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- Developer: Namco Tales Studios
- Publisher: Namco Bandai Games
- Genre: Role-playing game
- Platform: Xbox 360
- Mode: Single-player, multiplayer
- ESRB rating: T (Teen)
- Release date: August 19, 2008
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This page is a collection of reviews for the 2008 RPG Tales of Vesperia.
The tenth title in the Tales series, the Japanese version of Tales of Vesperia was released to favorable reviews, scoring 35 out of 40 points from reviewer Famitsu.N4G: Latest Famitsu Review Score, Tales of Vesperia gets 35/40 (July 30, 2008) North American reviews were equally positive, citing its anime-style graphics and intense, action-packed battle sequences.HardCore Gamer: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 26, 2008)IGN: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 22, 2008)
Pros
- Intense, action-packed battle sequencesIGN: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 22, 2008)
- Slick and flashy combatGameSpot: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 26, 2008)
- Crisp graphicsIGN: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 22, 2008)
- Gorgeous visualsGameSpot: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 26, 2008)
- Great voice actingIGN: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 22, 2008)
- Fighting style evolves with development of Artes and SkillsIGN: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 22, 2008)
- Lots to explore and revisitIGN: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 22, 2008)
- Charming, likable castGameSpot: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 26, 2008)1up.com: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 25, 2008)
- Quick, seamless pacing1up.com: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 25, 2008)
- Mature themes and plot twists1up.com: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 25, 2008)
- No-hassle, streamlined menus1up.com: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 25, 2008)
- Extensive character-customization options1up.com: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 25, 2008)
- Long, intriguing storyGameSpot: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 26, 2008)
Cons
- Washed-out skits and anime cutscenesIGN: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 22, 2008)
- Cheesy and meandering narrative1up.com: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 25, 2008)
- English script translation feels a bit rushed, leading to some awkward, stilted dialog exchanges1up.com: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 25, 2008)
- Mindless button-smashing will win many of the battlesGameSpot: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 26, 2008)
- Too similar to prior games in the seriesGameSpot: Tales of Vesperia Review (August 26, 2008)
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Tales of Vesperia Review Questions
Is there an alternate ending to tales of vesperia? 1 AnswerNo there isin't, a video of an alternate ending would have been on Youtube by now. read more
Where to find the 7 sword in Tales of Vesperia to pass the game? 1 AnswerAre you talking about the Fell Arms? They aren't necessary to beat the game (or even needed for an achievement), but if you gather them up and fight the final b... read more
What is the best strategy to use for Tales of Vesperia on Xbox 360? 2 AnswersI always have, at this point... Yuri up front, then Estellise in the back Raven on free run and Rita in the back opposite to Estellise. read more -
Tales of Vesperia Video Reviews
- GameSpot: Tales of Vesperia Video Review 1 (Time: 4:01)
- IGN: Tales of Vesperia Video Review (Time: 3:59)