For those of you who haven't checked out the Tales of Zestiria megathread lately, here are some of the most recent details.
Battle system:
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For those not familiar with Tales of Graces battle system, here is a video showing off a cameo battle against Tales of Hearts' heroine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiKDXP4Jqv0
Known location names:
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New characters:
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As for Lailah/Lyla, the info is also from Gematsu, but there's a scan, so no link.
Game catch phrase/genre:
Same Gematsu source as Lyla.
Other stuff:
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Battle system:
Battle Styles
So it looks like Zestiria's arte system/controls are based on Graces' A-arte and B-arte system. For now it seems like it's just continuing Graces' concept of getting rid of the normal attack button in favor of two arte buttons though (assuming they didn't dump it to L1 or something awkward like that), no confirmation of anything like arte trees for now. This may also make it safer assume this is using CC or something new instead of TP.
Humans' Battle Style
The Circle button is for Tokugi (I think these are usually called Base Artes in English?), which are faster and more mobile attacks. The X button is for Ougi (Arcane Artes), which are better at breaking through enemy defenses and I'm guessing are more powerful.
Tenzoku's Battle Style
The Circle button is for Tokugi that can be used to attack from mid-range, and the X button is for Tenkyoujutsu (magic artes), which are more powerful and can be used from a longer distance.
Artes
Miculio can learn the attacks Splash, Violet High, Twin Flow, Kirimizu, and Tachimizu.
Edna can learn Air Pressure, Rock Lance, Embrace End, Powder Snow, and Sky.
Slays Battle Style
Slay is armed with a ceremonial sword he found in the ancient ruins, and believes in striking the enemy quickly. He will learn many artes and fast attacks to accompany his swift movements, in addition to a variety of attribute attacks, enhancing his own abilities, and making free use of special skills.
Alicias Battle Style
Alicia is armed with a spear taller than her body, which she thrusts in swift strikes, and can effectively attack enemies in her surrounding vicinity as well as in front. Although her defenses might be open after an attack, she can keep a more advantageous stance while fighting by utilizing her skills in coordination with steps and movement. By making full use of traditional skills and dynamic movement, attacking and evading during battles are all the more possible.
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For those not familiar with Tales of Graces battle system, here is a video showing off a cameo battle against Tales of Hearts' heroine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiKDXP4Jqv0
Known location names:
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New characters:
Mikulio
A rival and close friend of Slays from the Family of Heaven. Since their infancy, the two were raised together in Izuchi. As Mikurio and Slay would play inside the ruins, Mikurio himself also took interest in them. He plays a role in calmly pointing out Slays erratic behavior, and often argues with Slay about his archaeological interpretations. He can use Heaven Echo Artes, which take on the water attribute. Given that Slay has the spiritual power required to see members of the Family of Heaven, he is able to see Mikurio. Alicia, however, cannot. Members of this divine family have been given a near-ageless lifespan.
Designed by Mutsumi Inomata. He fights using a staff. He is a water-elemental Tenzoku/Family of Heaven member.
Edna
Edna is a young girl of the Family of Heaven with the ability to use earth attribute Heaven Echo Artes. Her cute outward appearance doesnt match her image, as she takes on a more robotic and adult-like attitude, and enjoys teasing others with her sharp tongue. She has always lived alone, but perhaps she is actually longing for others? She is always composed, but when it comes to her older brother, her only family, she is beside herself and becomes emotional.
She's designed Minoru Iwamoto and her weapon is an umbrella. She is earth-elemental.
Lyla
Lailah is an adult woman who provides advice as an instructor. Sometimes, however, her mind tends to run wild with strange delusions. She has been waiting for someone with the qualities of a doshi, and signs a marriage contract with Slay after a fateful meeting. By her becoming a vessel of the Family of Heaven, Slay acquires a special power to calm the brutal Hyoma.
Designed by Mutsumi Inomata. She fights uses pages of paper. She is fire-elemental.
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As for Lailah/Lyla, the info is also from Gematsu, but there's a scan, so no link.
Game catch phrase/genre:
Same Gematsu source as Lyla.
Other stuff:
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