Tales of the Abyss review

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But the funny thing is that he also annoys everyone else in the game. And when the first big plot twist hits, they take it out on him - too much. We were swept into the story by then. It only continues to build for the rest of the game's run time... thanks to plenty of cutscenes and text-based skits, you'll get one of the best-developed groups of characters in the history of RPGs.

This is the finest story of the Tales series. Though it sometimes plays fast and loose with logic - like when the characters realize someone's cursed but don't do anything about it until hours later, when he tries to kill Luke - you're going to want to know what's going down.

Above: Luke's easily surprised, like many RPG heroes

More info

GenreRole Playing
DescriptionThis RPG blends fast action, complex story, lovable characters and dazzling visuals into one of the most exciting games on the PS2 in 2006.
Franchise nameTales of...
UK franchise nameTales of...
Platform"PS2"
US censor rating"Teen"
UK censor rating""
Release date1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK)
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