Denfaminicogamer Japanese outlet recently interviewed the development members of the turn-based JRPG developed by Atlus, soul Hackers 2, and the action JRPG developed by Bandai Namco tales of getting up. Lots of intriguing topics of conversation, even about history. tales of getting up‘s development, they breed. Producer Yusuke Tomizawa and Bandai Namco director Hirokazu Kagawa were present.
Perhaps the most thought-provoking trivia is how early in its development, tales of getting up it wasn’t supposed to be a “Tales of” game at all. Instead, the title was simply called “Arise”, with the intention of creating a new IP developed by the Stories of team. It was such an innovative project that they weren’t sure if they should stick it on the Stories of IP.
Obviously, they ultimately decided to deviate from that path, but it’s potentially worth wondering how events could have drastically changed if this wasn’t a Stories of play. tales of getting up it feels significantly different from previous entries due to its tweaked approach to combat, presentation, and more minute factors, so you could imagine it as not tied to the brand. Still, I’m glad it is.
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tales of getting up is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
Take a look at our review of Tales of Aris PlayStation 5 version.
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symphony stories it was initially released for the Gamecube worldwide before receiving a Japan-exclusive PlayStation 2 version that added more content. That same version would be released worldwide for PlayStation 3 and eventually PC via Steam. This upcoming remaster is using the latest versions as a base, although several new features are coming, such as skippable events and improved sea navigation.