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New Tales of Graces f English Screenshots
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i won't. after rereading what I said after I sent it I think i went a bit too far =/
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Good review, kayos... just one question: did you rewrite bits of it?
Rebirth probably has the worst plot.
I like Abyss's theme over Vesperia's theme, tbh. Vesperia still probably has one of the better plots outside of it falling off the path in the latter bit of the game. I have a rather soft spot for Symphonia, though. I'm not sure where to place that one without having some sort of bias attached to it, so I generally don't try to rank it.
Rebirth probably has the worst plot.
I revamped the entirety of the gameplay section. I read it like 2 times and said, "I wrote this a few months ago and it reads like ass. What the hell?" So I changed it.
To me the theme in Vesperia and Abyss were neck and neck. I really like them both but in the end, the idea of Justice resontes with me better than meaning of birth. I like Symphonia for nostalgic purposes, just like FFVII.
EDIT: This was the Original Review: http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps3/604158-tales-of-graces-f/reviews/review-149396
This was the revised reivew. I like the revised much better. : http://kayos90.blogspot.com/2012/03/tales-of-grace-f-import-review.html
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
lol, yeah, that was the bit I noticed was a little different from the rest of the body. Edit: The revamped version is better than the crammed combat section of the original.
Abyss's theme probably resonated more with me than Vesperia's did, as much as I like Vesperia's theme. I guess it's a philosophical thing, and I ended up enjoying it a lot, lol. But on the other hand, there is a lot in Abyss that I dislike in terms of character interaction/characterization, what its LMBS version introduced, pacing, backtracking, etc.
Because of my bias towards Symphonia, I'm unlikely to say that I dislike it. It has its issues, and it has some bits I don't like, but I love the game overall.
The games I like overall as a package goes from:
Graces, Vesperia, Symphonia, Xillia, Abyss, Hearts.
Actually, this list is inconsistent with my other posts. Aw hell with it. Rofl. Regardless, I like all of the Tales game that I've played.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
I wish I could say the same.
At least I got VS and Tempest at discount pricing... Can't say the same about Phantasia GBA, though. *sigh*
I'm not sure what my ranking for overall package would be. For Tales games, it's either:
- I really like the battle system and don't care much for the narrative
- I care a lot about the narrative but the battle system isn't as good as other systems in the series
That's why I like to separate them into categories, much like I do with FF games, Sonic, or Zelda.
I wish I could say the same.
At least I got VS and Tempest at discount pricing... Can't say the same about Phantasia GBA, though. *sigh*
I'm not sure what my ranking for overall package would be. For Tales games, it's either:
- I really like the battle system and don't care much for the narrative
- I care a lot about the narrative but the battle system isn't as good as other systems in the series
That's why I like to separate them into categories, much like I do with FF games, Sonic, or Zelda.
Actually now that I think about it, I take back my statement. Phantasia GBA was bad and so was VS. Rofl. Forgot about those.
I enjoyed ToP GBA.....probably because it was the only genuine english release it got. I haven't played the ps1/snes/psp versions because they never got brought over and I don't understand a lick of Japanese outside of "kawaii baka desu" stuff.
I love Namco Bandai!
I don't know if I would like ToP's battle system that much if it got a faithful port in English. I feel that action rpg battle systems improve dramatically each gen and that's why I am so hyped for tales of graces.
Sarcasm, right? Cuz all Schala and I do on the |OT| google doc is complain about NB. rofl.
Well, the jump from SNES gen to PS1 gen to PS2 gen was pretty big. Not sure about this gen. Though, AC was one of the first games to put so much AI and people on the screen.
well, if you're going to talk about assassins creed i just have to mention that the leap from ps1 action game combat systems to devil may cry was large, and the leap from dmc1 to bayonetta was fairly large.
i liked how in bayonetta you were just so agile. I liked how in ninja gaiden on the xbox I felt that I was very agile. the reason why I want this game so much is that based on the videos your character is agile.
i guess i'll see in a week from now. I plan on trying to play this game twice before april when heroes of ruin, xenoblade, and the witcher 2 xbox 360. I also want mass effect 3 but that will wait.
It just so feels so odd. In a few month period including kingdoms of amalur at the very least 5 quality console rpgs will have been released. This hasn't happened since the ps2/xbox/gamecube gen.
Why would you do that?
Member
Lol, I remember before Abyss and Graces F were announced for America, I made a promise that, if Namco released two Tales games here, that I would like them.
So now I like Namco Bandai. lol. (though it helps I've recently gotten into Ridge Racer and Pac Man CE DX...)
chickdigger802
Banned
So I'm currently trudging my way through ff13.
I know plot and characters arent that good here, but they can't be worse than ff13... Right?
I know plot and characters arent that good here, but they can't be worse than ff13... Right?
ULTROS!
People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks.
The premise and concept of FFXIII's mythology is pretty good in my opinion, the execution of the story wasn't good thus can be seen as a bad and convoluted story.
As far as I know, Graces' story is generic but it isn't stupid or convoluted. The Game Informer reviewer enjoyed the story though.
DarknessTear
Banned
Every aspect in a Final Fantasy game is bound to be better than a Tales game, no matter how much I love the series.
Anyway, I'm pretty excited. Finally gonna play the first console Tales game in a while since Vesperia. I just wish Xillia would come here...
Paracelsus
Member
This is not 1999 so no.
RPGCrazied
Member
Nice review Kayos. Text boxes don't bother me. Since I started playing jRPG's on the SNES, I'm use to them. Does the game not have many cutscenes? I don't mind if the story is ho hum, I've loved every single Tales of story. Hell, Tales of Legendia and Vesperia are my favorite Tales game.
Nice review Kayos. Text boxes don't bother me. Since I started playing jRPG's on the SNES, I'm use to them. Does the game not have many cutscenes? I don't mind if the story is ho hum, I've loved every single Tales of story. Hell, Tales of Legendia and Vesperia are my favorite Tales game.
I don't know about him, but I don't equate more story with being better stories. Sometimes minimalism can be a fantastic way to tell a story.
However, i'd take more Yuri Lowell quality characters. He's easily my favorite jrpg lead. I wouldn't say that the way they wrote him was flawless but it's leagues better than the "edge mavericks" of the genre.
SatelliteOfLove
Member
Yeah, it's sarcasm. But I do appreciate that they're bringing this to the West.
Asbel is no Yuri. In fact I dislike Asbel for most of the game. It isn't until the last major cutscene that I like him.
Nice review Kayos. Text boxes don't bother me. Since I started playing jRPG's on the SNES, I'm use to them. Does the game not have many cutscenes? I don't mind if the story is ho hum, I've loved every single Tales of story. Hell, Tales of Legendia and Vesperia are my favorite Tales game.
The game has quite a bit of cutscenes.
Rofl, that sucks cuz Jude in Xillia might as well be Edge.
SatelliteOfLove
Member
-Pyromaniac-
Member
you have done well
It's really funny cuz Jude's storyline is better than Milla's.
Gosh I hope it doesn't.
On another note: I made the import review official, rofl. It's on N4G and TGV by the way.
http://n4g.com/news/953679/import-review-tales-of-graces-f
The blog review is on the top of this page.
Gamestop Canada (EB Games) has it listed first for PS3 best seller, and number three for most anticipated behind Xenoblade and Mass Effect 3 (360 Version). I hope it doesn't bomb. :|
Not surprised about Xeno being on there. Surprised that ME3 isn't first.
Gosh you're hopeful. Rofl.
Impeccable
Member
I'll add to that right now - going to pre-order finally.
I wish I wasn't so jaded and could be as hopeful as you.
Most discouraging comment I got on my review. Ever. He makes it sound like I've never reviewed JRPGs and I don't like the genre. So sad. Also really funny that he mentions the RPGFan review. That one barely talks about the combat and gameplay.... So Sad...
Source: http://n4g.com/news/953679/import-review-tales-of-graces-f/com
Ummm... BELIEVE?
Oh gosh. Go work at NB. You could work on the theme for the next Tales game.
BassForever
Member
I feel more accurate would be
Sold out day one!!
1 Reprint 6 months later which also sells out
Namco unveils 10 more Tales titles, none of which get US/PAL releases
:|
dakkumauji
Member
What's wrong with wanting to MAMORU everything!
I never really got the hate for Jude. Is it something he does in Xillia that would require me to actually play it to understand?
I think the theme could either be friendship or love. Oh, and one party member betrays you. The final boss won't be a character you expect. What do you think?
It's hard to believe when you've been so harshly burnt before.
But let's show some ENTHUSIASM and maybe it will be all good. =)
You have to elaborate on that. I don't quite understand what you're asking. Rofl.
I'm being as enthusiastic as I can!
SatelliteOfLove
Member
ENTHUSIASTIC ENTHUSIERS OF ENTHUSIASM.
edit: That should SO be the byline of the |OT|