Tales of Innocence R is a 2012 Role-playing Game (RPG) remake for the PlayStation Vita, modernizing the original narrative set in Regnum, where individuals with special powers face persecution. The core gameplay loop blends exploration and story progression with fast-paced, real-time action combat where players strategically use character skills (Artes). This version features a complete visual and audio overhaul, refined combat mechanics, and added story content compared to the source material, offering a technically enhanced and more comprehensive experience of the established plot.
The core gameplay loop adheres to the structure of a traditional Role-Playing Game, blending exploration, character progression, and narrative advancement with dynamic combat. Players navigate the world, interact with non-player characters to drive the plot forward, and engage in battles against various adversaries. The combat system is characterized by its real-time action nature, demanding active player input during encounters.
Success in battles relies on strategic positioning and the timely execution of unique character abilities, often referred to as Artes, which are directly linked to the special powers central to the story. Players must manage their party composition and timing to effectively overcome challenges.
As a full remake, this version focuses heavily on modernization across presentation and mechanics compared to the source material. The development prioritized leveraging the capabilities of the PlayStation Vita hardware.
The presentation has undergone a significant overhaul. This includes visual enhancements, where character models, environments, and the overall graphical fidelity have been redrawn and updated. Furthermore, audio elements have been remastered to provide a higher quality experience.
The real-time combat system has been refined, often incorporating gameplay elements and quality-of-life improvements introduced in subsequent entries of the franchise, resulting in a faster and more fluid battle flow. While the fundamental story structure remains faithful to the original, the remake introduces new story content, additional side material, and potentially expanded character arcs, offering a more complete narrative package.
This iteration is designed to be a more definitive version of the original narrative. The primary changes involve the addition of new story segments and gameplay features that deepen the established world. There are no officially documented expansions or Downloadable Content (DLC) packs available for this specific release.