Author Topic: Tales of Innocence (Read 10142 times)

Bill Aurion · « **on:** July 20, 2007, 10:02:44 AM »

Well, I didn't feel like posting DS screens in the Tales topic in the Wii section, so here's a whole new thread!

Update (July 23): TRAILER

Says the battle system (deemed the "Dimension Slide LMBS") will be a mix of Tales of the Abyss' "Flex-Range LMBS" and Tales of Destiny's "Aerial LMBS"...

Looks rather tasty, so hopefully Namco brings this one over...

Artisto16 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2007, 10:27:01 AM »

Interesting indeed. Thanx for the post.

vudu · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2007, 10:39:26 AM »

The images are not only too wide, but the file sizes are too large. Bill needs some serious banning.

Also, wasn't there already a Tales game released on DS that never made it here? Why would this be any different?

Mashiro · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2007, 10:43:49 AM »

Uhhh what?

Is this a fake game? or are they deliberately ripping off Future Trunks from DBZ?

Come on make up an original character design or something.

Caliban · « **Reply #4 on:** July 20, 2007, 11:26:35 AM »

Tales of Tempest was never released here in North-America, why namco, WHY?

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #5 on:** July 20, 2007, 11:27:13 AM »

"The images are not only too wide, but the file sizes are too large. Bill needs some serious banning.

I'll charm my way out!

"Also, wasn't there already a Tales game released on DS that never made it here? Why would this be any different?"

Because hopefully this one won't suck...

Mashiro · « **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2007, 11:45:17 AM »

I hear the story plot revolves around the character Sknurt who is put on a quest to get 7 legendary items that can grant a wish.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #7 on:** July 20, 2007, 11:52:32 AM »

The REAL story summary:

The story for Innocence centers on Luca, a resident of the peaceful capital city of Regnam. Luca, son of a merchant, has special powers, although he's not alone, as others like him have started appearing in the town of late. His personality is said to be a bit different from your standard RPG character; in fact, the game's producers feel his role is somewhat switched with that of the heroine, Iria.

A more dominant female character? That should provide for some interesting dialogue and story segments... =D

IceCold · « **Reply #8 on:** July 20, 2007, 05:09:19 PM »

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Also, wasn't there already a Tales game released on DS that never made it here? Why would this be any different?

Tales of the Tempest wasn't made by the Namco Tales team - it was outsourced to Dimps (also responsible for Sonic Rush).. If this is an internal project it might be different.

Adrock · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2007, 09:34:36 PM »

I just want to say that Mashiro has been absolute gold in this thread.

Nephilim · « **Reply #10 on:** July 21, 2007, 07:11:25 AM »

why is trunks the main character?

Mashiro · « **Reply #11 on:** July 21, 2007, 07:17:25 AM »

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Originally posted by: DeadlyD
why is trunks the main character?

It's actually the story of Future Trunks from the mysterious 4th timeline arc created during the Cell Saga.

Trust me I have inside sources on this.

Edit: Anyone that knows what I'm talking about +10 DBZ geek points.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #12 on:** July 21, 2007, 07:31:12 AM »

Hey, Dragonball nerds, get out...

Athrun Zala · « **Reply #13 on:** July 21, 2007, 09:12:21 AM »

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Originally posted by: Bill Aurion
Hey, Dragonball nerds, get out...

so says the Shana freak! :3

regardless, you can't deny that he looks like Mirai Trunks done by a better different artist...

Mashiro · « **Reply #14 on:** July 21, 2007, 01:37:50 PM »

Ouch Akira Toriyama bashin'. (Though while I enjoy his simplistic art he really is limited as an artist. Now Kishimoto of Naruto fame . . . that's another story.)

Mashiro · « **Reply #15 on:** July 21, 2007, 01:37:50 PM »

I totally didn't double post. Nope. Not I.

actually you did

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2007, 06:58:59 PM »

Oh my...Trailer made of nothing but pure win...

Kairon · « **Reply #17 on:** July 22, 2007, 08:42:56 PM »

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Originally posted by: Bill Aurion
Oh my...Trailer made of nothing but pure win...

QFT.

The music was so beautiful that it almost fooled me into being excited for this game, almost made me forgot how much I hated ToS...

I actually felt like I was looking at FFVI for a while there! /cry

Mashiro · « **Reply #18 on:** July 22, 2007, 11:37:38 PM »

Nice music indeed.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #19 on:** July 23, 2007, 02:02:01 AM »

Okay, got it to play...

You know, the last few minutes really reminded me of the anime KIBA. The dark government room, the tall horned guy (looked kinda like Amil Gaul) and a white-haired boy running through a desolate landscape...

That boy sounds so squeaky he seems like Bill's type.

Mashiro · « **Reply #20 on:** July 23, 2007, 02:09:25 AM »

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That link won't work for me. Well, it loads a website but the button to load the trailer seems to be IE only or something.

It played for me when I clicked the button (popped up Quicktime and loaded). I'm using Safari on a Mac.

Stogi · « **Reply #21 on:** July 23, 2007, 02:11:39 AM »

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Originally posted by: Kairon
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Originally posted by: Bill Aurion
Oh my...Trailer made of nothing but pure win...

QFT.

The music was so beautiful that it almost fooled me into being excited for this game, almost made me forgot how much I hated ToS...

I actually felt like I was looking at FFVI for a while there! /cry

Not to be the devil's advocate or anything, but that really..........sucked.

It looked like every other RPG out there. In fact, I think I played it and NOT beat it already.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #22 on:** July 23, 2007, 02:20:15 AM »

You...must not be very familiar with the Tales series, because they generally play completely different from "every other RPG out there"...

Stogi · « **Reply #23 on:** July 23, 2007, 04:55:52 AM »

I played TOS....

Artisto16 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 23, 2007, 05:01:12 AM »

Oh, so pretty. I think I want this. They seem to be working quite nicely with the graphics engine.

Caliban · « **Reply #25 on:** July 23, 2007, 05:15:42 AM »

That was for the DS? Wow, it looks really good.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #26 on:** July 23, 2007, 06:50:59 AM »

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I played TOS....

Well that just makes your statement all the more silly, no?

KDR_11k · « **Reply #27 on:** July 23, 2007, 08:54:46 AM »

He's a troll, what else would he say?

Stogi · « **Reply #28 on:** July 23, 2007, 09:10:13 AM »

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I played TOS....

Well that just makes your statement all the more silly, no?

How so?

You miss took me. What I meant was that it actually looks like every other RPG out there.

They just all have the same style; cel-shaded or not. And unless your fans of manga or anime, then you aren't going to notice the difference, your going to notice the similarities. Maybe I came off as a little harsh, but it's more frustration than anything.

Mashiro · « **Reply #29 on:** July 23, 2007, 09:11:57 AM »

Being a fan of anime / manga I just can't move off the fact that the main character is just a Trunks rip off.

It would bother me playing the game looking like Trunks and I don't know why . . . >.<!

Stogi · « **Reply #30 on:** July 23, 2007, 09:14:21 AM »

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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
He's a troll, what else would he say?

Whoa, where'd that come from?

I can't simply not like a game?

UniversalJuan · « **Reply #31 on:** July 23, 2007, 07:13:23 PM »

After seeing that trailer only one thing came to mind...."For the love of all things holy that game must release worldwide"

WuTangTurtle · « **Reply #32 on:** August 29, 2007, 07:26:45 PM »

for once i don't wanna play as the main character that wields a sword, gimmie the chick with da guns! Sure guns don't seem to fit the setting but who cares it's d@mn cool looking to do combo attacks with 2 pistols.

Namco if your listening, the U.S. Wants.....no NEEDS this game, oh and don't pull any stupid stuff and release it on the PSP.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #33 on:** August 29, 2007, 08:12:45 PM »

RPGs need less swords and sorcery and more plasgun.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #34 on:** August 29, 2007, 11:49:16 PM »

NO! More Medieval-type stuff, less Sci-Fi, angry, bald space marine!

KDR_11k · « **Reply #35 on:** August 30, 2007, 11:13:35 PM »

How many angry bald space marines are there in RPGs?

vudu · « **Reply #36 on:** August 31, 2007, 07:23:47 AM »

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #37 on:** August 31, 2007, 02:54:17 PM »

Which is already one too many!

KDR_11k · « **Reply #38 on:** September 01, 2007, 12:30:52 AM »

Yeah but what about an amorphous blob or a loli wielding said plasgun?

WuTangTurtle · « **Reply #39 on:** September 03, 2007, 06:16:20 AM »

c'mon bill you can't say you don't like the red head shooting up the place in that video?

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #40 on:** September 03, 2007, 03:56:36 PM »

This Tales is at least going for the 19th-century-ish vibe, which is A-OK with me... =)

Artisto16 · « **Reply #41 on:** September 07, 2007, 05:18:42 AM »

Ok, I can understand the concerns that this is just like EVERY other RPG, but there aren't many on the DS. So with that said, I welcome this game, and it's pretty graphics.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #42 on:** September 25, 2007, 02:51:42 AM »

Wow...

KDR_11k · « **Reply #43 on:** September 25, 2007, 07:34:45 AM »

Gah, I hate streaming videos... 3 seconds playback, 20 seconds buffering.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #44 on:** September 25, 2007, 08:25:43 AM »

You could, you know, just pause it and wait for it to fully load... =)

KDR_11k · « **Reply #45 on:** September 25, 2007, 08:47:06 PM »

Yeah, that's what I did, after about 15 minutes or so it was half way through.

There were comments about a great atmosphere on that page but I didn't notice any of that. There was loads of drawn cutscenes that I bet are all part of the intro if ToS is anything to go by. Nice that an RPG has guns for once but I bet they're just the evil empire's stuff to conquer the world with. Oh and they're driven by something that's made of people.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #46 on:** November 28, 2007, 02:48:36 PM »

Time for an update!

The game has received a 35/40 (9/9/9/8) from Famitsu, which makes it the 2nd highest-rated Tales game in Famitsu behind Tales of the Abyss (36/40)...Here's to hoping Namco actually localizes the good Tales DS game! =(

Oh, and here's the full theme song for those who care...It's quite possibly the most epic game vocal song I've ever heard!

"Follow the Nightingale" by KOKIA

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Author Topic: Tales of Innocence (Read 10142 times)