
So, get your mystic arte ready for this ranking of the top Tales games. With the two combined, the Tales games provide a break from the monotonous gameplay that often comes from JRPGs. The traditions of a good JRPG are still present, though, including dense character progression, a grand narrative, and a cast of interesting characters.
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We’re counting down the 14 mainline titles released in North America - plus two released in Japan - in this guide to the best Tales games.įor those unfamiliar with the series, Tales games feature real-time combat in the style of a fighting game that’s set in the framework of an RPG. Wildly popular in Japan, Tales hasn’t pierced the West in the same way that franchises like Final Fantasy have, though many of its titles remain in the pantheon of the best JRPGs.
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The Tales series has always thumbed its nose at RPG traditions.

Examples: reduction of Pumpkin Ghost or Bucket Mask duration or increased chance of being transformed to a lizard when hit by Transformer. Item resistance has the power to reduce effects or duration of certain Capsule Items being used on the character. Wings can reduce the time when the character gets electrocuted. Electricity resistance reduces the time for which the character is electrocuted. When a character touches an electricity beam, it gets electrocuted for a while. by combining a Chickadee pet (level 2 or higher) with a good helmet. It is possible to gain 100% Stomp Resistance e.g. Stomp Resistance works even in races with Stomp OFF option. Based on equipment used, block may come without effects (just the attack is blocked), the attacked character may get a speed boost similar to using Dash Potion, or the attacking character may get knocked down like if it gets hit by Fury. Stomp Resistance is the chance to block a Stomp attack. A normal character's Fury normally lasts about 8 seconds. Improved Fury Gain leads to getting Fury status sooner.įury Duration affects how long a character's Fury state lasts. Luck stat affects the quality of the cards (ranking from 1 star to 5 stars), the quanity of cards (sometimes 2 cards per race) and the alchemy rank (C, B, A, S).įury Gain affects the amount of rage the character gets after collision with an obstacle. Other stats are common to all characters - each character has the same amount of these stats at the start and it can be improved using various equipment.

