This episode of the show discusses "Tales of Arise," the latest installment in the action JRPG series developed by Bandai Namco Studios. The game is described as a "soft reboot" aimed at reinvigorating the franchise. The narrative revolves around two worlds, Donna and Rena, and the main character, whose past is shrouded in mystery, finds himself a slave in the technologically advanced world of Rena. The protagonist fights back, forming an alliance with Shion, a mysterious woman from Rena who possesses a powerful flame power. The gameplay involves exploring multiple regions, engaging in combat with various enemies and boss fights, and leveling up through experience and spending galleons (the game's currency). The game is praised for its story, characters, combat system, art style, and the decent degree of customization available to players.
1. The video is a review of a new game, "Tales of Arise," developed by Bandai Namco Studios.
2. The game is a part of a long-running series of action JRPGs.
3. The intent behind the game was to reinvigorate the franchise, with the term "soft reboot" being thrown around.
4. The game is being played on a PlayStation 5, and the footage shown is spoiler-free.
5. The game is about the story and characters, with a focus on a rich, lore-filled JRPG world and adventure.
6. The game tells the story of two worlds - Donna and Rena - with Rena being drastically more technologically advanced and powerful.
7. The main character from Donna, whose past is shrouded in mystery and amnesia, finds himself as a slave but fights back with the help of a mysterious woman from Rena named Shion.
8. The gameplay involves exploring multiple regions, upgrading weapons, taking on various side quests, and engaging in combat scenarios.
9. The combat is fairly active, allowing players to move around the battlefield, dodge enemies, and execute special attacks.
10. Players can also unlock new bonuses, higher damage, and different moves as they level up.
11. The game features a decent degree of customization, with a lot of skins for the characters and hidden collectibles in the environments.
12. The art style of the game is described as crisp and colorful, with a unique and cool aesthetic for the characters and environments.
13. The game starts off slow and a bit of a grind, but it gets better as you progress, with more companions, an expanding move set, cooler enemy types, and a more forward-moving plot.
14. The video ends with a call to action for viewers to let the creators know if they are looking forward to the game.