Tales of Berseria Remastered for PS5 improves over the PS4 original in a few notable ways

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I first played Tales of Berseria on Steam about ten years ago and enjoyed it so much I wanted to replay it on my PS4. However, when I started the PS4 version, I quickly discovered I couldn’t take screenshots using the console’s capture features. As someone who loves taking lots of screenshots while playing lengthy RPGs, this was frustrating. I did enjoy the first few hours on my base PS4, but I never got around to finishing the replay.

I was eager to check out Tales of Berseria Remastered when it was announced, especially to see if it had better graphics or allowed screenshots and videos. I got an early look at the game for this review, and it’s noticeably better than the original PS4 version. However, I’m not convinced it’s worth buying again if you already own the first release.

Tales of Berseria Remastered PS5 vs PS4 improvements and visual upgrades

Tales of Berseria on the PlayStation 4 aimed for a resolution of 1080p and a smooth framerate of 60 frames per second. However, it didn’t receive any special enhancements for the more powerful PS4 Pro, and playing it on PS5 still results in a 1080p experience. Originally designed for the PlayStation 3 in Japan, it was one of the first two Tales games released on PS4. While the 1080p/60fps target was a step forward, the game had visual drawbacks, including limited draw distances, flickering shadows, and a lack of effective anti-aliasing, making it appear somewhat unpolished. Additionally, the game prevented players from taking screenshots or recording videos using the PS4’s built-in capture features.

The PS5 version of Tales of Berseria Remastered offers a noticeably improved experience. It runs at a higher resolution without any slowdown, and loading times are significantly faster – sometimes eliminating loading screens altogether compared to the PS4 version. The remaster also includes several helpful features, such as early access to the Grade Shop, the option to skip cutscenes you’ve already seen, a destination marker on the map, and the ability to view the entire map at once. While the anti-aliasing isn’t perfect, the PS5 version still looks much sharper and more detailed than the PS4 version, even when played side-by-side on a 1440p monitor.

Just so you know, for the following comparison, I recorded the Japanese Switch eShop version on my Switch 2, the remastered Tales of Berseria on PlayStation 5, and the original PS4 game also on my PS5. I used a 4K capture card and cropped the footage to clearly show the differences between each platform.



Tales of Berseria Remastered PS5 vs Switch 2

Tales of Berseria Remastered is available on Switch, but it doesn’t run at the hoped-for 60 frames per second, nor does it offer significant improvements over the original. Currently, I wouldn’t recommend the Switch version. The PS5 version is a much smoother and better experience overall. The Switch version is limited to 30 frames per second, even in the menus, and animations disappear from view sooner and at a lower frame rate than on PS5. This remastered version would have been ideal for the Switch 2. If you’re looking to play on the go, it’s best to wait and see how the Steam version performs, as the original game ran very well on the Steam Deck. Hopefully, the PC port of the Remastered version will be excellent. I plan to test how it runs on PC handhelds if I get the chance and will share my findings.

Tales of Berseria Remastered PS5 vs Switch 1, Switch 2, and PS4 load times

To compare how quickly games load, I installed several versions of Tales of Berseria. I put the PS5 remastered version on the PS5’s built-in storage, the Japanese Switch version on the Switch 2’s internal storage and an SD card in my Switch OLED. I also had the original PS4 version installed on an external hard drive connected to my PS5. I quickly pressed confirm through all the setup screens to get to the loading tests. The PS5 was significantly faster – many in-game loads were just simple fades. The loading times, in seconds, are shown below:

Platform Dashboard to title Loading a save
PS5 7-8 1
PS4 on PS5 HDD 14-15 4
S1 on S2 12 2-3
S1 17-18 5

Whether you’re new to the series or a returning player, Tales of Berseria Remastered is a great value. It’s an excellent Tales game for those who haven’t experienced it, and a good reason to revisit it if you have. The remastered version includes almost all of the original game’s downloadable content, making it a worthwhile purchase, and the ability to take screenshots and videos on consoles is a welcome addition. While it includes some nice improvements, they aren’t major changes to the gameplay.

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2026-02-26 18:32