Author Topic: Tales of Graces F (Read 8512 times)

demi · « **on:** March 14, 2012, 05:21:53 PM »

The F stands for FUCK

So I got my copy today, where my

at

Magus where are your impressions? Haw haw

tiesto · « **Reply #1 on:** March 14, 2012, 05:24:09 PM »

Picking it up right after I leave today! Will probably finish up ME3 before sitting down with this one though. Yes I betray my

-ness

magus · « **Reply #2 on:** March 14, 2012, 05:57:34 PM »

Quote

Magus where are your impressions? Haw haw

at least i have FF13-.......

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #3 on:** March 14, 2012, 06:33:29 PM »

Got my copy yesterday. Need to finish Mass Effect 3 and fuck around with Gundam UC first.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #4 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:27:11 PM »

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #5 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:27:26 PM »

and WOW this is, uh, REALLY

Bebpo · « **Reply #6 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:28:59 PM »

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #7 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:44:22 PM »

Quote from: Van Cruncheon on March 14, 2012, 07:27:26 PM

and WOW this is, uh, REALLY

Has the wife called CPS on you yet?

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #8 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:50:01 PM »

yes.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #9 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:50:53 PM »

her response to the intro movie: "i don't see how you can make fun of sian for watching tinkerbell movies."

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #10 on:** March 14, 2012, 07:52:40 PM »

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #11 on:** March 14, 2012, 08:12:20 PM »

I can't wait for the next Cruncheons podcast.

Bebpo · « **Reply #12 on:** March 14, 2012, 08:15:39 PM »

Depending on your definition of

, it will get less

after the kid era intro.

Emphasize depending.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #13 on:** March 14, 2012, 08:25:49 PM »

Quote from: Van Cruncheon on March 14, 2012, 07:50:53 PM

her response to the intro movie: "i don't see how you can make fun of sian for watching tinkerbell movies."

Em will mock me equally.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #14 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:18:37 PM »

i have also heard "i didn't think this kinda game was your thing" and "what is that poor girl WEARING???"

Himu · « **Reply #15 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:31:48 PM »

Quote from: Van Cruncheon on March 14, 2012, 07:50:53 PM

her response to the intro movie: "i don't see how you can make fun of sian for watching tinkerbell movies."

Trent Dole · « **Reply #16 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:48:17 PM »

I'd be playing this at some point if I had a PS3.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #17 on:** March 15, 2012, 12:09:02 AM »

Quote from: Van Cruncheon on March 14, 2012, 10:18:37 PM

i have also heard "i didn't think this kinda game was your thing" and "what is that poor girl WEARING???"

We need to start the "Married dads JRPG support group."

demi · « **Reply #18 on:** March 17, 2012, 12:37:38 PM »

I'm enjoying this quite a bit. The graphics are really clean, almost like Vesperia.

Just started the tween arc (cause we know there are no adults in these games).

Enl · « **Reply #19 on:** March 17, 2012, 01:46:57 PM »

The game post Kid's arc has been really good so far, especially now that the combat system has opened up and the voice acting is more tolerable. The Hard mode in this has just the right balance of difficulty for me. The bosses I've fought so far required lots of dodging, keeping teammates alive, and paying attention to what artes you use. It doesn't feel like a chore that Vesperia and Symphonia did where it seemed like they just ramped up the enemy health. I also like that even 8 hours in they're still teaching me new mechanics and is constantly giving you stuff like stat boosts and titles.

demi · « **Reply #20 on:** March 17, 2012, 01:57:36 PM »

The battle system is pretty good, unlike Vesperia or Symphonia where you just slash slash slash, this game doesnt allow that for the most part. So you have to take your time and let the gauge fill up.

Still figuring out the little things about it.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #21 on:** March 17, 2012, 02:24:16 PM »

Quote from: Van Cruncheon on March 14, 2012, 07:50:53 PM

her response to the intro movie: "i don't see how you can make fun of sian for watching tinkerbell movies."

Bebpo · « **Reply #22 on:** March 17, 2012, 03:46:41 PM »

Quote from: demi on March 17, 2012, 01:57:36 PM

The battle system is pretty good, unlike Vesperia or Symphonia where you just slash slash slash, this game doesnt allow that for the most part. So you have to take your time and let the gauge fill up.

Still figuring out the little things about it.

Quote from: Enl on March 17, 2012, 01:46:57 PM

The game post Kid's arc has been really good so far, especially now that the combat system has opened up and the voice acting is more tolerable. The Hard mode in this has just the right balance of difficulty for me. The bosses I've fought so far required lots of dodging, keeping teammates alive, and paying attention to what artes you use. It doesn't feel like a chore that Vesperia and Symphonia did where it seemed like they just ramped up the enemy health. I also like that even 8 hours in they're still teaching me new mechanics and is constantly giving you stuff like stat boosts and titles.

Yeah, the combat is really good; probably the best battle system in a Tales game. That + the really good title growth system makes it a great game on the gameplay side, which is why we all say it's a good game. The story never gets bad enough to detract from the gameplay fun either.

And yeah, for a while now I've felt Tales games are meant to be played on the difficulty above normal at least, so you can actually build combos and stuff instead of enemies dying before you can do anything.

Freyj · « **Reply #23 on:** March 24, 2012, 01:31:58 AM »

Combat is great, definitely a high point in the series.

That said, I'm ready to be done with it at 20 odd hours. "Adventures Through Forest Land, Desert Land and Snow Land" has worn out its welcome.

demi · « **Reply #24 on:** March 24, 2012, 02:18:10 AM »

I'm at the final boss, doing a bunch of misc. quests to get some title skills.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #25 on:** March 24, 2012, 12:21:33 PM »

I'm on chapter three, about 6 hours into the game. The battle system is great.

demi · « **Reply #26 on:** March 24, 2012, 03:27:23 PM »

That ending was a bit disappointing. Was that really the Wii version ending? Yikes.

Future Arc is cool so far, you can play as RICHARD

Freyj · « **Reply #27 on:** March 24, 2012, 03:39:24 PM »

Quote from: demi on March 24, 2012, 03:27:23 PM

That ending was a bit disappointing. Was that really the Wii version ending? Yikes.

Future Arc is cool so far, you can play as RICHARD

Do the dungeons get more interesting? I'm almost done with Snow Land I think.

Himu · « **Reply #28 on:** March 24, 2012, 03:41:59 PM »

How are the dungeon in this

demi · « **Reply #29 on:** March 24, 2012, 04:24:36 PM »

Quote from: Freyj on March 24, 2012, 03:39:24 PM

Quote from: demi on March 24, 2012, 03:27:23 PM
That ending was a bit disappointing. Was that really the Wii version ending? Yikes.

Future Arc is cool so far, you can play as RICHARD

Do the dungeons get more interesting? I'm almost done with Snow Land I think.

I don't think so, nothing extravagant. The future arc has a dungeon where you swap between two parties.

Freyj · « **Reply #30 on:** March 24, 2012, 04:57:35 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on March 24, 2012, 03:41:59 PM

How are the dungeon in this

More bland than not. I sort of liked the Rockgagong dungeon, just because it mixed things up a bit. Some of the better designed dungeons are ruined by invisible walls with "I don't think we should go this way yet" messages.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #31 on:** March 24, 2012, 05:49:58 PM »

Started playing it this afternoon. It's okay, and it looks nice too. Doesn't feel like I'm playing some crappy Wii game in 720p.

demi · « **Reply #32 on:** March 24, 2012, 06:42:17 PM »

I think you'll enjoy it, darling.

Himu · « **Reply #33 on:** March 24, 2012, 10:35:29 PM »

that sucks about dungeons because i thought vesperia's dungeons though simplistic were really fun

demi · « **Reply #34 on:** March 24, 2012, 11:38:59 PM »

The Future Arc is really good. Entirely better than the whole 40 hours I wasted on the main arc.

demi · « **Reply #35 on:** March 25, 2012, 06:04:30 PM »

BLUE EARTH

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #36 on:** March 25, 2012, 10:18:57 PM »

way underleveled for the kurt fight. argh plus.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #37 on:** March 25, 2012, 10:45:11 PM »

I'm an adult (18) and now everything is terrible. Oh how I pine for the innocence of youth that I had just 30 minutes ago.

demi · « **Reply #38 on:** March 25, 2012, 11:28:54 PM »

I finished both Arcs... I really enjoyed this one. I hope we get Xilia.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #39 on:** March 25, 2012, 11:31:00 PM »

Just got to chapter 4 with 8 hours of playtime. Still loving the battle system.

Bebpo · « **Reply #40 on:** March 26, 2012, 12:41:34 AM »

Quote from: demi on March 25, 2012, 11:28:54 PM

I finished both Arcs... I really enjoyed this one. I hope we get Xilia.

I never got to play the Future arc

demi · « **Reply #41 on:** March 26, 2012, 09:13:41 AM »

It's really good. I feel bad for Wii owners, the main ending was so garbage. The Future ending is TRUE ENDING

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #42 on:** March 26, 2012, 11:38:51 AM »

http://www.siliconera.com/2012/03/26/tales-of-xillia-trademark-filed-in-the-u-s-too/

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #43 on:** March 26, 2012, 01:35:17 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on March 26, 2012, 12:41:34 AM

Quote from: demi on March 25, 2012, 11:28:54 PM
I finished both Arcs... I really enjoyed this one. I hope we get Xilia.

I never got to play the Future arc

Don't you own the JP version of Graces f? Play it, duder!

Bebpo · « **Reply #44 on:** March 26, 2012, 02:22:36 PM »

That requires me to play through the entire game again (normal arc) for 20-30 hours just to unlock the 6-9 hour new arc at the end. I like Graces, but I don't really want to replay it this soon. I think the save is locked too because of the DLC.

Himu · « **Reply #45 on:** March 26, 2012, 02:38:24 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on March 26, 2012, 11:38:51 AM

http://www.siliconera.com/2012/03/26/tales-of-xillia-trademark-filed-in-the-u-s-too/

PLEASE PUT ON 360

Bebpo · « **Reply #46 on:** March 26, 2012, 02:42:25 PM »

Don't you have a ps3

Himu · « **Reply #47 on:** March 26, 2012, 02:43:18 PM »

that requires turning on my ps3

Bebpo · « **Reply #48 on:** March 26, 2012, 02:43:52 PM »

cool breeze · « **Reply #49 on:** March 26, 2012, 02:46:16 PM »

how was xillia, bebpo?

*hasn't bought graces f yet*

anyway, is the future arc handled at a separate game or does it continue progress from the main campaign? if it's the first one, couldn't you just download a save.

btw, neither here nor there, but I hate how you can't download saves on the vita anymore.

Bebpo · « **Reply #50 on:** March 26, 2012, 02:53:48 PM »

It's a separate game, but like I said, I'm pretty sure the saves are locked because of all the DLC integration into your save file. I should double check.

Xillia is ok, I only got about 5-8 hours in. Planning on getting back to it before the summer. It definitely seemed way worse than Graces in every department except maybe Story.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #51 on:** March 26, 2012, 02:53:50 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on March 26, 2012, 02:38:24 PM

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on March 26, 2012, 11:38:51 AM
http://www.siliconera.com/2012/03/26/tales-of-xillia-trademark-filed-in-the-u-s-too/

PLEASE PUT ON 360

demi · « **Reply #52 on:** March 26, 2012, 02:54:51 PM »

You unlock Future Arc after beating the main game.

Bebpo I would loan my save if you could use it.

cool breeze · « **Reply #53 on:** March 26, 2012, 02:56:11 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on March 26, 2012, 02:53:48 PM

It's a separate game, but like I said, I'm pretty sure the saves are locked because of all the DLC integration into your save file. I should double check.

Xillia is ok, I only got about 5-8 hours in. Planning on getting back to it before the summer. It definitely seemed way worse than Graces in every department except maybe Story.

alright, cool.

If it works I'm thinking I can just borrow Graces F and play the adult part only. If the kid stuff and story is uninteresting, and the future arc is good, might as well just play that.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #54 on:** March 26, 2012, 02:59:34 PM »

Quote from: demi on March 26, 2012, 02:54:51 PM

You unlock Future Arc after beating the main game.

Bebpo I would loan my save if you could use it.

Is it a save-locked game? I'm sure you can find a JP save online.

Himu · « **Reply #55 on:** March 26, 2012, 03:00:00 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on March 26, 2012, 02:53:50 PM

Quote from: Stringer Bell on March 26, 2012, 02:38:24 PM
Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on March 26, 2012, 11:38:51 AM
http://www.siliconera.com/2012/03/26/tales-of-xillia-trademark-filed-in-the-u-s-too/

PLEASE PUT ON 360

Bebpo · « **Reply #56 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:47:26 PM »

Quote from: Linkzg on March 26, 2012, 02:56:11 PM

Quote from: Bebpo on March 26, 2012, 02:53:48 PM
It's a separate game, but like I said, I'm pretty sure the saves are locked because of all the DLC integration into your save file. I should double check.

Xillia is ok, I only got about 5-8 hours in. Planning on getting back to it before the summer. It definitely seemed way worse than Graces in every department except maybe Story.

alright, cool.

If it works I'm thinking I can just borrow Graces F and play the adult part only. If the kid stuff and story is uninteresting, and the future arc is good, might as well just play that.

I think you're a bit confused, so let me clear this up.

Main game:
2 hour "kid" arc
28 hour adult arc

Future arc:
8 hour arc that takes place slightly after the end of the main game.

Beezy · « **Reply #57 on:** March 26, 2012, 07:46:21 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on March 26, 2012, 02:43:18 PM

that requires turning on my ps3

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #58 on:** March 27, 2012, 09:43:22 PM »

This game is awesome, bishie Prince Richard wants to ride your meathog so bad, and now I've got Vanille 2.0. ~uguu~

demi · « **Reply #59 on:** March 27, 2012, 09:44:07 PM »

Pascal is kawaii

Joe add me on PSN I want to be your friend - demibear

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Author Topic: Tales of Graces F (Read 8512 times)