TALES OF ARISE REVIEW - Happy Console Gamer

[@drowningin]

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]

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!

[@Mayham1991]

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

[@drowningin]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@Carlos-sl5tw]

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

[@JMrealgamer]

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

[@Hijynx87]

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

[@Walamonga1313]

One that doesn't leave you eventually lol

[@dantealexander9863]

@@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]

@@ViviMyoung here in Germany they are :(

[@gmcnaught]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@otterdonnelly9959]

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

[@togakure9]

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

[@ksu3086]

These two feel like the most genuine ppl love yall

[@musiciohann]

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.

[@LavenderSky499]

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

[@Infernokami]

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

[@ShutterSpeedGaming]

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

[@Ty-douken]

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.

[@nightmarishcompositions4536]

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

[@metalnat27]

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]

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

[@ChaosCloud96]

@@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]

​@@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.

[@johnarevalo3450]

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

[@xLadyDushi]

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 :)

[@farscape2129]

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]

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

[@bigslicksly9874]

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.

[@googleuser9073]

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

[@James-gj8rn]

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

[@cam9144]

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

[@James-gj8rn]

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

[@journeytrials]

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

[@cam9144]

@@journeytrials ...why?

[@tuqirehussain]

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.

[@justintantiongloc6987]

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!

[@fattiger6957]

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.

[@rodneymathews6775]

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]

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

[@OuterMtlRik]

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

[@rodneymathews6775]

@@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]

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

[@rodneymathews6775]

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

[@nairbdelrey1561]

It took me 92 hours to finish the game, I loved the game it was so good, I wanted a lot of more story but it was still so great. A beautiful game worth the money

[@bsbznumber1fan]

Good to hear as it will be coming in the mail today and i was already excited to play it but reading all the positive comments about this game makes me happy. So it was worth the 30 dollars i paid for it. And i just finished tales of vesperia definitive edition and it was my 1st tales game and i was blown away it was so good i will be playing it again for sure. Have you played any of the other tales of games and if so do you have any suggestions on the best ones in your opinion?I've heard berseria,symphonia, and xilla 1 and 2 are 3 of the best out of the series.

[@nairbdelrey1561]

@@bsbznumber1fan vesperia is awesome, this one got emotional too and I really liked the graphics

[@KingdomCloudStrife]

Good news more story to be told.

[@XenosbioZ]

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!

[@AlexMakarowski]

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

[@GrimReaper86107]

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

[@JMrealgamer]

Yes!

[@War624]

@@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]

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

[@lionzcrown1702]

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

[@jeffbauer1609]

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

[@bebopgaming7254]

Yeah... too cute.

[@rogerbabin8175]

How does it rank up against other Tales series games? Symphonia - Great Symphonia 2 - Trash Vesperia - Great Zesteria - Average Berseria - Fantastic All and all the series has a strong track record among the games I've played. I'm definitely buying Tales of Arise at some pint but since games are expensive I probably won't be getting it for another year or two.

[@coolmastamanga]

I just bought this on PS5 Used at Gamestop last night for $15. Once I am done with Ys Origin on the Switch, I will dive into Tales!

[@taerikee]

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

[@Stormgazer]

I love how passionate you two are with games.❤

[@ruukinen]

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.

[@abemontes2518]

I just bought this game for $5 brand new.

[@ScootaGray]

You don't have to just control the main character you can control and play with any character you want to. So you don't have to wait for heals you can just switch to the healer and heal yourself then switch back

[@rrhev]

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

[@justinfreeman4614]

I appreciate the Symphonia music in the background

[@timdrake2020]

Tales of Arise is one of the Best RPGs ever made. The Tales of Series is amazing and underrated in the west.

[@awatkhalid9091]

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

[@gatetravel]

Ive never played this series, I bought it today on the PS store for 50% off......8 hours in on my first day....so good

[@ryanharvey4303]

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

[@dominicthattil]

Love you guys making videos together so much!

[@arabpride9939]

The only problem is that when You move you can see lines or shadows moving as you move on the ground. It is more apparent in less bright areas. Was very apparent in the first part of the full game. Have you guys noticed this issue? Is this an unreal engine 4 kind of thing?

[@ricardobelmont5984]

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

[@bsbznumber1fan]

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

[@soulechelon2643]

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.

[@TheStrahl]

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

[@dxddragon1126]

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

[@ricardonoelmorales]

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!!

[@THEALKYL]

I am playing Tales of Berseria at the moment and I will definetly get this one as well when I am done with my backlog of great games. We are so spoiled these days. Also: thanks for never spoiling anything.

[@danmcleod8120]

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

[@Jilocoknight]

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?

[@altercell_]

Always love a new HCG video!

[@DarkZero375]

4:16 The only issue I truly have with the game involves the comic skits. Don’t get me wrong, they are fantastic! But I’m not a fan of how they’ll start on the left side of the screen and move the to right side, then the next “page” or two reverses it from right to left. Still loving the game though!

[@knight_flyer1199]

As for the owls, there's a bug in the game you can't collect it if you're standing too close. You need to back off a bit and be staring at its face, the examine mark should then appear.

[@AUBENDOZA1]

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.

[@Vandalizer1413]

Will probably be picking this up on Black Friday along with Scarlet Nexus!

[@darthronin13]

I'm loving Scarlet Nexus!

[@JMrealgamer]

Yeah! Scarlet Nexus is another good one! I’m close to beating it. Or at least I think I am! I live it when you think your done and your not. 😂

[@Metal3Gamer]

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.

[@danielpagan2848]

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]

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.

[@lurven141]

The magnificent Rohan-like music " spears shall be shaken, shields shall be splintered, a sword-day, a red day, ere"... "hoo hooo"... "what, who was that!?"

[@sreeshnelp]

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

[@thriftypsgr]

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.

[@CaptainUrahara]

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!

[@GTVAS]

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.

[@ZeeboidThrok]

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

[@BushidoManDC]

Being excited about cooking and skits is funny. They've been in tales games for ages.

[@thetarnishedone1248]

Ikr I love the skits and the interaction between the characters in Talea of Games, but too many people complaint about it in this game.

[@izzydiaz3492]

Love seeing happy console gamer happy!

[@balazskiss3092]

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?

[@kingfordism]

Just picked this game up for $9.00 on the PS4. I am really enjoying it, awesome game. It really pushes the PS4 pro hard! I am a year in from upgrading my slim to a pro, and I opened it for cleaning and new thermal paste but you can hear the ramped up fan speed.

[@KISSFan1977]

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

[@observer.b_e_l_l_i_s]

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

[@AzNstat]

Great review Johnny 😎

[@YordaThorr]

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

[@WoollyMittens]

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

[@cosmic24wizard84]

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

[@flammaneon]

Looks like Johnny started to influence his wardrobe onto Kim.

[@billywatson8551]

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!

[@eaterofchilds6839]

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

[@Aelrandir]

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.

[@laptopgamer5680]

I wish there would be a preview clip on all the available artes in the artes menu so it's easier to figure out which artes chain better with other artes..also wish we could toggle the target lock on/off instead of instant auto lock-on when combat initiates..still it's a great game though..it's on par with Final Fantasy 7 Remake for me..

[@arkknight92]

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

[@TrinaryAdept]

i am nearing the end of my play through and my only major gripe is the 4 hours of exposition near the end

[@xoncarbon6218]

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??

[@ryanfaulkner5488]

I'm up to the second main area and I really want to like it... but I'm finding it too immature 😅 very simple predictable dialogue which seems aimed at pre teen ages

[@fabianrojas9028]

Gotta love the couple reviews

[@FusionLeonidas11]

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]

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

[@pedskicoulson]

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 🙏🏻

[@madcapper6]

I've been a little surprised how optimized the pc version of this game is. I have a 6 year-old Skylake laptop that I've been playing this game on with 16gb of RAM and a desktop gtx 970 going through an Alienware graphics amp. A little bit dated hardware but I'm still able to get a full 60fps at 1080p with the settings pretty much maxed out. With most modern titles I have to make some fairly significant compromises on the visuals but not at all with this game.

[@JasonPuckettNY]

these couple reviews are awesome

[@siktunez8910]

ey that intro music hype…favorite tales boss theme

[@BoknoyBuhisan]

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

[@erikofskullisland3987]

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!

[@Lee-ml9uw]

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.

[@IvoryChocobo]

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

[@TheTextureMan]

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.

[@benjiskitts]

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

[@jameswhite3799]

The enemy palette swaps is very much a Tales trope. Most of this seems very much in line with the Tales series other than the type of graphics that they use.

[@Brentastrophe]

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.

[@brianbalcer]

Just finished it today at a little over 60 hours. Pretty pleased with the ending, was pretty great.

[@ripleynosgoth]

How did you guys beat the game @ 40hrs? I'm around 75hrs near the final boss and only did a few side quests... solid 8.5/10 from me though