Ufotable produced the animated cutscenes for the game. Bad on essentially every front. The only people I've seen who say Zesteria is better are people who. Not a real modification, but most people here seem to prefer English VO. (This could be an inconsistency issue as well. Keep in mind that Berseria was released after though, and has better reception than Zestiria did. Some have sequels, but those make it obvious in their titles. Do I have to play Zestiria before Berseria? Nephisto 6 years ago #1 I never played one of this games, so I don't know if the games are related or just standalone. Zestiria, Berseria and Graces. While the story has similarities to Tales of Zestiria, it has a darker tone and more complex characters. Fun fact: If the localization team were aware of Berseria's story while doing Zestiria, Rose's. Its dark and emphatic story and additions to its familiar gameplay turn this game into one fresh experience. Yeah, Zestiria is extremely boring. Combat is based on souls; you have a soul gauge that is essentially stamina, depleting as you attack. The overall story I felt was much better in Zestiria vs Berseria though including the pacing. From my experience, playing Berseria first before Zestiria improved my experience for the latter immersely, while I don't think the same could be said if I played Zestiria first. Feb 7, 2017. That is, if you'll even care. Tales of Zestiria is my least favorite Tales game of all time. No. With a much more interesting overarching story, a stellar cast of characters and many refinements to the gameplay, Tales of Berseria is easily the best Tales game since Vesperia. Zesteria may have the best soundtrack in the series. So it would make sense to plau zestiria before berseria then. Total Cost for x15 of listed=52,500 Gald. Head up the stairs on the eastern side of town and check to the left for a Red Saffron and then enter the cave and continue up the stairs to the upper level. Basically, Zestiria takes place 1000 years after the events of Berseria and a few characters appear in both games (mostly just Zaveid and a couple minor characters like the cat). I generally prefer games like Zestiria & Berseria (aka Team Destiny games), but Zestiria's plot and characters threw me off, and even if I had fun after a while with its equipment system, the game has too many problems and bad ideas imho. That last point was somewhat rectified by the release of Berseria, which is set 1000 years prior and creates a ton of interesting lore connections (most notably Zaveid and his possession of Siegfried; before Berseria dropped his entire presence came off very forced and random, whereas afterwards it became an entirely different story). So is it recommended I play Zestiria to get it out of the way first then Berseria or Berseria first then Zestiria? And is Zestiria as bad as others say?A lot of what you see in Berseria serves more as a callback to Zestiria rather than chronologically presenting the events. A hot-headed normin, he is the group's sort-of leader, never-ending in his quest to free his fellows from their perceived abuses. 1. Loot system is now RNG-based like a Diablo game but not quite because it can't commit to that style of RPG. You’re set. 18. Terminology is based on the terms used in the time described, but future terms will. So, yeah, that's my two cents of Tales of Zestiria. Most of the games are set in different worlds, but I do know that Zestiria takes place a millennium after Berseria, so you could play Zestiria after Berseria if you want. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. I'd say play Vesperia first. He is a powerful wind seraph who has lived for centuries. I'm also not a fan of how Zestiria/Berseria deals with equipment. Playing Zestiria second made Berseria's story better and what's told in Berseria kinda makes Zestiria better. I think it hurts the originality feeling a bit. 3. I definitely get the criticisms for the game though and honestly, I would suggest trying to play Berseria first if you can. I barely managed to play through Graces and Zes, and now doing the same with Bes. With Zestiria it was part of the Alisha's Conviction DLC ending and the end of the anime that essentially said "The Shepherd's journeys continue. You may find yourself more willing to stomach it if you've played the good game first and have a reason to play. Playing Berseria first will ruin and spoil some of the things going in certain portions of Zestiria. For Tales of Berseria on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Tips for beginners?". but most especially the voice acting and writing as light-years better in Berseria than Zestiria. I wish the other games were more readily available since there are quite a few Tales games I want to play but can't easily access. S1 has 2 promotionnal episodes dedicated to Berseria that were released before the JP release of the game, they show the. The only time they'll ever interact with each other is if they made a whole different game with them all in the same universe. They act more like a therapy group than a true group of friends, which is why I have a very hard time believing them when they proclaim how they're the best of friends, when their behaviour and interactions with each. Would recommend this 'specially for JRPG fans. Keep in mind that Berseria was released after though, and has better reception than Zestiria did. Stone IV Feb 16, 2017 @ 5:32pm. In actuality, she is a Therion with the power to consume daemons and absorb their souls. Zestiria doesnt require Berseria to understand it. I know the age of Chaos starts 200 years before Zestiria and Berseria is 1000 years before Zesty, what era does that put Berseria in? Era of Asgard? There's a skit that takes place in Loegress at the inn where Laphi finds a history book. There is a part 2 ^_^. For a JRPG, it's not that bad, but for a Tales title? Tales of Zestiria has an area called Aifread's Hunting Ground. It isn’t over exaggerating and Zesteria, even if they pretended it wasn’t a tales game, is awful. 7 Minutes of Tales of Berseria Gameplay is good it’s definitely worth at least a playthrough. Zestiria is honestly one of the few tales games i lost. For those of out there that hadn't gotten around to playing Zestiria by the time Berseria was released. It's in Tales of Berseria Official World Guidance Book. Initial sales was good but when people find out about Alisha they started return Zestiria in masses. While the dungeons are not the most interesting, the gameplay and story are solid. All the artes were mapped to square, triangle, circle, X. It's good, funny, and basically all characters are unique and likeable. Zestiria may have been released first, but Berseria before Zestiria gives a much better experience for both games. The one thing I like about Zestiria is its banter between the characters. The only ones that are connected are those with a direct sequel/spin-off (Destiny 2, Xillia 2, etc) and those with a prequel (Phantasia/Symphonia, Zestiria/Berseria). For Tales of Zestiria + Tales of Berseria + Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition on the PlayStation 4, Missables List by Lunatic_Dorg. Gameplay wise going backwards to Zestiria is bad, however it's bad anyway. - Half enforced battle team (Sorey and the other human party member can't be swapped out of the field) - Heavy reliance on RNG loot. The level of malevolence corrupting a person or vessel's. ) Lailah seems to be Seres incarnated again. Amazing story great gameplay. Malevolence (穢れ, Kegare?, "Uncleanliness") is a term used in Tales of Zestiria and Tales of Berseria. Series : r/JRPG. Zestiria. He tries a lot of things to defeat his brother. I think I'm missing the last purple one. Switch Blasts cost 1 BG to execute to swap a character out with one in reserve, while mystic artes cost 3 BG or more. Tales of Berseria. I felt the cooking including inn meals was way better in Zestiria, and seemed a rushed implementation on Berseria, Support skills great idea, but questionable balance (way too slow levelling, not enough distance on detection skills), lord of the lands. The series is directed by Haruo Sotozaki and. Almost all tales of games are standalone games (a bit like Final Fantasy). Basically, in combat, you can't free run in symphonia, and in others you can. Berseria is a prequel to Zestiria but you can play them in any order you want. Note that Zestiria and Berseria are in the same world, but Berseria takes place 1000 years BEFORE Zestiria. The series is directed by Haruo Sotozaki and written by Ufotable staff. But yeah, the level design is horrible and dungeons have no inspiration at all, are samey, lack any kind of puzzles and believe it or not the Xillia games are even worse in this regard. A powerful seraph whose blessing allows Elysia to exist in an idyllic state, he acts as a parental figure to both Sorey and Mikleo. The game gradually introduces complexity, which is good because it gives you a chance to master the basic systems before another is introduced. I’ve played a lot of JRPGs of a variety of types, but I’ve never played or looked into any of the Tales games. I'm super into anime and videogames and Tales is literally my second favorite franchise in existence, thats why I have a strong opinion on what this adaptation is doing here. Cliché as it is, you play as Sorey, a village. 4: Vespiria. In Zestiria, it appears as a miasma to those who are sensitive to spirits and the Blight. Tales of Berseria (テイルズ オブ ベルセリア, Teiruzu obu Beruseria?) is the sixteenth Mothership Title in the Tales series. Maotelus is the Empyrean who turned into a hellion (a daemon, using this game's terminology) and fused with Heldalf, the major antagonist of Tales of Zestiria. The lady of the lake mentioned in Berseria isn't Lailah, so she took her place sometimes before Berseria ending. Peach Gel - 500 Gald. Originally posted by WIL-H: I don't know about Berseria, but in Zestiria, it's Glennwood, not sure if it was the same name during Berseria events. Gamers this generation only work in hyperbole. In Tales of Berseria, Blast Gauges, also known as Break Gauges, govern the usage of Switch Blasts and mystic artes. Malevolence appears as a purple, bubble-like substance that infiltrates a being such as a human, a seraph, or an animal, and, in great enough quantities, transforms the carrier into a "hellion" in Zestiria or a "daemon" in Berseria. But anyway, this info is definitely confirmed in the official Zestiria/Berseria guide book. Berseria is. But it was developed by the same person who made zestiria. Wait for a sale (Personally Id wait for it to be $20 US or so). I swear i screamed as i heard Laphicet is new name, such a mindblow, making the cycle so perfect. I like Berseria more, but it also could have been better IMO -- it took steps forward from Zestiria, but also took steps back, and some things that weren't good in Zestiria stayed the same in Berseria. #3. Akira Matsushima adapted the original character designs for the anime, while the art. The connection to Berseria, which I played first, made it a lot more enjoyable than it would have been otherwise. There's no in between. The fast and. The game logic is tied to the framerate. ago. Eizen's sister is a party member in Zestiria, and as you already know, Eizen became a dragon at some point during the timeskip, kinda foreshadowed in Berseria. That said, since you're looking for story driven and good character development then Berseria is the better option for you. ago. Wait for a sale (Personally Id wait for it to be $20 US or so). The story is decently paced, and while it isn't my favorite Tales story, it is better than Vesperia's. While Arise wins for it's Design, Combat, and it's Graphics. I'm in no way a fan of the equipment system as all the fusing seems completely random or I'm just not understanding the "advanced" concepts behind it. The only connected games are Berseria (past) and Zestiria (future) which is obvious. There is just so much knowledge that is unnecessary to finish the game, but is so fun to learn and apply. 6 posts, 3/31 9:08AMAll the references and connections I could find between Tales of Zestiria and Tales of Berseria. Older Than They Look: As in his home game, he is physically and mentally 18 years old before Sorey is sealed away. I also played about 15 hours of Zestiria before. I'd sooner replay Dawn of the New World before I ever touch Zesty again. Berseria takes place 1000 years before Zestiria. There's no in between. Just swap jumping with sidestepping. In. In the prologue, Velvet's attire consists of a brown, short-sleeved shirt over a. I understand the basics of fusing (unions, sealed and how skills carry per. 60fps. . I just hope it won’t be too frustrating to lose motivation to play. Zestiria is flawed in comparison, but I still enjoyed that game personally despite its flaws. Apple Gel - 100 Gald. Lastly, if you think you really cannot manage the gameplay, follow Mazza's advice. Unfortunately, just like Tales of Zestiria, some atmospheric bloom effects are tied directly to UI rendering and makes not only this but aspect ratio correct rendering a. Keep in mind that Zestiria has an Arthurian theme as a whole. Thinking of getting into “Tales of…”. Either way, those tie ins tend to make the game feel better than it is on its own. It is the fifteenth main entry in the Tales series, developed by Bandai Namco Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Before you leave the house, check the back left and right corners of the room for a Treat and a Specific. I would have put it in D tier before but now I feel it’s a solid B. This guy gets it. I barely managed to play through Graces and Zes, and now doing the same with Bes. It was announced during the June 6, Tales of Festival 2015 along with Tales of Berseria, which is the pre-sequel to the Zestiria. Abyss is the most involved story by Symphonia hits the smoothest progression. Sure, you might not get certain references to older games, but that doesn't matter in the slightest when it comes to enjoying Berseria itself. Zestiria takes place 1000 years after the events of Berseria. Eizen (アイゼン, Aizen?) is a minor character in Tales of Zestiria and a protagonist in Tales of Berseria. It's fair to say this is a feature a lot of users really wanted for browsing the website and it has been the most upvoted suggestion on the feedback board since we opened it earlier in the year. Most if not all of these do take a significant amount of time to complete, and cannot be concluded until the final dungeon becomes accessible. dude, they fill like all the holes sbout stuff that just should have been explained better. Vesperia's just a classic, easy to get into, teaches you how to use the battle system properly, fantastic cast, etc. Japanese are already dissing Berseria thanks for the latest interview revealing it's connected to Zestiria in some way. Zesty had the setup for an interesting world, and character connections that tie in nicely between Berseria and Zestiria (Zaveid, Eizen, Lord of Calamity shtick, the shepherd's origins, seraph/malak, Maotelus, etc). Berseria over zestiria. Before the final dungeon, I gave myself unlimited Tales Coins to unlock all the shop attachments/costumes and to get enhaucement mats super quick, as I got tired of farming tales coins the old fashion way. Berseria and Vesperia are good, just not as good as Zestiria. Anyway, the main things people hate Zestiria for always come back around to these traits: - Wonky camera that get stuck around corners frequently. Berseria is better. Zestiria was a good game, just the gameplay wasn't good. . Her true name is Hephsin Yulind (ハクヂィム＝ユーバ, Hakudimu Yuuba?),. It's a decent game with its fair shares of good and bad things. Sure, playing Zestiria first would give some scenes more impact, but luckily it works in both sense. 3: Graces F. the following few im fairly certain of, generally based on formational similarities and/or proximity: Brigid Ravine >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Westronbolt Gorge. From ~$3. Tales of Berseria is a surprisingly strong showing for this long-running series. Wait for a sale (Personally Id wait for it to be $20 US or so). Most people will suggest playing Berseria before Zestiria to get more out of Zestiria's story as the two games were developed at the same time and have a lot of references to each other, allowing you to play back and forth between them. but you must run the game once and exit before this feature works. so i start with : symphonia; vesperia, Berseria and Zestiria? Is that corret?Tales of Arise is a new direction for the franchise, but fans might wonder if they need to play previous games like Tales of Berseria first. ". (For your info, Berseria takes place 1000 years before Zestiria. Xyless • 5 yr. Berseria - Your mileage may very. The game is set in the same world as Zestiria, but the events of Berseria take place a thousand years before and knowledge of Zestiria is not at all needed for Berseria. Speak for yourself, and even then, that didn't stop Zestiria from getting a prequel. Beat it at level 71, with unoptimized equipment. Either way, those tie ins tend to make the game feel better than it is on its own. Nope not necessarily to play Zestiria. Trophies will be awarded for each quest completed however so they're worth. Took me close to 45 minutes. The clue can be found in Zestiria. Objectively speaking, Berseria's the better game, but there were things about Zestiria that I really enjoyed more than Berseria. Which lasted for 18 years. Shigure. Symphonia sucks. Not 3000 years. The Praetors are more like those Shepherds of the past, while Artorius is really the first "true". Sep 23, 2018 @ 4:12am I guess this means the Mayvin in tales of Zestiria maybe the last. I wouldn’t say it’d be a put off to other games but I personally just wasnt a big fan of goody two shoes Sorey. Zaveid (ザビーダ, Zabiida?) is a Wind seraph in Tales of Zestiria and a major character in Tales of Berseria. Trophies will be awarded for each quest completed however so. ago. #1. It is the sixteenth main entry overall in the Tales of series, developed by Namco Tales Studio and published by Bandai Namco. The main plot of the game is to rid the world of it or at least contain it. I still don't understand why they didn't release Berseria first. The future of the malakhim form is that of the seraphim seen in Tales of Zestiria. Anyway, the main things people hate Zestiria for always come back around to these traits: - Wonky camera that get stuck around corners frequently. All-Divide - 5,000 Gald. The only people I've seen who say Zesteria is better are people who. Instead, follow the path east and down through the area to collect Melon Gel x2 and then warp back to the Empyrean's Throne. The only thing with Berseria, it's just in the same universe than Zestiria (before the story of Zestiria) and there are some connections but the game isn't mandatory. Patounax • 3 yr. For both games, most players clocked in over 30 hours for the base game, and 50 or more hours when. This actually makes Eizen's story better. I played Berseria before that so I kinda appreciated Zestiria more considering I have sort of a background already. (Berseria's story takes place centuries before zestiria. The clue can be found in Zestiria. The amount of references is so little that you basically wasted your money on a worse game with cliche, boring story and gameplay that is Zestiria. So I'm missing one out of the 15 ires gems. #1. I am just pushing buttons at random but I am winning' for Zestiria than Berseria. Vesperia is a culmination/magnum opus for the old school 3d tales games, whereas Berseria is the final representation of the current (before arise) modern Tales games. Because Zestiria's story is a load of bollocks anyway. Series : r/JRPG. Tales of Berseria's demo will be the intro to the story of a story driven game. Jul 1, 2022. A malak (聖隷, seirei?, "holy servant") is a being part of the malakhim race in Tales of Berseria. The amount of references is so little that you basically wasted your money on a worse game with cliche, boring story and gameplay that is Zestiria. We've added a new option to your Content Blocking settings which enables adult content but blurs out the tiles and images by default. Plus better to do the stiff battle system game first and then do the more button mashing freedom battle system after. Berseria is the better game, because it has improved from some of the flaws found in Zestiria. Berseria is. Kerobe Aug 8, 2018 @ 5:55am. I seen more people saying 'what are the battle controls supposed to be. - Half enforced battle team (Sorey and the other human party member can't be swapped out of the field) - Heavy reliance on RNG loot. She is also a heroine for the title. Zestiria has a number of gameplay and story issues. (does it matter?)Grade is increased when enemies are higher level than you. All-Divide - 5,000 Gald. I've played Symphonia, Dawn of the New World, Abyss, Graces, Vesperia, and Zestiria, many of those with multiple 100% completions (Originals, then on re-releases for trophies and what have you). The story is much more dark than any prior entry into the series, and the gameplay is faster and more frenetic than ever before. While Arise wins for it's Design, Combat, and it's Graphics. I usually see Tales games as being self contained but the wiki says that Berseria is a prequel. Bienfu was originally bound to a contract with Magilou. Due to having an. Then in Berseria we find out it's the wyvern Zaveid saved from Velvet in Lothringen. The anime most likely try to connect the two by showing the origins of Hellions (Daemons as. Always have your controller plugged in first before letting your friends connect, otherwise their controller will be considered as Gamepad 1 and then you connecting it later will get the game to think you are Gamepad 2. Berseria is still just a. For example, if there are 5. There are two characters in Zestiria that ties to Berseria and also a few NPC that is related to Berseria. jtsam1 Yuan Ka-Fai • 2 yr. Zestiria may have been released first, but Berseria before Zestiria gives a much better experience for both games. Expensive But Faster/Lower Grade per Gald Ratio. kill. A lot will even say it goes as far as fixing everything Zestiria did wrong. I appreciated having played Zestiria before Berseria, and once I beat Berseria, I also got a newfound appreciation for Zestiria (and I didn't dislike it to begin with). To reach Hexen Isle, return to Artorius’ Throne and head toward the final fight to find a teleporter that will take you to Hexen Isle. Here's where Zestiria gets me: Technology has played a huge role in Tales of games for quite a while now. If you're curious when you finished playing Berseria, give it a try, and if you like the lore and universe, why not try the anime. Originally posted by Simon: Originally posted by Wolf:Overall, both Tales of Phantasia and Tales of Destiny take a decent amount of time to finish. Originally kind and family-oriented, the events of the Scarlet Night three years prior turned her into an angry woman tainted by vengeance. #40. Definitely do NOT play Berseria before Zestiria! Harker409 6 years ago #1. 3. Im sure it runs 60fps on ps4 pro though. As much as I loved Zestiria, no, you don't. Even as future storyline for the one coming out soon its not really worth it at all unless on sale. I’d argue Berseria is one of the easier games in the franchise whereas Vesperia is on of the most comprehensive games in the series. Berseria stands out as having an overall darker tone than some Tales games, emphasised further by the Velvet's unending and animalistic thirst for revenge against those who wronged her being central to the story. Life Bottle - 300 Gald. Berseria retroactively improves Zestiria whereas Berseria is outright spoiled on a pretty important plot twist by Zestiria. Wait for a sale (Personally Id wait for it to be $20 US or so). My first Tales game was Berseria and it felt like a good enough introduction to the series. The Tales of Zestiria the X anime (read as “the Cross”) is a TV series adaptation of Tales of Zestiria that was first announced during Tales of Festival 2015 as the “Tales of 20th Anniversary Animation”. Which is pretty interesting because they honestly made Zestiria better by making Berseria. Usually tales of games are completely self contained. It is the 16th main entry of the Tales series and is a prequel to Tales of Zestiria, set in 1000 years before the events of the latter. Even if it doesn't end up being one of your favorites I'd say the characters, atmosphere, and soundtrack are well worth $10. Tales of The Abyss. Maotelus is the true name of Laphicet, a young malak who was born on a Scarlet Night during the Opening in Tales of Berseria. This amount can be increased up to 9 BG. Zestiria, Berseria and Graces. Malevolence (穢れ, Kegare?, "Uncleanliness") is a term used in Tales of Zestiria and Tales of Berseria. By the time the seal breaks, he no longer knows. Druid Dec 22, 2015 @ 1:29pm. Tales of Berseria’s. Phoenix (フェニックス, Fenikkusu?) is a supporting character in Tales of Zestiria and Tales of Berseria. You can pick up games like Tales of Vespiria, Tales of Graces, and Tales of the Abyss, knowing that’s it. The connections are nice, but it's one of those things you can go and play later, as it's a similar effect eitherway no matter which you play first. ago. Get ready for the hype~. He is the heart of. mucloud6 years ago#3. The biggest offense the anime did was break EXTREMELY important lore that is important to both Zestiria and Berseria. I want my weapons to be more than that. The animation is done by ufotable. He starts reading about King Claudin Asgard, the guy who. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. Teleport to a map and run into your desired enemy, making sure to drink a dark bottle before engaging. Business, Economics, and Finance. Vesperia - Of the non-2D era of Tales games, this is the best one. 300 years before Zestiria event, he & Zaveid joined forced with a Shepard to defeat the current Lord of Calamity at that time. In Berseria and Zestiria, there is something called Malevolence which turns humans into Daemons and Malak's, a sort of spirit race, into dragons when too much is absorbed. Which is pretty interesting because they honestly made Zestiria better by making Berseria. Compare prices of over 50 stores to find best deals for Tales of Zestiria in digital distribution. It‘s still the usual Tales fare. Berseria is the prequel and sequel is Zestiria. If you're turned off by zestiria when you're this new into the series it's best to avoid it completely imo. Newcomers might overlook it, thinking they have to go for Zestiria before Beresria. The first season aired during Summer 2016, with a second season confirmed for 2017. Fun Tidbit – There was an AI bug on the PC. Edit: Also, it is Zestiria, so iirc Hidden Artes boost the dmg of non hidden artes (in Berseria Break Souls do that), which means Sorey can hit harder than you think if you combine his 2 types of artes. Grade is significantly increased in dangerous encounters, usually 2-4x as much as a basic encounter. But I can say with 100% confidence that Tales of Berseria is my least favorite Tales game. Eizen got a little malevolance when he beat that dragon (Zaveid's lover). Use Prioritize defense command to stop allies from attacking. It was essentially developed as the Tales' Series 20th anniversary game and got a lot of pre-release hype and anticipation for it because of. The excorist are more like Squires than Shepherds. Tales of Zestiria was released a year before Berseria, and despite being one of the more recent titles, it’s a return to form for the Tales series. Zenrus (ゼンライ, Zenrai?, "Zenrai"), known to Sorey and Mikleo as Gramps (ジイジ, Jiiji?), is a character in Tales of Zestiria. Series. . Phoenix was the normin's sort-of leader, the only one of the group who would not accept their subservience to other. He is the main antagonist of Tales of Berseria, where he wishes to purge the world of malevolence by. It works on a fixed template and half of it is locked at the start of the game. Japanese voices. (In the game, she is a seraphim, after all, so ordinary humans can't see/touch her). In Berseria and Zestiria, there is something called Malevolence which turns humans into Daemons and Malak's, a. I like Berseria more, but it also could have been better IMO -- it took steps forward from Zestiria, but also took steps back, and some things that weren't good in Zestiria stayed the same in Berseria. zestiria is the worst of those 3, BUT it provides context that makes berseria better than it would otherwise be without playing zestiria first. Total Cost for x15 of listed=52,500 Gald. ) so I picked it up on release. I felt it started off slow, picked up a lot between the 15-35 hour marks, and then the final 10-15 hours for me just kind of dragged on. Most Tales games are standalone. I also had fun finding out how story in Berseria and Zestiria are similiar to. Overall, it has it's pros and cons. ) For me, playing Berseria afterwards somehow made me appreciate Zestiria a bit more despite the fact that I was disappointed with the game. Thanks! Milla_Maxwell 6 years ago #2. Knowing of the previous shepherds, Zaveid has had past encounters. Offering Items Above to Lord=309. I personally think Zestiria should be played before Berseria. Before you buy Tales of Zestiria, please check the. Tales of Berseria took places thousand of years before Zestiria during the time where human could still see Seraph (which during the time are called Malaks who descended from the heaven in droves after some sort of. Zestiria is only worth getting on sale, as is it one of the worse Tales games. Pro or not is irrelevant, it's 60 on both. one can consider Tales of Zestiria the X to be an animated adaptation of Tales of Berseria as well. The Loegres -> Rolance connection is only implied. The connections are nice, but it's one of those things you can go and play later, as it's a similar effect eitherway no matter which you play first. Vesperia how ever is totally different. Yes. Supposedly same timeline, but Berseria happens in the past. Tales is a pretty good series in general, but Berseria has smoother combat and equpiment systems and a more involving storyline. by Animal1026. The bad thing about Bes, is that none of the characters really stand out for me, so it's a little. Story-wise, I think Berseria is best first. It’s not some small quality difference. Grape Gel - 2,000 Gald. Berseria and Zestiria uses different terms for the same thing to further differentiate itself so even if you played zestiria first you can easily detach urself in Berseria and consider it a new game. Tales of Berseria is the sixteenth mainline entry in the Tales Series, and a Distant Prequel to Tales of Zestiria. Tales of Berseria, meanwhile, was released 20 months after Zestiria. Tales of Vesperia. CryptoThat being said, you by no means have to play Zesteria first. An Empyrean is an extremely powerful malak. It's hard to look for continuity in Zestiria since Berseria didn't exist when Zestiria was being made. He is the supreme leader of the Abbey, an organisation of the Exorcists.