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  • October 31, 2025

Tales of Xillia Remastered

All in all, despite its flaws, Tales of Xillia Remastered is still a wonderful JRPG, even over a decade later. The remaster provides many reasons why fans of the genre will enjoy and appreciate the game.
79%Game Brain Score
story, emotional
graphics, character development
Critic Score 79%Based on 19 reviews

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Nintendo SwitchXbox Series X|SPCPlaystation 5XboxPlayStation
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Tales of Xillia Remastered is a single player action game. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.

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story5 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • Engaging story and memorable characters that provide emotional depth and strong character development.
  • Thrilling and fluid combat system with a unique dual protagonist feature that enhances replayability.
  • Quality-of-life improvements such as faster load times, auto-save, and enhanced visuals make the game more accessible and enjoyable.
  • Some old issues from the original game persist, including repetitive combat encounters and bland map designs.
  • The remaster feels more like a port with limited new content beyond performance and visual upgrades.
  • Graphics show their age, with low-resolution textures and some voice acting quality issues.
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is characterized by heartfelt storytelling, strong character development, and engaging combat, which resonate well with fans. The dual protagonist system offers unique perspectives and enhances replayability, while the emotional depth is supported by a strong soundtrack and voice acting. However, some reviews note that certain story elements could benefit from more depth, and repetitive side missions may detract from the overall experience.

    • “Its heartfelt storytelling, strong character development, and exciting combat continue to define what fans cherish about the Tales series.”
    • “The slick visuals and energetic combat make revisiting Rieze Maxia feel better than ever, whilst the lively cast and enjoyable storytelling ensure you’ll be hooked in right until the very end.”
    • “The base Xillia content is notable for its incredible combat and emotional story, and the additional quality of life content makes the game more palatable than ever before.”
    • “English audio isn't the greatest, certain story elements could use more depth, sparse environments.”
    • “Repetitive side missions remain, noticeable low resolution textures.”
    • “Its heartfelt storytelling, strong character development, and exciting combat continue to define what fans cherish about the tales of the series.”
  • emotional
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Tales of Xillia is praised for its emotionally resonant storytelling and strong character development, which are central to the JRPG experience. The game effectively combines heartfelt narratives with engaging combat, enhanced by quality-of-life improvements and a strong soundtrack, making it both nostalgic and accessible for new players. Overall, it remains a deeply enjoyable title that resonates emotionally with fans of the series.

    • “Tales of Xillia is not perfect, but it remains a deeply enjoyable and emotionally resonant JRPG.”
    • “Its heartfelt storytelling, strong character development, and exciting combat continue to define what fans cherish about the Tales series.”
    • “The base Xillia content is notable for its incredible combat and emotional story, and the additional quality of life content makes the game more palatable than ever before.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the remastered game show noticeable improvements in visuals and animations, enhancing the overall experience, though some users feel it resembles a port with only minor upgrades. While the vibrant visuals and energetic combat are praised, there are still criticisms regarding the age of the graphics and occasional quality issues, particularly with character voiceovers. Overall, the remaster offers a more polished experience, but some graphical details could still be improved.

    • “The slick visuals and energetic combat make revisiting Rieze Maxia feel better than ever, whilst the lively cast and enjoyable storytelling ensure you’ll be hooked in right until the very end.”
    • “I’m willing to look past my smaller graphical quibbles of Tales of Xillia Remastered, as should you.”
    • “A PS3 classic now available to play on modern consoles, fun combat system, improves on the visuals and animations, now has faster load times and auto save, two different protagonists provide different experiences in the same story.”
    • “Feels more like a port with minor upgrades than a remaster; still has some of the same issues as the original game. Graphics have improved but still show their age.”
    • “Graphics could do with more detail; Milla's voice is poor quality at times.”
    • “I'm willing to look past my smaller graphical quibbles of Tales of Xillia Remastered, as should you.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers highlight that the game excels in heartfelt storytelling and strong character development, which are key elements that fans appreciate in the series, alongside its exciting combat.

    • “Its heartfelt storytelling, strong character development, and exciting combat continue to define what fans cherish about the Tales series.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and predictable, leaving little room for genuine emotional investment.”
    • “I found the characters to be one-dimensional, lacking the depth needed to make their journeys compelling.”
    • “Despite the potential for growth, the character arcs are poorly executed and fail to resonate with the player.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a dual protagonist system that provides unique perspectives, enhancing its replayability. Additionally, the engaging combat system, visual improvements, and quality-of-life features contribute to a more accessible and enjoyable experience, while the strong soundtrack and voice acting add emotional depth, encouraging players to revisit the game.

    • “The dual protagonist system offers unique perspectives and enhances replayability.”
    • “The combat system remains fast, fluid, and engaging with linked artes, making each playthrough feel fresh.”
    • “Quality-of-life features like the grade shop and map markers improve accessibility, encouraging multiple playthroughs.”
    • “The dual protagonist system offers unique perspectives, but it doesn't significantly enhance replayability.”
    • “While the combat system remains fast and fluid, the lack of varied story paths limits the overall replay value.”
    • “Despite visual improvements and higher frame rates, the game feels repetitive on subsequent playthroughs.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its strong soundtrack and effective voice acting, which contribute significantly to the emotional depth of the story. Reviewers appreciate the quality of the music alongside the engaging combat system and overall narrative, highlighting its ability to enhance the gaming experience.

    • “The soundtrack and voice acting remain strong, adding emotional depth to the story.”
    • “The soundtrack is fantastic and enhances the overall experience of the game.”
    • “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
    • “The soundtrack is forgettable and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
    • “Music tracks feel repetitive and do not enhance the overall experience of the game.”
    • “The audio design is disappointing, with the music failing to match the intensity of the action on screen.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a dual protagonist system that enhances replayability and offers unique perspectives, while the fast and fluid combat system, featuring linked artes, keeps battles engaging. Visual improvements and quality-of-life features, such as the grade shop and map markers, enhance accessibility and clarity, complemented by a strong soundtrack and voice acting that add emotional depth. Players will find an immersive story, interesting dungeons, and enjoyable mechanics that encourage exploration and collection.

    • “The dual protagonist system offers unique perspectives and replayability.”
    • “The combat system remains fast, fluid, and engaging with linked artes.”
    • “Quality-of-life features like the grade shop and map markers improve accessibility.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with repetitive combat encounters and limited new content beyond upgrades. The Nintendo Switch version's 30 fps cap further detracts from the experience, while the map designs remain bland despite visual improvements, making progression feel less engaging, especially for casual gamers.

    • “Some combat encounters can become repetitive over time.”
    • “Grinding and progression systems may feel tedious for casual players.”
    • “Map designs are still somewhat bland despite visual updates.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players noting repetitive combat and limited new content aside from performance enhancements. The Nintendo Switch version is capped at 30 fps, which affects smoothness, while map designs remain somewhat bland despite visual updates. Additionally, grinding and progression systems may feel tedious for casual players, although some appreciate the performance upgrades and quality of life adjustments on other platforms.

    • “One of the best PlayStation 3 tales adventures, perfectly fine performance upgrades and small 'quality of life' adjustments.”
    • “Some combat encounters can become repetitive over time.”
    • “Limited new content beyond performance and visual upgrades.”
    • “The Nintendo Switch version is capped at 30 fps, reducing smoothness.”
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Tales of Xillia Remastered is a action game.

Tales of Xillia Remastered is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Tales of Xillia Remastered was released on October 31, 2025.

Tales of Xillia Remastered has received mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Tales of Xillia Remastered is a single player game.