(Xbox 360 version)

A power struggle begins in a civilization dependant on an ancient technology, the blastia, and the Empire that controls it. The fates of two friends traveling separate paths intertwine in an epic adventure that threatens the existence of all. Tales of Vesperia marks the first Tales RPG release in HD with detail and graphics never before seen in the series. Now, real-time battles are more exciting than ever with over limits, the ability to unleash fatal strikes, combinations and burst artes. The next evolution of the revered role-playing series comes to the Xbox 360.

• A classic series returns – The newest installment of the Tales RPG series keeping the established gameplay formula that fans love
• Next Gen sights and sounds – First Tales RPG game with high-definition graphics, broadcast quality animation, and Dolby surround sound
• Evolved real-time battle system – New refinements and additions to the trademark Tales real-time battle engine making for the most action-packed, dynamic RPG fighting ever
• Fan favorite character designs – Characters designed by famous manga artist, Kosuke Fujishima, responsible for popular series’ Ah! My Goddess, Sakura Taisen and You’re Under Arrest
• Immersive look and feel – Detailed environments, animation and an artistic style so good, it’s like playing a cartoon
• Dramatic story – Gripping tale of a young hero on a quest for justice, trust and friendship filled with unexpected twists and turns at every step
• A decade of Tales – The first game celebrating the Tales 10 year anniversary

(DS version)

Once upon a time, Akaneia was besieged by an evil dark dragon. Because of the monster, the inhabitants were living in fear and helplessness. However, a miracle happened, a young hero named Anri from Alitia fought off the dragon with the holy sword Falcion and rebuilt the kingdom.

For a century, the people of the land lived in peace and prosperity. However, the dark dragon rise again, this time he joined forces with the demon lord Ganeve and attacked Akaneia. To protect his kingdom and family, the king left the castle to fight with the enemy’s forces. During the Kings’ absence, the princess and the queen made a last stance to protect the country while the prince Marus is sent off to train in martial arts and war strategy so that he could rebuild his land.

Your role as Marus is to take over all your enemy’s bases on the map, a battle happens when your forces close in on your enemy’s. Get to know and utilize the power of your allies, some of them can move a longer range than others while some have more attack power.
The game is split into chapters which start at the point where you are left in the castle with your mother and sister. Your trial starts when country falls and you have to get out of the castle. During your travels, you will be sent to complete quests that would take you to places that you cannot unlock in the main storyline, challenge the quests and recruit unlockable characters into your forces to enrich the whole story.

This new DS version makes use of the Wi-Fi connection on your console so you can see who’s the best military strategist amongst your friends. As long as both players are equipped with an NDS and a copy of the game, you can clash your forces against each other.