Tales of Vesperia is the tenth mothership title in the Tales Series developed by Namco Tales Studio. As a the Tales game, it uses the genre name: "The RPG that enforces 「Justice」" (「正義」を貫き通すRPG). Among fans, it is called "TOV" for short.
Overview of game
Tales of Vesperia was released on 7 August 2008 for the Xbox 360 followed by the English version on 26 August 2008 and the European version on 26 June 2009. The Playstation 3 version was later released on 17 September 2009 which included various updates and a new playable character. A film called Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike was released on 9 October 2009 which is prequel to the game.
Character Design by Fujishima Kousuke.
Story
In the planet called Terca Lumireis, people rely on Blastia as a means of survival. Having various capabilities such as generating power or drawing water from the ground, this ancient technology is most importantly used to create magical barriers to protect major cities and towns from wild monsters roaming around the lands and seas.
The Imperial Knights and the Guild members are only allowed to leave the barrier as they carry Bohdi Blastia to protect themselves. Due to this very nature, many have never set foot on the vast undiscovered world that lies outside.
Playable Characters
Yuri Lowell (ユーリ・ローウェル)
The main character. Living in the slums of the empire's capital city, Yuri comes of as a satirist. Having his own sense of justice, he often helps those in need and will always do things his way even if it breaks the law.
Estelle (エステル)
The main heroine. A young noble who wishes to leave the empire palace to seek Flynn. An intelligent yet naive person who has always wanted to see the world outside the barrier.
Flynn Scifo (フレン・シーフォ)
Yuri's childhood friend and rival. Flynn joined the Imperial Knights with a goal in changing the empire from within. In contrast with Yuri, Flynn is more well mannered and talented.
Repede (ラピード)
Yuri's trusted sidekick who carries a pipe from his previous master. Although a dog, he is able to understand the situation around him and somehow dislikes Estelle from approaching him.
Karol Capel (カロル・カペル)
A young boy who joined the Hunting Blades Guild. Karol comes of as an enthusiastic boy who is very knowledgeable about monsters but always cower in the face of danger.
Rita Mordio (リタ・モルディオ)
A genius girl who spends most of her time researching Blastia. Due to her talents and research, she is able to use magical artes. Has very poor social skills and tends to be aggressive when things do not go her way.
Raven (レイヴン)
A shady-looking old man who always appear at unexpected times. Frivolous yet suspicious, he usually complain about his age whenever he is keeping up with everyone.
Judith (ジュディス)
A member of the Kritya race who travels around the world. Judith is very intellectual and rational due to her Kritya traits but can be very nonchalant to almost everything including battle.
Patty Fluer (パティ・フルール)
A self proclaimed adventurer who seeks the treasure of the legendary pirate Aifread. Although she is 14 years old, Patty does not act her age and speaks like an old person. Patty is only playable on the Playstation 3 version.
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