TALES OF ARISE REVIEW - Happy Console Gamer

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2 жыл бұрын

Tales of Arise review spoiler free review, Tales of Arise is an upcoming action role-playing game developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The seventeenth main entry in the Tales series, it was originally planned to release in 2020 only for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but was delayed to September 2021 due to internal quality issues and the ability to launch the game simultaneously on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in addition to its originally targeted platforms
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@drowningin 2 жыл бұрын

Omg the check mark is so great! As someone who talks to every npc after every event to look for new dialogue. That may be my favorite feature & needs to be more common

@sherrdreamz7232 2 жыл бұрын

The Trails series is the absolute best in that regard. Not only will all NPC's have their own dialogue and experiences every chapter but even between segments of chapters where events happen they all get refreshed with a few more sentences of Dialogue too. If you really value worldbuilding than Trails Of Cold Steel is the defacto leader of JRPG's. Definitely getting Arise after that Demo I'm a huge fan of the series ever since Symphonia!

@josemauricio9629 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing. Also gives you that extra sense of completion.

@drowningin 2 жыл бұрын

@@sherrdreamz7232 yes, but it can almost be detrimental to me. I talk to everyone after every main line story beat like I have OCD. Open world, really large world, MMO RPGs physically hurt to play because I'm just running around talking to everyone over and over. A check mark will feel so nice. Like I tried to play BOTW and when I got to the first town I said to myself I can't do this I have analysis paralysis I run in one direction 100ft, then back to center and another direction everywhere

@xhader 2 жыл бұрын

@@sherrdreamz7232 yeah, in Trails is awesome. Many town NPC have their own history line. I love to check what happen with them every time.

@son4690 2 жыл бұрын

@@drowningin had to turn off trails of cold steel for the same reason lol

@gmcnaught 2 жыл бұрын

Isn’t it fantastic that so many decades-old RPG series - Tales, SMT, Ys, Legend of Heroes - are finally getting the spotlight they deserve?

@KrsJin 2 жыл бұрын

It really is. And I hope the success of Arise encourages other companies to bring back IPs (Breath of Fire, Grandia, Front Mission) and not be afraid to use a bigger budget for them.

@ianal0028 2 жыл бұрын

I really want to try Legend of Heroes but the fact that you have to play like 8 to 9 previous games in order to understand the story is so discouraging.

@masterchiefpettyofficerspa3646 2 жыл бұрын

@@ianal0028 You don't have to. I started with Cold Steel 1 and understand the narrative of that game just fine. The other games before this just gives you a better sense of the world around you.

@ZombieChimps 2 жыл бұрын

@@ianal0028 just do it. play trails in the sky

@otterdonnelly9959 2 жыл бұрын

tri-Ace will hopefully be up next to bat with a new game and break through to the masses.

@Carlos-sl5tw 2 жыл бұрын

So lovely that you found a wife that also enjoys your favourite hobby.

@JMrealgamer 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! That’s not always easy to do. Good for Happy Console Gamer.

@Hijynx87 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta get yourself a stoner chick, they'll game with you lol.

@Walamonga1313 2 жыл бұрын

One that doesn't leave you eventually lol

@dantealexander9863 2 жыл бұрын

@@ViviMyoung the problem is that some guys want a gamer girl that also happens to be a super model, and that is where the discrepancies arrive. I wish my girl would like games as much as I do, she is really hot imho, but she can only play Rayman, and as far as anime, she only likes Inu Yasha and Aot

@cavsfightingroom3692 2 жыл бұрын

@@ViviMyoung here in Germany they are :(

@togakure9 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you both talk about the ganes yu play with so much passion and depth

@musiciohann 2 жыл бұрын

It’s always awesome to see Kim on more of your videos! Wow, this game looks really cool. It’s got a nice cel-shading, watercolor illustration style. Also, the lighting looks very nice in some areas. The check mark idea should be mandatory in all RPGs to be honest.

@Ty-douken 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear the length is long, but not too long. This helps me decide that this should be my first Tales game, however will be holding off before picking it up as I'm swamped with things I want to play at the moment. The other thing that hurt my impression of the demo (which knocked it from a day one to a wait for some free time) was there being a lot of reading vs having voice over & subtitles. I totally know why this was done, but was really hoping the presentation from an audio perspective would be more in line with Final Fantasy 7 Remake.

@LavenderSky499 2 жыл бұрын

I always come here when I need info on RPGs because I really value your spoiler-free reviews. Thanks so much!

@googleuser9073 2 жыл бұрын

I was going to wait for reviews to start pouring in before I considered buying the game, but you both have sold me. Awesome video

@tuqirehussain 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say great review! I watched a few other reviews but could not find the information I was looking for. Must reviews focus on graphics, length, story, and combat. I really wanted to know the other mini game type gameplay elements that it includes and you guys covered it all. Thank you! I'm hoping you have a mass effect remaster review because all other reviews seems to only focus on graphical improvements and say nothing of gameplay.

@nightmarishcompositions4536 2 жыл бұрын

I hope this gives Tales the attention and support it’s always deserved 🙏🏻

@metalnat27 2 жыл бұрын

Newcomer to Tales series here. This is my first Tales game, bought it full price and loving it with passion 👍. Can't wait for future Tales games now = )

@nightmarishcompositions4536 2 жыл бұрын

@@metalnat27 You should definitely go back and play some of the older ones too if you can, they’re all great!

@ChaosCloud96 Жыл бұрын

@@nightmarishcompositions4536 I would counter this, I was recommended Zesteria and the gameplay almost ruined the whole series for me, maybe if you have played other tales games the love of the series would make the game less of a chore but as a first tales game boy did I pick from the bottom of the pile this looks way better

@davidwhite206 Жыл бұрын

@@metalnat27 First Tales game for me also, just bought it Sunday for $25 or so. Still at the beginning, but starting to understand the combat mechanics. I can see it getting crazy in late game.

@James-gj8rn 2 жыл бұрын

Woo Johnny’s review is my first priority, I can’t wait to get this on Friday, I’m definitely getting this one 😊

@cam9144 2 жыл бұрын

I was on the fence about this game but after playing the demo I'm all in and PUMPED

@James-gj8rn 2 жыл бұрын

@@cam9144 same for me Cam, same for me 😊

@journeytrials 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so jealous I won’t be able to play this this till October of 2022.

@cam9144 2 жыл бұрын

@@journeytrials ...why?

@Metal3Gamer 2 жыл бұрын

I'm super stoked to start playing this tomorrow! Also, I just wanted to say that you two are so wholesome and watching your reviews brings me so much joy.

@ryanharvey4303 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are SO great together! Great review, I really enjoyed the perspectives!

@awatkhalid9091 2 жыл бұрын

LOOOL the way Kim went to the left and right with her head mimicking Johnnys body motions, too funny. and great review!!

@AlexMakarowski 2 жыл бұрын

This review and ACG sold me. Diving into this after finishing up Shadow Bringers.

@ShutterSpeedGaming 2 жыл бұрын

You’re the only person I want to watch when it comes to this game review.

@billywatson8551 2 жыл бұрын

Always dig your reviews Johnny! You cover in much depth without spoiling for those who might be interested. I've been a Tales of fan since Symphonia came out when I was an early teen so this is of course a day 1 pick up for me. And great choice of Symphonia's battle theme as your background music haha Top of the evening to you!

@Lee-ml9uw 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying my time with ToA. I really love how there is a lot to look at as you explore. I found myself just stopping and staring into the background quite often. I, also, share the same weirdness with the owl voices. It wasn't as weird to me since this isn't the first time it happened in a Tales game. Think of the cats from Tales of Xillia 2. I really like how the skits really add to the characters development of themselves and each other in terms of story much more than previous entries. Combat has been fun! I haven't gotten tired of finding ways to work combos into different situations and really loving the banter between the characters while fighting.

@ksu3086 2 жыл бұрын

These two feel like the most genuine ppl love yall

@cosmic24wizard84 2 жыл бұрын

Man it’s awesome when you guys co-host!! Makes the episode really awesome

@WoollyMittens 2 жыл бұрын

There's always a nice positive energy to your videos. I love your work.

@YordaThorr 2 жыл бұрын

So cool that you two get to review and play games together. Thanks for the review. Can’t wait to play this

@XenosbioZ 2 жыл бұрын

I friggin love how your channel evolved into a Johnny + Kim channel, totally just playing the game together. Can’t wait til the baby joins! TheHappyConsolsGamers Trio!

@jeffbauer1609 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are great. Love the positivity. Can’t wait to play this.

@bebopgaming7254 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah... too cute.

@Infernokami 2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact about the owls: they're voiced by the party members

@farscape2129 2 жыл бұрын

I've played every Tales game. Prior to this my favorite was Tales of Vesperia which I played back on Xbox 360 strangely enough. I just finished playing Tales of Arise on the XBOX Series X and it has finally dethroned Vesperia for me. Excellent game. Absolutely worth the purchase.

@andreasfreij4485 2 жыл бұрын

Did your really play all THE Tales games? All spinoffs and japanese only ones too? And the ones on the handheld consoles? You know fans are translating Tales Of Destiny 2 and Rebirth now

@danielpagan2848 2 жыл бұрын

Been subscribed to this channel for like 5 years and I love solo Johnny but at this point I wonder why Kim is not on every episode! So fun seeing u guys together.

@primohikari8087 2 жыл бұрын

all of the reviews i watched before were very thorough in explaining the game but this review talks about things that others don't. great job.

@ricardonoelmorales 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question... Can you actually change the camera setting when world exploring? The demo threw me off bad because the camera felt too zoomed in. Great video as always!!

@justintantiongloc6987 2 жыл бұрын

My PS5 is supposed to arrive this week, and I have Ratchet and Clank, Returnal, and Miles Morales already in my possession, and Tales of Arise coming in at the end of the week....and man, I think I'm most excited to play Tales more than any of the others. Don't get me wrong, I'm excited for all of them - but this Tales entry just looks fricking awesome!

@dxddragon1126 2 жыл бұрын

Love the way, you guys did the review and for not showing any spoilers.

@ZeeboidThrok 2 жыл бұрын

Great review as always! Love seeing you both on screen!

@Beggles 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the review and detail! I must say I have been a little on the fence about tales of games in the past but there's a lot to like about what they've done with Arise!

@danmcleod8120 2 жыл бұрын

Yessssss...got this saved for my chill period later 2nite...Love your content man...be well broski!

@MrPLleBOSS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for sharing your appreciation of the game with us to both you and Kim. We love you guys and your review confirmed that I will need to do this game sooner or later.

@balazskiss3092 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing game. I've just started it, and I can't decide which battle mode should I use. I like how semi-auto mode is fluid, but I like to have full control over characters. But with manual control, I often miss hits... Which mode did you choose?

@GTVAS Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this awesome review! I've just recently gotten a steam deck and I'm really considering getting the game while it's on sale. The last Tales game I've played was Abyss on my DS and I'm definitely interested in seeing how much things have changed since then.

@Chris25SG 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Johnny and Kim! It's been such a long time since I played a Tales game and this looks stunning. Can't wait to play this!

@seabassrun 2 жыл бұрын

This brings back memories of Tales of Symphonia on Gamecube way back when. Great vid, you guys sold me on this game. Love your energy and positivity ~~

@fabianrojas9028 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love the couple reviews

@bigslicksly9874 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 20 hours in and the game is a blast. Combat is the real highlight here. Story is good but I'm always eager to go back to fighting. The game evolve in such a way that you are never tired and it never gets repetitive. Game of the year for me so far. Great video.

@altercell_ 2 жыл бұрын

Always love a new HCG video!

@dominicthattil 2 жыл бұрын

Love you guys making videos together so much!

@Eagleknight815 2 жыл бұрын

This looks great! I think I will grab this closer to the holidays honestly and that's just due to in the middle of a big RPG right now and dont want to cross the streams. Thanks Johnny and Kim for the great review!

@sreeshnelp 2 жыл бұрын

This's become a go-to channel for JRPGs, been waiting for your review!

@FusionLeonidas11 2 жыл бұрын

Can anyone help me, i brought the game physical and press the downloaded shop on the screen then press Open Playstation Store but the DLC dont show

@crowzur6055 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know of there's a free upgrade you can get from PS4 to PS5? I want to get this so bad but I've got a PS5 slated for November

@rrhev 2 жыл бұрын

Playing this game right now during the holidays. Have played nearly all the Tales games and haven't found one as good as Symphonia and Abyss, but so far, Arise is recapturing that magic I felt when I played Symphonia for the first time

@97Bones 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely thinking about picking this game up. I gotta say though, I liked Kim’s opinion on doing side quests more to get better involved with specific areas and it’s characters. I’m usually the opposite, just doing the main quest and leaving the area, but I think I’m gonna take a different approach now. Good video guys!

@fattiger6957 2 жыл бұрын

Just finished Trails of Cold Steel 4 after over 300 hours. Need to beat Ys IX and Sakura Wars remake before buying new games. But this is definitely on my radar when I've hacked down my backlog.

@Taikaru 2 жыл бұрын

This sounds amazing... can't wait to have time for it one day! I've tried two Tales games so far but somehow life always got in the way of finishing. The sci-fi aspects interest me - I know Tales and Star Ocean were cousins, but I lament the decline of Star Ocean, and figured the former to hew closed to the fantasy side of things. Would be great if they manage to recapture that Star Ocean feeling!

@Jonesy0218 2 жыл бұрын

Got mine preordered! Thanks for confirming what I thought all along 🙏🏼

@MasterFallenHero 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so excited for this game ! The tales of series became one of my favorite series over the years. I've skipped most of the videos and the demos to go in blind. This is the first content I've seen because I think your stuff is so fun.

@Stormgazer Жыл бұрын

I love how passionate you two are with games.❤

@ruukinen 2 жыл бұрын

The KO prevention skill you talked about was in the dlc locked portion of the skill tree. You unlock another one through normal game play but you wont have it available at the start.

@pedskicoulson 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your content...very genuine and gentle approach. You respect us gamers with a no spoiler approach..I may give Arise a go but I am a hard line FF guy...Loving your interaction with Kim ❤️...I got into your channel through Streets of Rage 4 content ...still playing that! Thanks for all you do 🙏🏻

@xLadyDushi 6 ай бұрын

love it when you two do reviews together :). I just got this game for my xbox (which I got this week, so I am going from the nintendo switch as my main console, to a big girl console (hardware wise)). And this will be my first game to play on it. I hope it will blow me away with the looks (since I am only used to switch games). Loved the review :)

@observer.b_e_l_l_i_s 2 жыл бұрын

Could never imagine plowing through these journeys so quickly but highly looking forward to playing this at some point.

@CaptainUrahara 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly this game wasn’t on my radar until I saw your video on the demo. After that I went and played the demo and before I knew it I had pre-ordered the game. Digital version unlocks in about 21 hours from now. Can’t wait to play the full thing!

@johnarevalo3450 2 жыл бұрын

It's so awesome u not only have a gamer wife...but an RPG GAMER! Rpg gamers are a special kinda breed. U have a rare gem. Bless u both. Love your vids

@JasonPuckettNY 2 жыл бұрын

these couple reviews are awesome

@soulechelon2643 2 жыл бұрын

Been playing and taking my time, but yes I love this game so far. There are so many awesome QoL additions as well that allow you to just enjoy the game and not worry about missing something.

@Marzeratti1989 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this review! Also, I definitely agree with the check marks over people that you have already talked to. I pray that Square puts a feature like that in Dragon Quest one day.

@IvoryChocobo 2 жыл бұрын

You two really brighten my day. I just wanted to say that.

@juancastillo621 2 жыл бұрын

Great review you guys👍 Game looks great! So glad I got my Collectors Edition pre-order in. Hopefully I receive it by launch day.

@rodneymathews6775 2 жыл бұрын

I played the free demo on my ps4 pro! It was really awesome! I pre-ordered the collector's edition from the Bandai Namco store. I can't wait. Also, I really hope they come out with a 12 or 26-episode anime like Symphonia, Abyss, Zestiria, and In the case of Vesperia, a feature length film.

@WowUrFcknHxC 2 жыл бұрын

What?! I've never seen the Vesperia movie. It's my favorite Tales game and i never knew it had a movie!

@richardcamus2268 2 жыл бұрын

@rodney matthews I preordered the collector on ps5 also. Have you received a tracking number? Did it ship on your side?

@rodneymathews6775 2 жыл бұрын

@@WowUrFcknHxC Yes indeed, it's called Tales of Vesperia: First Strike. You should be able to find it on Amazon. That's where I bought mine from.

@drowningin 2 жыл бұрын

There's a Symphonia anime? Where are these available to watch?

@rodneymathews6775 2 жыл бұрын

@@drowningin You can watch it here on You Tube, but it only has Japanese voice acting with english subtitles.

@ricardobelmont5984 2 жыл бұрын

Had a feeling it'd be you and Jayrpg who got their review out first.

@benjamint7016 2 жыл бұрын

Love you guys and your channel! hearing and seeing your beautiful faces talk about rpgs makes my day :)

@Brentastrophe 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to thank you guys for reminding me it comes out friday, ON A PAYDAY FOR ME!! I somehow thought it was coming at the end of the month. Also I love that "Fatalize" was in the background of the intro. When I think of Tales, I hear fatalize immediately.

@leviathanx1319 2 жыл бұрын

So hyped for this game Johnny great review great work as always!

@joelbarbosa4034 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate you guys!! Thank you for the review

@GymBooty 2 жыл бұрын

just discovered this channel and love the reviews! KZfaq algorithm OP.

@taerikee 2 жыл бұрын

Your positivity is very refreshing, especially in the space of game reviews

@TheStrahl 2 жыл бұрын

The Tales of Symphonia music just brings back so many good Tales memories

@BoknoyBuhisan 2 жыл бұрын

the excitement in your voices makes me want to play the game right now!

@Aelrandir 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really looking forward to this one. Been a big fan of the Tales series for a long time but honestly didn't enjoy Berseria very much. So I'm hoping this will get me back on track.

@eaterofchilds6839 2 жыл бұрын

Thinking of getting into the series, is tales of bersaria a good game / starting point?

@Jilocoknight 2 жыл бұрын

HELP!!!!!!! I am at level 30 and all of a sudden all of my characters are only hitting for one damage point. How do I fix this?

@justinfreeman4614 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the Symphonia music in the background

@SecksyMan 2 жыл бұрын

Love you guys. Thanks for the fun videos!

@xoncarbon6218 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys! I love your videos! What kind of t-shirts are you wearing? I feel like the one Kim is wearing is from One Piece??

@Virtuous_Exile 2 жыл бұрын

I'm about 10 hrs in and love it. I get what you are saying about the music being more epic than the situation calls for, but its really good music so I'm good with it. This is leagues greater than any of the recent entries in the series (thought I love Berseria and its cast).

@KISSFan1977 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this, I preordered a copy for the Xbox Series X and it should be here Friday!

@TimDespairBear11 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll be getting this for ps5 on Friday. I never played a tales game before but I loved the demo.

@novastorm980 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for this just ordered it roll on tomorrow love your vids guys

@AUBENDOZA1 2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to play this right away but I'm just finishing up Scarlet Nexus and this looks so similar. I think I need to wait a bit before I give this a shot so that I don't get burned out/bored. Looks like fun though.

@yorch07hunter 2 жыл бұрын

Great Review, no spoliers and nice comments of most aspects of the game. Thank you!

@GrimReaper86107 2 жыл бұрын

This is what i love about tales game. They great long lengthy budget games. They make full price really worth it 🔥

@JMrealgamer 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@War624 2 жыл бұрын

@@ViviMyoung Yeah, this is definitely has to be one of the most expensive games Namco Bandai themselves have ever developed. Definitely not the most expensive they've published though. I would guess that'd go to the Souls games.

@braskabani8011 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of bandai namco top best series. Not budget at all.

@lionzcrown1702 2 жыл бұрын

@@braskabani8011 Xillia forward has been budget. This is a return to real investment to push the series

@ponymandesperado6261 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are the best! 👍🏼

@zombiekrypt1769 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review!

@erikofskullisland3987 2 жыл бұрын

In your first thoughts video, you also mentioned the "skits" and that has been in tales forever, and become a big thing in a lot of JRPGs too, cool thing, where the party members share their thoughts on the events of the story. The DS versions of Dragon Quest 4-6 had something similar, with the Party Talk. Also, the story here with the oppressed people or whatever, reminds me of the Eternians and Inferians of Tales of Eternia. Idk. Lol. I like how you and Kim say things that are not advertised for a game maybe, but are good touches, and those are things really nice to know. As for cooking in games, there's this game called Hexyz Force that also had cooking (and harvest points), was on the PSP, was a little earlier, I guess, than FF15 when it really took off, I feel and it's getting in everything. it was so good, though. I'VE THOUGHT OF ANOTHER RECIPEEHHHH!

@thriftypsgr 2 жыл бұрын

This game has already got its hooks in me. I have just now gotten to the first rest spot. It is amazing. The story, gameplay, and graphics are all amazing. One of my favorite things is the way the story is told. The variations of cutscenes, movies, in game movies, and story boards is wonderful. I have not played a non final fantasy RPG that I have loved or been excited to play until this one.

@bsbznumber1fan Жыл бұрын

This game is arriving in the mail today and i couldn't be more excited to play it as i just finished playing tales of vesperia definitive edition and wow what an amazing game. Watching this video just made me more excited to play it so thank you

@arkknight92 2 жыл бұрын

Been thinking about getting this game. Is it as good as Ys 8??

@vanerek 2 жыл бұрын

I need to finish Vesperia definitive edition before I get another tales, but your review absolutely sold me

@AzNstat 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Johnny 😎

@benjiskitts 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a new game plus or multiple play throughs etc ?

@pla6ue 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! My first thought when I played the demo was "I'm playing a game made out of a water color painting". Hadn't heard anyone say that until you.

@xBlackOutx21 2 жыл бұрын

Same first thing it reminded me of was the art style from Fog Hill of the five elements.