[quote=@Crimson Raven]
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Oh, no. You don't need a guide to beat the main story. Or even most of the best side-quests (although, there is one that I find a little stupid; there are 4 chests in the game that you are not supposed to open, for the most powerful weapon in the game. Best part? There is no hint, no clue and no warning about them. Without the guide, you would never know about it.) But I see your point. Getting the best items in the game require foreknowlage, or a stupid amount of luck.

Tales? What is that?
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I would have so pissed if I found that out cause I open everything XD

The Tales series is a series of video games that is sorta akin to the Final Fantasy series. As it plays usually the fantasy role and usually each game is a different story instead of legit actual sequels unless said otherwise.

Tales of Symphonia was one of the most popular as it actually had a mild branching path that led to two different endings that depended how you talked to your party members. [FFFFFUUUUCK that AI though]

Tales of Vesparia was personally one of my favorites. It even has a anime short.

Tales of Xillia was also fun, haven't played the sequel to that yet though.

The best thing I always enjoyed that every game is coop. As a gaming household, coop games often are held high and the Tales series is coop and has a enjoyable story usually. 

The most recent one Tales of zestiria is kinda eh because it's travel system is SUPER annoying, but still sorta enjoyable. I know theres a lot more but I haven't played all of them.