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{{infobox
{{infobox
|image            = TotAfrontbox.jpg
|image            = TotAfrontbox.jpg
|caption          = NTSC cover
|caption          =  
|developer        = Namco
|developer        = [[Namco]]
|publisher        = [[Namco]] (JP, AS), [[Bandai|Namco Bandai Games]] (US, JP)
|publisher        = [[Namco]] (JP, AS), [[Bandai|Namco Bandai Games]] (US, JP)
|genre            = RPG
|genre            = RPG
|gameinfo          = Tales of the Abyss follows the story of the young aristocrat, Luke fon Fabre. Kidnapped seven years ago, Luke returns to his family with no memories of his life before. In order to protect him, Luke's family keeps him confined to the quite lifestyle of the palace. Suddenly, Luke is thrust into the outside world and caught in the workings of the Order of Lorelei and the Oracle Knights who serve as keepers of the prophecy known as the Score. He knows nothing of those who might be his allies or those who are already his enemies. He must learn of the power of friendship and feel the pain of sacrifice. Luke's actions could save the world or destroy it.
|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_of_the_Abyss Link]
|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_of_the_Abyss Link]
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/929343-tales-of-the-abyss Link]
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/929343-tales-of-the-abyss Link]
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/tales-of-the-abyss Metacritic]|78/100}}
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/tales-of-the-abyss Metacritic]|78/100}}
|gameinfo          = Tales of the Abyss follows the story of the young aristocrat, Luke fon Fabre. Kidnapped seven years ago, Luke returns to his family with no memories of his life before. In order to protect him, Luke's family keeps him confined to the quite lifestyle of the palace. Suddenly, Luke is thrust into the outside world and caught in the workings of the Order of Lorelei and the Oracle Knights who serve as keepers of the prophecy known as the Score. He knows nothing of those who might be his allies or those who are already his enemies. He must learn of the power of friendship and feel the pain of sacrifice. Luke's actions could save the world or destroy it.
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|numberofplayers  = 4
|numberofplayers  = 4
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|japan_rating      = A
|japan_rating      = A
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|japanese          = SCAJ-20163 & SLPS-25586 & SLPS-73252
|japanese          = SCAJ-20163 & SLPS-25586 & SLPS-73252
|english          = SLUS-21386
|english          = SLUS-21386
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|CPU=Intel Core2 Quad @ 2.20 GHz
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT @ 512 MB
|Revision=pre-0.9.7 Beta r1888
|Revision=pre-0.9.7 Beta (r1888)
|Graphics=GSdx r1763
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** INTC Sync Hack
** IOP x2 Cycle Rate
** Idle Loop
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* SPU2-X 1.2.0
* SPU2-X 1.2.0
* LilyPad r1388 (0.10.0)
* LilyPad 0.10.0 (r1388)
|Comments=x1.5, INTC Sync, IOP 2x, idle loop, FPS: 55 - 60 (capped). You may want to try using speed hacks, but all cycle modifying speedhacks (sync hacks) are likely to break the game such as loose music and crash in battles.  
|Comments=FPS: 55 - 60 (capped). You may want to try using speed hacks, but all cycle modifying speedhacks (sync hacks) are likely to break the game such as loose music and crash in battles.  
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|OS=Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (SP1)
|OS=Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (SP1)
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|CPU=
ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO
Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.40 GHz
*Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.40 GHz
|GPU=AMD Radeon R9 280 @ 3 GB
|GPU=AMD Radeon HD 7850 1GB
|Revision=1.5.0 (dev-2000 g92aa270)
*6GB DDR3-1333
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* Speedhacks:
* 1.3.1-20 GIT
** EE Cyclerate: 0
<small style="font-size:10px;">
** VU Cycle Stealing: 0
*Speedhacks:
** mVU Flag Hack: Enabled
** EEC: 1 & VUCS: 0
** MTVU: Enabled
** mVU Flag: ON
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** MTVU: ON
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* Renderer: Direct3D11 (Hardware)
* ToTA GSdx32 (03012015)-SSE4
* Internal Resolution: 4x Native
** D3D11 Hardware
* Texture Filtering: Bilinear (PS2)
** Resolution: 5x Native
* Anisotropic Filtering: 16x
** Enable FXAA: ON
* Hardware Hacks:
** ToA Ghost Fix
* Shader Configuration:
** FXAA: Enabled
** Shadeboost: Enabled
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|Sound=
* SPU2-X 1.3.1-20
* SPU2-X 2.0.0
** Module: XAudio2
* LilyPad 0.12.1
** Latency: 150ms
|Comments=BIOS: USA 2.30, Game still runs fine using the patched GSdx to fix the ghosting. Finished the game from start to finish on PCSX2.
** Sync Mode: TimeStretch
* LilyPad 0.11.0
|Comments=BIOS: USA 2.30, With the new GSdx patch for the ghosting glitch, this game is running perfectly now. With 5x scaling the game looks awesome and I no longer have ghosting issues.
|Tester=Ryudo
|Tester=Ryudo
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|GPU=Nvidia Geforce GTX 660 @ 2 GB
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** mVU Flag Hack: Enabled
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* Internal Resolution: 4x Native
* Texture Filtering: Bilinear (PS2)
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** Alpha
** ToA Ghost Fix
* Shader Configuration:
** FXAA: Enabled
** Shadeboost: Enabled
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* LilyPad 0.12.1
|Comments=Added Alpha hardware hack to fix issues with yellow squares around shadows in some areas
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|GPU=Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080 @ 8 GB
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** INTC sping detection
** Wait loop detection
** mVU Flag hack
** MTVU
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* Large Framebuffer
* Internal Resolution: (12x) 6144x5376
* Texture Filtering: Bilinear (PS2)
* Anisotropic filtering 16x
* Mipmapping (Ins) Full (slow)
* CRC Hack level Aggressive
* DATE Accuracy Full (slow)
* Blending accuracy high
* Hardware Hacks:
** Preload Frame Data
** Trillinear Filtering: Ultra/slow
** Align Sprite
** Merge Sprite
** Half pixel offset: Special (texture)
** Round sprite: full
* Shader Configuration:
** Texture Filtering of Display: disabled
** FXAA: Enabled
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* SPU2-X 2.0.0
* LilyPad 0.12.1
|Comments= game 100ish %ed , 1 game breaking issue as noted below
|Tester=aRciii
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Original names: '''テイルズ オブ ジ アビス''' (SLPS-25586) & (SLPS-73252)
* Original names: '''テイルズ オブ ジ アビス''' (SLPS-25586) & (SLPS-73252)
* If the game fails to load any area, effectively trapping you in maybe one or two areas that you can access, it's due to a patching error in the ISO. This can be the case with the undub version if the patch is not applied correctly, or if the ISO was already ripped incorrectly from the original disc.
== Known Issues ==
{{Issue
|IssueName=Teleporter miscalculation causing a soft lock
|IsFixed=2
|IssueLevel=1
|Description=When presented with 5 concurrent Teleporters, the back right (white?) one will teleport you halfway into the floor, unable to get out, effectively causing a soft lock until you reload your game/save.  
|Workaround=Hold the left analog up when being teleported to avoid getting stuck in the ground.
}}


 
==Non-Issues==
== Known Issues ==
{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=Ghosting at non-native resolutions.
|IssueName=Rectangular outlines in the skybox when upscaling
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=-1
|Description=If you set a resolution that's higher than the game's native resolution, a "ghost" effect will occur.
|Description=When upscaling, you can see black lines form a repeating rectangular pattern in the game's skyboxes.
|Workaround=<br/>
|Workaround=For the NTSC-U version (CRC?) you can use the following pnach by sergx12 on the pcsx2 forums:
:: A patched GSdx has been made available to fix this issue. After you set this version of GSdx as your active plugin, you have to tick "Enable HW Hacks" under GSdx options, and then enable the "ToA Ghost Fix" hack. Use Native Scaling (x2, x3, etc.) or higher. Don't use custom resolutions or the patch will not work. You can find the patched GSdx [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-tota-s-ghosting?pid=444255#pid444255 here]. (Latest GSdx version of the patch was compiled on May 05, 2015 and is currently available for SSE2, SSSE3, SSE4, and AVX2. Other versions or newer versions in the future can be requested.)
<pre>
patch=1,EE,205E570C,extended,00000000
</pre>
}}
{{Issue
|IssueName=Image ghosting when upscaling
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=-1
|Description=When upscaling, there is heavy ghosting.
|Workaround=
|LastTestedOn=v1.7.5947
|LastTestedBy=TheTechnicican27
}}
}}
:: '''Minor note:''' The patch causes a 1px border on the left and top side of the screen. This is caused by the offset hack and can't be avoided unfortunately. Compared to the ghosting though it's a very minor issue and still makes it worth using.


== Screenshots ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery widths="175px" heights="100px">
{{SpoilerTable|caption=Show images|text=
<gallery widths="350px" heights="200px">
ToA Gameplay - Ghosting Fixed 001.jpg|<center><small>1. Ghosting fixed with the patched GSdx - Sheridan</small></center>
ToA Gameplay - Ghosting Fixed 001.jpg|<center><small>1. Ghosting fixed with the patched GSdx - Sheridan</small></center>
ToA Gameplay - Ghosting Fixed 002.jpg|<center><small>2. Ghosting fixed with the patched GSdx - Battle Screen</small></center>
ToA Gameplay - Ghosting Fixed 002.jpg|<center><small>2. Ghosting fixed with the patched GSdx - Battle Screen</small></center>
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Tales_of_the_Abyss_Forum_2.jpg
Tales_of_the_Abyss_Forum_2.jpg
File:Without half pixel offset .png|<center><small>Standard way the emulator will show the game (without half pixel offset)</small></center>
File:With half pixel offset.png|<center><small>This is with the half pixel offset set to: special (texture). Looking much sharper</small></center>
File:Weird lines.png|<center><small>With the half pixel offset set to: special (texture) the [ghosting] is fixed but instances where lines can appear now, however this seems to be the only case so far</small></center>
File:Resolutions multiples.png|<center><small>Resolution table for custom multiples of native for TotA (can differ from game to game and even scene to scene in the same game (however TotA seems to be fixed for the whole game))</small></center>
File:SpeedHack settings.PNG|<center><small>(aRciii)my current speedhack settings **note** you can unlock the settings by unchecking presets</small></center>
File:GS window settings.PNG|<center><small>(aRciii)my current Gs window settings</small></center>
File:Graphics settings.PNG|<center><small>(aRciii)my current graphics settings</small></center>
File:Advanced settings and hacks.PNG|<center><small>(aRciii)my current advanced settings</small></center>
File:Shader config.PNG|<center><small>(aRciii)my current shader settings</small></center>
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
}}


{{Tales series}}
{{Tales series}}


{{ForumLinksList|list=
{{ForumLinksList|list=
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Tales-of-the-Abyss-SLUS-21386-U--28906 Tales of the Abyss (SLUS 21386) (U)]
*[https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Tales-of-the-Abyss-SLUS-21386-U--28906 Tales of the Abyss (SLUS 21386) (U)]
*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Tales-of-the-Abyss-SLPS-25586-J--30325 Tales of the Abyss (SLPS 25586) (J)]}}
*[https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Tales-of-the-Abyss-SLPS-25586-J--30325 Tales of the Abyss (SLPS 25586) (J)]}}

Latest revision as of 10:45, 1 July 2024

Tales of the Abyss

Game general and emulation properties:
CERO rating: A
ESRB rating: T (Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Language, Simulated Gambling, Suggestive Themes)
Game supports multi-tap
Widescreen patch available
Supports up to four local players
Languages supported:
English: SLUS-21386
Japanese: SCAJ-20163 & SLPS-25586 & SLPS-73252
Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-21386
Release date: October 10, 2006
CRCs: 14FE77F7
045D77E9 (Undub Patch)
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region NTSC-J/C/K:
Serial numbers: SLPS-25586
SCAJ-20163
SLPS-73252 (PlayStation 2 the Best)
Release date: December 15, 2005
June 28, 2007 (PlayStation 2 the Best)
2005 (Asia)
Windows Status: ?
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): Namco
Publisher(s): Namco (JP, AS), Namco Bandai Games (US, JP)
Genre: RPG
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: Metacritic: 78/100
Game description: Tales of the Abyss follows the story of the young aristocrat, Luke fon Fabre. Kidnapped seven years ago, Luke returns to his family with no memories of his life before. In order to protect him, Luke's family keeps him confined to the quite lifestyle of the palace. Suddenly, Luke is thrust into the outside world and caught in the workings of the Order of Lorelei and the Oracle Knights who serve as keepers of the prophecy known as the Score. He knows nothing of those who might be his allies or those who are already his enemies. He must learn of the power of friendship and feel the pain of sacrifice. Luke's actions could save the world or destroy it.


Test configurations on Windows:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
NTSC-U ?
  • Intel Core2 Quad @ 2.20 GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT @ 512 MB
 pre-0.9.7 Beta (r1888) GSdx (r1763)
  • SPU2-X 1.2.0
  • LilyPad 0.10.0 (r1388)
 FPS: 55 - 60 (capped). You may want to try using speed hacks, but all cycle modifying speedhacks (sync hacks) are likely to break the game such as loose music and crash in battles. KabooZ
NTSC-U Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (SP1)
  • Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.40 GHz
  • AMD Radeon R9 280 @ 3 GB
 1.5.0 (dev-2000 g92aa270) GSdx 0.1.16 AVX2 (ToTA 05052015)
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0
  • LilyPad 0.12.1
 BIOS: USA 2.30, Game still runs fine using the patched GSdx to fix the ghosting. Finished the game from start to finish on PCSX2. Ryudo
NTSC-U Windows 10 x64
  • Intel Core i7-4770K @ 3.40 GHz
  • Nvidia Geforce GTX 660 @ 2 GB
 1.5.0 (dev-2175 g420f11161) GSdx 0.1.16 AVX2 (ToTA 05052015)
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0
  • LilyPad 0.12.1
 Added Alpha hardware hack to fix issues with yellow squares around shadows in some areas Soichiro
NTSC-U Windows 10 Pro x64
  • AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
  • Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080 @ 8 GB
 1.6.0-20200506140834 (07-05-2020) GSdx 0.1.16 AVX2 (ToTA 05052015)
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0
  • LilyPad 0.12.1
 game 100ish %ed , 1 game breaking issue as noted below aRciii


Test configurations on Linux:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
? ?
  • ?
  • ?
 ? ? ? There are no test results for this game on this OS.
You can help by playing and submitting your test results here. 		?


Test configurations on macOS:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
? ?
  • ?
  • ?
 ? ? ? There are no test results for this game on this OS.
You can help by playing and submitting your test results here. 		?

Trivia

  • Original names: テイルズ オブ ジ アビス (SLPS-25586) & (SLPS-73252)

Known Issues

Teleporter miscalculation causing a soft lock

  • Status: Needs Retesting
  • Type: Major
  • Description: When presented with 5 concurrent Teleporters, the back right (white?) one will teleport you halfway into the floor, unable to get out, effectively causing a soft lock until you reload your game/save.
  • Workaround: Hold the left analog up when being teleported to avoid getting stuck in the ground.

Non-Issues

Rectangular outlines in the skybox when upscaling

  • Type: Not an issue
  • Description: When upscaling, you can see black lines form a repeating rectangular pattern in the game's skyboxes.
  • Workaround: For the NTSC-U version (CRC?) you can use the following pnach by sergx12 on the pcsx2 forums:
patch=1,EE,205E570C,extended,00000000

Image ghosting when upscaling

  • Type: Not an issue
  • Description: When upscaling, there is heavy ghosting.
  • Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.
  • Last tested on: v1.7.5947 (by TheTechnicican27)

Gallery

Tales series
Main series
Tales of the World series
Other games
Related
Public compatibility forum links
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