Tales of the Abyss

30.06.2011
Critic 65/100
Users 79/100
Redesigned to make use of the dual screens of the Nintendo 3DS, and now with stunning stereoscopic 3D graphics, Tales of the Abyss is an entirely new handheld experience. Accompany a party of adventurers as they explore Auldrant, a world ruled by an ancient prophecy known as the Score. As a child, Luke fon Fabre, sole heir to the throne of Kimlasca-Lanvaldear, was kidnapped by a rival kingdom. The trauma of this incident caused him to lose all memories of his childhood. Since his return, he has been confined to his family's manor for his own safety, completely unaware of the evil that now draws close.

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