Tales of Hearts R on Vita, Bandai Namco's JRPG in the Tales universe with a dynamic aerial combat system. Endearing characters and engaging story. One of the best Tales games on portable.
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Action RPG1 player12+
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Hisui and allies battle demons in real time in this Tales of Hearts R ported to Vita with reworked animations. Published by Bandai Namco, released in the United States in November 2014. Tales action-RPG with real-time Spiria Link combat system, new animations and added characters. US edition.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Tales of Hearts R is the only Western physical edition of a Tales entry previously confined to Japan, making the North American version the sole boxed access point for series collectors outside the archipelago. Bandai Namco never repeated the run. Its interest comes from this localization exclusivity, making it a necessary piece for any complete Tales collection.
Is Tales of Hearts R still worth playing in 2026?
A JRPG from Bandai Namco, Tales of Hearts R is the remake of a Tales series episode, following a young hero who sets out to repair a friend's broken heart, through an adventure blending exploration, warm narration and the franchise's characteristic real time action combat system. The endearing writing, the snappy fights and the colourful art direction appeal to JRPG fans. The classic structure and a certain linearity remain expected of the genre. For a fan of action JRPGs or of the Tales series, the title keeps a preserved charm, energy and warmth.
