Tales Of The World Radiant Mythology Magic Knight
Tales of the World Radiant Mythology Magic Knight is an action role-playing game that was released for PlayStation Portable in Japan in 2007. The game was developed by Alfa System and published by Namco Bandai Games. It is part of the Tales series, a franchise of role-playing video games that has been running since 1995.
Storyline and Characters
The story of Tales of the World Radiant Mythology Magic Knight is set in a world known as Terresia. The world is under threat from the Devourer, a being that is consuming the world's mana, the source of all magic. The player character is a new recruit to the guild Ad Libitum, which has been formed to combat the Devourer.
There are a number of playable characters in the game, each with their own unique abilities and backstories. These include:
- Reid Hershel, the protagonist of Tales of Eternia
- Lloyd Irving, the protagonist of Tales of Symphonia
- Genis Sage, Lloyd's friend and a party member in Tales of Symphonia
- Cress Albane, the protagonist of Tales of Phantasia
- Mint Adenade, a party member in Tales of Phantasia
- Stahn Aileron, the protagonist of Tales of Destiny
Gameplay
Tales of the World Radiant Mythology Magic Knight is an action RPG where the player controls a party of characters in real-time combat. The game uses a battle system known as the Flex Range Linear Motion Battle System (FR-LMBS), which was first introduced in Tales of Destiny 2.
The player can customize their character's abilities by equipping different weapons and armor, as well as by assigning special skills known as "EX Skills". These EX Skills can be earned by completing quests and leveling up.
Outside of combat, the player can explore different towns and dungeons, interact with non-playable characters (NPCs), and accept quests. Quests can range from simple fetch quests to complex boss battles.
Reception
Tales of the World Radiant Mythology Magic Knight received mixed reviews upon its release. Critics praised the game's combat system and the ability to play as characters from previous Tales games, but criticized the lack of originality in the game's story and quests.
Despite its mixed reception, the game has developed a strong following among Tales series fans, and is often cited as one of the best games in the series for its combat system.
Conclusion
Tales of the World Radiant Mythology Magic Knight is a unique entry in the Tales series that allows players to play as some of the most beloved characters from previous games. Its real-time combat system and extensive customization options make it a must-play for fans of the series.