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iclim4 on 22 August 2008
Riachu said:
ZenfoldorVGI said:
I liked this line:

"If you like a lot of character-driven story in your role-playing games, then Tales of Vesperia is calling your name. If you're the type who gets bored or annoyed with constant chatter and would much rather fight than talk, then steer clear of Tales of Vesperia."

Yep, this is a Tales game guys, and a good one.

Apparently it has excellent storytelling, great character development, and a huge scope and impact....just like the other Tales games.

This, like ToS, has the things that I tout every good jrpg needs:

A. Character Development
B. Feeling of power increase(scope of the game)
C. A fun in-battle gameplay element that doesn't get old(fighting game in a rpg)

That's what ToS delivered, and that's what IGN says ToV delivers.

For prospective buyers, I suggest you read this very review, and if it turns you on, try it out, if it doesn't skip it. It is surprisingly accurate at describing a Tales game.

That review definitely turned me on

The review is turning me on too!

 




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ZenfoldorVGI on 22 August 2008
iclim4 said:
Riachu said:
ZenfoldorVGI said:
I liked this line:

"If you like a lot of character-driven story in your role-playing games, then Tales of Vesperia is calling your name. If you're the type who gets bored or annoyed with constant chatter and would much rather fight than talk, then steer clear of Tales of Vesperia."

Yep, this is a Tales game guys, and a good one.

Apparently it has excellent storytelling, great character development, and a huge scope and impact....just like the other Tales games.

This, like ToS, has the things that I tout every good jrpg needs:

A. Character Development
B. Feeling of power increase(scope of the game)
C. A fun in-battle gameplay element that doesn't get old(fighting game in a rpg)

That's what ToS delivered, and that's what IGN says ToV delivers.

For prospective buyers, I suggest you read this very review, and if it turns you on, try it out, if it doesn't skip it. It is surprisingly accurate at describing a Tales game.

That review definitely turned me on

The review is turning me on too!

 

I watched the video review and just blanked in my clothes!!! I just preorded the game, as we speak, I did it, woott!! Get pwned! Woot!!!

 



I don't need your console war.
It feeds the rich while it buries the poor.
You're power hungry, spinnin' stories, and bein' graphics whores.
I don't need your console war.

NO NO, NO NO NO.

JUICE on 22 August 2008

This game sucks cuz its on the xbox 360.

 

lol. im such a ps fanboy.



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Riachu on 22 August 2008
ZenfoldorVGI said:
iclim4 said:
Riachu said:
ZenfoldorVGI said:
I liked this line:

"If you like a lot of character-driven story in your role-playing games, then Tales of Vesperia is calling your name. If you're the type who gets bored or annoyed with constant chatter and would much rather fight than talk, then steer clear of Tales of Vesperia."

Yep, this is a Tales game guys, and a good one.

Apparently it has excellent storytelling, great character development, and a huge scope and impact....just like the other Tales games.

This, like ToS, has the things that I tout every good jrpg needs:

A. Character Development
B. Feeling of power increase(scope of the game)
C. A fun in-battle gameplay element that doesn't get old(fighting game in a rpg)

That's what ToS delivered, and that's what IGN says ToV delivers.

For prospective buyers, I suggest you read this very review, and if it turns you on, try it out, if it doesn't skip it. It is surprisingly accurate at describing a Tales game.

That review definitely turned me on

The review is turning me on too!

 

I watched the video review and just blanked in my clothes!!! I just preorded the game, as we speak, I did it, woott!! Get pwned! Woot!!!

 

I'd preoder the game just so I can get the Special Edition with the good box art

 



 

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ZenfoldorVGI on 22 August 2008

lol, @Words of Wisdom

watch the video review. At the end it goes over the strengths of the game. You know what they are? The same ones I said the game had in my post a while back when that guy said he was dissapointed with the demo.

character development
gameplay
feeling like a leveled up badass

Yes, IGN actually mentions in the video review that ToV does a better job of making you feel like a "leveled up badass" than most other games in the genre.


....so there! I feel vindicated for my weird, yet true assertions.



I don't need your console war.
It feeds the rich while it buries the poor.
You're power hungry, spinnin' stories, and bein' graphics whores.
I don't need your console war.

NO NO, NO NO NO.

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ZenfoldorVGI on 22 August 2008
JUICE said:

This game sucks cuz its on the xbox 360.

 

lol. im such a ps fanboy.

 

Rabble!!! Rabble!!!! lol Rabble!

Seriously though, I hope and think this game'll hit the PS3. I can't prove it, but I'd lay down cash that it does.

 

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I dunno if you guys can tell, but this review made me really happy for the first time in a really long time, lol.



I don't need your console war.
It feeds the rich while it buries the poor.
You're power hungry, spinnin' stories, and bein' graphics whores.
I don't need your console war.

NO NO, NO NO NO.

iclim4 on 22 August 2008
ZenfoldorVGI said:
lol, @Words of Wisdom

watch the video review. At the end it goes over the strengths of the game. You know what they are? The same ones I said the game had in my post a while back when that guy said he was dissapointed with the demo.

character development
gameplay
feeling like a leveled up badass

Yes, IGN actually mentions in the video review that ToV does a better job of making you feel like a "leveled up badass" than most other games in the genre.


....so there! I feel vindicated for my weird, yet true assertions.

Am confused?...

 




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trestres on 22 August 2008

Good score. I wish Tales of Symphonia 2 was here now :(



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ZenfoldorVGI on 22 August 2008
iclim4 said:
ZenfoldorVGI said:
lol, @Words of Wisdom

watch the video review. At the end it goes over the strengths of the game. You know what they are? The same ones I said the game had in my post a while back when that guy said he was dissapointed with the demo.

character development
gameplay
feeling like a leveled up badass

Yes, IGN actually mentions in the video review that ToV does a better job of making you feel like a "leveled up badass" than most other games in the genre.


....so there! I feel vindicated for my weird, yet true assertions.

Am confused?...

 

You'll see soon when he flames the game and the tales series as over-rated. Rabble!

 



I don't need your console war.
It feeds the rich while it buries the poor.
You're power hungry, spinnin' stories, and bein' graphics whores.
I don't need your console war.

NO NO, NO NO NO.

iclim4 on 22 August 2008
ZenfoldorVGI said:

You'll see soon when he flames the game and the tales series as over-rated. Rabble!

Haha. Taking the initiative.
WoW generally likes RPGs, he just thinks ToS is overrated as the best GC RPG, especially since he likes SoA much more.
I'm not entirely sure if we're on the same page though...




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