Tales of Destiny Fun Facts

1) Tales of Destiny is the second game in the Tales series and the first game to be translated in English.

2) After almost a decade from its original release date, a remake of Tales of Destiny was released for Playstation 2 on 2006 followed by Tales of Destiny: Director's Cut on 2009.

3) Did you know that there are several notable changes on the remake of Tales of Destiny and Tales of Destiny: Director's Cut that are not found in the original version? Such changes vary from gameplay, story mode and even chat features.

4) In the Japanese version of Tales of Destiny, the game features a chat system wherein characters interact on each other on the world map. Unfortunately, this was removed in the North American version for an unknown reason.

5) It is interesting to note that the various changes on the remake of Tales of Destiny becomes the official canon. Thus, overwriting the story of the original version of the game.

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6) The chat feature in the game is popularly known as "skit" in Japan.

7) Did you know that the date between Ilene Rembrandt and Stahn Aileron in Neuestadt was removed in the remakes? Nevertheless, there are more scenes that were added that are not part of the original version though.

8) Stahn's sister, Lilith Aileron is actually a playable character in the Japanese version of Tales of Destiny. The reason why she was stripped among the party members in the North American version is still unknown.

9) The official soundtrack heard in the introduction movie of Tales of Destiny is performed by the Japanese band Deen.

10) Bruiser Khang has a different name in the Japanese version of the game. His name is Maiti Konguman, which is best translated as "Mighty Kongman".

11) Bruiser Khang made a cameo in Tales of Eternia, who is seen participating in a sushi-eating contest. Surprisingly, his name in the game is "Kong the Man." The same name given to him in the Japanese version of Tales of Destiny.

12) Although Bruiser Khang is often called as "Khang" throughout the game, yet his name in the selection screen is Bruiser.

13) Did you know that Bruiser Khang developed a crush on Philia Felice? This fact was not featured in the original version of Tales of Destiny but was later featured in the remakes.

14) In the Playstation version of Tales of Phantasia, Lilith Aileron is one of the bosses that Cress Albane will encounter in the arena. She will give him a special sword called "S.D." if he is able to defeat her in the fight.

15) It is interesting to note that the sword S.D. in Tales of Phantasia is actually an abbreviated name of "Swordian Dymlos". The sword bears the elemental power of fire and enables Cress Albane to learn the Satsugeki Bukouken (Final Fury), one of Stahn Aileron's powerful attack.

16) Milly from the Black Wings group find Stahn as someone who looks like Leon DeCarppacio. The name is actually an allusion to the Hollywood star, Leonardo DiCaprio.

17) Did you know that Sakuraba from Sheeden Mansion is included in the game to pay homage to the composer of Tales of Destiny? Motoi Sakuraba is the music genius behind most of the games in Tales series including the side-story titles such as in Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology and Tales of Fandom series.