Nintendo DS · RPG
Tales of Hearts
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Namco Tales Studio |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Tales |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Nintendo DS, Tales of Hearts is a role-playing game developed by Namco Tales Studio and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
It is part of the Tales series; on the DS you can also try Tales of the Tempest, Keroro RPG: Kishi to Musha to Densetsu no Kaizoku and Tales of Innocence. The series also appears on other systems with Tales of Destiny (PS1) and Tales of Eternia (PS1).
Tales of Hearts is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Tales of Hearts is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Tales of Hearts walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Tales of Hearts.
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Tales of Innocence Deep cut
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Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time Classic
The World Ends with You Classic
Tales of Destiny Classic Co-op
Inazuma Eleven Classic
Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Tales of Hearts FAQ
Who made Tales of Hearts?
It was developed by Namco Tales Studio and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
Is Tales of Hearts multiplayer?
No. Tales of Hearts is a single-player game.
How long does Tales of Hearts take to play?
As a role-playing game, Tales of Hearts typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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