Carl Batchelor
Niche GamerTales of Zestiria Review – Change Comes to the Unchanging
Published 2/14/2017
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PS3 / PS4 / PC - 10/20/2015
Tales of Zestiria
Tales of Zestiria is a Japanese role-playing game. It is the fifteenth main entry in the Tales series. As with previous entries in the Tales series, the game uses a variation of the action-based Linear Motion Battle System, with additional elements including a navigable open world, and the ability for certain characters to fuse into a single entity in battle to deliver powerful attacks. The story follows Sorey, a young man blessed with powers by a mystical spirit race known as the Seraphim who act as a stabilizing force in the land, as he travels to free the land of Glenwood from the threat of the Hellion, creatures spawned by negative emotions.
- Developer
- tri-Crescendo, Bandai Namco Studios
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Games, Bandai Namco Entertainment
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72
28 scored reviews
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28
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50–85
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The critic average is 72 across 28 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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Ian Soltes
Cubed3Cubed3 Tales of Zestiria Review
Published 1/5/2016
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60
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalZhiqing Wan
TwinfiniteTwinfinite Tales of Zestiria Review
Published 11/23/2015
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60
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalErren Van Duine
RPG SiteTales of Zestiria Review | RPG Site
Published 11/17/2015
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalRobert Lashley
MMORPG.comMMORPG.com Tales of Zestiria Review
Published 11/12/2015
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74
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJae Lee
ZTGDZTGD Tales of Zestiria Review
Published 11/11/2015
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75
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalDaniella Lucas
PC GamerPC Gamer Tales of Zestiria Review
Published 11/5/2015
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82
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalJeb Haught
Game RevolutionGame Revolution Tales of Zestiria Review
Published 11/4/2015
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50
-22 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris "Atom" DeAngelus
Worth PlayingWorth Playing Tales of Zestiria Review
Published 11/3/2015
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalKhari Taylor
CGMagazineCGMagazine Tales of Zestiria Review
Published 11/2/2015
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