http://bandainamcous.tumblr.com/post/99658791421/tales-of-hearts-r-is-coming-soon-to-the-vita
The physical version is exclusive to Gamestop and Bandai Namco's store in North America.
lol at PSTV compatible tag
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Tales of Hearts R North American Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed
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http://bandainamcous.tumblr.com/post/99658791421/tales-of-hearts-r-is-coming-soon-to-the-vita
The physical version is exclusive to Gamestop and Bandai Namco's store in North America.
lol at PSTV compatible tag
distantmantra
Member
That Patty costume is just tormenting those still mad about no localized Vesperia PS3. I love it.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
Was going to say, it's amazing they are putting a costume in of a character from a game that was never localized.
I have this preordered because I don't trust Gamestop. Gamestop Exclusives seem to end up becoming rare and don't drop in price. So I guess I get some costumes. Yay?
And I keep forgetting about this game too. Going to be funny when I get charged for it and wonder what the heck it is.
I'm glad I own both versions of the game.
Interface23
Member
haha Repede
Barajas_201
Member
Is it PlayStation TV compatible or not?! I've read everywhere that it isn't compatible.
Muffin Awesome
Member
Bought a new 2k model for better triggers when this game lands, bummed about no English VA, hopefully the text over cutscenes doesn't move too fast.
Yep, a knife twist for sure.
Every problem people had is still there.
CaptainTiptop
Member
I don't think games that are yet to be released are included on the list.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
I guess the Japanese version isn't (no idea) but the localized version is?
The japanese version isn't compatible, but it seems that they will patch it.
RPGCrazied
Member
So it does work with Vita TV? I thought it didn't. Hype returning.
The original Hearts was considered pretty high up on the Tales tiers, the remake is more mixed for various reasons.
dakkumauji
Member
If they are gonna release it the same way they did for the One Piece Vita/PS3/3DS game, all retail copies will come with the code inside instead of having Gamestop or the store print out the code for you.
RPGCrazied
Member
How's the dub? Or do we know yet? Like to know who some of the voice actors are.
Barajas_201
Member
good to know... since I couldn't get free shipping to work with gamestop, the bandai store was a few dollars cheaper since they didn't charge tax so I went with them.
Sir_Crocodile
Member
no dub
CielTynave
Member
I hope so, I cancelled my GS order immediately once I saw I could get it from their store using amazon.
They fix the battle quotes not being sub problem
twisted h3art
Member
It's better then nothing I'll pre-order
Vesperia ps4 remaster
HolyBaikal
Banned
Oh my gosh, a Patty Fleur costume. 
Patty Fluer is one of my favourite characters. And I love her outfit.
Patty Fluer is one of my favourite characters. And I love her outfit.
RPGCrazied
Member
No VA at all? Not even for skits? Hype deflating.
Only in Japanese
Barajas_201
Member
I'd preorder if we got that bonus game JP got. I think the Vita remakes look gross visually to the point where something slapped together from DS sprites look better.
Japanese voice acting only.
Japanese voice acting only.
Jawmuncher
Member
I'll be waiting for the 10 dollar sale like all other PSN tales games.
Sir_Crocodile
Member
I'm fine with it personally, I prefer source audio + subs anyway
The subs being low quality is the biggest problem for me.
skLaFarebear
Member
If this one of the sacrifices we had to make to get the game localized, I can live with it, even if I vastly prefer dubs, something that tales games are usually pretty good at.
Barajas_201
Member
Wait, so do the retail copies come with a voucher code or a normal vita card?
For the 3 of us who pre-ordered the physical version on the Bandai Namco online store (it's handled by Amazon), the official word for the codes/bonuses is:
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Vita card. The voucher would be for the costumes.
The game is on a Vita card but the DLC is a voucher.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
Own the PS3 version. Still salty.
Barajas_201
Member
Thanks! For a moment I thought it was a code to download the game, that would totally defeat the purpose of buying a physical copy :/
The Last Wizard
Member
Talk about a dick move:/
WickedLaharl
Member
Poor localization + No dub + Gamestop exclusive = No sale.
Might pick it up @ $15 or less someday.
Might pick it up @ $15 or less someday.
Dimentionalist
Member
Outside of presentation (the graphics aren't that great, there's no dub, and the rearranged music is underwhelming since they handed the remixing duties off to a different composer) I'd say it easily trounces Vesperia.
The story doesn't feel like it's three separate plots loosely tied together, nor does it lose track of its central theme halfway through the game. It's nice and cohesive, with a lot of memorable moments and some of the better villains in the series.
The combat is infinitely less restrictive than Vesperia's --on the surface it's pretty similar to Xillia's-- and there's a reflex-heavy counter element to it that's incredibly satisfying to master.
My only real issue with the combat is that for something that advertises aerial combos, the developers forgot to get rid of the mid-air recovery animation from the more grounded (and IMO faster paced) Innocence R. One of the cooler tactical possibilities in other Tales games with aerial combat is that you could or another party member could jump up while an enemy was falling and continue the combo, but in this one, they'll break out in the air as soon as you stop hitting them.
Probably my second or third favorite Tales game this gen. Really solid title.
Spirit Icana
Member
Let me guess, the Japanese voices will be saying "Shing" or "Shingu" instead of "Kor" right?
Checked Ebgames.ca, considering how long it took them to actually list the game they where sure fast to list the preorder bonus.
Let's hope i actually get the e-mail this time around without having to phone customer service to get my code like I did with my last bonus from them.
Let's hope i actually get the e-mail this time around without having to phone customer service to get my code like I did with my last bonus from them.