Tales of the World: Tactics Union/ Reve Unitia
Tactics Union is one of the latest crossover game in Japan, changing things up from the usual Tales of the World games by being a grid-based tactical RPG. The game originally released on mobile, with an updated 3DS version titles Reve Unitia releasing in 2014.
Gameplay is similar to something you’d find in a game like Final Fantasy Tactics, equipping your units with different weapons, equipment, and skills before battle. There’s also a bit of Fire Emblem, with favoribility ratings similar to the support conversation system. Certain units can fight near each other and build relationships, gaining boosts when battling, as well as revealing special conversations. There’s also a couple of new characters introduced in the story mode, which takes place in the land of Revaila.
The original mobile title was free to play, with in-game purchases, of course. It wouldn’t be as intensive to localize as a mainstream Tales title, and either the mobile game or digital version of the 3DS title would be a good choice. Unfortunately, we’ve only gotten one of the Tales spinoff titles in North America, with Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology on PSP. Tactics Union is different enough to distinguish itself from the main series, and could be a good choice to finally get another spinoff in English.
