Tales of Xillia 2

Excellent. The story isn't convoluted like it could get with games that deal with time lines plot. Keep in mind this is not time traveling back and forth between past present or future, but time traveling between parallel dimensions although sometimes you can arrive in the future or past of that parallel dimension but you won't get back to those again. This prevents the plot from being a total mess of changes in a single timeline like certain ffxiii-2. The music and graphics are pretty beautiful. The battle system is a lot of fun that includes some tactics and thinking. The fields are about the right size and not too vast nor boring with tons of monsters to fight. Hated the loan to pad the length of the game but it is good if you need to level up or have some fun with battles then it will become a good excuse in the game that will push you to do so.Lots of non graphic related content with characters side stories that I enjoyed a lot and did them all. You will get back all the six party members from the previous games plus Gaius, Muzet, Elle (she is not playable though) and Ludger the main protagonist of this sequel. All of them come back with different outfits as well as the previous outfits and color variation of both and with their personalities slightly changed after one year but they are still awesome!The world is pretty much the same with the exception of three or four new locations in elympios.This game is perfect for those who like hack n slash and RPGs as well as those who enjoy anime and stories with depth and lots of dialogue which I do (of course it's a TALE so it must have lots of dialogue). Fans of the franchise should also play it. Tales of xillia both have been one of the darkest to date, which is also something very interesting to experience with. No doubt you will have humour and love in the game though!

After finishing the first part of this game, I decided to buy this part a.s.a.p . It's worth every penny I spent.This game's story is one years later from the first game's ending. In this part, we have a new MC instead of Jude and Milla from part 1. This MC is a silent type like the MC from Persona 3 or 4. All he can say is "Oh!, Humh! Ah!..." so you have to "say" for him. You have to choose his words in some special event, and depend on what you picked up, you will get a matching ending. After all, the plot is great and built well.The battle system was kept from the first part but was added some more elements. You will have 3 types of physical attack instead of one like the first part and some thing called "dual mystic arte". It's great so buy a game and give it a try.If you have the file save from the first part and other tales of games, bandai will give you some bonus items although it's just attachments for your character.In short, buy it.. Just buy it.

The "Tales Of" series has become one of the most amazing RPG series, using a really amazing battle system- and a learning system that typically spans the game well into the halfway point, helping the player settle into a nice foray of skills and artes, as well as standard levelling and other amazing elements now legendary in this series. Xillia 2 is as much fun as the original, and was not the last of the series, but using the PS3 for maybe it's last breath- the creators spun another magical quest of amazing art/graphics/characters and familiar elements. I love the series and look forward to re-playing Tales of Vesperia and Tales of Berseria on my PS4, both endearing games, as well as a new Tales game due in 2020! Better than Final Fantasy by far after FF12- These games will always have a place in my Playstation Canon.

With Tales of Xillia 2 as the sequel to tales of Xillia, it is expected that some environments will be used again but the familiar faces and the entire ensemble meeting again is well worth it. The combat system is improved further with the introduction of a few new game mechanics but they stay true to the combat system of the Tales series and deliver a great story. There is also the introduction of the choices mechanic where you can choose how to play out your game, this leads to you being able to build relationships with your fellow friends and even choose between 3 different endings like how JRPGS have always been although the game does have its downsides such as being able to only choose 4 party members when venturing out into the wild, it is still a great game worth having if you are considering whether to pick up this wonderful Tales game.