Tales of Vesperia

**Sudo** · 08-27-2008, 07:34 PM

Did anyone else pick this up? I'm liking it a lot so far. The graphics are gorgeous, the soundtrack is great, and the combat is fun and what you'd expect from the Tales series if you've played the last couple. the item Synthesis is pretty cool, as is learning new skills from weapons you've equipped. The only thing I'm annoyed with is the lack of Japanese audio. I'm sure Namco will offer it as DLC and charge for it eventually, but it'd be nice if was already there today. There are some free item packs available on the XBL Marketplace, but unfortunately I don't have a Gold account so I can't check them out.

**TonyTheTiger** · 08-27-2008, 07:42 PM

I'll easily pick it up after a few price drops. Not because I don't want to play it now...but because I buy way too many games to be able to spend $60 a pop on each one.

**geneshifter** · 08-27-2008, 09:06 PM

Does this game have random encounters like FF games?

**Sudo** · 08-27-2008, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by geneshifter

Does this game have random encounters like FF games?

No, none of the Tales games do. Neither did FF XII, for that matter.

**geneshifter** · 08-27-2008, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by Sudo

No, none of the Tales games do. Neither did FF XII, for that matter.

Well, now I know which game I'm picking up tomorrow

Thanks!

**PDorr3** · 08-27-2008, 09:58 PM

anyone else pick this up yet? I am a newb to the tales games as I have only played ToS for like an hour so I dont really have any other games from the series to compare it to. It's between this and infinite undiscovery but I am more leaning towards this one since I did enjoy the really fast combat in the demo.

**Drexel923** · 08-28-2008, 10:54 AM

I'm waiting for my Premium Edition to come in the mail. (damn online exclusive) Hopefully I should have it by the end of the week as I love the Tales series and have been dying to play this one.

**darkhades** · 08-28-2008, 11:11 AM

I bought this yesterday, although I haven't had a opportunity to play it just yet. I should be able to start playing tonight, so I'll give my thoughts on it soon.

**PapaStu** · 08-28-2008, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by Drexel923

I'm waiting for my Premium Edition to come in the mail. (damn online exclusive) Hopefully I should have it by the end of the week as I love the Tales series and have been dying to play this one.

Premium from where?

Spill it!

**erehwon** · 08-28-2008, 02:55 PM

I picked up one of the premium/special editions at Gamecrazy. It comes in one of those steelbook cases with a soundtrack cd. I think it was available online at amazon and Gamestop as well.

**Eternal Tune** · 08-28-2008, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by Drexel923

I'm waiting for my Premium Edition to come in the mail. (damn online exclusive) Hopefully I should have it by the end of the week as I love the Tales series and have been dying to play this one.

I had mine pre-ordered for awhile and I just now got a confirmation email about it shipping. I'm not happy at all, since they charged me for it Monday.

**maxlords** · 08-28-2008, 09:25 PM

Premium:

Product Features
Premium Items in Collectable steelcase metal box
Tales 10th anniversary Music CD (Music selection from Vesperia and previous Tales titles)
52 - 72 page manual with art
Collectable steelcase metal box

Eh. Soundtrack is ok...would be better if it wasn't a compilation.

**Wraith Storm** · 08-29-2008, 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by Sudo

No, none of the Tales games do. Neither did FF XII, for that matter.

Are you talking about random battles?
I thought Tales of Phantasia, Tales of Destiny and Tales of Destiny II all had random battles... Though it has been a while since I played them.

**Daria** · 08-29-2008, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by Wraith Storm

Are you talking about random battles?
I thought Tales of Phantasia, Tales of Destiny and Tales of Destiny II all had random battles... Though it has been a while since I played them.

ToP definitely had random battles. I remember that much.

**geneshifter** · 08-29-2008, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by Daria

ToP definitely had random battles. I remember that much.

Ah crap. Well, if this game's got them, I'll have to pass. No more random encounters for me. I want to go where I want to go uninterrupted and fight only when I want to. Just tired of the FF recipe.

It really sucks, too, because I love how JRPGs look but this ancient RPG component has got to go away. Give me more of the Eternal Sonata formula.

**Drexel923** · 08-29-2008, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by geneshifter

Ah crap. Well, if this game's got them, I'll have to pass. No more random encounters for me. I want to go where I want to go uninterrupted and fight only when I want to. Just tired of the FF recipe.

It really sucks, too, because I love how JRPGs look but this ancient RPG component has got to go away. Give me more of the Eternal Sonata formula.

It does not have random battles....I believe the first one to stop that was Legendia on the PS2...but I definitely know Abyss and Vesperia do NOT have random battles.

BTW, Stu, I ordered my copy from GS.com and by a sick twist of events I have a second copy coming from Amazon.com

If anyone is looking for a copy I'll sell it for a couple bucks off.

**Sudo** · 08-29-2008, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by geneshifter

Ah crap. Well, if this game's got them, I'll have to pass. No more random encounters for me. I want to go where I want to go uninterrupted and fight only when I want to. Just tired of the FF recipe.

It really sucks, too, because I love how JRPGs look but this ancient RPG component has got to go away. Give me more of the Eternal Sonata formula.

Vesperia does NOT have random battles, and neither did Symphonia or Abyss. The first few games may have had them, but it's been forever since I played them so I'm not entirely sure.

**PapaStu** · 08-29-2008, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by Drexel923

It does not have random battles....I believe the first one to stop that was Legendia on the PS2...but I definitely know Abyss and Vesperia do NOT have random battles.

BTW, Stu, I ordered my copy from GS.com and by a sick twist of events I have a second copy coming from Amazon.com

If anyone is looking for a copy I'll sell it for a couple bucks off.

Yes.....**raises hand**

**Drexel923** · 08-29-2008, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by PapaStu

Yes.....**raises hand**

PM sent

**Eternal Tune** · 08-29-2008, 04:09 PM

Eep, I actually got my LE today. I was surprised. The manual is really thick and also reads "limited edition" and not the same as the regular packaged ones.

**Overbite** · 08-29-2008, 08:48 PM

This game is great, 15 hours in already.

I got the Special Edition too. I wonder what the bonus will be, I went to input the code on the website but it says they don't even know what the bonus is.

**esquire** · 08-29-2008, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by Eternal Tune

Eep, I actually got my LE today. I was surprised. The manual is really thick and also reads "limited edition" and not the same as the regular packaged ones.

Nice. Is that a Gamestop exclusive? I haven't seen it in any stores, but see its available off their website.

**Sudo** · 08-29-2008, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by esquire

Nice. Is that a Gamestop exclusive? I haven't seen it in any stores, but see its available off their website.

Amazon and Game Crazy had it, as well.

**Nate Nanjo** · 08-29-2008, 09:24 PM

I really want that edition, the only reason I have not picked up my copy yet. (I reserved it)

**s1lence** · 08-30-2008, 09:38 AM

I guess there is LE's at a gamestop about 45minutes from me. I'm doubting it though as I'm hving trouble even finding the normal edition.

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