Tales Series Discussion Thread!

Hi there! This thread is here for you to discuss the Tales of Series games from Namco!
Credits to neogaf for the layout!


Namely, are you a Tales fan? What do you think of the Tales games in general? Which of the Tales games have you played, and which ones are your favourite? Which characters are your favourite? What do you think about the idea that the majority of these games have not been released outside of Japan? Why do you like the Tales Games? Any other thoughts / stories / any mondo that you want to share?


What is Tales?

Tales is a long running JRPG series. It celebrates its 17 anniversary this year in Japan and 15th anniversary in the West. It features an action-combat system with real-time combat. Each title in the franchise is grounded in the Linear Motion Battle system where characters move on a linear plane much like a side scroller. Over the years the series has evolved to allow characters to run freely without being restricted to a line or radial movement for dodging. The series has a deep combat system that encourages pulling off special moves called Artes and create unique combos.


List of games:

Generation 1 (SNES)



Tales of Phantasia



Tales of Destiny / Tales of Eternia



Generation 3 (Gamecube, PlayStation 2)



Tales of Destiny 2, Tales of Symphonia, Tales of Rebirth, Tales of Legendia, Tales of the Abyss



Generation 4 (Xbox, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS)



Tales of Innocence, Tales of Vesperia, Tales of Hearts, Tales of Graces, Tales of Xillia , Tales of Xillia 2

Escort Titles

Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon 1, 2, and 3
Tales of the World: Summoner's Lineage
Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 1, 2, and 3
Tales of the World: Material Dungeon
Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon X
Tales of the World: Dice Adventure
Tales of the World: Tactics Union
Tales of Fandom Vol.1 and 2
Tales of the Tempest
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
Tales of VS.
Tales of Kizna
Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave
Tales of Card Evolve