Tales of Xillia Announced as PS3 Exclusive

this is getting repetitive... it really doesnt feel like the Tales series is really getting anywhere its the same old childish writing, when will it get truly deep? though i dont doubt that ToX will be a game at least worth playing, but the main problem i had with the Tales series is that the writing for both the story and the dialog seem to be written for 10 year olds... were its all "happy happy joy joy", and plot twists are all "forgive and forget"
the combat system is nice though, even if it hasnt really changed over all the games...

Funny. I've played every Tales game, with ht esole exception of the PSP titles. They all manage to stand on their own two feet.
Yes, the have recurring features and design elements but they all are a lot of FUN to play.

So then, that "10 year old plot". Here's a little challenge for you. Try to come up with a plot that is new and fits into design codex for Tales games. Story is only ONE element. It has to fit with character development, engaging gameplay, atmosphere, sound and all that jazz.

Tales games get that job done. If you don't think so ,that's your problem and not a general rule.

So you managed to read the whole script i take it? I'm curious, since most people who complain about the "repetitive nature" of Tales games either don't play them at all or recite hear-say.

@TNinja

They can patch PS3 games so we're at least protected from bugs...

Maybe Bamco finally learned something from ToV and ToG and will try to MAKE MONEY with ToX.

At first sight it seens like a promising game.
Finally some new RPG for the ps3 \o/

The surprising twist within ~Abyss still tops most of what I've played of any Tales of~ games and having played the beta version of ~Vesperia it still stands above all.
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Great work on the Mocap within this teaser. Guess they've gotten a spot in-between squenix and capcom to do this...
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The characters are somewhat forgettable sadly, but it is funny when I see the girl in action and I keep thinking she has a turnip on her head with that GREEN Sprout on top!

I dunno, I kinda prefer the lack of "deep" story.

It may seem a bit strange, but I'm tired of the typical RPG stories where the overall mood is dark or fantastical. WRPGs are too grimn'dark, and when they are comedic, it's despite themselves. (Because the game has embarrassing glitches or silly quests that have nothing to do with the main plot.) Square RPGs are serious; Xenogears was deep, but the character development is hackneyed and overdramatic, and you never feel personally connected to them.

Tales series games may not have the deepest plot, but like Wild Arms that's actually one of their selling points. A simple plot anyone can understand and likable characters, who are developed on a personal level rather than a dramatic one. Like most of the dialogue in the skits is totally irrelevant to the main plot but they went through the effort of writing them all out and you can watch them if you want or just ignore it in Abyss.

Chance of this coming to the US - 10%
Chance of this coming to Europe - 1%

@anon 10:23
I've played plenty of Tales games and they all have that 10 year old plot that Elc was talking about with a few different combat mechanics it's the same reason I hate Zelda games with a passion.

Also I'll bet that a year later Namco announces a "Perfect" 360 version for JPN only or some other nonsense.

The thrill is gone it's all gotten old IMO.

Now all we need is stockings and we will be all set.

All the female fanbase will snap it up like hotcakes!!!!

Darn, TNinja beat me to it...

@Taiga-sama It starts at 1:08 & ends right at 1:10 but yes, yes I certainly do see it...

I see bayonetta's infernal demon move on 1:10 ...

Oh, a martial artist. Awesome.

But really, the Tales series really love Sony, aye?
Or maybe they are... USING PS3 AS BETA THIS TIME! *Dun dun duuuuun*