15. Tales of Eternia
Language: Japanese, English
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Reid Hershel, along with his childhood friend Farah Oersted, notice an unusual change in the color of the Orbus Barrier coupled with the flight of a strange ship from Celestia. When they go to see what happened, they meet Meredy, who is dressed in a strange fashion and speaks a bizarre foreign language, and her pet Quickie. Consequently, Reid and Farah visit their childhood friend, Keele Zeibel, in search of answers regarding the identity of Meredy. Reid learns that she speaks Melnics, an ancient civilization's language. After traveling to Morle, Reid's group receives a special translation earring that allows communication with Meredy.
Reid continues on to Inferia City, the global capital. The group asks the King of Inferia for help, but Reid is accused of spreading fear and confusion throughout the land; the punishment is a death sentence. The queen wants to know more about what Reid has to say, so the group is released. Reid explains the situation, and the leaders of Inferia hold an organizational conference. The Inferians announce they will uncover the Bridge of Light and stop the Celestians from executing the Grand Fall by taking aggressive military action.
Reid is aided by Efreet, Undine and Sylph; the group is lead by Rem to the Bridge of Light, which resides atop the highest mountain in Inferia. After climbing the mountain, Reid locates the Bridge of Light in its stone sanctum. Reid's group is confronted by Ras, who tells them that his real name is Rassius Luine, a senor knight loyal to the Kingdom of Inferia. Ras loses to Reid in combat, and watches the group escapes via the Bridge of Light to Celestia as Inferian reinforcements arrive.
Upon arrival in Celestia, Reid is greeted by the citizens of Imen, Meredy's hometown. Reid travels by rail to the ruined city Luishka; a professor there examines Reid's body as he houses an unknown fibrill, or magical energy. Reid discovers the Greater Craymel Gnome in a nearby cave, and the group enlists his help. Reid stumbles upon Chat's hut, and the party is accepted into her crew after a series of puzzle-based tests; the group now has access to the sea-based form of transportation.
Using the Van Eltia, Reid reaches Peruti, the frozen town near the dominion of Greater Craymel Celsius. Reid climbs the nearby mountain and helps Celsius regain her sanity, saving Peruti. Reid's group is invited by Max to join the Shileska liberation army in order to stop Balir, the cause of the Grand Fall; however, Meredy senses pain and suffering from Imen, so Reid decides to return there first. When the party reaches Imen, the city is in ruins with the majority of its citizens killed.
At the technologically advanced city of Tinnsia, Reid meets with Ayla and Max, the leader of the Shileska liberation army; Max joins the party. After finding the Greater Craymel Volt trapped in a machine at the Ruins of Volt, Reid frees him and receives his power. Using the Craymel Cannon combined with the support of Shileska, the group manages to break through the fleet loyal to Balir. Infiltration of Balir's Castle leads to Shizel, the ex-Queen, who is ruling in place of Balir; Reid is forced to retreat due to the powerful Dark Aurora Arte of Shizel.
After improving the Van Eltia and enlisting the help of Greater Craymel Shadow, Reid is given the Divine Aurora Arte by Seyfert, the god who created Eternia. Seyfert wishes to preserve his creation, while Nereid desires the destruction of both planets; only Reid's Divine Aurora Arte can defeat the Dark Aurora Arte given to Shizel by Nereid.
The group is now free to travel between the two planets via the Orbus Barrier using the Van Eltia. Reid recruits the Greater Craymel Rem at Regulus Knoll in preparation for the final confrontation at Shizel's Castle. Both Shizel and Nereid are defeated by Reid, who uses his Aurora Arte to counter that of Shizel. However, the Grand Fall continues on unabated despite the banishment of Nereid. Reid's group is forced destroy the Seyfert Ring, which forcefully connects Inferia and Celestia, using the combined power of the two Aurora Artes; this action stops the Grand Fall, but the two worlds drift apart and the party is split. Despite the separation, Chat's modified Van Eltia can fly from Inferia to Celestia, reuniting Reid with his allies.
16. Dragoneer's Aria
Language: Japanese, English
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The story centers on the adventures of Valen Kesslar, a young man who is about to graduate from Dragoon Academy. The graduation ceremony involves the appearance of the six elemental dragons, all of whom were originally part of the Holy Dragon Grinlek before he was destroyed by the Black Dragon, Nidhogg. The six elemental dragons keep the balance in the world of Iris.
During the ceremony, Nidhogg appears and destroys the royal palace of Granadis, injuring the Water Dragon in the process. The Dragoons are then tasked to investigate Nidhogg and defend the other elemental dragons from him.
17. Ys VI: Napishtim no Hako
Language: Japanese, English
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-The first Ys on the PSP system, gamers-on-the-go can experience the sights, sounds, and storytelling that sets Ys apart from other action RPGs. Additionally, players can unlock new mini-games and databases revealing the secrets of Ys, as well as listen to the game's complete soundtrack as well as view movies and trailers in the Ys Media Player.
18. Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure
Language: English, Japanese
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A young girl named Parin goes to live with her grandfather in Tiese Town after her parents are called overseas on an excavation trip. After being told that there are no other children in Tiese, she finds what looks like another girl who is being threatened by a dog. Parin rescues the girl and discovers that she is actually a monster which only children can see. To thank Parin, the monster takes her to a crack in the back wall of the town which is revealed to be a portal to the monster world. A group of monsters known as phantoms begin a series of attacks on Monster Village. Parin, who unearths a legendary drill, decides to fight against the phantoms and restore Monster Town.
19. Astonishia Story
Language: Japanese, English
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In Astonishia Story, players take the role of an honorable knight and embark upon an epic journey to recover the sacred Wand of Kinan, a symbol of the kingdom's prosperity and fortune, which was stolen by an evil rogue knight. Brave gamers will seek the help of wizards, fighters, knights and many other mysterious allies to succeed. Players will need to rely on their strength and magic to battle against elves, bandits, sorcerers, and monsters of all types.
20. Valhalla Knights
Language: Japanese and English
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A place that was forgotten from history, where humans, elves, halflings and other various races lived together in harmony…it was a paradise, surrounded by deep green forests and crystal clear streams.
However, the roar of the demons tore apart their peaceful lives. It was the return of the Dark Lord, the previous ruler of the land, which sparked a new round of battles which would eventually encompass all the races.
After years of fierce fighting, the Dark Lord was sealed away by the hands of the hero, Rastul. But from the blood of the demons, the land had been cursed and the sky lost its light. The cursed land entrapped the people, making every waking moment feel like an eternity. Eventually the land once known as a paradise came to be known as “The Cursed Land.”
One day, a youth wakes up in this land. In this land full of despair, the youth searches for his/her lost memory. What lies ahead are the discovery of his/her memories and the future of this forsaken land. (From XSEED's press release)
21. Tales of Destiny II
Language: Japanese
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Tales of Destiny 2 begins 18 years after Tales of Destiny. While the exploits of Stahn and the Swordian Masters are known far and wide, their heroism has begun to fade from the hearts of the people. The current preoccupation lies with the Holy Woman Elraine, who promises immediate happiness for all using the power of Lens. Elraine, supported by the Cult of Fortuna, becomes increasingly bold while accumulating political and military power; she demands that the people surrender their Lens for the betterment of all through her miracles.
As the son of world-renowned heroes Stahn and Rutee, Kyle is certain that it's his destiny, even his duty, to become a hero as well. Kyle begins his journey at his mother's Dunamis Orphanage (デュナミス孤児院, Dunamis Orphanage?) in the city of Cresta (クレスタ, Cresta?); he has been raised here since birth. The Orphanage is in desperate need of money, so Kyle bands together with his childhood friend Loni to investigate rumors of a giant Lens. While exploring the nearby Laguna Ruins (ラグナ遺跡, Laguna Ruins?), Kyle encounters a mysterious girl named Reala who emerges from a huge Lens; she announces that she is in search of a hero. After being captured and imprisoned by members of the Cult of Atamoni, Kyle and Loni are freed by Judas. In his effort to become the hero Reala seeks, Kyle vigorously chases after Reala, a quest that leads him through Harmenz Valley (ハーメンツヴァレー, Harmenz Valley?) to the holy city of Aigrette (アイグレッテ, Aigrette?).
Barbatos makes an attempt on Philia's life in Straylize Temple (ストレイライズ大神殿, Straylize Temple?) , but his assassination attempt is thwarted by the combined actions of Kyle, Loni, and Judas. The three band together with Reala and travel to Heidelburg (ハイデルベルク, Heidelburg?) to consult with Woodrow; their ship is rerouted to Lienea (リーネ, Lienea?) after departing from Aigrette's port. Upon completing an assignment in an abandoned mine previously owned by the Oberon Corporation, the party departs from Noischtat (ノイシュタット, Noischtat?) by ship; the destination is Snowfuria (スノーフリア, Snowfuria?). The party meets with Woodrow in Heidelburg, but he is not the hero that Reala is searching for; shortly thereafter, Heidelburg Castle is assaulted by the forces of Barbatos and Elraine using the Draconis as a siege engine. Barbatos severely wounds Woodrow, and the party is forcefully sent 10 years into the future by Elraine.
Kyle and Reala find themselves in Aigrette, where the meet Nanaly; as Nanaly knows the location of Judas and Loni, she joins the group. A ship brings them to Cherik (チェリク, Cherik), and the party travels to Hope Town (ホープタウン, Hope Town?) after crossing Heat River (ヒートリバー, Heat River?). Reunited with Judas and Loni, Kyle heads to Kalviora (カルビオラ, Kalviora?) to enlist the aid of the goddess Fortuna, who transports them back to the present. Woodrow reports that Elraine has stolen a large quantity of Lens from the Kingdom's treasury, prompting the party to pursue her further. Reala surrenders to Elraine, and Kyle travels to Aigrette to rescue her; after the apparent defeat of Elraine, Reala declares that Kyle is truly the hero that she has been in search of. Kyle destroys the Draconis and its Lens cargo, but the resulting temporal distortion sends him into an alternate future.
Exploration of various surface cities reveals that the past has been altered; the forces of Barbatos won the War of Heaven and Earth, and Elraine offered the power of Lens to those remaining on the surface as a healing gesture. Dycroft distributes Lens to the major surface cities, which are protected enclaves of the remnants of humanity. Another encounter with Elraine prompts Kyle to retreat as she is too powerful in her present form; Elraine claims that Judas is Leon Magnus, and Judas asserts his true identity. Reala uses her pendant to escape, but Kyle finds himself 1,000 years in the past during the War of Heaven and Earth.
Kyle extensively aids the military forces of the surface during the conflict, escorting Harold on vital missions and rescuing Atwight, who had been held hostage by Barbatos in an attempt to lure out and kill Dymlos. After defeating Barbatos on Dycroft, bringing the War of Heaven and Earth to a close with victory for the surface-dwellers, Kyle bests him again eighteen years in the past immediately before the destruction of the God's Eye. Barbatos commits suicide by throwing himself into the God's Eye, and the group returns to the present after failing to apprehend Elraine in Nanaly's time. The God's Egg has risen, signaling the rebirth of the goddess Fortuna; Kyle wishes to destroy Fortuna and end the historical manipulation of Elraine, but Reala will cease to exist as she is a direct product of the goddess. Kyle ventures into the God's Egg and does battle with both Elraine and Fortuna; the goddess is annihilated, Reala disappears, and everyone returns to their respective time periods.
The damage inflicted by Fortuna is undone, so Kyle continues life with his father as Barbatos was never resurrected by Elraine. In a trip to the Laguna Ruins with Loni, Kyle rediscovers Reala as she emerges from the Lens; the two remember each other and embrace warmly.