4) Tales of Xillia
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Xillia was another interesting aside for the series, as it let players choose between two main characters. This choice would change cutscenes, and everything would be seen from that characters perspective.
Jude Mathis, a medical student, and an ethereal being named Mila Maxwell are the main characters. They meet after Mila infiltrates Jude’s city to sabotage a dangerous weapon known as the Lance of Kresnik.
Xillia is set in the world of Rieze Maxia where society has created technology known as Spyrix that uses the power of spirits for energy. This creates a divide between the spirit realm and the human realm.
The cast of characters in Xillia are just as good as ever, with a strong cast of villains to match. Jude and Milla are both interesting in very different ways and they develop an interesting, symbiotic relationship.
Each character has their own specific arc, like Alvin, who betrays the party but ultimately finds his loyalty to them.
Xillia’s battle system also made some fantastic changes.
It introduced the link system that allows two characters to sync up and support each other, as well as use some powerful special moves with the linked artes gauge.
Regular artes and attacks are also dictated by an assault counter similar to graces.
Completing Xillia doesn’t take nearly as long as other Tales titles clocking in at around 40 hours, but it’s a story that gets its point across and isn’t packed with much filler.
It stays exciting throughout and has the gameplay to match.
