Tales of Hearts R

The Core Narrative and Setting

The story follows Kor Meteor, a young man training with the sword under his grandfather's guidance in a quiet seaside village. His life changes when he encounters a traveling pair of siblings, Kohaku and Hisui. A critical incident occurs when Kor inadvertently shatters Kohaku's Spiria Core—the very essence of her emotions. This event forces the trio onto a quest across the world to restore Kohaku's heart and soul to wholeness.

The atmosphere blends traditional JRPG elements with a focus on the internal landscape of the characters, as the concept of the Spiria drives much of the plot and character motivations.

What are the major gameplay improvements in this remake?

The most significant update centers on the combat system. This version features the overhauled Aerial Chase Linear Motion Battle System. This mechanic emphasizes dynamic, high-flying action, allowing players to send enemies airborne and immediately dash after them to continue combos, creating a fast-paced and visually engaging battle experience.

Visual and Content Enhancements

As a remake, this title offers substantial visual upgrades compared to its original incarnation. Beyond graphical enhancements, the game integrates both the original cutscenes and entirely new, fully animated cutscenes, providing a richer visual presentation of the story. Furthermore, the party roster has been expanded, introducing new playable characters to join Kor, Hisui, and Kohaku on their journey.

What content is included in this release?

This version aims to be the definitive experience of the original story. It includes all the narrative content from the source material but presents it with modern gameplay mechanics and updated visuals. Regarding additional content, there are currently no listed downloadable content packs or expansions available for this title.

Platform Availability

This specific iteration of the adventure was made available on the iOS and PlayStation Vita handheld systems.