Adam Beck
Hardcore GamerReview: Tales of Arise
Published 9/8/2021
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 9/10/2021
Tales of Arise
On the planet Dahna, reverence has always been given to Rena--the planet in the sky--as a land of the righteous and divine. Stories handed down for generations became truth and masked reality for the people of Dahna. For 300 years, Rena has ruled over Dahna, pillaging the planet of its resources and stripping people of their dignity and freedom. Our tale begins with two people, born on different worlds, each looking to change their fate and create a new future. Featuring a diverse cast of characters, intuitive and rewarding combat system, and a captivating story set in a lush world worth fighting for, Tales of Arise delivers a first-class JRPG experience.
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- Bandai Namco Studios
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
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Critic avg
85
17 scored reviews
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17
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70–100
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 85 across 17 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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17 included scored reviews
90–1005 reviews · 29%
80–8911 reviews · 65%
70–791 review · 6%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Joshua Duckworth
Game RantGame Rant Tales of Arise Review
Published 9/8/2021
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Read originalNatalie Burge
FextralifeTales of Arise Review: A Beautiful Experience | Fextralife
Published 9/8/2021
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86
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Read originalAndrea Shearon
TheGamerTales of Arise Review - Unabashedly Loyal, Remarkably New
Published 9/8/2021
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Read originalMiguel Moran
TheSixthAxisTales of Arise Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 9/8/2021
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Read originalMarshall Honorof
Tom's GuideTales of Arise review | Tom's GuideTom's Guide
Published 9/8/2021
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Read originalMichael Damiani
Easy AlliesTales of Arise - Easy Allies Review
Published 9/8/2021
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