Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology
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is a spin-off
of the Tales action role-playing game
series for the PlayStation Portable
. Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology's characteristic genre name is . Like some of the previous games that bear Tales of the World in their title, this game is a crossover
title featuring characters from various Tales games. Unlike other games in the Tales of the World series, this one has been released in North America and Europe. The theme song for the game is Kamihikōki by Kana Uemura
, and the opening song is Uemura's Hikari to Kage. Similarly to Tales of the Abyss
, the American version of the game uses the same opening song, but without lyrics.
As always, the Tales of the World spin-offs add Tales characters from entries in the main installments. They play as NPCs that will assist the player throughout the game to stop the villain from destroying the world.
, albeit without the online part and with a stronger story line. Players accept quests at the local guild office from a selection of five different choices at a time. Quests include defeating certain monster types, mining or harvesting certain raw ingredients, or crafting certain goods. Completing these quests rewards the player with Fame Points and Gald (currency). Upon reaching certain levels of Fame, a new "Story Quest" is unlocked, which leads to new in-game events once completed. The player's character is fully customizable with the equipment available through quests and through stores, and changing it affects both stats and visual appearance. The typical "Tales of" crafting system is also in the game, allowing the player to further customize his/her equipment.
Upon completing the game at least once, 2 additional difficulty levels are unlocked, "Hard and "Very Hard" on top of the original default "Normal" level. Players can then restart the game with all their levels, in-game currency and items (except quest items) intact, and can switch difficulty levels at any point during the new game, as long as they are outside the explorable dungeons.
Class-specific Mystic Artes/Hi-Ougis
Warrior - Infernal Ruin
Thief - Death Spiral
Mage - Indignation Judgment
Priest - Sacred Shine
Swordsman - Dark Blade
Fighter - Fire Dragon Rampage
Ninja - Nine Seals
Magic Knight - Shining Bind
Bishop - Divine Judgment
Hunter - Astral Rain
game Tales of the Abyss
. This system allows the player character to move freely across the field.
Tales of Destiny
Tales of Eternia
Tales of Symphonia
Tales of Rebirth
Tales of Legendia
Tales of the Abyss
Tales of Destiny 2
Tales of Rebirth
Spin-off (media)
In media, a spin-off is a radio program, television program, video game, or any narrative work, derived from one or more already existing works, that focuses, in particular, in more detail on one aspect of that original work...
of the Tales action role-playing game
Action role-playing game
Action role-playing games form a loosely defined sub-genre of role-playing video games that incorporate elements of action or action-adventure games, emphasizing real-time action where the player has direct control over characters, instead of turn-based or menu-based combat...
series for the PlayStation Portable
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
. Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology's characteristic genre name is . Like some of the previous games that bear Tales of the World in their title, this game is a crossover
Fictional crossover
A fictional crossover is the placement of two or more otherwise discrete fictional characters, settings, or universes into the context of a single story. They can arise from legal agreements between the relevant copyright holders, or because of unauthorized efforts by fans, or even amid common...
title featuring characters from various Tales games. Unlike other games in the Tales of the World series, this one has been released in North America and Europe. The theme song for the game is Kamihikōki by Kana Uemura
Kana Uemura
is a Japanese singer-songwriter, who debuted in 2004. She is best known for her song "Toilet no Kamisama", an acoustic ballad about her grandmother, which became a hit in 2010.- Biography :...
, and the opening song is Uemura's Hikari to Kage. Similarly to Tales of the Abyss
Tales of the Abyss
is a console role-playing game developed by Namco Tales Studio and published by Namco in Japan and Namco Bandai Games in North America. Tales of the Abyss's characteristic genre name is The Meaning Of Birth RPG . It is the eighth mothership title in the Tales series, and was released for the...
, the American version of the game uses the same opening song, but without lyrics.
Story
The world of Terresia is under assault by a "devourer", which seeks to consume its mana and leave it barren. Although the residents of the planet are unaware, this is actually a result of the actions of two entities named Widdershin and Aurora, the descenders of other worlds. As a last resort, the world's life-giving tree (the World Tree) uses the last of its power to create a defender - the player's own character. The hero, after being awakened by a strange creature named Mormo whose own world was destroyed by the same threat, learns of the danger to this world's World Tree. Upon hearing a scream, the player rushes to discover that a girl is being attacked by a soldier. After rescuing the girl, she introduces herself as Kannono, a member of an organization named Ad Libitum. This guild seeks to help the people of the world, fighting injustice and oppression. With no better leads, the player and Mormo set out to join Ad Libitum, hoping to learn more about the location of the devourer.As always, the Tales of the World spin-offs add Tales characters from entries in the main installments. They play as NPCs that will assist the player throughout the game to stop the villain from destroying the world.
Gameplay
The gameplay resembles in many ways that of an MMORPGMMORPG
Massively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
, albeit without the online part and with a stronger story line. Players accept quests at the local guild office from a selection of five different choices at a time. Quests include defeating certain monster types, mining or harvesting certain raw ingredients, or crafting certain goods. Completing these quests rewards the player with Fame Points and Gald (currency). Upon reaching certain levels of Fame, a new "Story Quest" is unlocked, which leads to new in-game events once completed. The player's character is fully customizable with the equipment available through quests and through stores, and changing it affects both stats and visual appearance. The typical "Tales of" crafting system is also in the game, allowing the player to further customize his/her equipment.
Upon completing the game at least once, 2 additional difficulty levels are unlocked, "Hard and "Very Hard" on top of the original default "Normal" level. Players can then restart the game with all their levels, in-game currency and items (except quest items) intact, and can switch difficulty levels at any point during the new game, as long as they are outside the explorable dungeons.
Artes
Characters will also learn Artes through leveling up which can be chained (basic to master to arcane) and by mastering these Artes will unlock the specific class's Mystic Artes/Hi-Ougi which can unleash a great deal of damage.Class-specific Mystic Artes/Hi-Ougis
Warrior - Infernal Ruin
Thief - Death Spiral
Mage - Indignation Judgment
Priest - Sacred Shine
Swordsman - Dark Blade
Fighter - Fire Dragon Rampage
Ninja - Nine Seals
Magic Knight - Shining Bind
Bishop - Divine Judgment
Hunter - Astral Rain
Magic Maps/Radiant Quests
You will also obtain Magic Map drops from random monsters during the course of the game. Magic Maps will open an "Ex" version of a specific dungeon and contains rare items and basically stronger enemies. Also, some quests triggers an event for the Radiant Quest which if completed will grant you very powerful equipments for your specific class.Battle System
The game uses the Flex Range Linear Motion Battle System found in the PlayStation 2PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
game Tales of the Abyss
Tales of the Abyss
is a console role-playing game developed by Namco Tales Studio and published by Namco in Japan and Namco Bandai Games in North America. Tales of the Abyss's characteristic genre name is The Meaning Of Birth RPG . It is the eighth mothership title in the Tales series, and was released for the...
. This system allows the player character to move freely across the field.
Original
- Kanonno — A girl that suffers from amnesia that is later on revealed to be the descender of the foreign world of Pasca. She is voiced by Haruka KudoHaruka Kudois a Japanese model and seiyu.She is best known as the voice of Hagumi Hanamoto in Honey and Clover and Sayu Yagami in the anime adaption of Death Note.She was an exclusive model for Seventeen magazine until May 2007...
in the Japanese version. - Mormo — A descender from the world of Yaoon, who accompanies the descender of Terresia on a mission to destroy Gilgulim. He is voiced by Daisuke SakaguchiDaisuke Sakaguchiis a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production.-Television animation:*Atashin'chi *Baccano! *Bamboo Blade *Black Jack *Bleach *Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo...
in the Japanese version and by Steve StaleySteve StaleySteve Staley is a voice actor who is also known as Steve Cannon. He is represented by Arlene Thornton & Associates.When he is not working in the booth, he teaches a voice acting class at Kalmenson & Kalmenson in Burbank, California....
in the U.S. version. - Ganser — The ruler of Ailily, the city that rests adjacent to the World Tree. His oppressive attitude towards Ailily's citizens provoked Ad Libitum to conspire against him, and eventually, defeat him. It is revealed before facing him in the Orphic Maze that he worked with Widdershin. He is voiced by Naoki TatsutaNaoki Tatsutais a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production.He is most known for the roles of Buta Gorilla , Daima Jin , Oolong , Ashibe's Father , and Scoop-kun ....
in the Japanese version. - Aurora — A foreign Descender who worked with Widdershin. She is voiced by Yuko NagashimaYuko Nagashimais a Japanese voice actress who works for Aoni Production.-Anime:* Ceres, The Celestial Legend - Gladys Smithson* Eden's Bowy - Fennis, young Yorn* Magic Knight Rayearth - Caldina* Martian Successor Nadesico - Erina Won* Naruto - Tsubaki...
in the Japanese version and by Mona MarshallMona MarshallMona M. Ianotti is an American voice actress. She is often cast in the role of young boys. Her roles have included parts in not only Japanese anime, but also in American cartoons as well. Mona Marshall has recently lent her voice to the talking bear Koby the Study Buddy...
in the U.S. version. - Widdershin — The descender of the world of Gilgulim, who plans to devour all worlds and merge them into one, immortal being, and the main antagonist of the story. He is voiced by Bin ShimadaBin Shimadais a Japanese voice actor. He is currently affiliated with the talent management firm Aoni Production.-References:* Nakagami, Yoshikatsu et al. "You're Under Arrest: Full Throttle". Newtype USA. pp. 48–49.-External links:...
in the Japanese version and by Patrick SeitzPatrick SeitzPatrick Seitz is an American voice actor, ADR Director, and Script Writer primarily known for his work for Geneon Entertainment, Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Bandai Entertainment, Media Blasters, NYAV Post, New Generation Pictures, Funimation Entertainment, and Viz Media...
in the U.S. version.
Playable Characters
Tales of PhantasiaTales of Phantasia
is a Super Nintendo game in the RPG genre published by Namco and released in Japan in 1995, selling 212,000 copies. It is the first mothership title in the Tales RPG series and was later remade/re-released on the PlayStation, Game Boy Advance and PlayStation Portable...
- Chester Barklight.
- Arche Klaine (Klein). Voiced by Jennifer Sekiguchi
Tales of Destiny
Tales of Destiny
is a video game in the RPG genre published for the PlayStation console by Namco on December 23, 1997 in Japan, selling 1,139,000 copies. Tales of Destiny's characteristic genre name is...
- Stan (Stahn) Aileron. Voiced by Liam O'BrienLiam O'BrienLiam Christopher O'Brien is an American voice actor and voice director perhaps best known for his roles as Gaara of the Sand in Naruto, Captain Jushiro Ukitake in Bleach, War in the video game Darksiders, 'Vincent Law' in Ergo Proxy and 'Illidan Stormrage' in the 'Warcraft' game series...
- Rutee Kartret (Katrea). Voiced by Michelle RuffMichelle RuffMichelle Suzanne Ruff is an American voice actress known for her work in anime and video games.-Anime roles:* Angel Tales - Akane the fox* Ai Yori Aoshi - Aoi Sakuraba* Arc the Lad - Meril...
- Lion (Leon) Magnus.
Tales of Eternia
Tales of Eternia
is a Japanese PlayStation action role-playing video game released by Namco on November 30, 2000, selling 873,000 copies and later ported to the PlayStation Portable on March 3, 2005, selling 398,000 copies. Tales of Eternia's characteristic genre name is...
- Rid (Reid) Hershel. Voiced by Sam RiegelSam RiegelSamuel Brent Oscar "Sam" Riegel is a voice actor, writer and director who appears in many television cartoons, anime, and video games. He began as a child actor in theater in Virginia, and moved to New York City to perform in Broadway and off-Broadway shows...
Tales of Symphonia
Tales of Symphonia
is a video game first released for the Nintendo GameCube and later for the PlayStation 2 in Japan. It debuted in Japan on August 29, 2003, selling 953,000 copies, in Canada and the United States on July 13, 2004, and in Europe on November 19, 2004. The game received a Japanese-only PlayStation 2...
- Lloyd Irving. Voiced by Brian BeacockBrian BeacockBrian Keith Beacock is an American television and film actor and a voice actor in anime and video games...
- Refill (Raine) Sage. Voiced by Tara PlattTara PlattTara Platt is an American film and television actress as well as a voice actor. She is married to fellow voice actor Yuri Lowenthal....
- Kratos Aurion. Voiced by Cam ClarkeCam ClarkeCameron Arthur "Cam" Clarke is a prolific American voice actor and singer, well known for his work in animation and video games. Clarke is well known for providing the voices of Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Shotaro Kaneda in the 1989 original English-dub of Akira. He often voices...
- Genius (Genis) Sage.
Tales of Rebirth
Tales of Rebirth
is the sixth mothership title in Namco's Tales RPG series. It was released on December 16, 2004 in Japan for the Sony PlayStation 2. Tales of Rebirth's characteristic genre name is . Tales of Rebirth has an anime introductory video accompanied by the song Good Night by Every Little Thing. Notably,...
- Eugene Gallardo.
Tales of Legendia
Tales of Legendia
, is a role-playing game that was developed and published by Namco for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was released in Japan on August 25, 2005 and in the United States on February 7, 2006. Tales of Legendia's characteristic genre name is . It is the seventh mothership title in the Tales...
- Senel Coolidge.
Tales of the Abyss
Tales of the Abyss
is a console role-playing game developed by Namco Tales Studio and published by Namco in Japan and Namco Bandai Games in North America. Tales of the Abyss's characteristic genre name is The Meaning Of Birth RPG . It is the eighth mothership title in the Tales series, and was released for the...
- Luke fon Fabre. Voiced by Yuri LowenthalYuri LowenthalYuri Lowenthal is a voice actor that has voiced several anime and video game characters. He also voiced Kamal for the alternate reality game I Love Bees....
- Tear Grants. Voiced by Heather HalleyHeather HalleyHeather Halley is an American actress and voice actress. She is best known as the English voice of Para-Medic in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. She also reprises her role as Para-Medic in Metal Gear Portable Ops. In the "Tales" series, she performs the role of Chloe Valens from Tales of Legendia....
Non-playable Characters
Tales of Destiny- Woodrow (Garr) Kelvin
- Philia Philis (Felice)
Tales of Destiny 2
Tales of Destiny 2
is the fourth mothership title in Namco's popular Tales RPG series, a true sequel to Tales of Destiny that takes place in the same fictional world...
- Nanaly Fletch
- Harold Berselius
Tales of Rebirth
Tales of Rebirth
is the sixth mothership title in Namco's Tales RPG series. It was released on December 16, 2004 in Japan for the Sony PlayStation 2. Tales of Rebirth's characteristic genre name is . Tales of Rebirth has an anime introductory video accompanied by the song Good Night by Every Little Thing. Notably,...
- Annie Barrs
Job Classes
- Warrior — Starter Class. Excels in melee attacks, and can equip powerful axes as well as swords, similar to Reid Hershel.
- Thief — Starter Class. A professional in quick attacks and stealing, like Rutee Katrea.
- Priest — Starter Class. A healer that uses light and healing magic.
- Mage — Starter Class. A magician that uses offensive magic to smite foes, like Genis Sage or Arche Klein.
- Swordsman — Elite Class. Uses sword-based artes used by many other Tales characters, like Cress Albane, or Luke fon Fabre.
- Fighter — Elite Class. Their most powerful weapon is their body. Like Senel Coolidge or Farah, they attack with their arms and legs rather than with weapons.
- Ninja — Elite Class. Assassin who specializes in stealthy strikes. Similar to Suzu Fujibayashi.
- Magic Knight — Elite Class. A warrior who masters physical and magical Artes. Similar to the likes of Zelos Wilder or Kratos Aurion.
- Bishop — Elite Class. An elite magician who masters offensive and healing magic. Similar to Mint Adenade, or Raine Sage.
- Hunter — Elite Class. Marksmen who snipe enemies with the bow. Similar to Chester Barklight.
Non-playable Class
- Lancer - Elite Class. Only Eugene is this class.
- Dual Swords - Elite Class. Only Lloyd can wield 2 swords.