Tales of Innocence
Main Game
RELEASED
7.0
Dec 6, 2007
Nintendo DSPlayStation VitabyAlfa System•Bandai Namco Entertainment
Overview:|
Tales of Innocence is a traditional Role-Playing Game (RPG) centered on Ruca, who discovers latent special powers in the peaceful Imperial Capital of Regnum, leading to persecution. The core gameplay involves real-time strategic combat, party management, and character progression through leveling and equipment. A distinctive feature is the narrative focus on characters "Awakening" to their abilities. Originally released in 2007, this main entry has seen a full remake, offering an updated experience across its Nintendo DS and PlayStation Vita releases.
This is a main entry in the long-running Role-Playing Game series, originally released in 2007 for the Nintendo DS and later made available on the PlayStation Vita. Set in the world of Regnum, the story begins in an Imperial Capital that has maintained peace despite global conflict. However, this tranquility is disrupted by the slow emergence of individuals possessing "special powers." Feared by the general populace, the ruling power of Regnum enacts strict laws to capture all those exhibiting these abilities. The narrative centers on Ruca, the son of a local merchant, who discovers these very same latent powers within himself, setting him on a path that challenges the established order.
Core Gameplay and Mechanics
As a traditional Role-Playing Game, the experience focuses on character progression, exploration, and strategic combat. The game utilizes a real-time battle system, a hallmark of the series, where positioning and timing are crucial elements for success against various adversaries.
Players manage a party of characters, each contributing unique skills and abilities both in and out of combat. Developing these characters through leveling up, acquiring new equipment, and learning powerful techniques forms the central gameplay loop.
What makes this game unique in the RPG landscape?
A distinguishing feature of this installment is its focus on the concept of "Awakening"—the moment characters realize and begin to harness their inherent special powers. This ties directly into the narrative themes of acceptance versus persecution.
Setting and Atmosphere
The atmosphere blends high fantasy elements with a setting grappling with social tension and fear surrounding supernatural abilities. The world of Regnum serves as the backdrop for Ruca's journey as he navigates his newfound identity while confronting the societal structures that condemn people like him.
Content Availability
This title is presented as a complete, standalone main game experience. There are currently no officially released Downloadable Content (DLC) packs or major expansions associated with this version of the game.
Platform History
The game first launched on the Nintendo DS hardware. A later iteration was released for the PlayStation Vita, offering an updated presentation of the original adventure.
Remakes and Revisions
It is important to note that this title has received one full remake, which updates the graphics, systems, and potentially the presentation compared to the initial 2007 release.
Game Details
Primary Name: Tales of Innocence
Alternative Names:
TOI (Other Alias)
Type: Main Game
Series: Tales
Developer: Alfa System
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Release Information
Release Date: Dec 6, 2007
Genres & Themes
Genres: Role-playing (RPG)
Themes: Action, Fantasy
Platforms
Nintendo DSPlayStation Vita
Game Modes
Perspective: Third person
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
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