Tales of Arise

"Tales of Arise is the best Tales game in over a decade."

"For those who thirst for the epic JRPGS of old, Tales of Arise manages to live up to lofty expectations and then some."

"Tales of Arise presents a refreshing sense of nostalgia in a shiny new package. At times it can misfire between its lovable but inconsistent cast of characters and political narrative, but there’s still a band of loveable heroes brandishing the …"

"Tales of Arise is gorgeous. The lands are lush and vibrant, even those trapped in extreme weather patterns. Calaglia&s;s arid landscape makes me thirsty and trudging through Cyslodia&s;s tundra reminds me of long Canadian winters. Sadly this all seems to …"

"Tales of Arise offers a superb blend of JRPG favourites, tight combat, and modern-day design choices. It&s;s easily the best Tales game in years."

"Tales of Arise accomplishes the rare feat of catering to its many fans while simultaneously making a compelling case for newcomers to give it a try, and it&s;s a JRPG must-play that was more than worth the wait."

"Tales of Arise comes to prove that the series still has a lot to say. At a time when fans of the genre are in for a treat, Bandai Namco has decided to join the party and offer us one …"

"Tales of Arise a great step toward the JRPG&s;s evolution and a must-play for fans of the genre."

"Tales of Arise is an excellent JRPG that delivers just about everything you want from the genre: a rich story, intriguing characters, satisfying combat, and an endless amount of lore."

"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 …"

"I really think the developers have done a marvellous job reinventing this classic series for a new audience without compromising much of the key elements. Tales of Arise is sure to cause a massive stir amongst JRPG fans and the …"

"With its engaging story, dark atmosphere, charming characters, and excellent combat, Tales of Arise provides an experience that feels both new and familiar at the same time, making for a game that both long-time fans and newcomers will enjoy."

"Tales of Arise is a great game and a significant step forward from its predecessor, a wonderful mix of bright narrative and excellent gameplay."

"The Tales series makes a triumphant return with Arise, a game that delivers excellent, highly polished RPG action that stands above its predecessors. Despite being a RPG, Tales of Arise features a rich combat system that makes the title contend …"

"Tales of Arise is a triumph in almost every way, delivering a strong narrative, well-developed characters, and combat that feels snappier than ever."

"Tales of Arise is a lengthy, beautiful RPG adventure, but has messy combat and uneven pacing on occasion."

"There are missteps and a few bumps along the way, but this soft reboot of a long-running series emerges a triumph."

"When it’s all said and done, Tales of Arise features a likeable cast of characters, compelling story and one of my new favorite combat engines, not just in the Tales series but in all the JRPGs I’ve played so far …"

"There&s;s a lot to do in Tales of Arise – set up camp, hook some fish, help townsfolk with missions of varying importance, etc. The main plot is incredible, but the secondary stories you uncover are far more memorable"

"If there’s one thing that Tales of Arise teaches its players, it’s that a little empathy goes a long way. It’s a lesson that would serve all of us well in today’s deeply divided and highly politicized landscape as well."

"Tales of Arise offers fast and fluid combat and an epic story, paving the way for the first great JRPG of a new console generation."

"Tales of Arise takes the franchise to new heights with an emotional story, unique characters, fun combat, and more defining features."

"‎Tales of Arise is the best bet of the year as far as JRPGs are concerned. A title that will make you fall in love with a story and characters with which you are going to empathize, a correct progression …"

"Tales of Arise brings some needed fresh air to its beloved Action JRPG franchise while sticking faithfully to its classic formula. The renewed visuals and the more mature art-style should not alienate the fandom: at its core, this game is …"

"Tales of Arise doesn&s;t exactly forge new ground in the JRPG genre, but a fast-paced battle system and a well-told story make it easy to pick up, and hard to put down."

"As a long-time fan of the series, Tales of Arise was a fresh but familiar experience. The game iterated on the series formula enough to keep progressing the series while maintaining the Tales charm. The combat system is as fluid …"

"Tales of Arise brings much needed changes for Bandai Namco&s;s long-running RPG series with stunning new visuals, a refined combat system, and a somber narrative."

"Tales of Arise reinvigorates the magic of the long-running series. A franchise that long rested on its established laurels has been refreshingly upgraded and reinvented, resulting in one of the most polished and jaw-dropping JRPGs I&s;ve played in a long …"

"Tales of Arise sets a new gold standard for traditional action JRPGs. This stylized adventure&s;s presentation and lavish production is a treat for anime fans and RPG enthusiasts, and it brings new life to the long-running Tales series."

"Tales of Arise forces you to respect them greatly and the variety of strong parts of the Tales series in the future, and indeed as I mentioned above "What a strong return" after 5 years tales series returns to the …"

"Tales of Arise is a Japanese role-playing game of classic dimensions. A motley band of young heroes set out to save a world filled with secrets, beautiful cities, fun battles and an exciting story. The technical bit is a bit …"

"Tales of Arise went above and beyond our expectations."

"With an excellent story and cast and a reinvigorated combat system, Tales of Arise is the shot in the arm the long-running Tales RPG series needed to recapture its best moments."

"Bandai Namco created something special here. Fast-paced, accessible combat meets a well-constructed narrative told with beautiful visuals, wonderful voice work, and an impeccable soundtrack. Even with its odd issue here and there, nothing stands in the way of Tales of …"