Which Tales to play first?

Tales of Symphonia is an easy recommendation to series newcomers. After Tales of Destiny and Tales of Eternia for the PlayStation, Symphonia was the next game to be localized in America.

Do I need to play the Tales series in order?

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.

Should I play Tales of Vesperia before Zestiria?

I would start with Vesperia because Zestiria should be played before Berseria and Zestiria is the worst of the 3 games so it is really not a good game to start with. Play Vesperia last so you don't get your soul crushed by how bad Zestiria is in comparison.

Are the tales of series 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.

Is Tales of Berseria a sequel to Zestiria?

It is the sixteenth main entry in the Tales series and a prequel of Tales of Zestiria. It was released in Japan for PlayStation 3 & PlayStation 4 in mid-August 2016, and was released worldwide for PlayStation 4 & Windows in late January 2017.

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Is Tales of Arise connected to Zestiria?

Tales of Arise notably takes huge gameplay inspiration from Tales of Zestiria with a more Berseria-like control scheme, but the connections go further than that.

Is Berseria better than Vesperia?

Darker and slower than other Tales games, Berseria is shocking and moving, with the series' signature combat system to back up the story. Most Tales fans agree that Vesperia is the best.

Should I play Tales of Vesperia or Tales of Arise?

It's going to depend on what you like. Arise has a more straightforward, concise story, and takes itself fairly seriously. The characters in the party spend more time talking about the plot and the world's societal problems than joking around.

Can you 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.

What is the best Tales of series?

Is Tales of Berseria standalone?

Even though Tales of Berseria is a stand-alone Tales title, the events precede those in Tales of Zestiria by 1000 years. it does a great job of adding more context to the events that happened in Zesteria, without losing sight of the events in Berseria.

Is Tales from the Borderlands a prequel?

The game occurs after the events of Borderlands 2.

Is Tales of Vesperia and Berseria connected?

No. Usually tales of games are completely self contained. This means characters, the world, even universe (even if not expanded to that scale usually) is different in each game.

Do I need to play Tales from the Borderlands before new Tales?

Q: Is New Tales from the Borderlands a direct sequel to any Borderlands games? A: The team set out to create New Tales from the Borderlands with a fresh perspective, and while there are familiar elements and characters present, this game is intentionally not a sequel to the first Tales from the Borderlands game.

Is the Tales series better than Final Fantasy?

Bandai Namco's Tales series is more consistent (and better) than Final Fantasy is. Here's why. The Tales of series is a Japanese role-playing franchise that began in 1995 with its first entry called Tales of Phantasia on the Nintendo Famicom.

Why is Tales of Arise so different?

Tales of Arise was initially conceived as an original IP, rather than as a "Tales of" franchise game. Even after the concept turned into a "Tales of" game, the team's design philosophy was to reevaluate every single hallmark of the franchise and decide whether they could fit into a more streamlined player experience.

Where to start with Tales of?

Starting with Tales of Eternia is not a bad choice if one wants to come in with the series' earlier entries, though it's a difficult game to track down. The original PSX release will easily run you hundreds of dollars, while the PSP version's price doesn't fare much better.

Is Tales of Arise dark?

All together, Tales of Arise is a dark tale that nonetheless fits the JRPG mold perfectly.

Which Tales of game has the best combat?

How many hours does it take to beat Tales of Vesperia?

Though it might not garner massive Twitch viewer counts or otherwise, Tales of Vesperia is a JRPG that takes roughly 50-60 hours to complete. And those who enjoy speedrunning just raised an eyebrow.

Why is Vesperia so good?

It's nice to have a classic JRPG experience that executes everything so well. Vesperia takes place in an interesting world with fun characters and a neat battle system. It has good pacing, breaking up story-heavy sequences with dungeons and opportunities to wander around the world map.

Is Tales of Arise a romance game?

Tales of Arise centers on the love story between Alphen and Shionne. The former suffers from amnesia and is unable to feel any sort of physical pain. The latter is inflicted with a curse that causes electrifying thorns to shock anything unlucky enough to touch her.

What order should I play Tales of games?

Most tales games are not related so it is fine to start with whichever games you want. However, I do recommend playing Symphonia or Vesperia first because it uses the more Traditional combat system that has been pretty consistent throughout the whole franchise and is easier to learn for beginners in my opinion.

Can you romance people in Tales of Arise?

If you're asking if the "Main Character" can romance with anyone, your answer would be no. Romance seems to be set in stone with characters. To my knowledge, you're able to "Get Closer" with your party, but not in a romantic way, in more of a "Friendship" way.