Japan: 3D Tales of Hearts Do Not Want

Author: Artefact
Filed under: Games, News
Date: Jan 4, 2009 13:11 JST

Tags: 2D vs 3D, Comparison, RPG, Tales of hearts, Tales Series, Video Gallery

The unusual decision to release the latest Tales RPG “Tales of Hearts” in two versions with drastically differing visual styles in the movies and packaging, one based on 3D computer graphics ala Final Fantasy, the other on classic Tales anime visuals, turned heads when it first came to light, particularly given the dubious choice of character designs in the 3D version.

Turned heads, much as a grisly traffic accident does. It does not seem the 3D version is selling well in Japan; second-hand sales reveal the 2D version is selling for 30% more than the 3D version. Some take this as a sign of the ill-advised nature of the scheme…

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Anonymous commented on January 6, 2009 03:03

Damn, thats some pretty nice graphics and it pains me to choose the 2D version but the character designs just don't do it justice... More

Sorrior commented on January 6, 2009 01:59

both look interesting to me i'd probably get them both if they both saw a us release still can't read kanji so japanese version is a no go for now.... More

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Tails of Fail

Author: Artefact
Filed under: Games, News
Date: Dec 14, 2008 14:23 JST

Tags: Artists, Famitsu, Illustration, Marketing, Tales of hearts, Tales Series

Famitsu seem to have it in for the Tales series – whilst they have frequently featured the games on their covers, the artist they retain to provide these illustrations leaves much to be desired in a number of areas…

Their new Tales of Hearts cover is but the latest in a long line of such covers:

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Anonymous commented on December 18, 2008 15:41

Famitsu has always been fucking shit.... More

Anonymous commented on December 16, 2008 23:20

Onoes. Just because it's not typically anime, it sucks! Geez, you guys.... More

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2D vs 3D CG – Tales of Hearts

Author: Artefact
Filed under: Games, News
Date: Sep 15, 2008 20:48 JST

Tags: 3D CG, Comparison, Nintendo DS, Tales of hearts, Tales Series

The upcoming Tales of Hearts, for the DS this winter, is set to have two different versions, one with cutscenes in the anime style the Tales series has traditionally used to great effect, and another in a Final Fantasy style CG style; all of this is very puzzling, but what is even more puzzling is how the two will look.

As you can see, the 3D version comes of looking like “a gang of cosplayers”, and there is little doubt which version will be selling, in Japan at least.

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cycom commented on January 5, 2009 01:29

i like the 2d better.... More

Esura commented on December 9, 2008 11:09

The 3D version pwns the anime style in every which way. It'll prolly sell more here in 3D too. Dont get me wrong, I like the 2D style alot, but the 3D is even better.... More

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