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You dash around in real-time battles, chaining combos while dodging attacks—feels way more active than most DS RPGs. The characters start off tropey, but those optional skits sneak in some real personality between fights.

Developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Genre: RPG

Released: 2007

File size: 83.52 MB

Game Overview

Tales of Innocence is one of those DS RPGs that flew under the radar, but it's got that classic Tales charm—real-time battles, skits, and a story that starts simple before pulling you into something bigger. The combat feels snappy for a DS game, with combos and specials that actually make you think about positioning.

At first, the characters seem like your usual JRPG crew, but they grow on you fast, especially with those little optional skits that pop up between battles. The overworld’s a bit cramped (it is the DS), but the dungeons have just enough puzzles to keep things interesting without dragging.

If you’ve played Symphonia or Abyss, you’ll recognize the vibe—just scaled down for handheld. It’s a solid pick if you’re craving an RPG with actual combat instead of turn-based menus.