RPGFit check
Is Tales of the Elements worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- JRPG fans who want action battles with couch co-op
- Hip Hop listeners interested in a game adapted from an album
- Groups of up to 4 players looking for a shared action RPG
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who prefer guided navigation may find the lack of maps and quest markers demanding.
- Those looking for a low-challenge experience may be put off by the game's stated high difficulty.
- Players seeking a solo-focused RPG may find the co-op battle emphasis less suited to their preference.
Our take on Tales of the Elements
The no-map, no-marker progression trades guided navigation for a less signposted route through puzzles and secrets. That choice may suit players who want to explore without prompts, but leaves less direction for those who rely on quest guidance.
What is Tales of the Elements?
Tales of the Elements is a 2D action RPG based on an album with the same title.
It blends Japanese-style role-playing storytelling, Hip Hop influences, and couch battles for as many as four players. Optional mechanics draw on the musical genre, while light puzzles guide progression through areas without maps or quest markers. Secret bosses and a hidden unlockable add concealed discoveries. Eight fast-moving 3D special stages provide another way to reach secrets. Dialogue features hand-drawn character portraits and voice recordings, while the soundtrack mixes Hip Hop and RPG-inspired music. Buying the game also includes a complimentary copy of the Tales of the Elements FC album.
How Tales of the Elements plays
- 01Four-player co-op
- The action battle system supports up to 4 players playing together locally.
- 02Optional themed mechanics
- Hip Hop-inspired mechanics can be used or skipped.
- 03Secret stages
- Eight speed-based 3D stages offer a way to unlock secrets.
- 04Voiceovers and portraits
- The main cast and supporting characters have voiceovers, alongside hand-drawn dialogue portraits.
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Tales of the Elements: platforms & release
Is Tales of the Elements worth it?
It is worth it if: JRPG fans who want action battles with couch co-op. Skip it if: players who prefer guided navigation may find the lack of maps and quest markers demanding.
Where can I download Tales of the Elements?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Tales of the Elements's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Tales of the Elements on?
Windows only.
