Tales of Berseria™

You play as Velvet, a young woman driven by anger after a traumatic loss. She joins a crew of pirates and travels across the islands of the sacred kingdom of Midgand.

Battles unfold in real time. Set up sequences of learned arts to string attacks together, exploit enemy weaknesses, and use special abilities; you can also switch which party member you control.

Explore towns, routes, and dungeons while advancing the story and taking on side activities. Develop the party by choosing equipment and skills, and take breaks from combat with sea voyages, cooking, and minigames.

Players frequently praise the revenge story, Velvet’s characterization, and the ensemble cast’s development and interactions, including their humorous dialogue and skits. Some also enjoy the fast, customizable combat, while others find it difficult to learn or repetitive over a long campaign. Opinions on exploration are also mixed, with several reviews criticizing lengthy routes, dungeons, and backtracking.