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About Tales of ARISE
Tales of ARISE presents a vibrant world rendered with an “Atmospheric Shader” that blends anime and watercolor aesthetics. Players explore Dahna’s shifting environments, from rocky cliffs to flowing rivers, while engaging in stylish combat. The narrative follows Alphen and Shionne as they unite the divided Renan and Dahnan peoples, with key story moments highlighted by ufotable animation. The game runs on Windows and supports full controller integration, Steam achievements, and cloud saves.
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Atmospheric Visuals
The game uses a new graphics shader inspired by anime and watercolor painting, giving characters and backgrounds a delicate, living feel. Time of day alters the appearance of natural environments, creating dynamic scenery across Dahna.
These visuals are complemented by key story moments animated by ufotable, adding extra color and flair to the protagonists’ journey.
- Observe the environment at different times to appreciate the shader’s effect.
- Pause during ufotable scenes to capture the animation details.
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Boost Strike Combat
Combat features a “Boost Strike” system that lets players chain powerful attacks with party members. Players can combine Artes, Boost Attacks, and Boost Strike combos to defeat enemies efficiently.
The system emphasizes stylish action, encouraging coordinated attacks among the party.
- Practice timing to link Boost Strikes smoothly.
- Mix Artes with Boost Attacks for varied combos.
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Divided Worlds Narrative
The story centers on Alphen and Shionne, who aim to reunite the Renan and Dahnan peoples. Their journey involves overcoming hardships and growing alongside a unique group of friends.
Key narrative points are highlighted by animated sequences from ufotable, enhancing the emotional impact.
- Pay attention to dialogue for clues about the world’s division.
- Watch ufotable scenes for deeper character insight.
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World Exploration
Players can climb rocky terrain, swim in rivers, gather around campfires, cook food, and travel between towns. Exploration feels alive thanks to the dynamic shader and varied environments.
Movement across Dahna’s landscapes is integral to progressing the story and encountering enemies.
- Use campfires to pause and plan your next route.
- Experiment with swimming to discover hidden areas.
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Steam and Controller Features
Tales of ARISE runs on Windows and offers full controller support, including DualShock and DualSense compatibility via Steam Input API. Steam achievements, cloud saves, and family sharing are also available.
Trading cards are supported through Steam, adding collectible content for players.
- Enable Steam Cloud to keep progress across devices.
- Try both DualShock and DualSense to find your preferred feel.
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