11) Tales of Hearts R
Best Tales of Games
The ways North America has gotten Tales games have been a bit weird at times, and Tales of Hearts is a perfect example of that.
Hearts actually released on the Nintendo DS in 2008 for Japan, and would later see a remake on the Vita called Tales of Hearts R in full 3D.
That version is what the west would see in 2014 on the PlayStation Vita, with only Japanese voice tracks.
Kor Meteor takes the main role, as a young boy who lives in a secluded village. When a girl named Kohaku comes to their village his life gets turned upside down.
Ultimately the plot of Hearts comes down to Kor and the party traveling around the world to find pieces of Kohaku’s shattered heart.
The idea of two different worlds comes into play with this game as well, and a strong ensemble cast helps propel the story forward.
Many of the themes in Hearts have to do with emotion, and people finding those pieces of themselves.
The battle system of Hearts has a strong emphasis on aerial combos, with characters being able to combine attacks as well.
A deep customization system that involves characters’ main weapons, known as “soma,” helps diversify the potential you have in battle.
Heart’s story may be a bit wandering, but the cast builds real camaraderie, and the game keeps a level of humor throughout the experience that’s unique even for a Tales game.
It’s a character-focused story, that has some real charm to it especially as you see more of each characters back story
