When comparing Tales of Zestiria vs Grandia II, the Slant community recommends Grandia II for most people. In the question“What are the best JRPGs on Steam?” Grandia II is ranked 15th while Tales of Zestiria is ranked 17th. The most important reason people chose Grandia II is:
Fast paced turn-based battle system almost make it feel like an action rpg, but it still gives you the time to make strategic decicions. One of the best in it's genre.
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Pros
Pro Huge amount of content and gameplay
The game will take about 40 hours to complete.
Pro Amazing characters & story
Though like most JRPG's this game has a save the world story it's so different you get pulled in. The characters are deep with amazing back stories that pull you in and make you love them.
Pro Unique for the genre combat
Unlike most JRPGs, Tales of Zestiria has realtime action combat instead of turn based.
Pro Amazing combat
Fast paced turn-based battle system almost make it feel like an action rpg, but it still gives you the time to make strategic decicions. One of the best in it's genre.
Cons
Con Terrible combat movement mechanic
The combat is horrible, you are locked in place and movement is horribly restricted until you achive a 50 hits combo to unlock the free movement.