{"product_id":"tales-of-destiny-jpn","title":"Tales of Destiny [JPN]","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTales of Destiny for the original PlayStation comes complete in box, including the game disc, the original box, and the manual — everything a collector wants to find together. Coolection has tested this one and it was playing as expected; as with any disc-based classic, performance can vary a bit depending on your PlayStation setup, and discs are professionally resurfaced when needed so they spin up and play their best. If you'd like a closer look before committing, hit the \"Request Additional Pictures\" button on this page and we'll send over high-resolution photos of the exact copy in hand. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTales of Destiny is one of the great unsung RPGs of the PlayStation era — a sprawling, character-driven adventure from Namco that brought the beloved Tales series to Western audiences for the first time in 1998. Built on the Linear Motion Battle System that defines the franchise, it trades the turn-based conventions of its JRPG contemporaries for real-time sideview combat that feels fast and fluid even today. You're controlling characters on a 2D plane, chaining normal attacks into Swordian Techniques and switching between party members mid-battle — it's a system that rewards engagement over passive menu navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Stahn Aileron, a young man from a backwater village who stumbles onto a legendary sentient sword called Dymlos — one of several ancient weapons known as Swordians, each with a personality and a voice of its own. That central hook gives the game a surprisingly rich cast dynamic; your weapons are characters too, and the relationships between the Swordians and their wielders drive much of the emotional weight of the narrative. It's the kind of world-building that was genuinely ambitious for its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, Tales of Destiny leans into the anime aesthetic that would come to define the series — expressive sprite-based overworld exploration, vibrant battle scenes, and fully animated character portraits that bring the cast to life during dialogue. The localization is charming in its late-90s way, and fans of that era of RPG storytelling will find plenty to love in Stahn's journey across Calvalese. The game also features a memorable score that sets the tone whether you're exploring dungeons or sitting through story cutscenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete copy in box with the manual is exactly what a Tales series collector is hunting for — this one is for the fan who grew up on PlayStation JRPGs and wants to own the real thing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57177442222246,"sku":"PCQ-1125122-CIB","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/PCQ-1125122-CIB-1.webp?v=1787694454","url":"https:\/\/coolection.com\/products\/tales-of-destiny-jpn","provider":"Coolection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}