Tales of Xillia Remastered Reviews
Tales of Xillia Remastered shines as a richly told story of conviction, coexistence, sacrifice, and hope. It is an essential play for fans of the genre and a powerful celebration of the values that define the entire Tales series. The journey through Rieze Maxia feels just as magical today as it did more than a decade ago, and this remaster ensures that its legacy will continue for many years to come.
"A stunning return for a beloved classic" Tales of Xillia Remastered brings back one of the series' most iconic titles with improved graphics and a smoother experience. This version combines the authentic PS3 design with modern enhancements that make it comfortable and enjoyable to play, including autosave, accelerated gameplay, and refined development systems. While some vestiges of the previous generation remain, the game delivers a compelling story, engaging combat, and memorable characters. This version is perfect for both veteran and new players.
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Tales of Xillia Remastered provides a chance for fans wanting to revisit the game or those interested in the series to play this game on modern consoles. It’ll be interesting to see which other Tales of games will get a remaster, even if it’s just a port with minor upgrades, because there are many games in the franchise that deserve to be available to play on modern consoles.
Overall, Tales of Xillia Remastered is a really enjoyable experience. If you haven't played the Tales of games before but are interested in them, Xillia is a great place to start, as it's story and mechanics are so fluid.
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If you missed it the first time, this remaster is a great way to experience it. If you played it on PS3, the improvements make it worth revisiting. Tales of Xillia was a standout in 2013, and on PS5 it proves that good characters and good ideas never really get old.
Tales of Xillia Remastered shows just how well this adventure has held up over the years, especially with its modern polish and convenient quality of life upgrades that make it better than ever to play. The slick visuals and energetic combat make revisiting Rieze Maxia feel better than ever, whilst the lively cast and enjoyable storytelling ensure you’ll be hooked in right until the very end. Sure, a few dated elements and pacing dips still peek through, but they never outweigh all of the things that Tales of Xillia Remastered gets right.
Tales of Xillia Remastered doesn't really do much to upgrade this beloved RPG, but it ensures you don't have to plug in a PS3 to play it.
Tales of Xillia Remastered is an unambitious remaster that takes a half-step toward accessibility and lets you play the game on your platform of choice. And as disappointing as that is, Tales of Xillia is still a wonderful addition to the series and one of the better entries. Making it more accessible in the modern day is a good thing.
Tales of Xillia Remastered delivers exactly what fans wanted: a smoother, more accessible version of a beloved JRPG with meaningful quality of life improvements. The combat system still holds up brilliantly and the character work remains compelling, but dated map design and visual limitations remind you this is a remaster, not a remake. It's the definitive way to experience Xillia, even if it can't escape showing its age.
Tales of Xillia Remastered is an acceptable way to reexperience a classic work in Bandai Namco's franchise. Its quality as a remaster isn't absurd, but it's a basic, fair work to keep it accessible to a new generation after over a decade stuck on the PS3.
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Tales of Xillia Remastered shines with quality-of-life improvements, thrilling combat, and memorable heroes, though some old issues remain.
Tales of Xillia Remastered doesn’t just revisit a fan-favourite, it refines it. With expressive writing, fluid combat, and thoughtful upgrades, it’s a heartfelt JRPG that still holds its own.
Tales of Xillia Remastered successfully brings the original title to modern consoles while maintaining its charm and warts. It won't change anyone's opinion who played it over a decade ago, but it is the best option for those who want to experience this title in the beloved Tales series for the first time.
Tales of Xillia has so many strengths and so many weaknesses, inherent to that era of video games in general, which I feel a lot of nostalgia for, and even without having had prior contact with the Tales series, that's what I felt throughout my entire playthrough, and I was transported to a past time.
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Tales of Xillia Remastered doesn’t beg for attention, and maybe that’s why it feels so timeless. It’s comfortable in its own skin, faster, cleaner, but still true to the spirit that made it special. It remembers that character-driven storytelling and fluid combat are what keep people coming back, not photorealism or open-world checklists.
This remaster does what it's supposed to do. It frees the original from the clutches of the PlayStation 3 and gives new fans the option to play it without too much effort. It's not the best installment in the franchise (in my opinion), partly due to the somewhat mediocre gimmickry of several main characters and because the game feels a bit unfinished in places. However, it's currently the best way to play it for both new and old fans.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Tales of Xillia Remastered is an excellent JRPG, featuring a great story and outstanding combat. It does have some flaws that may hint at a limited budget, which weren’t addressed in this remaster due to its focus on improving resolution and performance only. Unfortunately, it doesn’t include a Brazilian Portuguese translation, but it remains a fantastic game for fans of the franchise and lovers of quality JRPGs.
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All in all, despite its flaws, Tales of Xillia Remastered is still a wonderful JRPG, even over a decade later. The remaster provides many reasons why fans of the genre will enjoy and appreciate the game.
Tales of Xillia Remastered is a heartfelt return for longtime fans and a welcoming entry point for newcomers seeking a classic JRPG adventure with dynamic action combat. It offers a rich journey filled with charming characters and a battle system that still holds strong today. While its pacing can be slow and its visuals show the game’s age, there’s plenty to love if you look past that. The remaster may not innovate, but it faithfully brings a beloved tale and timeless gameplay to modern platforms—perfect for anyone craving an old-school action RPG with plenty of heart.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Bandai Namco is now two for two when it comes to bringing back old Tales of games. Xillia Remastered smooths out many of the original’s frustrating bits with smart quality-of-life improvements that make revisiting Rieze Maxia feel more comfortable than it ever was on the PS3. However, this fidelity means that the original game’s shortcomings are still present; its implementation of dual protagonists feel uneven, and exploration can be linear or even bland at times. Fortunately, these flaws are offset by a good narrative bolstered by a memorable cast of strong characters and their heartfelt interactions. Even with its dated quirks, this is still a well-done remaster that shows respect for the original game and for the fans who loved it back in 2013.