art direction, and a more complex battle system, Arise stands next to Symphonia as one of the best games in the series. This is an adventure that you will remember for years.
  5. 4Players.de
    Sep 17, 2021
    87
    For its 25th anniversary of the franchise, Tales of Arise doesn't only get a new exciting look, but the action RPG also delights with a dark, mature setting and presentation.
  6. MondoXbox
    Sep 8, 2021
    85
    Tales of Arise succeeds in giving the series new lustre with a mature, interesting story full of twists, a technical aspect that is suited to the current generation and a dynamic, fast and spectacular combat system. There is still room for improvement, but if you are a fan of action-RPG it is a game not to be missed.
  7. Gamer.no
    Sep 8, 2021
    70
    Tales of Arise is an experience with good sides and bad sides. On one hand it is a great adventure in expansive and gorgeous environments, with a stellar action oriented combat system that might be the series best one so far. On the other hand the story – while interesting – is told in a really frustrating manner, with way toO much dialogue that has no real place or purpose.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 36
  3. Negative: 2 out of 36
  1. LTX128
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    The best game of the Tales series yet! I loved the new graphic style, the best music in the series so far and the story is a must play. TheThe best game of the Tales series yet! I loved the new graphic style, the best music in the series so far and the story is a must play. The new combat system is also great and easy to learn.… Expand
  2. Rodionglu
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    The game is pretty good. I enjoy the story and the gameplay. I would recommend this game.
  4. Aln_Lelinho
    Sep 16, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos da franquia, personagens, história, músicas, gráficos, até os diálogos divertidos entre os personagens
  5. MrBushidoN7
    Sep 21, 2021
    9
    I don't know how I missed out on this series all these yrs really believe this to be in game of the year category
  6. GusFrabbs
    Mar 1, 2023
    9
    Great game, could have more side quests, those classical nonsense pick up 20 chickens, the end of the world can wait. Its a really good game,Great game, could have more side quests, those classical nonsense pick up 20 chickens, the end of the world can wait. Its a really good game, i just wish it could be longer… Expand
  7. Reed618
    Dec 22, 2021
    7
    I enjoyed my time with arise. This is a series I could never quite get into but the new art style really impressed me. I think the combat,I enjoyed my time with arise. This is a series I could never quite get into but the new art style really impressed me. I think the combat, beautiful environments and excellent story/characters/voice acting made this a good rpg for sure.

    The biggest drawback though is that while the dialogue is often great, sometimes there's an insane amount of it and you're stuck watching cutscenes for far too long. You'll get a cutscene when you get to a bridge, watch it, cross the bridge and then boom.. another cutscene. They should have edited this down for sure. The last section of the game is just horrendous for dialogue. Hours and hours of dialogue and cutscenes without that much gameplay to balance it out. I like the story but it's hard to really care when they keep throwing so much of it at the player.

    Aside from that... day one dlc including level boosters... that sucks big time.    … Expand
  8. Skyhammertrue
    Sep 16, 2021
    0
    Another pseudo- waifu simulator grindy game, without teenager plot and stupid gameplay.

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