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Tales of Vesperia 2008

Role-playing (RPG) by Namco Tales Studio, published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.

80
Critics
aggregate score
81
Players
IGDB rating

About

Set in a world reliant on a mysterious ancient technology known as "blastia," the game follows former knight Yuri as he delves into a shadowy plot to use these magical devices to control civilization, or destroy it. A bold new interpretation of the elements that made the Tales series a hit with gamers around the world, Tales of Vesperia promises a standard-setting RPG experience on the Xbox 360. Using an all-new graphics engine and character designs by the renowned Kosuke Fujishima (Ah! My Goddess, Sakura Taisen), the game delivers high-quality HD character models and environments that are indistinguishable from traditional cel-based anime.

What is happening now

Tales of Vesperia is a 2008 RPG originally released on Xbox 360. The game follows a party of characters on a sprawling adventure across a richly detailed world, combining real-time combat with character-driven storytelling that became a series hallmark. Recent news around the title has been light, with Bandai Namco primarily focusing on merchandise. The publisher opened pre-orders for a $49.99 Repede plushie - the series' iconic dog companion - standing roughly 11 inches tall and scheduled for October release. While physical collectibles don't indicate new game development, they suggest the publisher maintains some level of engagement with the franchise's dedicated fanbase.

Media

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Releases

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Date
August 7, 2008

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