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{{Infobox video game
|title=Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave
|title=Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave
|image= [[File:Tales of the Heroes - Twin Brave Coverart.png]]
|image= Tales of the Heroes - Twin Brave Coverart.png
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|developer=
|developer=[[Alfa System]]
|publisher=[[Namco Bandai Games|Namco Bandai]]
|publisher=[[Namco Bandai Games]]
|designer=
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|artist=
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|composer = [[Motoi Sakuraba]]<br />[[Go Shiina]]
|composer = [[Motoi Sakuraba]]<br />[[Go Shiina]]
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|released={{vgrelease|JP|February 23, 2012}}
|series=''[[Tales (series)|Tales]]''
|series=''[[Tales (video game series)|Tales]]''
|genre=[[Beat 'em up]], [[Action game|Action]]
|genre=[[Beat 'em up]], [[Action game|Action]]
|modes=[[Single-player]], [[Multiplayer]]
|modes=[[Single-player]]
|ratings={{vgratings|CERO=B (Ages 12+)}}
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{{nihongo|'''''Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave'''''|テイルズ オブ ザ ヒーローズ ツインブレイヴ|Teiruzu obu hiiroozu tsuin bureivu}} is an [[Action game|action]] [[beat 'em up]], [[video game]] in the ''[[Tales (series)|Tales]]'' series of games. It is considered an "escort title" (spinoff), and plays more similarly to the ''[[Dynasty Warriors]]'' game series. The game was released for the [[PlayStation Portable]] in Japan on February 23, 2012.
{{nihongo foot|'''''Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave'''''|テイルズ オブ ザ ヒーローズ ツインブレイヴ|Teiruzu Obu Hīrōzu Tsuin Bureivu}} is an [[action game]] in the ''[[Tales (video game series)|Tales]]'' series of games. published by [[Namco Bandai Games]]. It is considered a spinoff, and plays similarly to the ''[[Dynasty Warriors]]'' series. The game was released for the [[PlayStation Portable]] in Japan on February 23, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|author=Ishaan . February 23, 2012 . 8:30am |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2012/02/23/tales-of-the-heroes-twin-brave-has-a-nice-opening-theme/ |title=Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave Has A Nice Opening Theme |publisher=Siliconera |date=2012-02-23 |accessdate=2013-07-11}}</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The game plays similarly to the ''[[Dynasty Warriors]]'' video game series.<ref>http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-01-20/tales-of-the-heroes/twin-brave-gameplay-videos-posted</ref><ref>http://www.siliconera.com/2012/01/20/five-videos-over-five-minutes-of-tales-of-the-heroes-twin-brave/</ref> The premise of the game is to control characters from past ''Tales'' video games, and use them to fight large waves of enemies. In addition to using past game's [[protagonist]]s, it is also possible to fight against past game's [[antagonist]]s, and even unlock some to be played as in game.<ref>http://andriasang.com/comzuz/toh_bosses_and_videos/</ref>
The game plays similarly to the ''[[Dynasty Warriors]]'' video game series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-01-20/tales-of-the-heroes/twin-brave-gameplay-videos-posted |title=Tales Of The Heroes: Twin Brave Gameplay Videos Posted - Interest |publisher=Anime News Network |date= |accessdate=2013-07-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Spencer . January 20, 2012 . 9:00am |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2012/01/20/five-videos-over-five-minutes-of-tales-of-the-heroes-twin-brave/ |title=Five Videos, Over Five Minutes Of Tales Of The Heroes: Twin Brave |publisher=Siliconera |date=2012-01-20 |accessdate=2013-07-11}}</ref> The premise of the game is to control characters from past ''Tales'' video games, and use them to fight large waves of enemies. In addition to using past game's [[protagonist]]s, it is also possible to fight against past game's [[antagonist]]s, and even unlock some to be played as in game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://andriasang.com/comzuz/toh_bosses_and_videos/ |title=Tales of the Heroes: Controllable Bosses and Rebirth Character Videos |publisher=Andriasang.com |date=2012-02-04 |accessdate=2013-07-11 |archive-date=2023-03-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319125053/https://andriasang.com/comzuz/toh_bosses_and_videos/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Equipping items gives characters different statistics. Some special items even change appearrance, such as giving character models a [[super deformed]] look with especially big heads.<ref>http://andriasang.com/comzrj/toh_twin_brave_update/</ref>
Equipping items gives characters different statistics. Some special items even change appearance, such as giving character models a [[super deformed]] look with especially big heads.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://andriasang.com/comzrj/toh_twin_brave_update/ |title=Tales of the Heroes Twin Brave - SD Character Mode, New Boss, and Latest Specials |publisher=Andriasang.com |date=2012-01-26 |accessdate=2013-07-11 |archive-date=2023-03-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319125050/https://andriasang.com/comzrj/toh_twin_brave_update/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Development==
==Development==
A demo for the game was made available for the Japanese [[PlayStation Network]] on January 26, 2012, on the same day a demo of ''[[Tales of Innocence R]]'' was released.<ref>http://www.siliconera.com/2012/01/25/tales-of-innocence-r-demo-announced-for-tomorrow/</ref><ref>http://andriasang.com/comzrb/tales_demos/</ref> After the game's release, there was [[downloadable content]] for the game, in the form of new missions to play, but not through the [[PlayStation Store]], but rather, a special ''Tales''-related website.<ref>http://www.siliconera.com/2012/02/19/tales-of-the-heroes-twin-brave-gets-extreme-with-downloadable-missions/</ref>
A demo for the game was made available for the Japanese [[PlayStation Network]] on January 26, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|author=Ishaan . January 25, 2012 . 8:30am |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2012/01/25/tales-of-innocence-r-demo-announced-for-tomorrow/ |title=Tales of Innocence R Demo Announced For Tomorrow |publisher=Siliconera |date=2012-01-25 |accessdate=2013-07-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://andriasang.com/comzrb/tales_demos/ |title=Tales of Innocence R and Tales of the Heroes Demos Hit Tomorrow |publisher=Andriasang.com |date= |accessdate=2013-07-11 |archive-date=2023-03-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319125053/https://andriasang.com/comzrb/tales_demos/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> After the game's release, there was [[downloadable content]] for the game, in the form of new missions to play, but not through the [[PlayStation Store]], but rather, a special ''Tales''-related website.<ref>{{cite web|author=Spencer . February 19, 2012 . 11:25pm |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2012/02/19/tales-of-the-heroes-twin-brave-gets-extreme-with-downloadable-missions/ |title=Tales Of The Heroes: Twin Brave Gets Extreme With Downloadable Missions |publisher=Siliconera |date=2012-02-19 |accessdate=2013-07-11}}</ref>


==Characters==
==Characters==
'''Heroes'''<ref name="Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave Official Site">{{cite web|title=Character|url=http://tb.namco-ch.net/#/Character/|publisher=Namco Bandai Games Inc|accessdate=26 July 2012}}</ref>
'''Heroes'''<ref name="Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave Official Site">{{cite web|title=Character|url=http://tb.namco-ch.net/#/Character/|publisher=Namco Bandai Games Inc|accessdate=26 July 2012}}</ref>


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|''[[Tales of Xillia]]''
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'''Villains'''<ref name="Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave Official Site"/>
'''Villains'''<ref name="Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave Official Site"/>


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==Reception and sales==
==Reception and sales==
The game topped the Japanese video game sales charts in its first week, selling 85,000 copies.<ref name="siliconera.com">http://www.siliconera.com/2012/03/02/tales-of-the-heroes-twin-brave-sees-slow-sales/</ref> However, these sales only represented a 69.47% sell-through rate for the game, and the game sold significantly less than recent spinoff ''Tales'' titles on the PlayStation Portable, such as 2009's ''[[Tales of VS.]]'' at 133,076 copies sold.<ref name="siliconera.com"/> [[Media Create]] felt this was due to the game containing less character interaction than most ''Tales'' games, and that some retailers had reported less interest from women as well.<ref name="siliconera.com"/>
The game topped the Japanese video game sales charts in its first week, selling 85,000 copies.<ref name="siliconera.com">{{cite web|author=Ishaan . March 2, 2012 . 1:29pm |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2012/03/02/tales-of-the-heroes-twin-brave-sees-slow-sales/ |title=Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave Sees Slow Sales |publisher=Siliconera |date=2012-03-02 |accessdate=2013-07-11}}</ref> However, these sales only represented a 69.47% sell-through rate for the game, and the game sold significantly less than recent spinoff ''Tales'' titles on the PlayStation Portable, such as 2009's ''[[Tales of VS.]]'' at 133,076 copies sold.<ref name="siliconera.com"/> [[Media Create]] felt this was due to the game containing less character interaction than most ''Tales'' games, and that some retailers had reported less interest from women as well.<ref name="siliconera.com"/>


The game received a score of 31/40 (8/7/8/8) from ''[[Famitsu]].<ref>http://www.talesunion.com/news/tales-of-the-heroes-twin-brave-famitsu-review-score-revealed--2028.html</ref>
The game received a score of 31/40 (8/7/8/8) from ''[[Famitsu]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.talesunion.com/news/tales-of-the-heroes-twin-brave-famitsu-review-score-revealed--2028.html |title=Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave Famitsu Review Score Revealed - News - Tales Union - Tales News, Music, Guides & More |publisher=Tales Union |date= |accessdate=2013-07-11 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304032137/http://www.talesunion.com/news/tales-of-the-heroes-twin-brave-famitsu-review-score-revealed--2028.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://tb.namco-ch.net/ Official ''Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave'' Website]
*[http://tb.namco-ch.net/ Official website]


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[[ja:テイルズ オブ ザ ヒーローズ ツインブレイヴ]]

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Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave
Cover art
Developer(s)Alfa System
Publisher(s)Namco Bandai Games
Composer(s)Motoi Sakuraba
Go Shiina
SeriesTales
Platform(s)PlayStation Portable
Release
  • JP: February 23, 2012
Genre(s)Beat 'em up, Action
Mode(s)Single-player

Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave[1] is an action game in the Tales series of games. published by Namco Bandai Games. It is considered a spinoff, and plays similarly to the Dynasty Warriors series. The game was released for the PlayStation Portable in Japan on February 23, 2012.[2]

Gameplay[edit]

The game plays similarly to the Dynasty Warriors video game series.[3][4] The premise of the game is to control characters from past Tales video games, and use them to fight large waves of enemies. In addition to using past game's protagonists, it is also possible to fight against past game's antagonists, and even unlock some to be played as in game.[5]

Equipping items gives characters different statistics. Some special items even change appearance, such as giving character models a super deformed look with especially big heads.[6]

Development[edit]

A demo for the game was made available for the Japanese PlayStation Network on January 26, 2012.[7][8] After the game's release, there was downloadable content for the game, in the form of new missions to play, but not through the PlayStation Store, but rather, a special Tales-related website.[9]

Characters[edit]

Heroes[10]

Character Game
Cless Alvein Tales of Phantasia
Chester Burklight Tales of Phantasia
Stan Aileron Tales of Destiny
Lion Magnus Tales of Destiny
Reid Hershel Tales of Eternia
Farah Oersted Tales of Eternia
Kyle Dunamis Tales of Destiny 2
Reala Tales of Destiny 2
Lloyd Irving Tales of Symphonia
Zelos Wilder Tales of Symphonia
Veigue Lungberg Tales of Rebirth
Tytree Crowe Tales of Rebirth
Senel Coolidge Tales of Legendia
Chloe Valens Tales of Legendia
Luke Fon Fabre Tales of the Abyss
Guy Cecil Tales of the Abyss
Caius Qualls Tales of the Tempest
Rubia Natwick Tales of the Tempest
Ruca Milda Tales of Innocence
Spada Belforma Tales of Innocence
Emil Castagnier Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
Marta Lualdi Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
Yuri Lowell Tales of Vesperia
Flynn Scifo Tales of Vesperia
Shing Meteoryte Tales of Hearts
Kohak Hearts Tales of Hearts
Asbel Lhant Tales of Graces
Cheria Barnes Tales of Graces
Milla Maxwell Tales of Xillia
Jude Mathis Tales of Xillia

Villains[10]

Character Game
Elraine Tales of Destiny 2
Schwartz Tales of Legendia
Duke Tales of Vesperia

Reception and sales[edit]

The game topped the Japanese video game sales charts in its first week, selling 85,000 copies.[11] However, these sales only represented a 69.47% sell-through rate for the game, and the game sold significantly less than recent spinoff Tales titles on the PlayStation Portable, such as 2009's Tales of VS. at 133,076 copies sold.[11] Media Create felt this was due to the game containing less character interaction than most Tales games, and that some retailers had reported less interest from women as well.[11]

The game received a score of 31/40 (8/7/8/8) from Famitsu.[12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ テイルズ オブ ザ ヒーローズ ツインブレイヴ, Teiruzu Obu Hīrōzu Tsuin Bureivu
  2. ^ Ishaan . February 23, 2012 . 8:30am (2012-02-23). "Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave Has A Nice Opening Theme". Siliconera. Retrieved 2013-07-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Tales Of The Heroes: Twin Brave Gameplay Videos Posted - Interest". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2013-07-11.
  4. ^ Spencer . January 20, 2012 . 9:00am (2012-01-20). "Five Videos, Over Five Minutes Of Tales Of The Heroes: Twin Brave". Siliconera. Retrieved 2013-07-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "Tales of the Heroes: Controllable Bosses and Rebirth Character Videos". Andriasang.com. 2012-02-04. Archived from the original on 2023-03-19. Retrieved 2013-07-11.
  6. ^ "Tales of the Heroes Twin Brave - SD Character Mode, New Boss, and Latest Specials". Andriasang.com. 2012-01-26. Archived from the original on 2023-03-19. Retrieved 2013-07-11.
  7. ^ Ishaan . January 25, 2012 . 8:30am (2012-01-25). "Tales of Innocence R Demo Announced For Tomorrow". Siliconera. Retrieved 2013-07-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "Tales of Innocence R and Tales of the Heroes Demos Hit Tomorrow". Andriasang.com. Archived from the original on 2023-03-19. Retrieved 2013-07-11.
  9. ^ Spencer . February 19, 2012 . 11:25pm (2012-02-19). "Tales Of The Heroes: Twin Brave Gets Extreme With Downloadable Missions". Siliconera. Retrieved 2013-07-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ a b "Character". Namco Bandai Games Inc. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  11. ^ a b c Ishaan . March 2, 2012 . 1:29pm (2012-03-02). "Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave Sees Slow Sales". Siliconera. Retrieved 2013-07-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ "Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave Famitsu Review Score Revealed - News - Tales Union - Tales News, Music, Guides & More". Tales Union. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-07-11.

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