Tales of Vesperia | 
| From: Namco
Category: Video Games
Buy New: $32.88
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Rating:  78 reviews
Sales Rank: 458
Format: CD
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: role_playing_games
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Edition: Standard
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
16:9 Support
480p Support
720p Support
Dolby Digital 5.1
Memory Card
MPN: 21016
Model: 21016
UPC: 722674210164
EAN: 0722674210164
ASIN: B0015HZLVA
Publication Date: August 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Next Gen sights and sounds - First Tales RPG game with high-definition graphics, broadcast quality animation, and Dolby surround sound. | | • | Evolved real-time battle system - New refinements and additions to the trademark Tales real-time battle engine making for the most action-packed, dynamic RPG fighting ever | | • | Fan favorite character designs - Characters designed by famous manga artist, Kosuke Fujishima, responsible for popular series’ Ah! My Goddess, Sakura Taisen and You're Under Arrest | | • | Immersive look and feel - Detailed environments, animation and an artistic style so good, it's like playing a cartoon | | • | Dramatic story - Gripping tale of a young hero on a quest for justice, trust and friendship filled with unexpected twists and turns at every step. A decade of Tales - The first game celebrating the Tales 10 year anniversary. |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
A New Generation of Tales Unfold A power struggle begins in a civilization dependant 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. Tales of Vesperia marks the first Tales RPG release in high-def with detail and graphics never before seen in the series. Now, real-time battles are more exciting than ever with over limits, the ability to unleash fatal strikes, combinations and burst artes. The next evolution of the revered role-playing series comes to the Xbox 360. 
| Key Features
- A classic series returns: The newest installment of the Tales RPG series keeping the established gameplay formula that fans love
- Next Gen sights and sounds: First Tales RPG game with high-definition graphics, broadcast quality animation, and Dolby surround sound
- Evolved real-time battle system: New refinements and additions to the trademark Tales real-time battle engine making for dynamic, action-packed RPG fighting
- Fan favorite character designs: Characters designed by famous manga artist, Kosuke Fujishima, responsible for popular series' Ah! My Goddess, Sakura Taisen and You're Under Arrest
- Immersive look and feel: Detailed environments, animation and an artistic style so good, it's like playing a cartoon
- Dramatic story: Gripping tale of a young hero on a quest for justice, trust and friendship filled with unexpected twists and turns at every step
- A decade of Tales: The first game celebrating the Tales 10 year anniversary
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Characters designed by famous manga artist, Kosuke Fujishima
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A classic series returns.
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Product Description
A new generation of tales unfolds! 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. Tales of Vesperia marks the first Tales RPG release in HD with detail and graphics never before seen in the series. Now, real-time battles are more exciting than ever with over limits, the ability to unleash fatal strikes, combinations and burst artes. The next evolution of the revered role-playing series comes to the Xbox 360.
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| Customer Reviews:
 In a drowning world of JRPGs... July 19, 2010
T. Jordan (Huntsville)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Being that JRPGs is my favorite genre of games, and I've played and own many of them, I've never been completely into the 'Tales' series. Sure I've played one in the past (specifically speaking 'Symphonia'), but I never had a win or lose opinion about the series. Well, 'Vesperia' completely converted me and now I must play each title as they come along.
I thought about buying the game many times, and passed on it, and it wasn't until my utter disappointment with 'Final Fantasy XIII' that I finally decided to pick of Vesperia. See, I needed something to take out the bitter taste of my gaming experience that FF13 gave me - as that was the game that was supposed to take me above and beyond the JRPG experience. Visually it did, but that's simply all it did. Still, in a world of FPS shooters, it's hard enough finding some solid JRPGs out there for the next-gen consoles. And with that limitation I happily, gladly, and finally picked up 'Vesperia' only to find that it had EVERYTHING I loved most about JRPGs. It reiterated most of what I loved since 'Tecmo Secret of the Stars': Distinct characters; multiple levels of dark storytelling despite the light appeal; massive worlds with the freedom to explore them; A WORLD MAP (all JRPGs MUST have an accessible world map, sorry); a welcoming battle system that allows you to determine how your partners will or will not act with the equipment you present them with; levels and levels of character progression, skills, weapons, etc.; great music and voice acting; and beautiful visuals. One other key feature: MULTIPLE SIDE QUESTS to better your cast and experience.
I'm not sure what I love most about JRPGs. There are so many elements that make the experience wonderful, but I think the ultimate appeal is spending time with the game and characters. It's hard to forget about characters who you literally watch make choices WITH you alongside them as a participatant. 'Tales of Vesperia' gave the player this experience as certain events, locations, and conversations with NPCs lead to different scenarios of the cast's development. Even when the characters were simply standing around having a conversation I found myself in love with them all because I was present in the occurrence and not an outsider to it.
The only - and I mean only - thing I found obnoxious about the game was attempting to acquire secret mission 17 (as those who haven't played will see). Otherwise, I recommend this for anyone who wants an involved, solid JRPG.
Another added bonus is this game actually has a Game + feature once it's completed so that most of what you earn in your first playthrough CAN be carried over via Grade points. And there are tons of DLC materials if you are an Xbox Live subscriber. Don't be afraid to take advantage of this material because the game looks cute, but she ain't easy.
 Good value for price paid July 19, 2010
chatterwalker (OR, USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got this game as a gift and the person I gave it to seemed to really enjoy it, based on the feedback I was given after he played it. Overall, I'm satisfied with the purchase. I got it for a great 'deal of the day' sale price on Amazon and as usual, delivery was prompt and the item came in good condition.
The best RPG!! July 10, 2010
CanesFan (ALABAMA, US)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Just wanted to say a few words about this game not gonna get into all the details but this is the best rpg I have ever played and I have been playing rpgs since the late 1980's and this by far is the best so if you have a chance to get this pick it up as it is gettting harder and harder to find now since they stopped making them.This game beats out all the final fantasy games in my opinion and the only game I think even comes close would be something like Secret Of Mana(SNES)or maybe Legend Of Dragoon (PS1)
Fun June 25, 2010
Reggie (San Diego, CA USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I can understand now why this game caused the xbox 360 in japan to completely sell out. The game is right up there with final fantasy, and in some ways better, especially with the characterizations. Not a bad game at all.
Best Tales game yet May 23, 2010
Ben Roeger (New Berlin, WI USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
ive played a few tales games now including symphonia and this is by far my favorite. In fact i started playing this game on my brothers xbo360 and i loved it so much i went out and bought my own just so i could play this by myself. i ended up liking several rpg's on the xbox360 but this one is by far the best, its also the most fun. FIND THIS GAME, AND BUY IT! and make sure they keep making more like this. if i had to choose between this or Final Fantasy 13. this game blows that one otta the water.
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