My appreciation for the translation scene makes me want to try this, but Tales Of games are pretty much the worst thing that has ever happened to video games, so I don't know if I can convince myself to take the plunge.

On the topic of translations that were never finished, I'm really bummed about the Lennus II translation -- particularly because it's actually done and just needs to be inserted into the game (although a lot of people don't realize that is probably the hard part).

http://www.magic-destiny.com/lennus-2.shtml

but Tales Of games are pretty much the worst thing that has ever happened to video games, so I don't know if I can convince myself to take the plunge.

This game of the series had (IMO) the best battle system and graphics of it's time. And the dialogue (fantranslated), characters, and story are (again IMO) the best in the series. Even playing it now, it still looks beautiful.

EDIT: And it is a shame that Magical Vacation isn't translated.

My appreciation for the translation scene makes me want to try this, but Tales Of games are pretty much the worst thing that has ever happened to video games, so I don't know if I can convince myself to take the plunge.

May I ask what gives you this impression?

people like you like it.

But.. but..

it's so good.. :emo:

...and the boat conversation was thrown way out of proportion

Aw... I thought that part was legit. That was one of the most memorable gaming moments for me.

May I ask what gives you this impression?

I've played a half dozen games in the series over the years, and they give me this very strong impression that the creators of the games just don't *get* videogames.  The Tales Of series really reminds me of RPGMaker games in a bad way; they feel and play exactly like the worst, most overblown and phoney RPGMaker games I've played.

I don't know about you Mala, but the battle system is fantastic in this game.

In fact, it pretty much DEFINES this game.
If that's what you mean by bad RPGMaker games and how they all play the same, I can sorta see where you're coming from. All of the Tales games play in a very similar fashion. Still, they are by no means horrible. If you're playing these games for some sort of storyline, then you must have gotten lost when reading about these games.

Btw I have this on my PSP now, and it's awesome. I love it.

This game of the series had (IMO) the best battle system and graphics of it's time. And the dialogue (fantranslated), characters, and story are (again IMO) the best in the series. Even playing it now, it still looks beautiful.

Just for the record I said this in reference to the snes version. I say this because I downloaded and played the psx version a little bit yesterday and it's not as superior as I thought it was. Sure the graphics looks more smooth and polished overall, but they just don't look as good as the original. Everything in the game (Characters, weapons, etc.) look similar to the previous version, but differ to much for my tastes. The main thing I disliked about the psx version graphics-wise was the overworld map. I can't stand how they added 3D (I just don't like psx 3D period ​) to the map and allowed you to rotate it (made the map way to confusing if I rotated it). [/rant]

Anyway, I guess my point is, If you enjoyed the psx version, and haven't played the snes verion go download it you probably won't be disappointed and hopefully it will enhance your experience ​.

Tales of Eternia - PSP (2006 in Europe)
Tales of Legendia - PS2 (2006 in North America)
Tales of the Abyss - PS2 (2006 in North America)
Tales of Breaker Mobile phone
Tales of Tactics Gaiden Mobile phone
Tales of Phantasia: The Animation (OVA)
Tales of Commons Mobile phone
Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3 GBA
Tales of Eternia Online - PC

those are the tales of games that came out in 2005

- chef boyardee, ceo of tales of game's studios

Hmm
Disturbins

oh mang

I didn't know they were making Dragon Quest IV for DS now

I always wanted to play that one in particular because I heard there was a whole new chapter and junk. (Granted you played as that Sephiroth wannabe but maybe he has lots of MADSKILLZ and such) Also the new final boss was this random henchman who didn't seem like much of anything, I think his name was Radimvice (man Dragon Warrior names are classic)

Edit: Considering it's a Dragon Warrior game an extra chapter better mean like 500 additional hours of gameplay + dungeons recycled from earlier dungeons because they're so clever like that

Phantasia is the best in the series and a classic RPG. It's really pretty fun if you get into it.  I pretty much find all the other Tales games boring or stupid, but love this one.

Phantasia is the best in the series and a classic RPG. It's really pretty fun if you get into it.  I pretty much find all the other Tales games boring or stupid, but love this one.

I actually think it's one of the worst in the series, but then I think most of the others are pretty fun. The battles in Phantasia are too long for me, and they feel too much like a war of attrition.