Review: Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Expansion
destructoid.comThe expansion for Tales of Arise, Beyond the Dawn has been two years in the making. And while it doesn’t hit all the notes, it’s a fitting addition to an already fantastic RPG.
The Tales series has been a staple of RPGs since the franchises’ origins in 1995. 2021’s Tales of Arise brought the series to modern audiences. By the time I dove into Dahna and Renah in early 2022, many people had already fallen head over heels for its spectacular combat, lovable characters, and grand aesthetics.
When the credits rolled after 59 hours of playtime, I felt satisfied, despite a rushed ending. Then, during the September’s State of Play, it reappeared, like an old friend you haven’t seen in a while. All the memories came back to me as Beyond the Dawn, an all-new expansion, was revealed. While it’s been two years since the game’s original release, it feels like Beyond the Dawn sought to capture what made the original great. After playing through Beyond the Dawn, I can confirm that it does feel like Tales of Arise, yet could’ve been much more.
Taking place two years after the events of the original, Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn reunites Alphen, Shionne, Rinwell, Law, Dohalim, and Kisara. This time, they’ll meet Nazamil, the young daughter of a Dahnan citizen and a Renan lord. Cursed to don the same mask as Alphen did, the team comes together to stop her doomed fate.
Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Expansion (PlayStation 5 [reviewed], PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC)
Developer: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Released: November 9, 2023
MSRP: $29.99
Right out the gate, you’re thrown into action and back to the frantic battles the original was known for. It’s a welcome sign for those returning to T
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