Re: Games Beaten 2017
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 1:45 am
Yeah, you must have poked around a lot more than I did. I finished up in 34:25. And since I don't speak Japanese, I didn't get any tonal dissonance from the plot. I thought the more light-hearted plot was fun. I appreciate less serious from time to time.
As far as plot in Tales games in general go, I find them pretty weak. They might have an interesting hook or two, but they're not amazing. I'm usually in it for the exploration and combat, so if they don't satisfy me there, I tend to just kinda drop it. I did power through Vesperia, although that one had stronger plot elements to make up for my not particularly enjoying the combat.
My favorites in the series have been Symphonia and Abyss, although I must admit trying to go back to Symphonia a while back after having free-run was pretty tough!
Glad you at least somewhat enjoyed it. That combat is all sorts of snappy, and the fact that I tore through it in under 40 means it didn't have time to wear out its welcome.
As far as plot in Tales games in general go, I find them pretty weak. They might have an interesting hook or two, but they're not amazing. I'm usually in it for the exploration and combat, so if they don't satisfy me there, I tend to just kinda drop it. I did power through Vesperia, although that one had stronger plot elements to make up for my not particularly enjoying the combat.
My favorites in the series have been Symphonia and Abyss, although I must admit trying to go back to Symphonia a while back after having free-run was pretty tough!
Glad you at least somewhat enjoyed it. That combat is all sorts of snappy, and the fact that I tore through it in under 40 means it didn't have time to wear out its welcome.