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Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
Jan 11, 2019 8.39playscore
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23 rd of 140
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Developer: Namco Bandai Games
Content Rating: Teen
Synopsis
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition!
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.
Dive into the Definitive version of this game with updated full HD graphics, brand-new music tracks, exciting mini-games, bosses, and a collection of unreleased costume DLC!
Gamer Reviews
218 Reviews8.47
Critic Reviews
25 Reviews8.32
Hardcore Gamer
8.00
Adam Beck — Jan 11, 2019
Tales of Vesperia as a whole is a masterful game that deserves to be played by anyone who enjoys a good story. It’s not only one of the best Tales games, but it’s up there in the pantheon of impeccable RPGs. With so much new and enhanced content on an already impressive base, Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition starts 2019 off with a bang.
COGconnected
8.50
Michael Chow — Jan 16, 2019
Tales of Vesperia is one of my favorite Tales games and one of my favorite games from the last generation. While Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition could have benefitted from some quality of life improvements found in newer Tales games, the remastered version still holds up as one of the best Tales games available.
Bluemoongame
8.00
Anna Gard — Jan 15, 2019
Now, this doesn’t make the game unplayable but it’s sad to see that something could have been perfect but actually wasn’t for some sentimental reason. Otherwise, Tales of Vesperia is the perfect game to get players acquainted with the Tales franchise and Japanese RPG. And surely this popular video game series got even more fans thanks to re-publishing of this legendary title.
We Got This Covered
9.00
Ethan Willard — Jan 24, 2019
This was the first time I spent a large chunk of time with the Tales franchise, and I think they found a new fan. Tales of Vesperia is a terrific game that fits perfectly on modern consoles, especially my sweet, sweet Switch. It can be a long, complicated game that at times feels like a slog between the monotonous combat and eye-rolling comedy, but ultimately triumphs through its story, jovial attitude, and cast of characters. Not Karol, though. Karol sucks.
Dual Shockers
8.50
Jordan Boyd — Jan 11, 2019
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition remains one of the best Tales of games to date. Once you get through the opening, Vesperia never lets up throughout its 40 to 50-hour runtime. It continuously finds new ways to expand upon its story, allowing for something that feels like a tremendously fun journey. If you’re a fan of JRPGs or action RPGs, do yourself a favor and pick this one up.
Nintendo World Report
9.00
Donald Theriault — Jan 22, 2019
Tales of Vesperia is the first Tales game that I’ve put significant time into since the original PlayStation, and frankly the Switch has made it so I can’t finish super-long RPGs without some sort of portability. If you’re looking for a jumping-in point for the series, Vesperia is the way to go.
Game Skinny
9.00
Ashley Shankle — Jan 28, 2019
Maybe I'm just old and bitter. Maybe I just miss the quality of JRPG we got on the PlayStation and PlayStation 2 and can't see modern entries in an unbiased light. Regardless, I place Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition in the top 5 JRPG releases this generation with no question because it is the whole package of writing, aesthetic, challenge, and fun that I once demanded of my console RPGs and have found so hard to get today.
GameSpace.com
8.30
William Murphy — Feb 04, 2019
Tales of Vesperia may very well be the best JRPG on the Nintendo Switch, even if it's over a decade old. I'd love to see more games get the port treatment to the Switch, but even more than that I'm hoping that the series leads decide to bring the next game to the Nintendo console at launch. Recommended for any fans of the series or the JRPG genre.
Wccftech.com
8.50
Francesco De Meo — Jan 09, 2019
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is a competent remaster of a very solid JRPG. The graphics enhancements aren’t anything big, but the huge amount of new content not found in the original Xbox 360 release make it a worthwhile purchase for all fans of the series and for those who are looking for a role-playing game with a distinct anime feel.
Nintendo Insider
9.00
Matt Furtado — Mar 22, 2019
With new content and new characters, those looking to double-dip will more than get their money’s worth. The added joy of having Tales of Vesperia on a portable device elevates to new heights as you can now enjoy all it has to offer at any time and in any place. If you missed out on this gem a decade ago, it is time to rectify that mistake and immerse yourself in one of the finest RPGs to release this decade.
NintendoLife
8.00
Dom Reseigh-Lincoln — Jan 09, 2019
While Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition doesn’t make an major changes to the original game that launched over a decade ago, it does combine practically every piece of exclusive content into one wholesome package. With the benefit of some improved visuals in both cutscenes and gameplay, it’s very difficult to recommend this JRPG classic on any other system than Nintendo Switch thanks to how well it performs in both docked and handheld modes.
Pure Nintendo
7.00
Kirk Hiner — Jan 29, 2019
Fans of the series will (and should) relish the chance to finally play this entry in the series, and there’s enough Tales goodness here to make it worth the wait. The story is involving, the acting is top-notch, and the remastered graphics are colorful and (mostly) crisp. However, these may not be at a level that will win over anyone who’s never played a Tales game before.
Game Reactor
8.00
Paweł Matyjewicz — Jan 09, 2019
You'll laugh and cry with the characters, live through their struggles and joys, and after a satisfying finale, you'll immediately start missing them. Well, that's what New Game Plus is for, right? The developers took into account our likely return to the world and added a lot of modifications for repeat plays. We wholeheartedly recommend it.
Rice Digital
10.0
Reuben Mount — Jan 10, 2019
I think that Vesperia is also quite easily one of the best examples of the JRPG genre on the Nintendo Switch, if not full stop, and so I urge you to pick it up if you haven’t played the game before, or even if you have. There’s nothing quite like it, and I’m certain that you will love the journey with Yuri and the whole gang, I know I did.
Pocket Gamer
8.00
Dave Aubrey — Jan 09, 2019
Although it's not perfect, one thing is certain. This truly is the definitive version of one of the very best Tales games, and one of the best JRPGs of the PS3 and Xbox 360 generation. And now you can play it on Switch too.
TSA
8.00
Dominic Leighton — Jan 09, 2019
It’s a huge relief to find that Tales of Vesperia hasn’t just aged well, but continues to prove itself to be amongst the best games in the Tales series. The enhancements made to the Definitive Edition tidy up and expand on an already enjoyable game, bringing the characters to life more effectively than ever before and making it more than capable of enthralling both returning players and newcomers alike.
CGMagazine
8.50
Cole Watson — Jan 15, 2019
While the PlayStation 4 and PC versions will undoubtedly have the better performance experience, there’s just something charming about bringing this classic on-the-go during my daily commute and I can’t put it down. Tales of Vesperia continues to hold its spot as one of the best entries in the franchise, and was definitely an epic tale worth retelling for a new generation.
MeriStation
8.00
Ramón Méndez González — Jan 09, 2019
A mayores, que es lo más importante, tenemos una gran historia y personajes muy carismáticos e inolvidables, que destacan dentro de la franquicia y del género y que nos ofrecen una narrativa más madura de lo que es habitual en el rol nipón. Sin duda, ya solo por esto, merece la pena darle una oportunidad en esta segunda vida de un grandísimo juego de rol.
Atomix
8.00
Mike Reyes — Jan 15, 2019
Si al igual que yo ésta se convertirá en la primera ocasión que le pongas las manos encima, ten por segur que el viaje que tomarás aquí será uno muy disfrutable. Sólo ten en cuenta de que éste tarda un poco en despagar, que cuenta con algunos aspectos que no han envejecido tan bien y que denotan lo limitado que era el juego para su época.
Hobby Consolas
8.70
Álvaro Alonso — Jan 09, 2019
Vesperia es una de las mejores entregas de la saga Tales of (puede que incluso la mejor) y tras 10 largos años, se ha hecho justicia: poder disfrutar de la historia de Yuri, en su versión más completa y (¡por fin!) traducida al español, es el mejor regalo para empezar el año.
IGN
8.00
Albert Manjón — Jan 09, 2019
Si disfrutasteis de las aventuras de Yuri en su momento, o directamente no lo hicisteis, pero sois amantes del JRPG este es vuestro juego y no os decepcionará. No esperéis el guion soñado sino simplemente horas y horas de aventuras, combates y, al final, salvar el mundo de una nueva amenaza. Si algo funciona es mejor no tocarlo.
4players.de
8.70
Jens Bischoff — Jan 11, 2019
Tales of Vesperia hat auch nach knapp zehn Jahren kaum etwas von seinem Charme eingebüßt. Die hochskalierte Cel-Shading-Grafik sieht auch heute noch ordentlich aus, die Vertonung wurde stark erweitert und wer will, kann dieses Mal sogar den japanischen Originalton aktivieren. Wer die nur in Japan veröffentlichte PS3-Fassung nicht kennt, wird sich zudem über zahlreiche neue Inhalte wie zusätzliche Charaktere, Schauplätze und Ereignisse freuen, die sich jetzt auch überspringen lassen.
Spazio Games
8.30
DottorKillex — Jan 09, 2019
Se lo avete già spolpato a dovere dieci anni or sono, Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition non è un acquisto essenziale, perché la quantità di contenuti inediti non è tale da giustificare un secondo esborso. Eppure, rivivere le avventura di Yuri e Flynn ci ha saputo ancora emozionare, e per tutti coloro che non avessero avuto una Xbox 360 nella scorsa generazione di console, l’acquisto è assolutamente consigliato, perchè si parla di un gioco di ruolo giapponese solido ed ispirato.
IGN
8.00
Stefano Castelli — Jan 16, 2019
Una buona riproposizione di quello che è probabilmente il miglior "Tales of" mai pubblicato. Il gioco è piuttosto longevo e offre un sistema di combattimento impegnativo e divertente, meglio ancora se affrontato con gli amici. Un ottimo acquisto se vi piacciono di JRPG e non l'avete mai giocato prima, una riedizione trascurabile se avete già completato l'edizione originale.
IGN
8.70
Nikorin — Jan 15, 2019
Co tu dużo mówić - Tales of Vesperia to moja ulubiona część serii Tales of i naprawdę porządna gra, która po ponad 10 latach dalej jest warta ogrania. Nowa zawartość sprawia, że nawet starszy fani tego tytułu znajdą coś dla siebie i będą mogli poznać nowe postacie oraz nowe wątki fabularne (ale nie tylko). Jeśli natomiast nie graliście jeszcze w ten tytuł, to nigdy nie znajdziecie na to lepszej pory niż teraz!
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