This was once going to be a fanzine itself! However, due to Namco-Bandai's insistance on releasing more and more games, I gave up on that and decided to make a web page dedicated to the whole series!

The 'Tales of' Series. My favourite collection of games ever! Just why it is my favourite should become apparent in the reviews that are going to start appearing on this page, but it was these games that prompted me to start learning some Japanese and get into the importing game, because I wasn't being put off by games by the apparent lack of support for English speaking gamers!

Now, enjoy the series rundown that you can find below (Game names with links lead to a review of the game).

Please bear in mind that this page might be under construction for some time and may look poo for a while!

 

[Key: J - Japanese Release, NA - North American Release, EUR - European Release]

Release dates are original dates, not subsequent region dates

 

--------------------1995--------------------

Tales of Phantasia

[SNES - J]

Rundown:

Where it all began. Cress (Cless) Albane (Alvein) begins his quest to avenge his parents, which soon becomes a struggle through the past and future to prevent the destruction of the world from the mysterious and all powerful Dhaos.

[Review 2]

 


--------------------1997--------------------

Tales of Destiny

[PS1 - J, NA]

Rundown:

Stahn Aileron lusts for adventure and fame, and decides that stowing away on a military vessel would be a good way to start this. After awakening a slumbering Swordian onboard the ship, Stahn is thrust into an epic quest to overthrow those who seek to reduce the Earth to ruins.

 

--------------------1998--------------------

Tales of Phantasia (PS1 remake)

[PS1 - J]

Rundown:

A PS1 remake of the classic SNES original. This edition included the (now staple) skits from the Tales of Destiny (which were not present in the NA version) as well as included an improved battle system, cooking (as opposed to simply carrying food), new sidequests, and a beautiful anime opening sequence.
 

--------------------2000--------------------

Tales of Eternia

[PS1 - J, NA]

 

Rundown:

Tales 3. Reid Hershel is an unassuming young man made aware of impending world disaster when he rescues a mysterious girl after she crash lands near his village. Featuring astouding 2D graphics, and and upgraded battles system, this is one of the best PS1 RPGs money can buy.

 		 

Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon

[GBC - J]

Rundown:

The first handheld game in the series was a sequel to the original Tales of Phantasia (the series would later become part of the Tales of the World games). The game featured randomly generated dungeons in the Phantasia universe and takes place 13 years after the original game. It also features cameos from Phantasia.

 

--------------------2002--------------------

Tales of Fandom Vol. 1 (Cless and Mint versions)

[PS1 - J]

Rundown:

The first in the 'Fandom' series, was a Japanese only release and featured characters from the previously released Tales games in gameplay that I have no clue about because I don't yet own the game :( If I get it, updates will occur!
  

Tales of Destiny 2

[PS2 - J]

Rundown:

The first proper sequel to appear in the Tales series. Tales of Destiny 2 follows the adventures of Stahn's son, Kyle, 18 years after the resolution of Tales of Destiny. Another time-travelling tale in the vein of Phantasia, Kyle visits the future and the past in attempt to put an end to the Holy Woman Elraine, who is using Lens to slowly take control of the entire world.

  

Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 2

[GBA - J]

 

--------------------2003--------------------

Tales of Symphonia

[GC - J, NA, EUR]

Rundown:

Colette, the Chosen of Sylvarant is beginning a journey, a journey to resurrect the world, a journey that many have failed before. Together with Lloyd Irving, Genis and Raine Sage, and Kratos Aurion, they soon discover that there is a lot more to their quest than is initially apparent.

Seriously, the finest GC game out there...

 

Tales of Phantasia (GBA remake)

[GBA - J, NA, EUR]

Rundown:

The original SNES game, remade for the GBA. This is somewhere between the SNES original and the PSP remake. Speech is included, but has been removed from some of the songs. Graphics are a lot brighter than other editions to make the most of the handheld's screen. Marked the first time that Phantasia had been released outside Japan.

  

Tales of the World: Summoner's Lineage

[GBA - J]

Rundown:

An SRPG sequel to Tales of Phantasia, 400 years after the events of the original game.

 

--------------------2004--------------------

Tales of Rebirth

[PS2 - J]

 

--------------------2005--------------------

Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3

[GBA - J]

 

Tales of Legendia

[PS2 - J, NA]


Tales of Eternia (PSP Remake)

[PSP - J, NA, EUR]

 

Tales of the Abyss

[PS2 - J, NA]

 

Rundown:

Luke fon Fabre is thrust into a quest not only to prevent world destruction, but to also find the meaning in his very existence.

Epic times abound in possibly the largest of all the Tales games.


 

--------------------2006--------------------

Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology

[PSP - J, NA, EUR]

 

Tales of Destiny (PS2 remake)

[PS2 - J]

  

Tales of Phantasia: Full Voice Edition

[PSP - J]

 

Tales of the Tempest

[DS - J]

 

--------------------2007--------------------

Tales of Destiny 2 (PSP remake)

[PSP - J]

 

Tales of Fandom Vol. 2 (Luke and Tear Editions)

[PS2 - J]

Rundown:

The second game in the 'Fandom' mini-series came in two editions, 'Luke' and 'Tear'. Featuring elements from previous Tales games, this release has been described as a 'Voice Adventure'. I'd know a lot more about it if I owned this title...

  

Tales of Innocence

[DS - J]

 

--------------------2008--------------------

Tales of Rebirth (PSP remake)

[PSP - J]

 

Tales of Destiny Director's Cut

[PS2 - J]

 

Tales of Vesperia

[X360 - J, NA, EUR 2009 Q2]

Rundown:

Oh god, oh god, oh god. I want this game so much, but I'm teased, tormented and tempted by the Japanese and American releases that are currently available to everywhere but PAL regions. Apparently June 2009 is Europe time, but until then I can just drool over the available screenshots and videos, of the game that looks to inherit the awesomeness of Tales of Symphonia. I really can't wait, and if it isn;t out by Christmas, I'll import it and an NTSC 360!

 

Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World

[Wii - J, NA, EUR 2009 Q4]

Rundown:

Similar to Vesperia, this is yet to see a PAL release. Sigh. Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World is the second prequel of sorts to Phantasia, as the world created at the end of the Symphonia is Aselia, the world of Phantasia. A prequel of around 4000 years though, so the world is pretty much the only similarity. Fans of Lloyd Irving beware, for he appears on the wrong side of battle in this game!

  

Tales of Hearts

[DS - J]

Rundown:

The third DS Tales game is a lot like Tales of Rebirth in execution... Shing Meteorite comes across Kohak and Hisui Hearts washed up on the shores of his village. Currently, much of the storyline is lost on me because I am not yet proficient at reading Japanese, I just get the gist.. I'm helping people with Despir sickness, which manifests various negative emotions in people. I do this by diving into them, hope that helps :)

  

--------------------2009--------------------

Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2

[PSP - J]

 

--------------------????--------------------

Tales of Graces

[Wii]

 

Tales of Versus

[PSP]

 

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Tales of Tactics

Tales of Breaker

Tales of Commons

Tales of Warheit