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Saturday - March 09, 2019

Tales of Vesperia - Patch 1.2

by Hiddenx, 07:01

Patch 1.2 for Tales of Vesperia is out:

Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition Update 1.2

Update 1.2 is out today, to bring adjustments and fix gameplay issues in Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

  • Fixed a rare issue in which the game would freeze during gameplay.
  • Adjusted the height of certain enemies both in the overworld map and in battle.
  • Fixed the display lag that would occur in Mantaic.
  • Adjusted the behavior of stick controls during battle.
  • Fixed an issue in which Flynn's voice would play in Japanese when changing his strategy to "Up To You" during battle, even when voiceover settings had been set to English.
  • Improved stability of other behaviors.
  • Controller only: fixed an issue in which certain of Rita's and Estelle's artes would trigger in an unintended location.

Tuesday - January 22, 2019

Tales of Vesperia - Review @ TechQuila

by Hiddenx, 18:29

TechQuila checked out the Definitive Edition of Tales of Vesperia:

Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition (PC) Review

Lately, Eastern publishers like Bandai Namco and Sega have been investing more and more in the PC platform. Statistics say that Zesteria and Berseria sold exceptionally well on Steam, further encouraging the publishers.

The Definitive Edition of Tales of Vesperia was recently launched on all three platforms. Although the port came to the PS4 and Xbox One, the fact that it was made available on Steam as well speaks volumes about the changing trends in the industry towards PC Gaming. Epic’s new game store and Microsoft trying their best to make the Windows Store bearable are also further testaments to this shift.

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Tales of Vesperia returns with all the Tales’ staples like field-banter, item synthesis, skills, an atmospheric soundtrack and the same old anime-styled visuals. Overall, it’s an entertaining experience if you are used to the genre, but gamers who prefer more mature themes like those seen in POI: Deadfire, Dragon Age and most other WRPGs, might find the game too childish or light-hearted at times.

Score: 3.9/5

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Sunday - January 20, 2019

Tales of Vesperia - Review @ Heavy

by Hiddenx, 08:49

Heavy has reviewed Tales of Vesperia:

Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition Review

Gamers are currently living in an age where the games from years past are getting remastered or completely remade. While some of the more underrated titles from the last two generations of gaming receive unexpected remasters, a good number of standout classics also get their just due in that category. In a surprising (and highly celebrated) move, Bandai Namco Entertainment announced a remaster for one of the best entries in its long-running JRPG franchise. Fans not only look towards that game as the entry that set the bar for the releases that came after it, they also regard it as one of the best JRPG’s of all time. If you consider yourself a fan of that sub-genre, then Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is an easy recommendation to consider.
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This JRPG remaster does right by its legendary source material. The original version of Tales of Vesperia is still worth returning to on its own merit. But the Japanese PS3’s features that are a part of this remaster’s current-gen package turns it into a must-play for series fans. The extra characters/party members, skits, battle abilities, and costumes do a lot to endear itself to those in the know and those who want to experience it for the very first time. The lack of quality of life improvements hamper the experience a bit for current-gen gamers, but Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition still maintains the lofty praise the original version garnered in years past.

Score: 8.75 out of 10

Sunday - January 13, 2019

Tales of Vesperia - Review @ Nintendowire

by Hiddenx, 09:08

Nintendowire has reviewed the PC-remake of Tales of Vesperia:

Review: Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

Video game re-releases are happening all the time these days, and while some bring back lost gems and others add new and exciting features, other times they right wrongs. Tales of Vesperia released back in 2008 exclusively for the XBox 360, serving as one of the most notable releases for the system in Japan, to the point of moving units singlehandedly. Shortly after in Japan, it was repackaged with new and expanded content on the PlayStation 3, and yet the West got nothing. Other than occasional whispers and rumors, Vesperia getting a second wind seemed to be a lost cause and fated to fade away into obscurity, save within its fanbase.

Yeah, not that one.

E3 last year finally brought the game back to the public eye, and best of all, we found out that content was added and the game would be a multiplatform release. Now here I am, a Tales of fan through and through, able to say that the wait (no matter how unnecessary) was worth it. If you’ve ever been curious about the series or wanted to capture some of that Symphonia magic again, Vesperia won’t disappoint.

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Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition stands as a fitting celebration of this ten year-old gem of a game, bringing a fan favorite back with more content than ever. Thanks to the game’s stellar cast of playable characters and addicting, thoroughly enjoyable battle system, it stands as not just a fantastic example of its series, but of its genre. Anyone who enjoys JRPGs owes it to themselves to see what the big deal is about with this release, and as long as you can handle some outdated features and minor hardware limitations, you’ll be glad you joined this guild.

Score: 8.5/10

Positive:

  • Revives a fan favorite entry in the series with new content and enhancements
  • A likable cast of characters, all a joy to learn about and play as in their own ways
  • Great take on one of the most enjoyable and active battle systems in all of JRPGs
  • Blah, blah ,blah, Tidal Wave


Negative:

  • Game shows its age at times, lacking some of the user-friendly advancements of later entries

Saturday - January 12, 2019

Tales of Vesperia - Released

by Hiddenx, 17:22

The Definitive Edition of Tales of Vesperia has been released:

Tales of Vesperia - Launch Trailer

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Tuesday - January 01, 2019

Tales of Vesperia - Definitive Edition on January 11

by Hiddenx, 09:01

The Definitive Edition of Tales of Vesperia will be out on January 11:

Tales of Vesperia

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition!
A power struggle begins in a civilization dependent on an ancient technology, the blastia, and the Empire that controls it. The fates of two friends traveling separate paths intertwine in an epic adventure that threatens the existence of all.

Dive into the Definitive version of this game with updated full HD graphics, brand-new music tracks, exciting mini-games, bosses, and a collection of unreleased costume DLC!

Two more playable characters join the fray!

  • Patty Fleur, a cheerful and tough young pirate girl in search of treasure, adventure… and her forgotten memories.
  • Flynn Scifo, Yuri’s best friend and an Imperial Knight, now joins the rest on their journey!

Information about

Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

Developer: Bandai Namco

SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: J-RPG
Combat: Real-time
Play-time: Unknown
Voice-acting: Unknown

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· Platform: PC
· Released: 2019-01-11
· Publisher: Bandai Namco