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Topic	Tales of Arise Review Zone
ninkendo 09/08/21 10:33:59 AM #1:	https://opencritic.com/game/11930/tales-of-arise/reviews An 88 through 38 reviews so far.....that pretty much surpasses Symphonia and makes it the highest review Tales game in the entire franchise. I'm still on Xillia 2 though so it'll be a long time before I ever get to Arise :\| GamingTrend 95 / 100 Tales of Arise is a huge leap forward for the series. Combat is incredibly fun and fluid, the story is fantastic despite a lackluster finale, and the characters are as charming as ever. It's not only one of the best Tales games, but one of the best the PS5 has to offer. PlayStation LifeStyle 9 / 10.0 Tales of Arise is gorgeous. The lands are lush and vibrant, even those trapped in extreme weather patterns. Calaglia's arid landscape makes me thirsty and trudging through Cyslodia's tundra reminds me of long Canadian winters. Sadly this all seems to be lost when it's time to throw in some anime. The switch from game graphics to anime cutscenes is actually rather jarring and I'm not a fan. I like the anime separately as its own entity, just not within the game itself. If the coloring matched the game, sure. But it washes out all of the hard work the level design team put into the game. Pair this with just way too much going on with the artes system and you can see how, though a fantastic game, it falls just shy of hitting a perfect ten. Noisy Pixel 9 / 10.0 Tales of Arise is the grand adventure weve been waiting for, and more, for veteran players and new fans alike. Its addictive and satisfying combat design, breathtaking narrative, gorgeous presentation, and engaging cast make it the quintessential JRPG to play. The characters met in this entry add to the growing cast of memorable personalities this series has given us, solidifying it as a true Tales title. Easy Allies 8.5 / 10.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuyiu062Hwc Destructoid 8.5 / 10.0 Whether this is the big Tales breakthrough or not is a matter that history will decide. This is a Tales game that hits the right spots for me, puts a lot of love into its cast and its action, and somehow manages to strike a balance between the old and the new. Worth Playing 8 / 10.0 Tales of Arise is a Tales game through and through. It's polished and consistently enjoyable, and it features an excellent combat system. The story and characters are not particularly ambitious or distinct, but they give you a fun world to explore for the 40+ hour runtime. In an era where "safe" JRPGs are uncommon, it's nice to have one that does exactly what it promises. It's not the best or worst of the series, but it is a darn fun Tales title that lives up to the franchise's name. GameSpot 7 / 10 Tales of Arise is a lengthy, beautiful RPG adventure, but has messy combat and uneven pacing on occasion. --- https://imgtc.com/i/iJnhdkc.gif https://imgtc.com/i/j45EVGx.png <cite>ninkendo posted [p:957845652] in Tales of A... [t:79651389]...</cite> <quote>https://opencritic.com/game/11930/tales-of-arise/reviews An 88 through 38 reviews so far.....that pretty much surpasses Symphonia and makes it the highest review Tales game in the entire franchise. I'm still on Xillia 2 though so it'll be a long time before I ever get to Arise :\| GamingTrend 95 / 100 Tales of Arise is a huge leap forward for the series. Combat is incredibly fun and fluid, the story is fantastic despite a lackluster finale, and the characters are as charming as ever. It's not only one of the best Tales games, but one of the best the PS5 has to offer. PlayStation LifeStyle 9 / 10.0 Tales of Arise is gorgeous. The lands are lush and vibrant, even those trapped in extreme weather patterns. Calaglia's arid landscape makes me thirsty and trudging through Cyslodia's tundra reminds me of long Canadian winters. Sadly this all seems to be lost when it's time to throw in some anime. The switch from game graphics to anime cutscenes is actually rather jarring and I'm not a fan. I like the anime separately as its own entity, just not within the game itself. If the coloring matched the game, sure. But it washes out all of the hard work the level design team put into the game. Pair this with just way too much going on with the artes system and you can see how, though a fantastic game, it falls just shy of hitting a perfect ten. Noisy Pixel 9 / 10.0 Tales of Arise is the grand adventure weve been waiting for, and more, for veteran players and new fans alike. Its addictive and satisfying combat design, breathtaking narrative, gorgeous presentation, and engaging cast make it the quintessential JRPG to play. The characters met in this entry add to the growing cast of memorable personalities this series has given us, solidifying it as a true Tales title. Easy Allies 8.5 / 10.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuyiu062Hwc Destructoid 8.5 / 10.0 Whether this is the big Tales breakthrough or not is a matter that history will decide. This is a Tales game that hits the right spots for me, puts a lot of love into its cast and its action, and somehow manages to strike a balance between the old and the new. Worth Playing 8 / 10.0 Tales of Arise is a Tales game through and through. It's polished and consistently enjoyable, and it features an excellent combat system. The story and characters are not particularly ambitious or distinct, but they give you a fun world to explore for the 40+ hour runtime. In an era where "safe" JRPGs are uncommon, it's nice to have one that does exactly what it promises. It's not the best or worst of the series, but it is a darn fun Tales title that lives up to the franchise's name. GameSpot 7 / 10 Tales of Arise is a lengthy, beautiful RPG adventure, but has messy combat and uneven pacing on occasion. --- https://imgtc.com/i/iJnhdkc.gif https://imgtc.com/i/j45EVGx.png</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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