Tales of Commons
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| Developer(s) | Namco Tales Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Namco (JP) WindySoft (KOR) |
| Director(s) | Tsutomu Gouda |
| Producer(s) | Tsutomu Gouda |
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| Artist(s) | You Shiina |
| Writer(s) | Tsutomu Gouda Akiko Yonemochi |
| Composer(s) | Motoi Sakuraba |
| Series | Tales |
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| Platform(s) | i-mode, LG, SKT, KT |
| Release | i-mode
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LG, KT, SKT
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| Genre(s) | Action role-playing game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
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Tales of Commons (Japanese: テイルズ オブ コモンズ Hepburn: Teiruzu Obu Komonzu) is an action role-playing game in the Tales series of video games published by Namco. It is the eleventh mainline game and the second standalone mobile title developed by Team Tales of Mobile, a subsidiary team part of Namco Tales Studio.
The game was first released in Japan in October 2005 for NTT Docomo's i-mode service[2] [3] [4] then was later ported to au's EZapp in August 2008.[5] It remains the only title in the Tales of Mobile lineup to receive an official release outside Japan. A Korean version, published by WindySoft in 2010, was made available for mobile devices from LG, SKT, and KT.
While the music is composed by longtime series contributor Motoi Sakuraba, Commons, like Tales of Legendia, features character designs from a new artist to the franchise. This time, the visuals were created by freelance illustrator You Shiina,[6] best known for working on titles such as the Ascendance of a Bookworm novel series by Miya Kazuki and the Legend of Heroes series by Nihon Falcom. The game also features a characteristic genre that translates to "RPG to Walk Alongside a Changing World and Trusting Thoughts" (変わりゆく世界 信じる想い 共に歩んでゆくRPG, Kawari yuku sekai shinjiru omoi tomo ni ayunde yuku RPG) and an opening theme, Kiseki, sung by Kana Uemura which was unusual for mobile games at the time.[7]
Gameplay
Tales of Commons retains the 2-2 Linear Motion Battle System used by Tales of Breaker. Battles take place in a 2D plane limited to 2 characters at all time from both player and enemies, playing in a similar fashion to the original PlayStation version of Tales of Destiny, but without spells stopping actions.
Outside of combats, Tales of Commons plays exacty like its predecessor. However, various additions were made to make it closer to a home console title such as the introduction of series' mainstay, the skits.[8]
The game's skill system makes use of the Souma Orbs. A total of 46 Souma orbs are available throughout the game, each offering various effects such as increased movement speed, enhanced experience point gain, or the addition of elemental attributes to weapon attacks. Certain orbs also grant access to unique abilities known as Souma artes. Each character can equip up to three Souma orbs simultaneously, however, two orbs that correspond to Souma artes cannot be equipped at the same time.
Plot
Tales of Commons is set in the world of Dionis.[9] A world still recovering following the aftermath of an event named The Third Dionis War, a conflict lasting for 16 years opposing its two countries, Jupiter and Yinfouyang against one another and causing great losses including the total disappearance of a creature known as Gillfxy, a dragon-like species appearing alongside a human's birth to serve as its companion.
The story begins 20 years after the war. A young man named Alvin, while traveling through a forest to visit his late mother's hometown, is drawn to a familiar melody echoing from a nearby ruin. There, he encounters Sefina, who is praying for a miracle to revive the natural Gillfxies. Her prayer is answered as two Gillfxies appear in a flash of light.
Moments later, a pair of assassins emerge, intent on killing the Gillfxies. Just as the situation turns dire, a mysterious man named Seiun intervenes, saving the teenagers and driving the assassins off. With his own natural Gillfxy now at his side, Alvin chooses to accompany the two strangers, marking the true beginning of his journey.
Main Characters
- Alvin (アルヴィン Aruvin): The main protagonist of Tales of Commons. A bright, curious, but somewhat spoiled young man enjoying a comfortable life thanks to his late parents' inheritance in the border town of Dis. While traveling to his mother's hometown, he hears a familiar childhood song from a nearby temple. There, he meets Sefina, marking the beginning of his adventure.
- Sefina (セフィナ): A young girl from Yinfouyang, she lost her parents when her village was destroyed during the great war. Sheltered and quiet but with a strong sense of goodness, she never stopped believing her late mother will reincarnate as a natural Gillfxy, she often visits the sanctuary, hoping to see her wish fulfilled. During one visit, she meets Alvin, who is captivated by the familiarity of her song.
- Seiun (清雲): The captain of Yinfouyang's Bloom Imperial Brigade, is a loyal, polite, and mature leader, though sometimes stubborn. Acting as a guardian to the group, he rescues Alvin and Sefina during a solo mission, leading them to journey together.
- You (ユウ Yuu): A mysterious young girl with hidden secrets, she is calm, easygoing, and naive, moving at her own pace. After falling from the sky and wandering alone, she is saved by Alvin and his friends, prompting her to join their journey.
Other Characters
- Ferth (フェルス Ferusu) : The new Captain of the Bloom Imperial Brigade following Seiun's departure. Stubborn and fixed to his viewpoints, he was once an orphan picked up by the President of Jupiter and raised in combat to serve his country.
- Kinah (キーナ Kiina) : The self-proclaimed Vice Captain of the Bloom Imperial Brigade. A gentle, kind and considerate woman though she appears cold and strict to impress Ferth with whom she's in love with. She named herself Vice Captain to follow him.
- Rin Fujibayashi (藤林 凛 Fujibayashi Rin) : The next line to become chief of the Ninja Village as well as the commander of the Tamon area unit of the Bloom Imperial Brigade. A firm personality, Rin has been training under the tutelage of Ryuzou Momochi since she was nine after losing her parents as the result of the war.
- Ryuzou Momochi (百地 龍蔵 Momochi Ryuzou) : The head of the Ninja Village located to the north of Yinfouyang and the mentor of Rin.
- Kana (カナ): A mysterious woman who appears before Alvin with her singing voice, guiding him. Whether she has some connection to the legend surrounding Dionis is completely shrouded in mystery. Modeled after Kana Uemura.
Development
According to producer Tsutomu Goda, the title Commons was inspired by the concepts of "common sense" and "common knowledge", and reflects the diverse cultural backdrop of the game's world, Dionis. The setting draws influence from a variety of regions, including Japan, China, and the Ryukyu Islands, with touches of Western culture as well. The aim was to explore how different perspectives and values intersect, overlap, and often misunderstand one another, yet still coexist. This thematic blend is reflected in the cast : most characters are designed with Asian-inspired aesthetics and weaponry, while the character You stands out with a distinctly European visual style. This cultural layering is also evident in the names of several in-game locations.
During development, the team set out to ensure that Tales of Commons would carry forward some of the stylistic elements from Tales of Breaker. At the same time, they worked to align it more closely with other games within the series, particularly by integrating skits to enhance character development and highlight their personalities.[10]
The world design was initially conceived as a fusion of traditional Tales elements with Japanese aesthetics, oriental influences, and grounded, earthly motifs. Western-style nations were added later to create a broader cultural contrast, reinforcing the story's central idea of progression and separation. To push this idea even further, You Shiina was appointed as the character designer this time around to offer brand-new worldview to the Tales series.[11]
In the early planning phase, the team estimated that the narrative could be told within four chapters. However, as development progressed and characters, particularly Alvin, began to take on a life of their own, the script naturally expanded. To accommodate the growing depth of dialogue and events, a fifth chapter was ultimately added.[12][13]
References
- ↑ "Tales of Mobile Index Page (Archived)". Bandai Namco Games (in 日本語). 2005-05-24. Archived from the original on 2006-05-24. Retrieved 2025-05-19. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Tales of Mobile Index Page (Archived)". Bandai Namco Games (in 日本語). 2005-05-24. Archived from the original on 2006-05-24. Retrieved 2025-05-19. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 電撃オンライン (2008-08-25). "『テイルズ オブ コモンズ』がEZwebでも8月28日に配信開始 - 電撃オンライン" [Tales of Commons will be available on EZweb starting August 28th]. Dengeki Online (in 日本語). Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ↑ "携帯アプリシリーズ第2弾『テイルズオブコモンズ』が10月上旬から配信開始！ - 電撃オンライン" [The second mobile app series "Tales of Commons" will be available from early October! - Dengeki Online]. Dengeki Online. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ↑ "「テイルズ オブ」シリーズのau携帯対応版──「テイルズ オブ コモンズ」". ITmedia Mobile (in 日本語). 2008-08-27. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ↑ "Tales of Commons Character Designer (Archived)". Bandai Namco Games (in 日本語). 2006-06-23. Archived from the original on 2006-06-23. Retrieved 2025-05-19. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "崩壊する？ ゲーム市場の希望は携帯ゲーム～ナムコ". ITmedia Mobile (in 日本語). 2005-09-29. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ↑ "Tales of Commons Product Page (Archived)". Bandai Namco Games (in 日本語). 2006-06-14. Archived from the original on 2006-06-14. Retrieved 2025-05-19. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Tales of Commons Story Overview". 2006-06-23. Archived from the original on 2006-06-23. Retrieved 2025-05-19. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Famitsu (2015-12-25). Tales of 20th Anniversary Tales of Series 1995-2016. Search this book on
- ↑ "携帯アプリシリーズ第2弾『テイルズオブコモンズ』が10月上旬から配信開始！ - 電撃オンライン" [The second installment of the mobile app series, "Tales of Commons," will be available from early October!]. Dengeki Online. September 27, 2005. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ↑ "Tales of Mobile The Complete Guide (Archived)". 2008-05-20.
- ↑ "90xiシリーズ向け「テイルズ オブ コモンズ」最終章を配信". ITmedia Mobile (in 日本語). 2006-02-16. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
External links
- Tales of Mobile Official page (Archived)
- Tales of Commons (Archived) on bandainamcogames.co.jp
- Tales of Commons pamphlet on bandainamcoent.co.jp
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