Characters
Yuri and Flynn's conflicting ideas of justice give the story more tension than a standard heroic lead
7th generation
Tales of Vesperia
A polished Tales built around Yuri Lowell's anti-hero perspective, deep late-game combo systems and one of the series' most likeable travelling parties.
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Should you play Tales of Vesperia?
Key strengths: Yuri and Flynn's conflicting ideas of justice give the story more tension than a standard heroic lead. Fatal Strikes, manual cancelling and skill combinations create enormous late-game combo depth.
About 70 hoursA tierAction
How Long to Beat
About 70 hours
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Pros & Considerations
Battles
Fatal Strikes, manual cancelling and skill combinations create enormous late-game combo depth
Systems
Weapon skills encourage using broad equipment rather than replacing gear immediately
Graphics
Cel-shaded character models have aged extremely well
Music
Battle and town themes are consistently strong
◇Consider
Pacing: The central plot loses focus during parts of its final act
Time commitment: Long — about 70 hours by the catalogue median
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Best Way to Play
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PlayStation 4 / Nintendo Switch / Xbox One / Windows
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
Definitive Edition is the clear recommendation: it brings the previously Japan-only PS3 additions worldwide, including Patty, Flynn as a fuller party member, extra scenes, bosses and content, with dual audio.
Pros
PS3-exclusive content localized
Additional playable characters/content
Modern platforms
Cons
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Availability
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PlayStation 4 / Nintendo Switch / Xbox One / WindowsRecommendedDefinitive Edition is the clear recommendation: it brings the previously Japan-only PS3 additions worldwide, including Patty, Flynn as a fuller party member, extra scenes, bosses and content, with dual audio.
Xbox 360OriginalOriginal Western release with less content and no Patty/expanded Flynn material.
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