Tales of Hearts: Anime Movie Edition

Tales of Hearts: Anime Movie Edition is a Japanese action role-playing game released for the Nintendo DS. It's part of the long-running "Tales of" series, known for its anime aesthetics and character-driven stories.

In this installment, you control a party of characters on a quest across the world of L.A.M.A. to stop the spread of the Xenomind, a force that turns people's emotions into monsters. You'll explore various towns and dungeons, interacting with NPCs, and uncovering the plot. Combat is a significant part of the experience. You engage enemies in real-time battles, moving your character around the screen and executing combos using a combination of basic attacks, special "Artes," and defensive maneuvers. The combat system emphasizes positioning and timing to chain attacks effectively.

The narrative in Tales of Hearts: Anime Movie Edition centers on protecting the "Soma," which are manifested embodiments of people's pure hearts, from being corrupted. You'll gather a diverse cast of allies, each with their own motivations and combat styles, as you progress. The game features animated cutscenes that enhance the storytelling, reflecting the anime presentation that the series is famous for. The journey involves traveling between distinct regions, each with its own environmental challenges and story beats, as you work to restore balance to the world.