Tag: Tales of Arise
Guide Tales of Arise: All Owl Locations and Rewards
Where to find every owl
What are all owl locations and rewards in Tales of Arise? Throughout the game, you'll come across Dahnan Owls, cute creatures that, when discovered, give you cosmetic rewards. In this Tales of Arise guide, we've listed every owl and its location, along with the rewards that you can expect. Spoiler Warning: Some of the...
Guide Tales of Arise: All Outfits and Where to Find Them
All character outfits
What are all outits and where do you find them in Tales of Arise? Throughout the game, you'll come across outfits that can be equipped at any time, changing the appearance of your characters. Some of these costumes are unlocked during the main story and can't be missed, while others have special requirements. In this Tales of...
Guide Tales of Arise: All Weapons and How to Get Them
Every weapon in the game
What are all weapons and how do you get them in Tales of Arise? Well you've come to the right place. In this Tales of Arise guide, we've catalogued every single weapon in the game, complete with screenshots and how they can be acquired. If you're looking for the best weapons (and armor) in the game, be sure to check out the...
Guide Tales of Arise: All Artifact Locations and What They Do
Blast from the past
Where are all Artifact locations, and what do Artifacts do in Tales of Arise? Artifacts are key items which, once discovered, provide unique gameplay effects. In this Tales of Arise guide, we're going to go over what each Artifact does, and where you can find it. Tales of Arise Artifacts - What You Need to Know: Again,...
Guide Tales of Arise: All Devil's Arms and How to Get Them
Welcome to The Otherworld
What are the Devil's Arms and how do you get them in Tales of Arise? The Devil's Arms are incredibly powerful weapons that have appeared in previous Tales games. In this Tales of Arise guide, we're going to list all of the Devil's Arms, complete with screenshots and details on how to acquire them. If you're looking for the...
Guide Tales of Arise Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Everything You Need to Know
Arise!
Tales of Arise is a Japanese role-playing game, and the latest instalment in Bandai Namco's long running Tales series. It's available on both PS5 and PS4, and features a long, character-driven story as well as action-based combat. It was also made available through PS Plus Extra, Sony's subscription service, and Game Pass starting on the...
Guide Tales of Arise: Best Weapons and Armor For All Characters
Ultimate equipment for each party member
What are the best weapons and armor for all characters in Tales of Arise? As is the case with many classic Japanese role-playing games, each character in Tales of Arise has optimal, or ultimate equipment — weapons and armor that have better stats than anything else. In this Tales of Arise guide, we're going...
Review Tales of Arise (PS5) - A Fantastic JRPG, and the Strongest Tales Game in a Long Time
Blazing a Tale
Big budget, Japanese role-playing games are a rarity these days. Outside of obvious mainstays like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, it's a genre that often has to make do with more cost-efficient production. You either get your breakout hit — like Atlus did with Persona 5 — or you go underappreciated for what feels like an...
News PS5 Game Compression Shrinks Tales of Arise by 20GB
37GB vs 57GB
Those with a pre-order of Tales of Arise from the PlayStation Store are now able to pre-load the JRPG ahead of release in certain regions, leading to the discovery that the PS5 version is dwarfed by what's on PS4 — a whole 20GB difference in fact. PS5 game size compression means the current-gen version clocks in at just 37.201GB while...
News Sixth Tales of Arise Character Trailer Details Dohalim
Artes and crafts
Bandai Namco has pushed what we assume is the final character trailer for Tales of Arise. The well-groomed Dohalim is a bit of an all-rounder, able to fight at any range thanks to his mastery of both staff and artes. Dohalim is quite possibly the game's most elegant party member, and that's reflected in the grace that he brings to...
News The Tales of Arise PS5, PS4 Demo Is Available to Download Now
JRPG sampler
Ahead of its release on 10th September 2021, Tales of Arise is offering those interested in the game the chance to test what it has to offer with a free demo available to download on the PlayStation Store now. PS5 and PS4 versions of the playable teaser can be copped, and it contains samplings of pretty much everything included in the...
News Play Tales of Arise for Yourself in PS5, PS4 Demo Next Week
On 18th August, to be precise
Bandai Namco is offering fans the chance to get some hands on time with next month's Tales of Arise as a free demo is now scheduled to hit the PlayStation Store next week. Available on both the PS5 and PS4 platforms, the series' Twitter account simply pitches it as a "free play demo", but we happen to know a few extra...
News Tales of Arise Is About as Long as Tales of Berseria, Says Producer
Pretty long, then
With its September release date quickly closing in, there's been some speculation surrounding the actual length of Tales of Arise. Some fans have been wondering whether Bandai Namco's focus on developing a new graphics engine would mean that the game's overall size would suffer — but it sounds like we can still expect a typically...
Hands On Vibrant JRPG Tales of Arise Looks to Tantalise Newcomers and Franchise Fans Alike
We play Bandai Namco's latest RPG
It’s been several years since we’ve seen a mainline Tales game. After 2017’s Tales of Berseria, we now find Tales of Arise launching on 10th September 2021, commemorating the JRPG series' 35th anniversary. While Tales of Arise received a lengthy delay last year, it’s close to completion and in preparation,...
News New Tales of Arise Story Trailer Shows More Cool Looking Party Members
Arise again
Tales of Arise has a new story trailer, which gives a brief overview of what to expect from the game's world and lore. It also showcases some fresh characters, and we're really liking the designs of your main party members. The action RPG continues to show promise, then, and it's coming to both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 fairly...
News Tales of Arise PS5 Details Shared, New Screenshots Revealed
PS5 specific upgrades
The Japanese PlayStation Blog has shared new details on upcoming PlayStation 5 and PS4 RPG Tales of Arise, detailing how much better the Bandai Namco title will be on Sony's current-gen console. For starters, anyone who buys the PS4 version will receive a free upgrade to the PS5 edition when they purchase the latest system. The...
News Tales of Arise Drops Multiplayer for Bigger Focus on Characters, Story
Will be linear, not open world
While it has never been a major focus for the JRPG series, multiplayer functionality has shipped with most entries in the Tales of franchise. Co-op modes allowed up to four players to team up during battles, but that won't be possible in Tales of Arise. Confirmed as part of an interview with IGN, the feature won't be...
News First Tales of Arise Gameplay Shows New Combat System in Detail, and It Looks Excellent
By the sword
Our first real look at Tales of Arise gameplay is finally here. In the near eight minute video embedded above, we get to see the upcoming RPG in action — and we must admit that our hype is building. The gameplay highlights both exploration and combat. The former looks fairly standard, with large, open areas and free movement, but the...
News Tales of Arise Coming 10th September, PS5 Version Confirmed
New trailer reveals all
After being formally announced almost two years ago at E3 2019, Bandai Namco has finally confirmed Tales of Arise will be released for both PlayStation 5 and PS4 on 10th September 2021. The former hadn't been announced before today, so it's nice to know that PS5 owners are being treated to a native version. You can get a...
News Anticipated JPRG Tales of Arise Surfaces After Long Absence
An unforgettable Spring awaits
We last penned an article on Tales of Arise in December 2020, when Bandai Namco promised thirsty fans that the project was still progressing. In truth, it’s been over a year since we last saw fresh footage of the anticipated JRPG – but that changes today. As part of the Tales of Festival in Japan, the...
News Action RPG Tales of Arise Delayed, No New Release Window Given
Unsurprising
Tales of Arise, the next entry in Bandai Namco's long running Tales series, has been hit with a rather vague delay. The action role-playing title was first announced at E3 2019 with a cool looking trailer, but the game's been missing in action ever since. Back in January of this year,