Tales of Xillia Remastered: Deluxe Edition

So, while there are elements of Tales of Xillia that don't quite measure up to today's standards, the core adventure remains rock solid, and the remaster brings some welcome additions and extras to the table. This PS3 RPG deserved a good re-release, and it's got one.

Tales of Xillia Remastered brings the original to new and returning audiences with welcomed convenience features, even if some classic features are still a bit cumbersome.

Veteran fans don’t have a lot to show up for unless they’ve already been jonesing for a replay, but anyone who’s become a Tales fan in the years since have a new, easy way to play a game worth catching up on, and that’s worth celebrating.

More than a decade later, Tales of Xillia Remastered breaks free from the shackles of PlayStation 3 and is re-released, improved and updated, on all platforms.

Tales of Xillia Remastered is a title you should experience for its memorable characters and engaging dialogue. The combat system is entertaining enough, but the weak stage design turns exploration into a tedious process.

Tales of Xillia Remastered is another successful feather in the cap of the series’ 30th anniversary Remastered Project. While the game itself has some wrinkles in the story department, and visually the game shows its age, it is still filled with fun combat, wonderful characters, and one of the best antagonists in the whole series.

Tales of Xillia may not be the best entry in the Tales series, but it does not necessarily need to be that. It still delivers a charming JRPG experience with its own unique identity, along with an engaging story and a strong cast of characters, as expected from the series. In doing so, Bandai Namco continues its successful efforts to reintroduce classic entries through welcome and meaningful improvements, with the hope that this project will bring more Tales titles to modern platforms.

Jude and Milla return with an accessible JRPG adventure focused on action and linked attacks, ideal for discovering Tales of without losing its classic essence.

Tales of Xillia Remastered shines as a richly told story of conviction, coexistence, sacrifice, and hope. It is an essential play for fans of the genre and a powerful celebration of the values that define the entire Tales series. The journey through Rieze Maxia feels just as magical today as it did more than a decade ago, and this remaster ensures that its legacy will continue for many years to come.

“Can it get a second chance on the Nintendo Switch 2?”