Tales of Destiny II

About

Tales of Destiny II is a PlayStation action RPG that mixes real-time combat with turn-based strategy. Players control Reid Hershel, a hunter navigating a conflict between two planets, Inferia and Celestia, locked in a deadly orbital path. The game’s battle system lets you map attacks and spells to face buttons, creating fluid combos that adapt to fast-paced fights. The story follows Reid and his allies as they cross a fractured barrier between worlds to stop a planetary collision, figuring out ancient wars and political tensions along the way. The game’s blend of sci-fi and fantasy stands out, with intricate lore about severed interdimensional ties and a looming apocalypse. Its 2000 release coincided with a 13-episode anime by Production I.G, which expanded the world for broader audiences. Community discussions often highlight the tactical depth of its combat and the layered storytelling, though its age shows in dated visuals. A cult favorite among RPG fans for its ambitious narrative and responsive gameplay.

Storyline

The game follows Reid Hershel as he tries to prevent the Grand Fall, a cataclysmic event that would destroy his planet along with that of newly found traveling companion Meredy. Specifically, the Grand Fall entails the violent collision of twin planets Inferia and Celestia. The two planets, face one another, separated by the Orbus Barrier. Interaction between the two planets has been infrequent over the last few centuries despite their proximity; the Bridge of Light linked Inferia and Celestia in the distant past, but the link has been severed for an extensive period of time. The Aurora War, an ancient conflict that set Inferia against Celestia over two thousand years ago, continues to generate persistent mistrust between the two groups. The Orbus Barrier has shown recent signs of weakening and possible collapse due to the actions of an unknown external force. The journey takes Reid across both planets, as he seeks out those responsible for this movement towards the brink of annihilation.