In Scarlet Nexus, you play as either of the lead characters Kasane or Yuito in a single campaign. The combat of both games are fun and have interesting levels of depth in different ways. Its opening song, in particular, is an absolute banger.Įvenly matched because they’re good for different reasons but don’t exactly stand out in the greater scheme of things. Meanwhile, Tales of Arise has this more traditional mix of animé pop-rock intro and fantastical soundtrack. There’s a mish-mash of electronic, pop, punk, and even EDM (electronic dance music) in there. Scarlet Nexus blasts a variety of genres throughout your playthrough. Don’t get me wrong, I think the soundtrack and music are good. And of course you have iconic and memorable soundtracks like Utada Hikaru’s “Simple and Clean”, and Faye Wong’s “Eyes on Me.”įor me, there’s nothing of this sort on either Scarlet Nexus or Tales of Arise. Persona 5’s “Last Surprise” still rings in my ear to this day. Unless it’s extremely good or bad, music and soundtrack is generally something I notice last.įor instance, the sound design in Returnal is something I absolutely gave praises to. Unlike the visual presentation section, I don’t think I can say as much about the music and soundtrack. There are just little factors here and there that, for me, Tales of Arise does better. I think both games look great and have a definitive visual identity.
In contrast, I felt Scarlet Nexus had a really busy-looking menu that can be a lot to take in even after having spent hours on the game.
When it comes to the menus, I’m partial to Tales of Arise because there are enough spaces left to let elements on the screen breathe. Tales of Arise, on the other hand, feels more alive and is generally bright and charming like most high fantasy titles. Scarlet Nexus is this post-apocalyptic, cyberpunk-ish world that feels rather empty, but that’s because of the story and the setting. I think both games do a good job of showcasing their respective worlds. Next is the overall look and feel of the visuals. There’s minimal but noticeable movement making each panel feel more alive. Meanwhile, in Tales of Arise, the panels are actually animated. Only a handful of scenes are really animated. In Scarlet Nexus, the images in the panel are mostly still. While at first glance, they look the same, there’s actually a slight difference. It’s a nice cool execution that visual enthusiasts will definitely appreciate. Another cool thing about this style is that it carries over whatever cosmetic equipment your characters have on. There are a few differences though.įor instance, both games have this comic-book style cut-scene where the characters exchange dialogue to mostly add to character development. At this point, BANDAI Namco and their partner developers have pretty much mastered cel-shading graphics for the plethora of animé titles under their belt. The general art style for both games is very similar. Towards the end, we’ll tally scores and highest total wins. I’ll discuss my thoughts on both games for each pillar and give a score from 1-10, 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest. We’ll score each game on the following pillars: And I genuinely can’t decide which one to recommend first, thus, this exercise. I’m just a dude who wants to share his thoughts on two games he enjoyed (enjoys?) playing. Lastly, this is in no way a definitive assessment of either game. Also, if you’re a long-time Tales of fan, you’ve likely made your decision already so this may not be for you. This exercise is specifically aimed at those who can’t outright buy both games. I feel like I’ve played enough to give my thoughts on both games. Meanwhile in Tales of Arise, I’m about 20+ hours deep and have a 6-member party. Well, in Scarlet Nexus I’ve finished my first playthrough with Kasane and I’m currently in the very early stages of my Yuito playthrough. If you’re on the fence about which one to play first (let’s face it, if you’re a fan of this type of game you likely want to play both), hopefully this will help you decide.īefore everything else, let’s get a few disclaimers out of the way. A couple of months later, they released the latest in a long-running franchise, Tales of Arise. In mid 2021 they launched the all-new, all-original Scarlet Nexus. It’s been a rather good year for BANDAI Namco and its single-player animé-style games.
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