Fortunately, the characters seem to be picking up the slack for some critics. It's no secret that production was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and now it seems players might know how. This would make it the shortest Tales game in over a decade, which might disappoint fans used to 50-hour epics. Eurogamer's Hirun Cryer praised Arise's cast, drawing particular focus to the "enticing" Dohalim for being a well-written person of color, and applauded the game for " shying away from studying the exploitation and loss of self that takes hold under slavery." However, Cryer also indicated that Arise might have bitten off more than it can chew describing it as a "massive adventure jamming what's effectively two games, each with their own animated title sequences, into one package."Įurogamer and other publications say Arise clocks in at about 30 hours, despite the story's grand ambitions.
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The series is also known for thematic storytelling and, in that regard, Arise seems to have done fairly well. Related: Tales of Legendia Deserves a Remake The Story Is Good But Might Be Too ShortĬombat, however, is only one part of the Tales experience. While still generally positive, GameSpot's score was a little bit lower. However, despite comparing the game to a "well-oiled machine" while at its best, Kemps also felt it was easy to get overwhelmed stating, "sometimes there is just so much happening on-screen at once." The lack of co-op, a series staple for many years, was also visibly missed. GameSpot's Heidi Kemps also praised the game's variety and ability to make each character feel unique, as well as its more strategic additions to the series' combat. Strong gameplay seems to be where Arise is winning most of its points, as these sentiments are echoed by many other reviewers. Dodging an incoming blow at the last second, filling flashy combos, and calling on your allies to create openings with their own unique boost attacks - it's brilliant fun." Creating a satisfying rhythm is hugely important for fast-paced action games, and Tales of Arise gets it bang on. PushSquare's Robert Ramsey gave the game an impressive 9/10, calling it an "epic adventure" with plenty of character development and a combat system that, while not as complex as past games, is still incredibly enjoyable. In his own words, "There comes a point where combat just clicks, and it's fantastic. Tales of Arise seems to be doing very well on the gameplay front, with most reviewers describing its core loop as immensely satisfying.
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However, despite strong core themes, the story has a slow beginning, and its short length might not provide enough time for its ideas to fully flourish. The game's watercolor anime aesthetic has also earned no small amount of praise, and the cast is another enjoyable addition to the Tales pantheon. Developers Bandai Namco has expressed its intent for Arise to blaze a trail its franchise can follow into the next generation but does it burn as brightly as the main character's sword?Īccording to reviews, the answer to that question is, "Mostly yes." Many critics have spoken positively about the game's combat, with the general consensus being that it's faster, more dynamic and much friendlier to newcomers than ever before. Instead, it carves out a brand new adventure about plucky rebels fighting against an enslaving army of invaders.
Unlike the previous title, Tales of Berseria, Arise does not continue any existing story. It's been five years since the last Tales games, but at long last Tales of Arise is finally making its worldwide debut.
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