Tales of Zestiria Set for Fall 2015
Tales of Zestiria Set for Fall 2015 - Samantha Lienhard
As if there hasn’t been enough exciting video game news lately (Fatal Frame V localization, Yo-kai Watch localization, Star Ocean 5, etc.), Bandai Namco has released new information about Tales of Zestiria.
Tales of Zestiria is one of my most anticipated games this year, and that hasn’t changed despite some controversy over the Japanese release of the game.
In addition to a handful of screenshots, Gematsu has a list of details about the game, including a quick description of the plot premise:
Two nations fight for supremacy and the fate of the realm lies in the hands of Sorey, an inquisitive young adventurer who takes on the burden of becoming the Shepherd, the one the legends foretold would become the savior of all. Together with Lailah, the Lady of the Lake, who guards the Sacred Blade, and his best friend Mikleo, Sorey soon discovers a powerful force rising in the shadows.”
Tales of Zestiria has a medieval fantasy setting, seamless battle transitions, and dual-audio, which should please fans who prefer to play their games with the original Japanese voice acting. The story/setting is also said to take cues from classic literature–so maybe that Lady of the Lake/Sacred Blade bit is a shout-out to Arthurian legend? If so, I can’t wait to see what else it draws on for inspiration!
Finally, here is the first English trailer for Tales of Zestiria.
It’s set for Fall 2015, unlike the summer release originally expected, but I’m fine with that. It’ll give me time to catch up on the Tales series and my backlog in general, so I’ll be ready to play it when it comes out!
Tales of Zestiria can already be pre-ordered, although it doesn’t have a definite release date yet. A Collector’s Edition for the West has yet to be revealed, but since the past few Tales games have had one (that was quickly sold out), Zestiria probably will as well.
Now… back to waiting in anticipation for the “massive surprises” promised to us. *crosses fingers for a Symphonia prequel*
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