Tales of Berseria™
Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.
Tales of Berseria™ is a anime, jrpg and rpg game
developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc.
and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
Released on January 26th 2017 is available only on Windows
in 8 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 18,164 reviews of which 16,615 were positive and 1,549 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 49.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz or AMD Phenom II X2 550, 3.1GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 9800 GTX or AMD Radeon HD 4850
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 11 compatible
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A Dark and Emotional Journey of Vengeance Tales of Berseria is a captivating action JRPG that delves deeply into themes of vengeance, morality, and redemption. With a dark narrative, unforgettable characters, and fast-paced combat, it stands out as one of the most unique entries in the Tales of series. Story You take on the role of Velvet Crowe, a young woman turned into an anti-heroine by a tragic loss. Her journey begins with a quest for revenge but evolves into a fight against forces that threaten to plunge the world into chaos. The game is set approximately 1,000 years before the events of Tales of Zestiria , showing how the struggles of this era lay the groundwork for the story in Zestiria . Strengths ✔️ Dark and gripping narrative Tales of Berseria impresses with its dark atmosphere and strong focus on an anti-heroine, setting it apart from the traditional hero’s journey. ✔️ Deep characters Every party member has a unique personality, a moving backstory, and a crucial role in the plot. ✔️ Fast-paced combat The flexible and action-packed combat system allows for creative combos and personalized fighting styles. ✔️ Emotional themes The story tackles heavy topics like loss, sacrifice, and moral conflict, offering a mature gaming experience. ✔️ Atmospheric soundtrack The soundtrack perfectly underscores the game’s dark and emotional moments, enhancing the immersive experience. Weaknesses ❌ Repetitive environments Many areas look similar and can feel repetitive, making exploration somewhat monotonous. ❌ Difficulty balancing Some battles, especially against optional bosses, can have sudden difficulty spikes, requiring extra preparation or grinding. ❌ Technical limitations The graphical quality, especially in environmental details and character animations, shows that the game was originally developed for older consoles. This might disappoint players who value modern visuals. Achievements There are 51 achievements in total, all of which can be unlocked in a single playthrough except for one, which may require a second run. None of the achievements are missable, meaning that careful planning can secure most of them on the first try. (Not) Recommended for ✔️ Recommended for: • Players who enjoy dark and profound stories • Fans of JRPGs with emotional themes and moral complexity • Those who prefer flexible, action-packed combat systems ❌ Not recommended for: • Players looking for open-world exploration • Those who expect cutting-edge graphics Final Verdict Tales of Berseria is an outstanding JRPG that excels through its dark narrative and captivating characters. Velvet’s story offers many emotional moments that leave a lasting impression. The game dares to break new ground with its anti-heroine and morally complex themes, making it a unique and memorable experience. Despite minor flaws, it’s a must-play for fans of story-driven RPGs! 🖤 Note: My playtime does not reflect the actual duration of the game. For a realistic estimate, I recommend checking [url=https://howlongtobeat.com]HowLongToBeat .
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"Why is it that birds fly?" This is a story of tragedy, despair, regrets, hatred... and a bunch of more negative emotions clashing with each other, forming the ultimate story of vengeance. Velvet Crowe, plunges into despair as she condemns the world to chaos, just because someone took something dear from her. This is a tale of self reflection, a tale of what makes Humans, Humans, but told from the deepest of hells imaginable. While the game surely involves dark concepts and pretty much what would be considered a villain driven story, there are a lot of heartfelt moments that really makes the game shine a lot. This is an unhinged roller coaster of emotions, one moment you will be like "THIS SHIT LIT AF, SO HYPE", and then have you smiling and tearing up at characters interactions and their own development. Character interactions are precious, probably one of the best I've seen in a long time, and since this story is really driven by character interactions and their motifs, the story by itself gains a lot of value from it. The amount of layers these characters have is astounding, being my second Tales of Game (the first being symphonia) I already knew that Tales Skits and characters interactions are often the strenght of the games, but this one took me by surprise given how crips and believable these characters feel, and they truly live up to the message this games wants to give. Setting story aside, because I don't want to dwell into spoiler territory, let's talk about the other concepts of the game. Gameplay is both great and very flawed, on one hand, the combat is excellent, filled with lots of rewarding mechanics that those that dwell deep into the core mechanics will certainly enjoy to pull off, but on the other hand, map exploration and level design is a little frustrating, the game involves a lot of backtracking (and for some reason treasure chest content's respawn), and some mechanics that would have been great to have from way earlier, are given way too late, like the infinite "Exit Dungeon/Warp to Town", which are given practically during midgame/endgame, and given how much you have to walk and traverse big areas, the comically slow and unstable hoverboard could have been implemented better. Fortunately, the combat loop prevents me from totally hating backtracking a lot. In the sound department, the comically unhinged monster sounds make them stand out, as creepy as they sound, but the sound effects are really good and you can feel the impact of pretty much everything, voice acting (specifically the english voice acting) was really good, you can tell the characters were given a lot of passion. Unfortunately, this may be some of the weakest Motoi Sakuraba's scores I've heard so far. Sakuraba is quite inconsistent at times, there were a couple of forgettable tracks here and there, and some that, unfortunately, felt really repetitive at times, and there were a couple of bangers too, but unfortunately, not enough to drive the excellent story and characters into a whole new level of epic (and often some tracks feel a little muffled for some reason). Game would be a ten, but some of it's design did not age well. Velvet/10
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Even though it says unsupported it runs perfectly fine on my steam deck oled 10/10 very satisfied with this game
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Tales of Berseria is a prime example of how a game with immense potential can be undermined by various shortcomings. While the characters and their development are exceptional, several issues detract from the overall experience, leaving me with mixed feelings about the game. If anything, this game deserves a remake. Story and Characters Tales of Berseria excels in character design and development. The protagonist, Velvet, is a standout in the gaming industry, with a compelling backstory and a dynamic personality. The game takes you on a journey of revenge, redemption, and self-discovery, set in a world plagued by malevolence and moral ambiguity. Each character, from the enigmatic Eizen to the carefree yet tormented Zaveid, is well-crafted, offering depth and relatability. Their interactions and personal growth are the highlights of the game, making it a narrative-driven masterpiece. However, the story sometimes falters in leveraging these well-developed characters. Despite the rich backstories and intricate relationships, the overarching plot can feel predictable and occasionally drags, failing to utilize the characters in meaningful ways. The pacing, though mostly good, has moments where it could have been tighter, avoiding the lull in engagement. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3303393203 Gameplay The combat in Berseria is fast-paced and action-oriented, fitting well with the game's intense narrative. The combo system allows for fluid and satisfying battles, but it tends to lean heavily towards button mashing. This ease of combat diminishes the challenge significantly, even on higher difficulty settings. The strategic depth present in other Tales games feels somewhat diluted here, with healing artes becoming almost unnecessary due to the low difficulty. Customization options for artes and equipment are robust, allowing for personalized playstyles. However, the ease of combat makes many of these options feel superfluous, as players can often rely on a few overpowered moves to breeze through encounters. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3303394746 Graphics and Soundtrack Visually, Tales of Berseria is a mixed bag. The art style is vibrant and pleasing, with beautifully designed characters and some stunning overworld areas. Yet, the game's graphics show their age, with plain-looking dungeons and occasional anti-aliasing issues that detract from the overall aesthetic. The soundtrack, while good, does not reach the heights of previous entries in the series like Zestiria. The music sets the mood appropriately but lacks standout tracks that linger in memory. It's serviceable but not particularly memorable. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3303395170 Pros: [*]Perfect main character [*]Exceptional character development and design [*]Engaging story [*]Fast-paced, fluid combat system [*]Robust customization options for artes and equipment Cons: [*]Combat can become repetitive due to button mashing [*]Low difficulty level [*]Bad graphics [*]Bad world building [*]Soundtrack is good but not exceptional Conclusion Tales of Berseria is a game of contrasts. It shines brightly in its character development and story themes but stumbles in execution with its combat system and graphical fidelity. For fans of the Tales series and JRPG enthusiasts, it is still a journey worth taking, though it's clear the game could benefit greatly from a remake or remaster that addresses these issues. Despite its flaws, the narrative and characters make it an experience that's hard to forget, even if it leaves you yearning for what could have been. 8/10 – A flawed gem that still manages to captivate through its characters and story
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Arguably the best of the Tales Of series. Runs perfect on Steam Deck, locked 60FPS.
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Online players
144
Developer
Bandai Namco Studios Inc.
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Release
26 Jan 2017
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