Tales of Arise
Bandai Namco’s Tales of series has been running for 30 years, with 2021’sTales of Arise being the latest and greatest entry in the franchise. It’s truly a culmination of everything the series has been before, with fast-paced combat, memorable characters, and a story that’s at turns campy and political. Better still, you don’t need to have knowledge of the characters or events of past titles to play Tales of Arise. So, if you’re looking fora solid JRPG to get lost in, check out this game out.
A Good Match For: Anime fans, weebs, folks who like character-focused action games like Devil May Cry, and anyone who enjoys relationship dynamics.
Not A Good Match For: Folks who don’t want to play another anime-ass RPG.
Rough Average Playtime: 40.5-73.5 hours
