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Tales of the Abyss [3DS] |OT| "The wait better be worth it!" - PALland
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I felt Abyss was only time I felt there was something really good going on with a Tales story, the twists were nice.
Symphonia is a great game as well don't get me wrong.
I felt Abyss was only time I felt there was something really good going on with a Tales story, the twists were nice.
Symphonia is a great game as well don't get me wrong.
So I should get Abyss then...
From what I have gathered it doesn't add anything, it does however take away a whole lot of load-times
Nocturnowl
Member
I'm usually very tolerable of these sort of cute characters but damn it Mieu is irritating so far and that's only around 2 hours in, at least i'm comforted by Luke's abuse of the high pitched "thing" so far.
Nothing quite as horrifying as coming to the realization that every time I use the sorcerer's ring it's announced with some kind of squeal.
Have some more comfort in knowing Mieu gets involved with story scenes less and less as the game goes on.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Mieu is my least favourite Tales mascot by far. Don't worry, as the game goes on, he gets less involved, and becomes a little... endearing, I guess. But I took comfort in Luke's abuse of it too. :lol
Tipo and Tenebrae are where it's at.
Seven Force
Banned
I didn't find Mieu that annoying. (Although admittedly, I did enjoy seeing Luke punt him a few times.)
Quick question about the in-battle framerate: Does it dip a lot when there's a lot of on screen effects, or is locked at 30fps at all times?
Quick question about the in-battle framerate: Does it dip a lot when there's a lot of on screen effects, or is locked at 30fps at all times?
There's slowdown on the field sometimes, but so far I haven't seen any in battles (3 hours in).
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Ehh... Japanese Mieu is worst Mieu, but not by much relative to the English version. I dunno what's worse: "DESU NO" or "MIEU MIEU". :/
Mormo (Radiant Mythology) is probably the worst mascot character, imo.
At least Tipo's hilarious.
And Tenebrae's snarky. I can't dislike Tenebrae.
It'a shame that Tenebrae's greatness is let down by the 2 main characters.
Mieu is a funny one for me. He is annoying, and I can totally see why people find him annoying. However, he really didn't bother me. Which actually is very surprising, because I'm not usually that tolerant.
Mieu is a funny one for me. He is annoying, and I can totally see why people find him annoying. However, he really didn't bother me. Which actually is very surprising, because I'm not usually that tolerant.
What? How can you possible say that looking into this face doesn't incite strong urges to beat it in with a baseball bat?
I mean just look at him! He's absolutely repulsive.
Oh believe me, I don't know how I manage it. It just, doesn't bother me.What? How can you possible say that looking into this face doesn't incite strong urges to beat it in with a baseball bat?
I mean just look at him! He's absolutely repulsive.
Nuclear Muffin
Banned
Ok so it's finally here! The battles are indeed 30FPS, disappointing.
But everything else is rock solid. Everything else is exactly like the PS2 version. Controls feel good (touch screen shortcuts are very helpful) and the loading times are practically non existent! (the loading icons aren't even necessary)
I noticed that the training dialogue with Van was cut, a minor thing but it was probably done to help cut down on the file size to fit it onto a 2GB card.
As for the S3D, it's a medium strength effect that doesn't really add much to the experience, but gives everything a pleasant "doll house" look. Unneccessary, but nice all the same. I just wish that they had deactivated the Depth of Field effect when 3D is turned on (the effect just doesn't work in 3D, it makes everything look smeary)
Aside from the 30FPS battles, seems like a great port (especially seen as how the world map actually runs at a smooth 30FPS now, instead of the jittery 15FPS it used to run at!), the loading times being exorcized alone make it so much more enjoyable to play than the original PS2 version that it's just comical!
Recommended!
But everything else is rock solid. Everything else is exactly like the PS2 version. Controls feel good (touch screen shortcuts are very helpful) and the loading times are practically non existent! (the loading icons aren't even necessary)
I noticed that the training dialogue with Van was cut, a minor thing but it was probably done to help cut down on the file size to fit it onto a 2GB card.
As for the S3D, it's a medium strength effect that doesn't really add much to the experience, but gives everything a pleasant "doll house" look. Unneccessary, but nice all the same. I just wish that they had deactivated the Depth of Field effect when 3D is turned on (the effect just doesn't work in 3D, it makes everything look smeary)
Aside from the 30FPS battles, seems like a great port (especially seen as how the world map actually runs at a smooth 30FPS now, instead of the jittery 15FPS it used to run at!), the loading times being exorcized alone make it so much more enjoyable to play than the original PS2 version that it's just comical!
Recommended!
Anasui Kishibe
Banned
game in da house
and obviously, added to backlog with ease
and obviously, added to backlog with ease
Urban Scholar
Member
He does. Again it'll make sense in context
Android18a
Member
Yeah I'm 6 hours in and he's still a git. We will see how long it takes...
Paracelsus
Member
You'll start liking Luke just once you'll start liking the rest of the party less, that's how it has been for me.
slaughterking
Member
The 3D effect during the skits is pretty intense. Probably the most intense 3D I've seen so far on the system, even though it's essentially just an animated 2D layer on top of the game environments.
Yeah I don't like the 3D in this game at all but the "popup" effect of the text and the skits is very nice.
slaughterking
Member
Yep, the 3D in this game is pretty unimpressive otherwise and I actually just turned it on to drain the battery faster, but I'm still somewhat amazed by how striking the 3D can get on the system.
3D in this game is inconsistent. In some areas it looks amazing, in others it's barely noticeable. Still, for a launch game PS2 port it's pretty impressive, makes me believe future RPGs will look fabulous on this console.
Nocturnowl
Member
I'm not a proponent of the 3D for this one, having the text boxes pop out so far away from everything else is really distracting to me.
Nuclear Muffin
Banned
You're supposed to hate him at the start. Don't worry, it won't last for long...
Tenebrae is the one single good thing about that gigantic pile of shit.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Eh, I actually kind of like Knight of Ratatosk. I don't like how easy the battle system is, though. Free Run abuse. I generally dislike using Free Run in Tales games. :/
But Tenebrae is definitely the best thing about that game. So snarky.
Edit: Repede counts as a mascot? Repede is awesome. Forgot about Quickie and Noishe as well. It's been a while, lol. Coda (ToI) is okay too, rude and blunt. Do Paneer (Radiant Mythology 2), Corrine (Tales of Symphonia) and Geit (Tales of Legendia) count?
6 hours in, combat and story are getting better and better. I'm so glad I bought this, nothing like a good RPG to play in the train*7 hours*
Abyss have a really good cast, Luke is growing on me, Jade and Tear are awesome and the evil guys looks interesting... i even like Mieu. The story is slow paced but seems promising. Good game, I'm having fun
You know, I only played a little bit of the PS2-version and I am surprised so many of you disliked Luke. I found his being a brat really refreshing. The way he treated Mieu was great!
Anyway, I am still taking my chance and waiting with ordering the 3DS version. I won't be able to play before Christmas and hope it'll still be available then.
Anyway, I am still taking my chance and waiting with ordering the 3DS version. I won't be able to play before Christmas and hope it'll still be available then.
R_thanatos
Member
Baloonatic
Member
My first time playing this but Vesperia taught me that it's a good idea to follow a guide if you want to see al the side events in these games. Does anyone know of any guides that list all the missables in order? Is this one any good?
http://talesof.cyllya.com/toa/mhm/sidequest.html
http://talesof.cyllya.com/toa/mhm/sidequest.html
Dwight Schrute
Member
Any one knows if theres a NG+ a la TOS ? I mean to get 100% data and all ? With xp x2 etc ?
Nuclear Muffin
Banned
Yes, every Tales game since TOS has GRADE and NG+
Dwight Schrute
Member
GRADE ? The bonu you can "buy" before strating a ng+ ?
Nuclear Muffin
Banned
Yes, it's just like TOS.
Seems like all the usual suspect (365 games, Game, Zavvi) are out of stock. Guess it's wait and see if another shipment happens.
Edit: JB HiFi has it and apparently they do ship internationally, though given current exchange rates, 70AUD probably doesn't look all that attractive.
AlphaDragoon
Member
Yep, basically.
When Luke becomes awesome they become douches.
Actually though, asshole Luke was entertaining.