Tales of Xillia Remastered

About Tales of Xillia Remastered

Tales of Xillia Remastered is a 2025 RPG developed by Dokidoki Grooveworks and published by Bandai Namco. Set in the world of Rieze Maxia, players choose between Jude Mathis, a medical student, or Milla Maxwell, a spirit-bound woman, as they uncover a conspiracy involving a mana-draining device. The game blends real-time combat with magic-based abilities called "Magic Bursts," set against a story of political intrigue and spiritual conflict. Available on PC, Xbox, PS5, and Switch, it adds co-op multiplayer and updated visuals to the original 2012 version. Think of it as a classic JRPG with modern polish and branching story paths.

Gameplay

Combat in Tales of Xillia Remastered is real-time with a focus on timing and positioning. Players juggle melee attacks, ranged spells, and Spirit Arts, unique abilities tied to Milla’s four companions. Magic Bursts let you pause the action for a short burst of damage or healing, but overuse triggers a "Mana Burn" meter that forces a cooldown. Each session mixes exploration (trading goods, solving minor quests) with turn-based story scenes and 2-4 player co-op battles. The world is open but segmented into distinct zones, requiring backtracking to unlock faster travel. Multiplayer adds a layer of coordination, as one player controls Milla/Jude while another manages their Spirit partner.

What Players Think

PlayPile community members rate it 4.5/5, with 78% completing the main story and 22% finishing all side quests. Average playtime is 42 hours, though 14% report hitting 60+ hours. The mood is split: 61% call it "relaxing," while 33% find the pacing "slow." Critics praise the updated visuals (88% approval) but note the combat remains "predictable" (41% criticism). Positive reviews highlight the character writing: "Milla’s dynamic with her spirits is unmatched in modern RPGs." Price complaints are minimal (95% consider it fair at $59.99), but 28% cite the lack of a New Game+ mode as a "missed opportunity."

PlayPile's Take

This remaster is best for fans of slow-burn JRPGs who don’t mind a steep time investment. With 117 achievements (44 of them story-specific), it rewards patience over speed. The $60 price tag is reasonable for the expanded content, but 36% of players say the base story alone "feels padded." If you prefer deep lore and cooperative play over twitchy action, it’s a solid pick. Just be prepared to spend 50+ hours, this isn’t a game to breeze through.

Storyline

At the start of their epic journey through the vibrant world of Rieze Maxia—where humans and spirits coexist in harmony—players can choose to step into the shoes of either Milla or Jude. But peace is under threat. The kingdom of Rashugal has begun using a mysterious, powerful device that’s draining the world’s mana, the very essence of life. Determined to stop the destruction and restore balance, Milla and Jude embark on a daring quest to destroy the device and save their world.