The most noticeable update to Tales of Xillia 2 is the battle system, with a huge improvement to the combo system and an updated AI that improved linked characters depending if they are a magic user or close-range attacker. Introduced as sort of a side mission, Ludger is placed with the task of collecting 100 cats throughout the lands, and, with these cats, you have the option to use them to find items in towns and dungeons, with an increased opportunity to find rare items with the more cats Ludger has discovered. Instead, you are required to use a new, and arguably the cutest, member of the cast a cat by the name of Rollo. Completing these will reward Ludger with gald and items, but some quests ask for items that cannot be found through battle or on the map. Contracts are new to Xillia 2 and are pretty much monster and item quests. ![]() ![]() In the beginning of the game, Ludger is given a 20,000,000 gald debt that has to be paid off bit by bit in order to progress through the main chapters, and the easiest way to do this is to carry out contracts. This still works in Tales of Xillia 2’s favor, considering the music is good, but it would have been nice to get some original songs aside from the main theme song. In addition, to stay true to the previous game, Tales of Xillia 2 uses most of the same audio tracks, so returning fans will feel right at home when they hear “Mushrooms, fresh mushrooms!” in every marketplace they visit. Just to clarify, you will spend spend a lot of time in the world of Xillia if you are attempting to experience everything the game has to offer. This feature will test your ability to replay dungeons over and even fight bosses again, adding to the amount of time you will spend running through dungeons. Xillia 2’s story also deals with alternate universes called Fractured Dimensions. Characters use the elemental ore to level up their “Allium Orb” which can be used to unlock skills and attacks. These can be found on pretty much every screen and are also given after battle. There are still random items and materials scattered throughout the map, but with an added pick-up called ‘Elemental Ore’. The world of Xillia 2 is pretty much identical to the previous game with a couple added towns and areas. This also gives rewards in terms of “bonus scenes” during the main chapters of the game. Each character has at least four missions d ivided into chapters that will allow Ludger to learn more about what the Xillia alumni have been up to over the past year. This plays a huge part when Ludger takes part in side missions that are individual to each teammate. Some choices allow Ludger to gain affinity with different party members, which unlocks various items and skills. This gives Ludger two different responses to questions and situations from which he must choose. ![]() New to the series is a “choice system” for players to interact and change the outcome of conversations between characters. To add to the growing roster of protagonists, Xillia 2 introduces two new characters: an aspiring chef, Ludger, and a strange, smart-mouthed eight year old girl, Elle. There are also some surprise playable characters that I won’t spoil for readers, but they are a great addition to the team. The cast of characters that you grew to love in the first game are all back including Jude, Milla, Elize, Alvin and Rowen. ![]() I highly encourage players to play the first one before starting Tales of Xillia 2 because the sequel is simply more Xillia. Tales of Xillia 2 is a direct sequel to Tales of Xillia, picking up one year after the war between Elympios and Rieze Maxia. Tales of Xillia 2 offers little graphical or sound changes from the first title, but what it does present through a new story and improved game play mechanics is something fans will enjoy for the entirety of the adventure. 2013’s Tales of Xillia was an amazing video game that I gladly put 80+ hours into - not wanting the game to end because of how close I felt to the main characters. The Talesseries, to me, has always stood out as one of the greatest RPG story telling series that I’ve had the privilege of experiencing. By Operation Rainfall Contributor / January 16th, 2015
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