Tales of Arise

Otherwise, this is an excellent port of an essential, thought-provoking JRPG. Tales of Arise’s ambitions to deal with a weighty, pressing theme slightly outpace execution, particularly in the latter half of the story, but the effort is noble, and the game is certainly capable of generating thought and discussion like a great work of art should. Also, Rinwell’s just the best.

Digital TrendsDeAngelo Epps

“Tales of Arise a great step toward the JRPG's evolution and a must-play for fans of the genre.”

Capsule ComputersTravis Bruno

9/10

With fast paced combat and a gorgeous presentation Tales of Arise marks a clear step forward for the long running JRPG series.

VGChartzThomas Froehlicher

8.5/10

Tales of Arise is a great revival of the series.It's been five years since Tales of Berseria, and while some may have wondered whether the series was [...]

PPEWojciech Gruszczyk

8/10

We review Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition, the latest and expanded version of the acclaimed jRPG. How does the adventure look and play on the small screen?

Nintendo World ReportJohn Rairdin

8/10

Tales of Arise is a straight forward RPG that places narrative above mechanical depth or a grand world. There are times where that can be a little boring, as you’re railroaded from one story point to the next. At the same time that story is good enough that I was genuinely eager to see what would happen next. Combat is exciting and only improves as your options expand. The Switch 2 version has some issues in the frame rate department (though in fairness it wasn’t perfectly smooth on other platforms either). But the actual image quality and presentation remain as excellent as they were when…

Press StartSteven Impson

8/10

I came away from Tales of Arise with a new appreciation for the Tales series. I loved my time with the endearing cast of characters and the exciting, fast-paced story alongside the energetic and action-packed battles. Tales of Arise is an excellent action RPG, and a fantastic entry point into the series.

Steam Deck HQNoah Kupetsky

8/10

Tales of Arise is a great JRPG and the new Beyond the Dawn expansion continues the story in an enjoyable way, especially on Steam Deck.

But Why ThoMatt Sowinski

7.5/10

Despite the visual issues, Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition does feel great on the Switch 2. The trade-offs here are understandable, as having one of the best JRPGs of this generation on the go is fantastic. The base game feels as good as ever, with the expansion being a solid add-on.

Worth PlayingChris "Atom" DeAngelus

7/10

Tales Of Arise is the latest chapter in the popular Tales Of JRPG franchise bringing new storylines, gameplay dynamics, and worlds for players to explore.

GamesticDaRmaZat

Unscored

It’s a stellar package that justifies its existence on every platform through its sheer volume of high-quality content, a spectacular audiovisual presentation, and deeply engaging mechanics. For Nintendo players looking for a sprawling, gorgeous adventure that runs beautifully whether on the couch or on the go, adding this definitive collection to your gaming library is an absolute luxury.

Analog Stick GamingJeff Young

Unscored

Tales of Arise is a vastly thrilling adventure that offers up a wealth of great characters, some truly stunning locations to explore, and a rewarding combat system that allows for a lot of diversity from its cast. While the story itself is decently told, there is a lot of repetition in its dialogue