Tales of Vesperia (T)
Artful RPG has mild violence but good ethics.
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- Publisher: Namco Bandai
- Genre: Video Games - Role Playing Games
- Release Date: 08/26/2008
- Platform(s): Xbox 360
- Online Enabled: Yes
- ESRB Rating: T
- ESRB Explanation: Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes
- Price: $49.99
Parents need to know
Families can talk about what it means to society when a government tries to impinge upon freedom. Can a society work well under dictatorial control? How is our society different from or similar to that in Vesperia?
Message
Social Behavior:
The authorities act dictatorial against townspeople, which may be upsetting for some.
Consumerism:
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Drinking of mead.
Educational Value:
You'll think creatively as part of a team and learn about good ethics and morals.
Violence
Mild use of blood during fights, nothing over the top a la Mortal Kombat.
Sex
There are some suggestive moments and innuendo, but nothing even a tween hasn't seen on the Web.
Language
Mild cussing of the 'damn' variety.
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Harold Goldberg
While the dialogue in this fantasy RPG can be clunky at times, you'll fall for the characters who are brimming with charm and complexities. Your character will grow more powerful not only through leveling up, but through fighting. The fighting is presented in real time, and you'll also have various magic spells to wield, which result in beautiful fireworks on the screen. After a battle, you'll accumulate Learning Points which improve your skills. You won't go alone into battle, either. Your team includes three characters with their own marvelous powers and abilities. During a fight, which sometimes includes mild bloodletting from swords and other weapons, you can choose to control whichever character you like. You'll find some sexual innuendo and kissing, along with some quick scenes of drunkenness.
Is it any good?
How to play
- Playability: Medium. Playing this RPG has a learning curve
- Reading Required: Medium
- Graphics: High. The best in the series, but not the best for the Xbox 360
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