Tales of Graces f Remastered

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"Tales of Graces f Remastered" is an action RPG that follows Asbel and his friends as they navigate through fantasy worlds, overcome challenges, and uphold a childhood promise to save their home, Lhant, from danger. The Deluxe Edition includes a battle BGM pack, digital artbook, soundtrack, and Super Growth Support Herb Set. The game also features an additional scenario, Lineage and Legacies, following the main story.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 401 reviews

story53 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

The remaster features an excellent combat system that is fast-paced and engaging, making it one of the best in the series.
Quality of life improvements, such as the Grade Shop being available from the start, enhance the overall gameplay experience.
The game runs smoothly at high frame rates and looks great on modern systems, making it a joy to play.

The lack of remote play together functionality limits the multiplayer experience, which is a significant drawback for co-op fans.
Some players have reported bugs related to the battle system, making it feel clunky and less responsive at times.
The story and character development can feel cliché and trope-heavy, which may not appeal to everyone.

story
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The story of "Tales of Graces f" is generally viewed as serviceable, with many reviewers noting its charm and character interactions, despite some finding it trope-y and forgettable. While the narrative may not be groundbreaking, it is often described as wholesome and enjoyable, particularly for fans of the series, with a strong emphasis on character development and relationships. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging combat and mechanics, which often overshadow the story's shortcomings.
- “The story is outstanding, the characters are precious in every way and maybe it's nostalgia but simply one of the best Tales games in the entire franchise!”
- “Great mechanics, charming story, lovely remaster.”
- “Experience a touching story full of adventure that dives into the true meaning of bonds and friendship.”
- “The story is probably the worst aspect, and even then, it is serviceable at worst.”
- “While the main story is nothing too special, it definitely has its moments, but where the game really shines is the charming group and their fun interactions.”
- “I will warn people that the first couple of hours aren't great, because you're stuck in 'tutorial mode' where you have lame versions of characters to play as and the story is very trope-y, but it's all for a purpose and the game doesn't make you wait too long to get to the fun parts.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of this title is widely regarded as the best in the series, featuring a deep and complex combat system that is both easy to learn and rewarding to master. Players appreciate the tight controls, fast-paced action, and engaging mechanics, which have been enhanced from previous entries, making it a standout experience in the action RPG genre. Overall, the combination of enjoyable gameplay, charming story, and quality improvements makes it a highly recommended choice for fans of the series.
- “The combat is easy to learn but mechanically complex.”
- “The controls are tight and responsive, and if you take your time to learn the mechanics, there's a lot of fun to have.”
- “There may be a way to mod the game to give you 0 grade when you start, but I think it's unlikely. I believe the entire mechanic was just neutered and can't be brought back.”
- “Gameplay is deep with a very complex combat system which requires hours just to get under your skin, let alone master it.”
- “As far as I know, this was the turning point in combat design for the Tales series from fairly simple inputs to mechanically complex.”
graphics
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The graphics of the remastered game have seen notable improvements from its PS3 origins, running smoothly at a genuine 120fps, which enhances the overall visual experience. While the updated visuals are colorful and detailed, they may not compete with more modern titles, and some scenes reveal low texture resolutions that can detract from immersion. Overall, the remaster is considered a solid upgrade, particularly for fans of the series, despite not being a complete overhaul of the original graphics.
- “The graphics have been updated from their PS3 days, and they won't win any awards, but this is definitely the best Graces has looked and felt if you have the hardware to get 120fps.”
- “Added a 120fps cap and improved graphics to the point that you can actually see the details on everything (that also was there in the original but you just couldn't see much of it at 720p on the PS3).”
- “I played this game on the Wii back in 2013 and I am loving the remaster with the updated graphics, and I am not missing the motion controls one bit.”
- “Cons: the game isn't really remade from the ground up with modern graphics in mind.”
- “Not a bad remaster, there's some scenes where the game's colorful shaded graphics don't really suit higher resolutions, but it's noticeable rather than off-putting.”
- “It's an old port of a PS3 era game, so graphics are what they are; it ran on the Wii, so it's perfectly serviceable.”
music
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the dungeon themes and overall soundtrack as exceptional, while some find the battle music feature confusing and difficult to navigate. Players appreciate the inclusion of a randomized battle music option featuring tracks from other entries in the series, enhancing the experience. However, there are criticisms regarding the accessibility of certain music features and the perceived lack of variety in the overall soundtrack.
- “The dungeon music especially is incredibly good and something I look forward to when entering a new area.”
- “The BGM pack is definitely worth it because how cool is it that we get to play music from the latest entry, 'Tales of Arise' for your battle music in this game.”
- “I highly recommend this JRPG if you're into an expansive yet fun battle system, amazing music overall, a bubbly cast, and the idea of having full control of your party members in terms of what abilities, costumes, and skills you want them to learn first.”
- “Can't figure out how to change battle music; the feature is quite confusing and not an easy thing to find and set up. The password to open locked chests is only showing a number keyboard, so I can't open those chests by using the old info online. Battle music wouldn't play one time in the underground catacombs.”
- “It works okay, but I can't help but feel like they are withholding the source documents in an easily accessible format to avoid piracy. It rubs me the wrong way to be treated like a criminal after shelling out $20 for a digital art book and some forgettable music (along with a herb set and the ability to play some music from other games in battle).”
- “My god, the music...”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization has received positive feedback, with players reporting smooth performance at high resolutions and frame rates, such as 2560x1440 at 120fps. There are no significant bugs or performance issues noted, and the game runs flawlessly at 60+ fps, marking a significant improvement over previous PC ports by Bandai. Users appreciate the game's stability and responsiveness, indicating that the optimization is well-executed and meets expectations for the hardware.
- “So far there have been no bugs or performance issues that I've encountered, playing on 2560x1440 at 120fps, and everything works exactly how it should.”
- “I am so glad to see this game back and better than ever; it runs amazing and is optimized perfectly.”
- “If you've been following Bandai and their release record when it comes to porting games to PC and doing a terrible job at it, I'm sure you'll be relieved to know that this game runs flawlessly at 60+ fps, with no stuttering or controller issues, unlike the PC port of Symphonia in 2016 or Arise, which could be chalked up to it being because of 2020 production issues.”
- “Replaying Vesperia (its varying performance on PC aside) always felt like a bit of a hassle despite being one of my favorite games ever, because there is so much missable stuff.”
- “This is expected performance from the tier of hardware, but it does show that the optimization is at least acceptable.”
- “There were a lot of things in the Symphonia-Abyss-Vesperia era that complicated combat, but a lot of it was on the stat side rather than your reactive performance.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly on both new and old PCs as well as the Steam Deck at maximum settings and frame rates, often achieving 120fps. Users have not reported significant bugs or glitches, but some express a willingness to update their reviews if issues arise in the future.
- “Looks and runs great on both my new and old PC and my Steam Deck at max settings and frame rates.”
- “Game runs great at 120fps.”
- “Game is good, runs great, one of the best tales of combat systems ever.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding in this game to be enjoyable and well-paced, especially for those who appreciate the challenge of upgrading gear and completing side quests. While there is an option to reduce grind, many players embrace it as a necessary aspect to succeed on harder difficulties. Overall, the grinding is seen as integral to the experience, enhancing character development and gameplay satisfaction.
- “There's a lot of grind involved though to get everything, so if you like grinding then this 'Tales of' game is definitely for you.”
- “If you play on the harder difficulties and a boss stomps you, it's quick and easy to go kill some enemies and upgrade your gear, making the grinding feel 'needed' to hit the sweet spot.”
- “There is a menu at the start to make these less grindy, but honestly, I love grinding out the individual titles and recall it being paced fine.”
emotional
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Tales of Graces f Remastered is praised for its emotional depth, featuring a wholesome narrative that, while not groundbreaking, offers touching character interactions and explores themes of bonds and friendship. The game balances lighter moments with dark, heartbreaking twists, creating a rich emotional experience for players.
- “The story isn't groundbreaking, but it's wholesome, and some of the character interactions are fantastic.”
- “Tales of Graces F Remastered is a beautiful game with a surprisingly emotional story and well-written characters.”
- “Experience a touching story full of adventure that dives into the true meaning of bonds and friendship.”
humor
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The game's humor is highlighted by witty NPC dialogue and sassy tutorial text, which adds a lighthearted touch to the experience. However, some players find certain anime tropes and humor to be unoriginal or grating, and technical issues like screen tearing and awkward facial expressions may detract from the overall comedic effect.
- “Simply talking to random NPCs yields funny dialogue, sassy tutorial text (like the lady yapping about her life with the game interrupting her to tell you how to fast-forward dialogue), or an item/crafting system that's not too reliant on weird RNG and is actually fun to use.”
character development
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The game features phenomenal character development, enhanced by a politically charged plot and excellent pacing, which contributes to immersive worldbuilding. Players appreciate the extensive build variety offered by the expansive title system, adding depth to character progression. Overall, the combination of challenging core combat and engaging exploration further enriches the character development experience.
- “Phenomenal character development across the board.”
- “Tons of build variety with the expansive title system.”
- “Politically charged plot with excellent pacing and worldbuilding.”