Tales of the Abyss
by Namco
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Product Summary
Brand: NamcoRelease Date: 2006-10-10
Platform: PlayStation2
Publisher: Namco
Product features:
- Characters come to life like never before, with the most realistic character models ever used in the series
- More detailed expressions allow players to connect with the characters even more with stunning character designs
- Roam free in a Flexible Motion Battle System -- a groundbreaking twist to the Tales series allows the character to run freely around the battlefield
- A fully 3D setting and beautiful anime cutscenes immerse the player in one of the most stunning Tales games ever produced
- New Town Link System - The actions of the story and characters reflect the world around them, giving the player the feeling that his or her actions truly affect the world of the game
Video Game Reviews of Tales of the Abyss
Customer Review: A lot of fun
Summary: 5 Stars
Tales of the Abyss was the first Tales game I played, and though I've played a number of Tales game since then it's still my favorite. The two main factors that grabbed me are the tremendously fun gameplay and the characters. Though I like turn-based RPG's, I vastly prefer more active battles like in the Zelda, Kingdom Hearts, or Tales games, and I love playing co-op with friends/family--it's one of the big highlights of Tales games to me. As for the characters, they were great on their own, interesting and sympathetic--the main character especially went through some excellent character development. However, the character interaction and the hilarious and heartwarming and/or heartbreaking ways they all bounced off each other was what really makes me want to replay this game again and again. Also, I personally loved the english voice acting; Kirk Thornton did an excellent job as Jade in my opinion, and I'm a big fan of Koyasu Takehito (his japanese voice actor).
It's not a perfect game of course; the main problem I had with it was the slow loading times, which most of the time I was able to ignore. The plot could be predictable, but the emotional punches to the gut it dealt were harsh even when I suspected they were coming. The character models were sort of awkward and stiff, but I loved all the bright colors. The music was mostly unmemorable, but I am in love with Karma, the opening song and the various arrangements of it in the game. In any case, little complains aside, I thoroughly enjoyed playing this game, so it's perfect in my eyes!
Description of Tales of the Abyss
In Tales Of The Abyss, you'll enter the life of Luke fon Fabre, sole heir to a family of aristocrats. He was kidnapped seven years ago, and the shock left him with no memories of his life before. For his own protection since his return, he has been confined to a quiet, boring life within the family's residence, learning little of the world beyond the palace walls. Luke is suddenly thrust into the outside world, caught in the workings of the Order of Lorelei, keepers of the prophecy known as the Score. No longer in the shelter of the palace, Luke must get along in the confusing and often hostile world. He knows nothing about those who might be his friends, or those who already are his enemies.All Games
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