Tales of Vesperia
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| Developer(s) | Namco Tales Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Bandai Games |
| Designer(s) | Kōsuke Fujishima (Character Design) Yoshito Higuchi (Chief Director, Producer) Motoi Sakuraba (Composer) |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360 |
| Release date | JPNAugust 7, 2008[1] NAAugust 2008 [2] |
| Genre(s) | Console role-playing game |
| Mode(s) | Single Player, multiplayer cooperative |
| Rating(s) | CERO:B |
| Media | DVD |
Tales of Vesperia (テイルズ オブ ヴェスペリア Teiruzu obu Vesuperia?) is the newest and tenth main entry into the Tales series. It was announced on December 22nd, 2007 at Jump Festa. The game's first trailer confirmed that the Character Designer is Kōsuke Fujishima, the Chief Director and Producer is Yoshito Higuchi (who previously worked on both Tales of Symphonia and Tales of the Abyss), the game is being developed by Namco Tales Studio and its animated movies will be done by Production I.G[3]. It has been confirmed on Gamespot that Vesperia will be exclusively for Xbox 360.[4] Bonnie Pink will sing the main theme for both the Japanese and American release.[5]
A recent list from Namco Bandai revealed that a PlayStation 3 version may also be in the works[6], but it was later removed - Namco Bandai stated it was a mistake[7].
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[edit] Gameplay
Tales of Vesperia uses an improved and evolved version of Tales of the Abyss's battle system, called the "Evolved Flex-Range Linear Motion Battle System" (EFR-LMBS).
A change from previous entries, players will be able to learn special skills through their equipment. Players are also able to use acquired material to create rare and unique equipment. Another addition are special attacks that defeat non-boss enemies with a single blow if special button combinations are timed correctly. Also returning from Tales of Symphonia and Tales of the Abyss is the "Overlimit". Similar to Tales of the Abyss it is in the form of a visible gauge, but it comes in the form of a single bar that can be spread out among the party, or "stacked" up to four different levels to give various effects when used for a single person, such as the ability to cancel any arte at level two, and then becoming invulnerable at level four.
Another new feature added to the battle system is called the Burst Artes system. To perform it, players must initially be in Overlimit Mode. Then they must perform a regular Arcane Arte. Once this' fulfilled, you'll see a green bar. (underneath the player's avatar picture). This tells how much time you have left while using a Burst Arte and performing combos. Depending on the Overlimit level. The amount of time increases. Allowing you to add in more combos. And like with previous Tales games. Players will get to pull off powerful hi-ougis.
An added aspect to the game's world is the "Encounter Linking" system. Basically, should a particular enemy within the current battle session spot a roaming enemy walking about the field. The roaming enemy will also join the current battle.
Like in Tales of Legendia, a previous game in the series, skits will now be voiced by English voice actors.[8]
[edit] Characters
Yuri Lowell (ユーリ・ローウェル Yūri Rōueru?)
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Height: 180cm
English Voice Actor: N/A
Japanese Voice Actor: Kosuke Toriumi
The main protagonist of the game that wields a sword in battle. An empathetic young man, who doesn't give a second thought about helping those in need, but he knows his limits. He is quite sarcastic and cynical but a nice man at heart. He was once a knight, which gave him the freedom of taking brief journeys outside his hometown, but now works as a bodyguard. Envious of Flynn, he decides to leave his city and see the world himself. He hates the nobility and the government. He also yearns for his older brother. He meets Estelle when events lead him to be imprisoned.
Estellise (エステリーゼ Esuterīze?) Estelle (エステル Esuteru?)
Age: 18
Gender: Female
Height: 165cm
English Voice Actor: N/A
Japanese Voice Actor: Mai Nakahara
The heroine of the game that wields swords and staffs. Her real name is Estellise, but she is also called Estelle. She uses healing magic and has pink hair. In the castle, Estelle encounters Yuri. She separates herself from her sad world, and begins to speak out and take action. She was kept in her castle for a long time, where she took up training with the sword. She is also surprised by the many things she encounters in the outside world. She enjoys reading books and takes the knowledge or other info she gains from them very seriously.
Flynn Scifo (フレン・シーフォ Furen Shīfo?)
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Height: 180cm
English Voice Actor: N/A
Japanese Voice Actor: Mamoru Miyano
A knight that wields a sword and shield. Flynn shared his childhood with Yuri, though they contrast from one another. He has similar ideals of helping others, but chooses to work them out via politics instead. After Yuri retired from the knights, he began to gain many achievements and was promoted. He neglects those of the nobility, but is more friendly to the common people of the empire. He travels regularly to fend off monsters, a fact that makes Yuri envious.
Repede (ラピード Rapīdo?)
Age: 4
Gender: Male
Height: 170cm
English Voice Actor: N/A
Japanese Voice Actor: N/A
Yuri's dog, who accompanies Yuri to places and fights with him using a dagger. He holds a pipe in his mouth that is a memento of his previous owner. He is very close and friendly with those he accepts, but hates it when those he doesn't know try to touch him. He appears to be the most calm one of the group.
Rita (リタ Rita?)
Age: 15
Gender: Female
Height: 150cm
English Voice Actor: N/A
Japanese Voice Actor: Rika Morinaga
A brunette-haired girl who wears goggles. She is a researcher that studies Blastia, and hates to be interrupted during her research. She is eccentric and has a poor social disposition. In battle she wields a book and is capable of using various magical attacks.
Karol Capel (カロル・カペル Karoru Kaperu?)
Age: 12
Gender: Male
Height: 135cm
English Voice Actor: N/A
Japanese Voice Actor: Kumiko Watanabe
A little boy who wields a giant hammer and various other large weapons. He says that he is from the Hunting Blades guild (魔狩りの剣 (Magari no tsurugi?)). Because of certain circumstances he accompanies Yuri on his journey. [9]
Judith (ジュディス Judisu?)
Age: 19
Gender: Female
Height: 175cm
English Voice Actor: N/A
Japanese Voice Actor: Aya Hisakawa
New scans suggest that her weapon of choice is a spear. And that she looks like an elven queen.[1]
Raven (レイヴン Reivun?)
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Height: 170cm
English Voice Actor: N/A
Japanese Voice Actor: N/A
Another new character that will join Yuri's group. The new scans suggest that his weapon is a dagger. And that he resembles a pirate.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/880/880407p1.html
- ^ http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/880/880407p1.html
- ^ http://download.namco-ch.net/tov_h_00.wmv
- ^ Namco Bandai spinning Wii, 360 Tales - Wii News at GameSpot
- ^ 1UP Tales of Vesperia News: Bonnie Pink Sings Tales of Vesperia Themes
- ^ IGN coverage on Tales of Vesperia
- ^ http://www.bandainamco.co.jp/ Retrieved: May 14, 2008
- ^ 1Up Previews: Tales of Vesperia
- ^ Tales of Vesperia Hands-On - Xbox 360 News at GameSpot
[edit] External links
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