Tales of Graces f Remastered
Last updated: 2025-03-15
- Fluid, customizable combat system is a highlight.
- Noticeably improved graphics enhance the experience.
- Characters are well-developed and engaging.
- Numerous quality-of-life improvements are present.
- Story is weak, predictable, and unmemorable.
- Dungeon design is tedious and outdated.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 513
- Helpful reviews
- 77%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 21%
- Protest reviews
- 2%
- 85%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 15%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 976
- Negative points
- 475
- Gameplay points
- 135
- Perf. points
- 104
- Rec. points
- 296
- Misc points
- 61
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent, fluid, customizable combat | The combat system is a major highlight, praised for being fast-paced, fluid, engaging, and strategically deep. Many consider it the best in the Tales series, offering satisfying combos, responsive controls, and a high degree of customization. The combat remains enjoyable and modern even after a decade. | 85% |
| Significantly improved graphics | The remaster significantly improves the game's graphics, enhancing textures, lighting, and character models while retaining the original art style's charm. The improved visuals contribute to a more immersive and enjoyable experience, making the game look better than ever. | 75% |
| Great, well-developed characters | The game features a cast of well-developed and likable characters with strong chemistry and engaging interactions. The characters' relationships and development are central to the story, making the narrative more compelling and emotionally resonant. | 45% |
| Many quality-of-life improvements | Numerous quality-of-life improvements enhance the gameplay experience, making it smoother, more accessible, and more convenient. These include features like fast travel, skippable cutscenes, customizable difficulty settings, auto-saving, and the ability to toggle enemy encounters, streamlining progression and reducing grind. | 38% |
| Well-balanced and enjoyable gameplay | The game is well-balanced, easy to pick up but difficult to master, and offers a proper level of challenge. Reviewers found the game enjoyable and engaging, with no noticeable bugs during their playthroughs. | 20% |
| Grade Shop available from start | The early availability of the Grade Shop is a welcome addition, allowing players to unlock bonuses and customize their experience from the beginning. This feature provides a New Game+ feel without requiring a full replay, making the game more accessible and enjoyable for both new and returning players. | 20% |
| Humorous and entertaining skits | The skits, a staple of the Tales series, are a highlight, offering humor, character development, and entertaining interactions. These scenes add depth to the characters and enhance the overall narrative experience. | 9% |
| Dual audio (Japanese/English) | The game allows players to switch between Japanese and English voice acting, catering to different preferences. The voice acting is generally well-done, and the option to use Japanese audio with subtitles enhances the authentic feel. | 9% |
| Good and fitting soundtrack | The music effectively enhances the game's atmosphere, with a good soundtrack that fits the mood of the story and locations. The game also includes options to customize the battle music, preventing it from becoming repetitive. | 8% |
| Deep and rewarding title system | The title system adds depth and encourages experimentation with builds, incentivizing players to try different Artes and characters' play styles. Unlocking titles provides stat boosts and new moves, offering a sense of accomplishment and positive feedback. | 8% |
| Includes most original DLC | The game includes almost all DLC from the original release, such as the Lineage and Legacies chapter. This additional content enhances the story and provides a more complete experience. | 7% |
| Rewarding Asbel character arc | Asbel's character arc is genuinely rewarding, with his voice actor delivering lines with emotion and energy. His combat style becomes fluid and satisfying by the end of the game. | 6% |