Tales of the Abyss Remake for the 3DS

Started by KinokiGaming August 5th, 2011 12:50 AM
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I went to Comic-Con this year (Amazing, I know.) Looking around, I was stumbled upon this trailer playing. I realized it was Tales of the Abyss, but not for the PS2, no, for the 3DS. The first glance at that made me drop to the floor and moved myself in the fettle position, crying for joy. Finally sending a "Tales of" game to the US in a very long time. To make it better, remaking my favorite game of all time. ^-^ (One of my favorites...)

Description
Luke Fon Fabre, the young son of Duke Fabre of the Kimlasca Kingdom is the Light of the Sacred Flame, the scion of Lorelei's power, destined to bring prosperity to Kimlasca. Since being kidnapped seven years ago by the Malkuth Empire, he has been kept confined to the Fabre family mansion. The shock of the kidnapping has erased all of Luke's memories prior to the event. One fateful day, a mysterious woman breaks into the mansion and sets off a chain of events that drag Luke into the center of a massive conflict between those who would do anything to see the Score carried out, and those who would see it broken forever.

Features
Reworking the graphics on the game. Compared to the PS2 version, you are able to switch from 2D from the 3D gameplay. A new feature that has been added is the new special 3D animations for Mystic Artes. Making you feel like wizard. 8D

3DS players can look forward to a few new features outside of the support for 3D visuals which are said to give more impact to event and battle scenes. You'll be able to register skills on the bottom screen for quick access during battle. During field exploration, the game shows the world map on the bottom screen.

Another thing that is new to the game is the new and improved artes you gain. So the artes like Luke's Fang Blade has been reworked and others gaining completely new artes. ;D

I just want to see your thoughts on the game?

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I heard about quite a while ago. Personally, I think it's EPIC! Tales of the Abyss freaking portable and 3D! I already have the money saved for it! I can't freaking wait! Also, it's nice to see another Jade fan. ^_^
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Jade is the sexiest being alive. xD I can't believe the graphics that Nintendo have been working on has been competing with Microsoft and Sony right now. I think the portable is perfect. If it sells big here, they might port other Tales games here. (Either way, I'm getting those games, English or Japanese, I can read both.)

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Oh yeah, if sexual preference was a choice, I'd be gay for Jade XD. I REALLY hope they release more Tales games on the 3DS, like Symphonia.
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You know, I've never tried Tales of VS. Unlike you, I don't have the Godly power of reading Japanese. Is the gameplay worth it? I might try it. Is it really similar to SSB?
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*Shudder* The voice acting in some parts of that video makes me want to curl up into a ball and die. Haha.

This is interesting, it might be enough for me to keep hold of my 3DS and wait for this, since it would be something I am interested in...

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*Shudder* The voice acting in some parts of that video makes me want to curl up into a ball and die. Haha.
They kept the voice actors right? I didn't notice any changes.
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Let's face it, anything game that comes from Japan will always have corny English Translations. x] The only thing I like from voice acting is Jade's Voice and he says "Why you so serious?" Just like the Joker in Barman. xD I say keep the 3DS for now, they are also remaking Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater for the 3DS. (Another of my favorite games. xD)

Far as the gameplay of Tales of Vs. It's freaken amazah! It's just like SSB, exactly. Only you don't fall off the stage, when you loose all your health, you die.

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I'll be sure either way? It's an anime convention. So small or not, I'd get some opinions about it. I'm sure it's just another small wanna be a good as a KH game. Not even as much, it's not a bad game but come back. I'm positive you've give the staff somethin to offer.
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From what I have looked into, the game has alot more places to go to, re-worked the battle system a little, and more scenes to read. That's all I found out as of now. My friend currently has the Japanese Version so hes going to give me some info about the game soon. o.o

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It's pretty much a straight port of the PS2 version, with very little added content - it runs better, and there are a few reworked 3D graphics and artes from what I've heard. Other than that, I don't think there's supposed to be any added dungeons or anything, so I doubt I buy it since I already own the PS2 version.

For those of you who haven't played it though, Abyss is the best Tales game, in my opinion at least, so you owe it to yourself to play it.

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I KNEW it wasn't a direct port! It's already released in Japan, so there must be something online that shows the differences.
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EXCITED AS ALL HELL. I mainly wanted a 3DS for this and for OoT. Now Guy can be portable. :'D ...I mean. Tales of the Abyss can be portable...but Guy...yesssssss.
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but Guy...yesssssss.
I can't wait to see Jade and Asch!
The more you learn about something, the more you realize just how much you don't know. I've shelved my more ambitious ideas in favor of smaller, more feasible projects and contributions. While I still have an ongoing project, and still intend to experiment with improving Gen 3's multiplayer, it's been much less stressful doing smaller things, like entries for Anthroyd's MAGM contests.

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Since I don't have 3D, I want to get the PS2 version. Since i own the PS2.
Not to bash, but I like Tales of Graces more, no matter what since it is my first Tales game. But I want to get TotA for PS2 tho.

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I'll get it eventually when I get a 3DS if only to encourage them to localize more Tales games but... I'm really disappointed there was nothing extra added. If they'd voiced skits, I would be ecstatic and I would literally run out and buy a 3DS right now for it but... they aren't voicing them. There's no change I'm interested in except increased framerate outside of cities/dungeons and lesser loading times and those aren't enough to sell me on it, sadly. I am still toying with the idea of buying a Japanese 3DS and importing the game though. I've played it so much in English that it doesn't matter what language I play it in and nnnng I want voiced skits so bad.

If anyone hasn't played Abyss, though, pick up this port because you won't regret it. It's an excellent, excellent game.

I would be all over a Tales of VS remake with lesser loading times though. :B I played that game this summer and loved it so, so much, haha. Jade & Anise! ♥

@Conan: >:| You can't judge a game and say it's better if you haven't played the other game. Get Abyss, then make your judgment. (Hence why I can't say that Abyss is absolutely better since I haven't played Graces!)


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I'll get it eventually when I get a 3DS if only to encourage them to localize more Tales games but... I'm really disappointed there was nothing extra added. If they'd voiced skits, I would be ecstatic and I would literally run out and buy a 3DS right now for it but... they aren't voicing them. There's no change I'm interested in except increased framerate outside of cities/dungeons and lesser loading times and those aren't enough to sell me on it, sadly. I am still toying with the idea of buying a Japanese 3DS and importing the game though. I've played it so much in English that it doesn't matter what language I play it in and nnnng I want voiced skits so bad.

If anyone hasn't played Abyss, though, pick up this port because you won't regret it. It's an excellent, excellent game.

I would be all over a Tales of VS remake with lesser loading times though. :B I played that game this summer and loved it so, so much, haha. Jade & Anise! ♥

@Conan: >:| You can't judge a game and say it's better if you haven't played the other game. Get Abyss, then make your judgment. (Hence why I can't say that Abyss is absolutely better since I haven't played Graces!)
haha Lightning. I based my favorites on my first. I'm sure Abyss has a better story, but Graces will always be my first tales game, Im not saying its better. It can be better in my opinion. and Im looking up to buy abyss actually right now. Just trying to make a decision. Cause im saving up to buy Xillia. But if I get Abyss now, idk if I can get xillia. But I'm sure i can get both tho. :3

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You're weird. :( My favourites are the ones I enjoyed the most. I certainly love Symphonia (my first Tales game) but Abyss eclipsed it in almost every way... and I love the characters from it to pieces and they're the main reasons I play any of the Tales spin-off games, haha. n_n I say get Abyss before Xillia.


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You're weird. :( My favourites are the ones I enjoyed the most. I certainly love Symphonia (my first Tales game) but Abyss eclipsed it in almost every way... and I love the characters from it to pieces and they're the main reasons I play any of the Tales spin-off games, haha. n_n I say get Abyss before Xillia.
Yus I'm wierd. I enjoy Graces alot tho too. Well Xillia doesnt release for another month. I'll probably think about it. Since I do have it in mind to get Abyss. I seen like half the anime, and I do like it. So I'll put it in consideration to get it this month :3 (probably have to buy a used copy or a new copy since people selling them for like 30 bucks (For new or used) seen it for like 119 dollars D:<