Tales of Xillia Remastered Reviews
Veteran fans don’t have a lot to show up for unless they’ve already been jonesing for a replay, but anyone who’s become a Tales fan in the years since have a new, easy way to play a game worth catching up on, and that’s worth celebrating.
Tales of Xillia Remastered is a wonderful showcase for why the Tales franchise has thrived for the past three decades. It's packed full of charm, strung together with incredible battles, and has me so excited for whichever entry in the series gets remastered next.
So, while there are elements of Tales of Xillia that don't quite measure up to today's standards, the core adventure remains rock solid, and the remaster brings some welcome additions and extras to the table. This PS3 RPG deserved a good re-release, and it's got one.
Tales of Xillia Remastered is a solid port of the original PS3 version with plenty of quality of life updates to go along with it.
Tales of Xillia Remastered brings the original to new and returning audiences with welcomed convenience features, even if some classic features are still a bit cumbersome.
I'm willing to look past my smaller form graphical quibbles of Tales of Xillia Remastered, as should you. The base Xillia content is notable for its incredible combat and emotional story, and the additional quality of life content makes the game more palatable than ever before. If you're wanting to relive Tales of Xillia or are down to experience it for the first time, Tales of Xillia Remastered will give you the nostalgia and emotional depth you need.
Tales of XIllia Remastered recaptures the magic of the original while including a few additions that could either improve or dilute it depending on whom you're asking. But it's definitely offers a adventure that could have you quite invested in how it all unfolds.
In summary, Tales of Xillia is not perfect, but it remains a deeply enjoyable and emotionally resonant JRPG. Its heartfelt storytelling, strong character development, and exciting combat continue to define what fans cherish about the Tales of series. While a few rough edges persist, the remaster successfully modernizes a classic, ensuring that both returning players and newcomers can appreciate its timeless qualities. Over a decade later, Tales of Xillia remains a testament to the enduring charm of traditional Japanese role-playing games.
Tales of Xillia is a good game in the saga and, although it didn't have the best return with this remaster, it stands out for its excellent gameplay, good performance, deep story, and great graphics. If you're not in a hurry to explore the world of Rieze Maxia, wait for a sale or look for other games in the series like Tales of Vesperia or Tales of Arise.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Tales of Xillia Remastered, despite its shortcomings, remains a valuable work. It’s a remaster that chooses to honor nostalgia and authenticity rather than rebuild everything from scratch — a decision that some players may truly appreciate. With its precise gameplay, philosophical storytelling, and memorable soundtrack, the game still manages to engage modern audiences and remind us that some worlds, even as time passes, remain worth living in.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Tales of Xillia Remastered is an excellent remaster of a darn solid and enjoyable JRPG. While it doesn't quite reach the highest highs of other games in the franchise, neither does it reach the lowest lows. It's a solid, enjoyable and well-crafted JRPG from start to finish, and the remastered version of the game is the best way to experience it. Even if the combat doesn't shine quite as brightly as in Tales of Graces f, the entire package is arguably one of the best ways to experience Tales at its most consistently fun.
Tales of Xillia Remastered is a well-deserved second chance. This is a very traditional JRPG that, while not groundbreaking within the genre, is one of the most beloved in the Tales of series. This is the best way to enjoy it, thanks to its improved graphics and extensive quality-of-life options that allow you to customize the experience to the max.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Tales of Xillia Remastered is one of my personal favourite Tales games so if you're a fellow fan, this version contains plenty of quality of life upgrades that definitely make it worth getting so you can spend even more time with Milla and Jude. ⚔️
More than a decade later, Tales of Xillia Remastered breaks free from the shackles of PlayStation 3 and is re-released, improved and updated, on all platforms.
Review in Greek | Read full review
Tales of Xillia may not be the best entry in the Tales series, but it does not necessarily need to be that. It still delivers a charming JRPG experience with its own unique identity, along with an engaging story and a strong cast of characters, as expected from the series. In doing so, Bandai Namco continues its successful efforts to reintroduce classic entries through welcome and meaningful improvements, with the hope that this project will bring more Tales titles to modern platforms.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Tales of Xillia Remastered is a perfect opportunity for newcomers and fans of classic JRPGs seeking an engaging story, dynamic combat, and deep character customization. However, if you expect a major leap in graphics compared to the original, it may not fully meet those expectations.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Tales of Xillia Remastered isn't exactly a masterpiece. The flaws of the original are still present: the sometimes bleak and empty overworld, pop-in of objects, tedious side quests, and excessive backtracking significantly detract from the overall enjoyment. However, it also boasts a captivating main story, endearing characters, excellent dialogue, a wonderful soundtrack, and generally customizable gameplay. It's not a hit, but it's not a flop either. Ultimately, it's a good to very good game.
Review in German | Read full review
Tales of Xillia Remastered is a title you should experience for its memorable characters and engaging dialogue. The combat system is entertaining enough, but the weak stage design turns exploration into a tedious process.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Tales of Xillia Remastered is another successful feather in the cap of the series’ 30th anniversary Remastered Project. While the game itself has some wrinkles in the story department, and visually the game shows its age, it is still filled with fun combat, wonderful characters, and one of the best antagonists in the whole series.
Tales of Xillia Remastered does not seek to reinvent itself, but rather to preserve itself. It is a reminder of a time when Japanese JRPGs combined excitement, pace, and charisma in outstanding doses.
Review in Spanish | Read full review