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| From: Namco
Category: Video Games
List Price: $69.99
Buy New: $69.79
You Save: $0.20
New (11) Used (3) from $59.75
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 1878
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: role_playing_games
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Edition: Premium
Age: 12 - 20 years
Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 722674210218
Model: 722674210218
UPC: 722674210218
EAN: 0722674210218
ASIN: B001E1BNZU
Release Date: August 26, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 A great game for fans of RPGs...and non-fans of RPGs October 15, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
While holding on to older, successful aspects of the Tales of series (such as the active battle system, cooking, skits, etc.) Tales of Vesperia also introduces some new elements, such as the Fatal Strike and multiple Overlimit levels in battle, enhanced equipment synthesis, skill customization, and downloadable content. The game isn't hard to get into; it's peppered with tutorials so newcomers and veterans aren't lost in the updated version of the Tales battle system.
The plot raises interesting questions about the true nature of justice - why do we have institutions that supposedly protect our freedoms yet restrict us? The characters in the game confront this question and others, and they shine in terms of design, animation, and voice acting. They are also written well into the story (well, except for Repede...but he's a dog with a pipe and a scar, and that's awesome). As the story progresses a character that might seem annoying at first (*cough* the kid and the heroine) quickly grow on the player. The artistic direction, with the unified character designs, and the Gothic/Romanesque motifs and architecture sell Vesperia on a visual level.
If you're worried about being bored, don't be - the game is at least eighty hours and a couple of playthroughs if you want to get everything in the game: all the sidequests, special items, character titles and costumes. Tales of Vesperia is a game that is successful on multiple grounds, and it's not just for die-hard fans of RPGS. If you like JRPGs or RPGs in general, this is definitely a game to buy; and if you're not an RPG fan, this game would be a great introduction.
Great rpg! October 7, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
it was kinda delivered a little long but it was worth it! it packaged nicely and the gameplay is great! It had the bonuses with game that included music and some illustrations in the manual. great story and characters also! If you are a tales fan, then u will no doubt enjoy this game.
Tales Of Vesperia is the Pinnacle of the series. September 29, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was never a Tales fan per se prior to Symphonia which was excellent. I'm happy to report Tales of Vesperia is better than Symphonia in every way.
The characters are all pretty deep and well done. Voice acting is great and the animations are solid. Combat is fun and I spent over 150 hours destroying this game. The darker tale of Yuri is much more interesting than your cliche hero in Flynn (Secondary character). Media outlets have really under rated this game. Easily a 9/10 in any JRPG fans eyes.
Overall:
Must buy for ANY JRPG fan.
Great story and art work September 29, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Great story, and art work, if your not turned off bye cell shading. I cell shading, depending on how it is done, but am not a fan of that type. Yet still despite my attitude against cell shading I like the graphics of this game. The camera is never a problem (thats because you can't move it!). Fighting is quick, and over in seconds. NO EXAGERATION HERE. In fact this is the first time I have ever thought that a rpg has NOT had long enough fighting because of the length of the regular fights. When you fight a boss, or sub boss the length of that fight will be like a regular to medium fight in most rpg's. It is a very easy game. If your a action rpg lover the fighting will be even easier to you than it was to me. All you need to do is press 'A' to use your 'artes' when fighting a boss. When your 'artes' gauge is empty just press 'B' attacks to refill the gauge, and start pressing 'A' again. After the second time most bosses will be dead. So the challenge is there. But the fighting is DEEP. It is the deepest action fighting options and techniques you have EVER SEEN! The problem is, its so easy to defect everything you don't HAVE to do the deep things so you may miss out. Do yourself a favor and try to do them. The music is not on the level of tales of symphonia (hey which one is!?) but it is good.
a professional purchase September 28, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a great and fun game, the history got me from the start and has so many political and social themes that can be compared with the actual world. Is a most have for RPG and tales fans, besides, the premium edition is great because of the metal box and the soundtrack of tales games.
The product arrived just in time, and in perfect condition. You might not like the design or navigation of the hubbagames webpage (me neither) but they're do the job like professional people!
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