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Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition!

What works

  • Engaging combat system with depth and skill mastery
  • Strong character development and party dynamics
  • Large world with extensive side content and replay value
  • Appealing cel-shaded graphics and soundtrack
  • Compelling fantasy story with mature themes

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve early in combat
  • Some tedious grinding and missable content
  • Controller support issues reported on pc
  • Story pacing and filler sections
  • Dated ui and navigation challenges

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

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  • Tales of Symphonia

  • Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian

  • Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky DX

  • Tales of Graces f Remastered

Less fellowship-oriented

Games that feels like Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition but with less of a community feel

  • DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition

  • Visions of Mana

  • WitchSpring R

  • Agarest: Generations of War

  • GRANDIA II HD Remaster

  • BRAVELY DEFAULT II

Less intimate

Games that feels like Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition but with less focus on close relationships

  • BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster

  • The Alliance Alive HD Remastered

  • Ys: Memories of Celceta

  • KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-

  • SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS™

  • Touhou Genso Wanderer -Reloaded-

Less social

Games that feels like Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Tales of Berseria™

  • FINAL FANTASY IX

  • The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon

  • Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters

  • Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V Generation

  • Agarest: Generations of War Zero

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From the same developer

From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

  • Tales of Berseria™

  • Tales of ARISE

  • CODE VEIN

  • Tales of Zestiria

  • GOD EATER 2 Rage Burst

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Swipe to compare nearby games with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition. These titles are not in What to play next.

Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Leadership, Story.

Last update: 21/08/2026