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    The first in what will hopefully be a series cataloguing the history of the Tales Of games and their progression.

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  • @pyrored5212
    @pyrored5212 5 років тому +145

    This is exactly the kind of in depth coverage of this series that I've wanted but just did not exist in a polished format until now. I hope this project of yours does well and is allowed to continue till the end.

    • @AppericateGamer
      @AppericateGamer 5 років тому +2

      Hope it continue as well

    • @coltonmathew6237
      @coltonmathew6237 3 роки тому

      i know it's kind of off topic but does anyone know a good site to stream newly released movies online?

  • @donkyoofficial
    @donkyoofficial 5 років тому +25

    Projared - Final Fantasy
    GC Positive - Dragon Quest
    I Am Games - Tales Of
    I like this trend of channels taking on huge, legendary RPG retrospectives

    • @LiquidShamanMan
      @LiquidShamanMan 5 років тому +2

      Clemps - Drakengard/Nier

    • @yunuss58
      @yunuss58 5 років тому +2

      I doubt Jared is going to continue that

  • @bunneza
    @bunneza 5 років тому +135

    Over 40 minutes
    This is digibro that i know

    • @0oidiedinatimemachineo024
      @0oidiedinatimemachineo024 5 років тому

      i just randomly came across this channel and had no idea that this is Digi LOL but after reading your comment and listening to his narration its completely obvious

  • @siegfried7988
    @siegfried7988 5 років тому +43

    the length of this video explains it all

  • @costin4756
    @costin4756 4 роки тому +7

    I honestly had hoped this would be one of the few times digi actually followed through with a project. This video was so good

  • @FamfritFW
    @FamfritFW 5 років тому +8

    "He has a real name, but I don't care." I love you Digi, you're the best.

  • @Michneko
    @Michneko 5 років тому +76

    Finally, all the other videos on this channel were pretty pop, but now we get the boogie.

    • @KoaAbyss
      @KoaAbyss 5 років тому +1

      what

    • @amanofculture4892
      @amanofculture4892 5 років тому +5

      @@KoaAbyss
      boogie = what the artist wants to do
      pop = what is popular in culture

    • @KoaAbyss
      @KoaAbyss 5 років тому +1

      @@amanofculture4892 ok ty but is this a british or a southern thing or something

    • @strubberyg7451
      @strubberyg7451 5 років тому +8

      @@KoaAbyss if you watch Digibro enough said thing is explained. That's also the naming reason of Boogiepop, a light novel series Digibro really likes

    • @KoaAbyss
      @KoaAbyss 5 років тому +2

      @@strubberyg7451 ok that makes sense ty, i don't watch him enough to know that lol

  • @Ninjahankin
    @Ninjahankin 5 років тому +8

    It's great to finally see someone do an in depth analysis on the tales of series. I think another great series to look into is the legend of heroes. Very little is talked about for old Falcom games.

    • @timidalchemist8475
      @timidalchemist8475 5 років тому +1

      I'd love to see that since legend of heroes series has some of the best written characters and world building in any jrpg.

  • @BenSaintComix
    @BenSaintComix 5 років тому +51

    CAN I BE IN THIS VI-- ...oh snap

  • @gamer11011101
    @gamer11011101 5 років тому +2

    Good video. I didn't know you had a games channel and Tales is my favorite JRPG franchise. Needless to say I subbed.
    One small criticism I do have is that you neglected to mention the destruction of Midgard in the future timeline. You stated how little changed, but the destruction of an entire city that is so closely connected to the overall plot is no small thing.

  • @dyingEnet
    @dyingEnet 5 років тому +15

    Another dead series, huh? This dude's A.D.D is amazing, don't start what you obviously don't intend on finishing.

    • @0oidiedinatimemachineo024
      @0oidiedinatimemachineo024 5 років тому +3

      yeah I was just checking his other uploads to see if he did more eps of this series and theres nothing :(

  • @davos4667
    @davos4667 5 років тому +20

    That’s the first time I’ve heard someone call a version of a game an “adaptation“

  • @MaxDOutEX
    @MaxDOutEX 5 років тому +12

    "absolute zero who are probably the biggest contributors to tales of translations over all."
    Were...they were. Damn it why did they have to close shop and take down all their work. Maybe one day Destiny Directors Cut and Phantasia X will be translated by someone.
    But great to finally see this up, I was anticipating seeing this happen. Very thorough, mentions cool tidbits about the staff, and even made sure to mention The Kangaroo.
    Also thanks now I remember where I dropped the game on GBA and it was the Basilisk quest.

  • @TheDarkfire216
    @TheDarkfire216 5 років тому +3

    I played on the gba version, and I really enjoyed my time. I also learned that not only could you set your team mates next spells, you could queue up multiple abilities per team mate, so I'd have them constantly making the moves I want them to while I kept them safe. I was probably heavily under leveled because american kid playing a grind heavy JRPG, but with the ability to "pause" and set up my teams attacks, I was able to power through and win some of the really hard fights.

  • @objectivelypatrician5023
    @objectivelypatrician5023 5 років тому +9

    Good to see you agree that Ben Saint is the best character.

  • @strubberyg7451
    @strubberyg7451 5 років тому +1

    I've watched the channel today, never knew it'd be so interesting to hear you talk about games. A good reason to sub!

  • @Kuroganemk2
    @Kuroganemk2 5 років тому +8

    Man Tales of Phantasia is such nostalgia

  • @maverickh9
    @maverickh9 5 років тому +2

    Man I was obsessed with this game as a kid. This was the RPG that got me to start thinking deeper than bad guy bad.

  • @terracannon876
    @terracannon876 5 років тому +8

    Also, I love the fact you recognized the animation staff just from seeing the style of the cutscenes. Keep that part up, even if fewer ppl are interest in this :D It's great hearing about this sort of trivia stuff (animation cast, VAs, etc.) that few would go into detail about.

  • @SuperSajayin2Gohan
    @SuperSajayin2Gohan 5 років тому +6

    I have this game really deep in my heart, despite having played the SNES version only once like 9 years ago. I most vividly remember loving the characters, though the translation patch gave a lot of flavor, especially for my 13 year old mind back then. After replaying it I would probably agree with you on most everything.
    Can't wait for Symphonia. Have not played this since basically forever, always wanted to replay it to see if it holds up, especially in terms of the story.
    And, albeit a bit less, Abyss, which I replayed this year and found myself kind of disappointed with.

  • @ChrisPTenders
    @ChrisPTenders 5 років тому +4

    This digi-video is a digi-dream come digi-true.

  • @dizzy900
    @dizzy900 5 років тому +3

    Long, In-Depth videos on JRPGs? More of this shit please!

  • @AppericateGamer
    @AppericateGamer 5 років тому +2

    Hope iamgames keep on growing this video worth the wait. JRPG analysis i am so happy

  • @Chuc503
    @Chuc503 5 років тому +1

    Great retrospective! This was the game that inspired me to start learning Japanese back in high school, initially to catch the ones that didn't get localised but ended up really changing my life afterwards as I ended up majoring it in college and lived there for a few years afterwards. I played the (now a bit non-PC name) Dejap translation of it back in the day.

  • @qaztim11
    @qaztim11 5 років тому +1

    cant wait for the rest of this series, love the tales of games keep up the great work Tom and digi

  • @drainedeyes4268
    @drainedeyes4268 5 років тому

    Videos like this are why I always longed for a video game analysis channel from you for so long, I dig it so hard dude.

  • @WalkingGirlKoi
    @WalkingGirlKoi 5 років тому +6

    Oh, I have a soft spot for the Tales of series as my first game was Eternia and somehow my copy still works. Beaten that game multiple times and while I've touched some others in the series I'm getting through Berseria right now. While we wait on the video on Destiny I'm reminded how the PS2 Director's Cut has been a major want of mines for such a long time. As for those Narikiri Dungeon games... Had one from my old emulator back in the day.

    • @simonlow0210
      @simonlow0210 5 років тому

      I'm pretty sure people are going to demand Destiny: DC localization and Legendia remake after Vesperia gets released. XD

  • @vonnola4480
    @vonnola4480 5 років тому +1

    Love the concept art characters names at around 14 minutes. "Bowman the Bowshooter" NAILED IT!

  • @snazzydrew
    @snazzydrew 5 років тому +2

    I like that you called the multiplayer "younger sibling mode. Tales has been a bonding game for me and my younger siblings for time now. It's the perfect game to play as a family of anime and rpg nerds.

  • @GoodLosertjo
    @GoodLosertjo 5 років тому +11

    19:44 You are correct Digi I remember reading the translation notes when the site was still around that they gave the technical ring already due to the fact that a lot of people playing would be those that have played the later games in the series

  • @MrCactuar13
    @MrCactuar13 5 років тому +16

    Ooooh man, I love me some Tales of Phantasia. The SNES version is such a technical miracle, the PS1 version is a goddamn masterpiece, and the GBA version is hilarious as fuuuuuuck. Best game in the series still.

    • @timbermaniac5756
      @timbermaniac5756 5 років тому +2

      I agree with this guy. I've played up to Xillia. Phantasia on an SNES emulator is still my favorite by far. These newer games try too hard to be anime. Then they release anime for them before the game drops. What a surprise.

  • @masamoon1887
    @masamoon1887 5 років тому +42

    Alright Digi. First you give me a boner by announcing videos on log horizon and tales of, now you make it even better by making the first video of each so long.
    Christmas is early around there...

    • @OneEyeShadow
      @OneEyeShadow 5 років тому

      He wants your good patron money. Specifically yours.

  • @yeahthatsright33
    @yeahthatsright33 5 років тому

    I LOVE these retrospectives you guys have been doing! LOVE THEM

  • @hanulination3134
    @hanulination3134 5 років тому +5

    Now THIS is what I was waiting for

  • @theminboss
    @theminboss 5 років тому +1

    I'm so glad you're making this.

  • @ItsNep
    @ItsNep 5 років тому +23

    It's really a shame that so many wonderful game series find themselves partially/completely locked in Japan. I'm not against emulation, but it just isn't the same as playing games on actual hardware.

  • @a-listsupervillain7546
    @a-listsupervillain7546 5 років тому

    A Tales of series video that seriously covers the series? Hot damn! Well done, Digibro.

  • @SuiteLifeofDioBrando
    @SuiteLifeofDioBrando 4 роки тому +2

    Tales of series is lit.

  • @djblaklite
    @djblaklite 5 років тому +1

    KEEP DOING THIS SERIES FUCK YES.

  • @Zivudemo
    @Zivudemo 5 років тому +2

    Cant wait for the Symphonia and Legendia one

  • @ignaciomaldonado4251
    @ignaciomaldonado4251 4 роки тому +1

    Tales of Phantasia, Deserves an Absolute Remake. And the next games to remaster or, re imagine, i hope, Rebirth, Legendia, and a third for Destiny, combined with Destiny 2 and if is possible, Eternia, must return.

  • @YetAnotherAaron
    @YetAnotherAaron 5 років тому +1

    Dhaos' planet is Derris Kharlan from ToS

  • @StewartThomas100
    @StewartThomas100 5 років тому

    Tales of is my literal favorite series and as one of my favorite youtubers I've gotta say its refreshing to here you talk about something you enjoy versus you dishing out the dislikes towards anime you don't. Seriously digi, while you are smart and all focus on the positive and what you enjoy and you will attract a lot more fun conversations because...duh

  • @ailemoonstream7505
    @ailemoonstream7505 5 років тому

    You forgot to add that mint put a sheild aroudn the world tree preventing society from destroying it.

  • @ShyKnight00
    @ShyKnight00 5 років тому +2

    I can't wait till you get to Tales of the Abyss also great video keep at it

  • @eproductions5115
    @eproductions5115 5 років тому

    Nobody covers tales like this. Great job yo

  • @terracannon876
    @terracannon876 5 років тому +7

    I completely forgot DigiBro was doing this series. Pleasant surprise!
    Fairly recently I set off on a quest to finish all the Tales games. I still haven't finished even though it's been years, but Phantasia was one that I remember being fond of while playing, but was also one that didn't stay in my mind very long afterwards, unlike, say, Destiny. I definitely remember the characters more than the plot, but I do think this is partially because of its scope due to its age. I had fun playing it, but I don't remember having such trouble navigating like DigiBro did.
    I find it interesting that DigiBro goes more into game mechanics than story/character analysis for this series - and given his usual chosen genre to critique - but I do think this gives a good excuse to set up certain Tales staples (15 items max, battle system, etc.) that this video series can avoid later. If in-depth analysis could be forgone for any Tales game, it'd probably be this one.
    My favorite part of the fights (and also the most heart-pounding part) is when I'd have to start strategically item-throwing to keep from Game Over, too lol.
    Thanks for the video!

  • @Blaktimus
    @Blaktimus 5 років тому +1

    Digibro doesn't know how deep this gets for me. I was never a huge final fantasy fan but. This shit got me going, real time fucking combat on ToS gave me goosebumps and it's my favorite game of all time lol.

  • @coolorstool2351
    @coolorstool2351 5 років тому +1

    Oh man I can't wait till this series reaches Tales of the Abyss

  • @ShadowWolfRising
    @ShadowWolfRising 5 років тому

    What, no talking about the best translation involving the dirty jokes?

  • @ritsumarika515
    @ritsumarika515 5 років тому +2

    This was great, keep it up!

  • @Darmalarm777
    @Darmalarm777 5 років тому +4

    Now this is a good fucking video series! Actually going into version differences and nuance that most creators don't bother to is solid.

  • @alexanderthemagnifcent2573
    @alexanderthemagnifcent2573 5 років тому

    Looking forward to seeing more long form video essays about video games from you.
    (:

  • @BladesArisen
    @BladesArisen 5 років тому

    This was awesome. Please do more.

  • @korreaction7296
    @korreaction7296 4 роки тому +3

    And he never made another...

    • @Re_V
      @Re_V 2 місяці тому

      *she
      don't be a hater

  • @timbermaniac5756
    @timbermaniac5756 5 років тому

    You Sir of You Sir: Arigatou. My favorite Tales game. And always remember!
    Mitsukete your Dreams!

    • @timbermaniac5756
      @timbermaniac5756 5 років тому

      Now I hate you. Why did you have to do that? Tales of Destiny was the first game I bought when I got a PS1. It wasn't better in ANY WAY.

    • @timbermaniac5756
      @timbermaniac5756 5 років тому

      I'm leaving the video. I have to. Phantasia is the best Tales of game. The rest are the same damn thing repeated. And the battle system hasn't actually improved. If that's your thing, go play Star Ocean.

  • @MelonJoose
    @MelonJoose 5 років тому

    I am GAMES, and this is GAMES.

  • @U-Flame
    @U-Flame 5 років тому

    Due to being the first game in the series, you can also expect a bunch of Phantasia cameos in the later games, and especially in the non--canon escort titles. I highly recommend Tales of the World Radiant Mythology 1 - 3 and Tales of the Rays if you want to play as these characters in a 3D modern Tales battle system.

  • @Mr.KokoPudgeFudge
    @Mr.KokoPudgeFudge 2 роки тому

    3 years later, and he hasn't made another video on the Tales of franchise.

  • @WillowEpp
    @WillowEpp 5 років тому

    Man...if you remember even one in fifty of the songs from these games by the end of this, I'll be shocked.

  • @andrewlavigne44
    @andrewlavigne44 5 років тому

    Subscribing just for when Digi gets to stuff like Tales of Zestiria, which feels like an unfinished rough draft that got slapped on a disc.

  • @Nellynee92
    @Nellynee92 5 років тому +1

    I literally gasped when I saw this video. A blast from the past on my favorite franchise of all time. I really find it interesting that every little thing you listed as unique about the series, like the cooking system, are all things that made it stand out for me and made it nostalgic in my mind.
    Can't wait for your videos on Tales of Eternia/Destiny 2 (depending on which country you live in boy is that a confusing mess.) It was the first game I ever played and would gladly do so again if an english copy of the game wasn't 400 bucks
    Also looking forward to Legendia. It's probably my favorite in the franchise in terms of characters, but it's so unbelievably flawed, can't wait for you to tear it apart.

  • @chrarlienuman8050
    @chrarlienuman8050 Рік тому

    Oh yeah, phantasian productions modded in that extra ring, their translation took so long to come out because they programmed in some QoL changes, including that ring.

  • @AgusEP
    @AgusEP 5 років тому +20

    Is a shame that you ended up using game footage from a variety youtube videos instead of recording your own footage. Only because of the names don't match with your narration

  • @Blaktimus
    @Blaktimus 5 років тому

    I love how the plot of gaining spirits via pact is a thing in like all the goddamn games lol

  • @Carlos_DobleC
    @Carlos_DobleC 5 років тому

    The manual ring is modded, one of many presents of the translators (like including Dhaos in the monsters book) hahaha

  • @hectorcoronel4283
    @hectorcoronel4283 4 роки тому +1

    I'm playing the GBA version and I still think it is a terrific game despite the popular opinion around it

  • @minikun91
    @minikun91 5 років тому

    Man this is so nostalgic, Phantasia was the first Tales game i played too

  • @ItsNep
    @ItsNep 5 років тому

    This series was the only reason I subbed to this channel, and it's starting to close in on a year since its upload. Has Digi said anything about this series since?

    • @IAMGAMES
      @IAMGAMES  5 років тому

      Digi isn't making videos for this channel anymore. While I may look at the series myself some time in the future, it probably wouldn't be in the same style as Digi did here

  • @amanofculture4892
    @amanofculture4892 5 років тому

    You're gonna like Vesperia the most. No doubt. Unless you get totally sick of the Tales' fighting system by the time you reach it.

  • @necrourr
    @necrourr 5 років тому

    At last, a reason I should subscribe tot his channel.

  • @solidboss21
    @solidboss21 5 років тому +1

    Wow he did it

  • @AnnihilateTheHeaven
    @AnnihilateTheHeaven 5 років тому

    14:07 Wow, The Tale Phantasia idea, basically sounds like what Trails has been doing.

  • @iaincowan8609
    @iaincowan8609 5 років тому

    You got my upvote for pronouncing "integral" correctly.

  • @BuddhaBot
    @BuddhaBot 5 років тому

    Like I said in your intro video, I only played the gba version and I guess I didn’t get tooo far in it, i faintly remember time travel and the big heads in the battle system (which i thought was adorable) but it just made me wanna play Symphonia again. Hell with the streamlined old school way the battle system was designed, I even wanted to play Legendia again.
    I remember just getting stuck in a cave in Phantasia when I was playing it on my gba while on a flight home and just couldn’t figure out what to do and just ... put it away forever. Sad, maybe I’ll revisit one day .............. anyway, good video, look forward to more. Curious about other entries in the series I didn’t/couldn’t play.

  • @neonknight5857
    @neonknight5857 2 роки тому

    He IS GAMES

  • @samuelhanks9032
    @samuelhanks9032 5 років тому

    The video is great don't get me wrong but it would really help if you distinguished the ps1 footage from the snes footage. I can only speak for myself but it allow me to more clearly see the contrast between each version.

  • @sirwolfy9372
    @sirwolfy9372 5 років тому

    I think you forgot to mention that the remake of Narikiri Dungeon game is actually a bundle with Tales of Phantasia X-cross which introduce a new playable character and better gameplay and art and its very great, I played the japanese version normally and it was a great experience(I didnt finish ToPX because my psp broke but I finished Narikiri Dungeon).

    • @sirwolfy9372
      @sirwolfy9372 Рік тому

      nope, you said it!
      But I played both versions... ut never finished cz my psp dies... sad... but it is worth it!
      The itens have icon images that makes it simpler to those who knows the gme and want to try it anyway, also, the narikiri dungeon is also good to play, you wont understand anything but I manage to finish it!

  • @KnightElSneed
    @KnightElSneed 5 років тому +2

    You better finish this series !

  • @niceguy4441
    @niceguy4441 5 років тому +2

    This has been my shit since I was a little girl

  • @guitarskate613
    @guitarskate613 5 років тому

    digi beating video games PogChamp

  • @BAIGAMING
    @BAIGAMING 5 років тому +1

    LIKE A TIGER!

  • @DirtyBarnacle
    @DirtyBarnacle 5 років тому

    Hey Digi, a game you should think about looking at is Agarest: Generations of War. It's one of my first and favorite JRPGs. I'd love to see what you think about it!

  • @thesacredbeast2000
    @thesacredbeast2000 5 років тому

    ive played NDX and yeah no story but the combat is totally batshit and saves the game, i turned the friendly ai off and just did crazy sick wall to wall flying combos the entire game, then i got to the end. So if you ever want to see what tales would be like if it were marvel vs capcom then check it out otherwise probably pick something else.

  • @ssj4nappa753
    @ssj4nappa753 5 років тому +1

    this was really good, please do branch out into other game series as well, like suikoden and grandia

  • @enigmafarce5413
    @enigmafarce5413 5 років тому +6

    My only comment is that, while it isn't relevant right now, production teams, such as Team Symphonia or Team Destiny, and directors/producers, like Higuchi or Baba, will become _obtusely_ relevant later on. Just something to watch out for as the series progresses.

  • @CornishCreamtea07
    @CornishCreamtea07 5 років тому

    I actually have an unboxed version of the GBA version, it was going for rather cheap about 5 years ago, so i brought it

  • @CaptainSuppy
    @CaptainSuppy 5 років тому

    yessssssss, this is great

  • @moseslalmuanpuia8988
    @moseslalmuanpuia8988 2 роки тому

    I wish phantasia had gotten better released, at least till like tales of destiny dc. Phantasia was definitely the unsung hero of aselia series

  • @milkweedreflections
    @milkweedreflections 5 років тому

    Great video. Subbed.

  • @ChiaroscuroxX
    @ChiaroscuroxX 5 років тому +1

    I dig it bro

  • @Naygen
    @Naygen 5 років тому +2

    Are you gonna do all games?

  • @bababobo5067
    @bababobo5067 5 років тому +3

    WHERE DA FUCK IS THA REST!?

  • @Alejandro-te2nt
    @Alejandro-te2nt 5 років тому

    I had tales of symphonia fpr gamecube and for some reason I thought the game shared a universe with the show Rune Master or had something to do with it

  • @NatsuDragneel-ec4uu
    @NatsuDragneel-ec4uu 5 років тому

    the Tales game is my favorite jrpg franchise and tales of phantasia needs a ps4 remake 😤

  • @Shpoovy
    @Shpoovy 5 років тому +1

    Here is an archived link to the defunct Phantasian Productions webpage with a functional download link to the translation patch, in case anybody sees this comment:
    web.archive.org/web/20111227020210/tales-cless.org/

    • @Shpoovy
      @Shpoovy 5 років тому +1

      ignore that one, here's the most recent link.
      web.archive.org/web/20171219174722/tales-cless.org/

  • @Erebus2075
    @Erebus2075 5 років тому

    so sad i didn't know about this game when it was released :)

  • @dogmirian
    @dogmirian 5 років тому

    why is this the only one in this series DX
    is there not enough attention to this vid or it is just taking this long?
    not a complaint, good videos take good time, just concerned

  • @tobiasl830
    @tobiasl830 5 років тому

    Damn it Namco! But ps1 tales of Destiny II was superb

  • @RavagingTiger
    @RavagingTiger 5 років тому

    My favorite tales in order are
    Vesperia
    Symphonia
    Abyss
    Berseria
    Xillia 2
    Grace
    then the rest since i love then all since i LITERALLY played all of then even the crossover ones XD