Info about Tales of Berseria Remastered:

Official game description:
Deluxe Edition
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The Deluxe Edition includes:  
• Tales of Berseria Remastered  
• Battle BGM Pack  
• Digital Artbook & Soundtrack  
• Super Growth Support Herb Set
About the Game
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Tales of Berseria returns with enhanced playability and quality-of-life enhancements!  
Engage in the ultimate quest for self-discovery, remastered for the first time. The sacred kingdom awaits the arrival of its savior, and a lone woman named Velvet is marked by traumatic deceit. Join Velvet on her journey for vengeance, along with her cast of eccentric companions, as they sail through the archipelago which comprises the kingdom of Midgand.
• A Tale of Emotion Versus Reason
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Let emotions guide your destiny, or maintain order with the power of reason. Witness the eternal struggle between the head and the heart as Velvet is challenged to stand by her convictions while the world around her compresses into a system of order.
• An Exhilarating Combat System
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Freely choose Artes to suit your playstyle and perform a variety of combos. Collect enemy Souls to unleash a barrage of attacks for a thrilling battle experience.
• A Modern, High-Quality Retelling
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Useful features like destination markers and the ability to disable enemy encounters make traversing the islands of Midgand all the more enticing. Visit the famous Grade Shop from the game's opening. Get a smooth play experience only found in this remaster!
• Access DLC from the First Iteration
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This version features several DLC from the original 2016 version. A treasure trove of content awaits you, such as outfits for your characters from the previous Tales Of games along with useful equipment for your travels.

Release date: Feb 26, 2026

Categories: Action RPG, Character Progression, Combat, Exploration, Story-driven Gameplay, Single-player, Character Customization, Equipment Customization

Feature scans:
- Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals several key issues affecting the Steam Deck experience. Stability issues, such as game crashes when adjusting graphic options, are a significant concern. Performance issues, including unimproved map movement speed and lack of 120fps support, also detract from the user experience. Additionally, there are mixed feelings about the value of the game, with some users finding the improvements minimal.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $20.00 - $30.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence indicates that users find the current price of $39.99 to be too high. Multiple reviews suggest waiting for a sale, implying that the fair price is lower than the current price. Additionally, specific mentions of the game not being worth $60 or even $40 further support that the community considers a lower price range to be more appropriate.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 40.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 4.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The first piece of evidence indicates a typical single-session length of 4 hours. The second piece of evidence suggests that players have completed the game on the PS4 version, implying that the game completion time is likely similar across platforms.
- Time-to-fun: No data
- Player Archetypes:
  - Critical Veteran (no buy)
    - Motivation: Nostalgia and high standards for game performance.
    - Playstyle: Critical and analytical, focusing on game mechanics and performance.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: veteran player; series fan
    - Reference games: Tales of Berseria; Tales of Arise
  - Newcomer Explorer (buy)
    - Motivation: Curiosity and the desire to experience a new game series.
    - Playstyle: Exploratory and immersive, willing to spend long hours in initial sessions.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: new player; first-time player
    - Reference games: Tales of Arise


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Enjoyable gameplay and combat (weight 0.53): Many players find the game itself fun and engaging, particularly highlighting the combat mechanics as enjoyable.
- Attractive and cool character Velvet (weight 0.31): Players appreciate the character Velvet, finding her attractive, cool, and enjoyable to play as.
- Immersive and well-written story (weight 0.25): The story is praised for being immersive and well-written, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- Quality of Life improvements (weight 0.24): The game features various Quality of Life improvements and small changes that enhance the overall experience.
- Sublime music and characters (weight 0.18): The music and characters in the game are described as sublime, adding to the overall enjoyment.
- Steam Deck compatibility (weight 0.17): Both versions of the game work well on Steam Deck, providing a good gaming experience on the platform.
- Included DLCs and extras (weight 0.17): Players appreciate that all DLCs are included, along with additional content like an artbook and OST.
- No Denuvo and runs perfectly (weight 0.16): The absence of Denuvo and the game running perfectly are noted as positive aspects by players.
- Improved UI and visuals (weight 0.1): The game features improved UI, icons, avatars, and fonts, enhancing the visual experience.
- DualSense support (weight 0.09): The game supports DualSense controllers via a third-party program, enhancing the gaming experience.
- Affordable pricing (weight 0.09): The game is noted to be cheaper than the original 2016 release, making it more accessible.
- Auto-save feature (weight 0.09): The inclusion of an auto-save feature is appreciated by players for its convenience.
- Good buy for new players (weight 0.09): The game is considered a good buy, especially for those who haven't played the original.
- Attention to detail (weight 0.09): The game is noted for its attention to detail, enhancing the overall experience.
- Less childish tone (weight 0.09): The game is perceived as less childish compared to other entries in the series, appealing to a more mature audience.
- Lossless Scaling improves experience (weight 0.09): Lossless Scaling is noted to improve the overall gaming experience.
- Lovely animation (weight 0.09): The game features lovely animation, adding to its visual appeal.
- Story game FPS (weight 0.08): Players feel that a story-driven game does not need more than 60 FPS to be enjoyable.
- Simplified Chinese subtitles (weight 0.08): The game offers Simplified Chinese subtitles, making it accessible to a broader audience.
- Consistent presentation (weight 0.08): The game is praised for its consistent presentation.
- Potential future updates (weight 0.08): Players are optimistic about potential future updates for the game.
- Setting collection (weight 0.08): The game includes a setting collection feature, adding to its appeal.

Common complaints:
- Disappointing graphics (weight 0.62): Players are disappointed with the graphics, noting that there are no significant improvements and that they look dated, especially on larger screens.
- 60 FPS cap frustration (weight 0.48): Many players are frustrated with the game's frame rate being locked at 60 FPS, finding it annoying and a significant downside.
- Not worth the price (weight 0.41): Many players feel that the remastered version is not worth the price, especially if they have played the original.
- Frequent crashes (weight 0.31): The game crashes frequently, especially when entering new areas, shops, or accessing combat techniques.
- Lack of significant changes (weight 0.31): The gameplay and animation quality remain almost identical to the original, with few noticeable changes or improvements.
- Audio issues persist (weight 0.3): Players report that the game has glitchy sound and general audio issues, affecting the overall experience.
- Minimal movement speed improvement (weight 0.23): The movement speed on the map has not been significantly improved, leading to dissatisfaction among players.
- Missing features (weight 0.18): The game lacks certain features like a dash function and higher FPS support, which players find disappointing.
- Camera issues (weight 0.17): There are issues with camera correction and movement, causing discomfort and needing improvement.
- Control issues (weight 0.17): The game has poor controls, including issues with keyboard controls, causing frustration among players.
- DLC content criticized (weight 0.16): The DLC costumes are criticized for ruining the atmosphere of the main lore, and some DLCs are considered useless.
- Language settings issues (weight 0.16): There are difficulties in changing language settings, and the game starts in English by default.
- Quest markers unhelpful (weight 0.1): The quest markers in the game are not helpful, making navigation and quest completion more difficult.
- Video encoding issues (weight 0.1): The video encoding is worse with noticeable color banding, affecting the visual quality.
- Inventory management problems (weight 0.1): There are issues with inventory management, making it difficult for players to manage their items effectively.
- Difficulty settings limited (weight 0.1): Higher difficulty settings are not available from the start, limiting the challenge for experienced players.
- Motion sickness problems (weight 0.1): Some players experience severe 3D motion sickness, making the game difficult to play.
- Narrative censorship retained (weight 0.09): The remastered version retains narrative censorship, which some players find disappointing.

Gameplay feedback:
- Improve auto-save feature (weight 0.18): There is a demand for an improved or more reliable auto-save feature to prevent loss of progress.
- Quest markers needed (weight 0.18): Players are requesting quest markers for better navigation and convenience in the game.
- Experience boost feature (weight 0.18): Players are asking for an experience boost feature to aid in leveling up their characters.
- Full map display requested (weight 0.17): Players want a full map display due to the large size of the game world, making navigation easier.
- Option to turn off encounters (weight 0.16): There is a request for an option to turn off random encounters with wild monsters.
- Camera correction needed (weight 0.1): Players have noted issues with the camera that need correction for better gameplay experience.
- Combat system feedback (weight 0.1): Feedback on the combat system, though specific details on what needs improvement are not provided.
- Menu changes requested (weight 0.09): Feedback indicates that players want changes to the menu system, though specifics are not detailed.
- Ability to buy higher grades early (weight 0.08): Players want the option to purchase higher grades from the beginning of the game.
- Similar to Tales of Berseria (weight 0.08): Some players feel the game is too similar to Tales of Berseria with only minor additions.

Performance notes:
- 60 FPS cap complaints (weight 0.37): Many players expressed frustration over the game being locked at a 60 FPS cap, limiting the frame rate experience.
- Stability and crash issues (weight 0.25): Players reported frequent crashes and stability issues, which significantly impact the gameplay experience.
- Poor video quality (weight 0.18): There are complaints about the video encoding and AI upscaling, indicating subpar visual quality.
- Request for unlocked frames (weight 0.11): Players are asking for an option to unlock the frame rate, allowing for higher FPS.
- Lack of 120 FPS support (weight 0.1): There is a notable absence of support for 120 FPS, which is a desired feature among players.
- Solid performance on Steam Deck Oled (weight 0.1): Despite other issues, some players reported a solid 60 FPS performance on the Steam Deck Oled.
- Screen tearing problems (weight 0.1): Screen tearing has been reported, causing visual disruptions during gameplay.
- Sound issues (weight 0.1): Some players experienced glitchy sound, which detracts from the overall gaming experience.
- Fullscreen performance issues (weight 0.1): Players have noted performance issues specifically when the game is run in fullscreen mode.
- Graphical errors on Steam Deck (weight 0.1): There are graphical errors reported by users playing the game on Steam Deck.

Recommendations:
- Remaster recommended for new players (weight 0.25): The remastered version of the game is highly recommended for those who haven't played the original game before.
- Original version better value (weight 0.1): Some players suggest that the original version of the game offers better value for money compared to the remastered version.
- Buy during a sale (weight 0.09): Players recommend purchasing the game during a sale to get the best price.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Disappointment (weight 0.41): Players feel let down by the lack of significant improvements in the remaster, including technical issues like an FPS cap and frequent crashes. Additionally, the absence of expected features such as a dash function, better graphics, and missing DLCs contribute to the disappointment.
- Frustration (weight 0.18): Frustration stems from persistent technical issues such as audio problems, graphical errors, and a 60 FPS lock. Poor controls, interface difficulties, and the lack of significant improvements in the remastered version also add to the frustration.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.11): Players are satisfied with the remastered version due to the inclusion of all DLCs and various Quality of Life improvements. The enjoyable gameplay experience and consistent presentation contribute to a positive experience.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.05): Players feel nostalgic due to past experiences with the game, reminiscing about previous playthroughs. This emotional connection enhances their overall experience and review of the game.}