Tales of ARISE

Moderate overall intensity
Highest flag: Dark themes — intense

What's in it

Violence realistic
Moderate

Fantasy melee and magic combat with stylized blood; no gore or dismemberment.

Dark themes intense
Moderate

Themes of slavery, rebellion, betrayal, and revenge drive the plot.

Substances referenced
Low

Characters drink alcohol socially and in moderation.

Crime & lawlessness crime depicted
Low

A corrupt lord is revealed to be secretly draining the astral energy of his people for his own gain.

Language mild
Low

Occasional mild profanity in dialogue.

Who can reach your kid

What it is

Tales of Arise is a story-driven action role-playing game set in a fantasy world where a prince named Alphen leads a rebellion against a cruel overlord. Combat is fast and stylized, with melee and magic attacks, and the story deals with themes of slavery, rebellion, and revenge. The world is populated by fantasy creatures and characters, and the game includes fantasy taverns and bar settings. There is no in-game chat, voice chat, gambling, or real-money spending, and it supports user-created mods and fan art through an online community.

How it's framed

The game frames its content through a narrative of resistance against oppression; the player fights a tyrannical regime and its minions, with the rebellion and its moral stance presented as heroic.

Details

Developer
Bandai Namco Studios Inc.
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Released
Nov 8, 2023
Metacritic 84critic score (third-party) · out of 100

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