Are Tales games connected?

Beyond simple cameo roles or crossover scenarios, most games and other media in the Tales series have no connection, typically with each representing a unique continuity.

Are the tales of games linked?

The Tales of series logo, used in the series' 25th anniversary logo. Each entry in the series uses its own font and styling. While entries in the series generally stand independent of each other with different characters and stories, they are commonly linked by their gameplay, themes and high fantasy settings.

Do you have to play the Tales games in order?

New players should be able to follow the story, but they won't get as much out of it without playing the first game. Dawn of the New World is also sadly not available on any current-generation console, not even getting the PC port the original did.

How are Tales games related?

Most Tales games are standalone titles (much like Final Fantasy), but some have tiny connections to other entries in the franchise. Tales of Berseria is supposed to be a distant prequel to Zestiria (we're talking about thousands of years in between), so the only thing you won't get are some references.

Is Tales of Zestiria and Tales of Berseria connected?

Tales of Zestiria and Tales of Berseria are so intertwined. If you go through one, you can't skip the other. You have to play through and experience both. It's only then that you can appreciate the actions taken by the characters and lore developed between the two games.

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Is Tales of Berseria a prequel or sequel?

Tales of Berseria (Japanese: テイルズ オブ ベルセリア, Hepburn: Teiruzu Obu Beruseria) is an action role-playing video game developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Windows. It is the sixteenth main entry in the Tales series and a prequel of Tales of Zestiria.

Is Tales of Vesperia a prequel?

The film is the prequel to the Namco Tales Studio's role-playing game Tales of Vesperia and the first animated feature film in the Tales series. Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike revolves around the two knights, Yuri Lowell and Flynn Scifo, from the Niren Corps as they protect a town from monsters with their allies.

Is Velvet mentioned in Tales of Zestiria?

She is later claimed to be a key character who shapes the overall story of the future, Tales of Zestiria, and is also mentioned by Sorey multiple times.

Can I start with Tales of Berseria?

Although neither game is necessary before Tales of Arise, they offer insight into how the game will feel. Tales of Berseria showcases how a modern Tales game's combat and exploration mechanics feel.

Is Lailah in Tales of Berseria?

Despite being confirmed to be at least a thousand years old, Lailah is not mentioned once in Tales of Berseria.

Which Tales game is the best to start with?

Tales of Vesperia has often been credited as the perfect starting point for people wanting to get into the Tales of franchise. Beyond its approachability, its characters are a standout despite there being so many of them, and following their journey has kept fans continually coming back to this game.

Does Zestiria take place after Berseria?

Tales of Berseria is a distant prequel to Tales of Zestiria.

Where to start with the Tales series games?

Order one: Begin with Symphonia and continue with Abyss and Vesperia. After that, you can either play Graces or Xillia. After one (Or the two) of those, you can try Berseria and Arise. If you still want more Tales, then you can try the old or more controversial games.

Is Tales of Berseria connected to Vesperia?

Absolutely nothing. Very few of the games have any ties to each other whatsoever, and only Zestiria is related to Berseria.

Are all Tales games standalone?

Fortunately, players don't need to play any other games before starting Tales of Arise. The game is a standalone adventure and isn't a sequel or prequel to any other titles in the Tales series. The Tales series is similar to Final Fantasy in that each game is self-contained.

Can I play Berseria without Zestiria?

It's worth noting that this Tales game is technically a prequel to Tales of Zestiria, but you don't have to have played it to understand Berseria.

Do I need to play Tales of Zestiria before arise?

Yes you can, this game is set in it's own world with it's own character. There are usually cameo fights with characters from past games, but there no story to it and they are there for fun.

How to play Tales series in order?

Is Magilou in Zestiria?

In Tales of Zestiria the X, Magilou is first seen flying on her Guardian around Titania, tired from having escaped from the prison. When a dragon appears, Magilou appears behind Velvet, complaining about being woke up. After the dragon knocks Velvet away, she fights the dragon alongside Rokurou.

Does Zestiria spoil Berseria?

You need to play Zestiria first. Zestiria and Berseria have definite strong ties to each other. I suggest playing them concurrently. There are some bits of Berseria that will spoil Zestiria and vice-versa.

Is Edna in Berseria?

Edna (エドナ, Edona^?) is an Earth seraph in Tales of Zestiria and the younger sister of Eizen from Tales of Berseria. She distrusts humans and behaves mostly apathetic, but will become emotional when the situation involves her only living family member, her older brother.

How old is Yuri in Tales of Vesperia?

The 21-year-old protagonist of Tales of Vesperia, Yuri was born and raised in the Lower Quarter of the Imperial Capital, Zaphias.

Should I play Berseria or Vesperia first?

Vesperia is a standalone game so it is fine to start with that game first. Symphonia is also pretty much standalone. Berseria actually takes place 1000 years before the events of Zestiria although Zestiria was released first.

Is Laphicet in Tales of Zestiria?

Laphicet (ライフィセット, Raifisetto^?) is the deuteragonist in Tales of Berseria and minor character in Tales of Zestiria. A child of the malakhim race, he is initially seen as an emotionless tool, but through his interactions with Velvet Crowe, he gains feelings and selfhood.