Tales Of Graces f offers HD graphics, a dynamic real-time battle system, a deep story set within the rich world of Ephinea, and other unmissable features. In the world of Ephinea, a civilization flourishes through the use of "Eleth," a substance found in a material called "Crius." Three kingdoms - Windor, Strata and Fendel - struggle for dominance of the world, while in the remote Windor town of Lhant, the eldest son of Baron Aston, 18 year old Asbel, strives to become a fully-fledged knight. However, Asbel is forced to give up his dream when his father passes away and he is obliged to succeed him as the Baron of Lhant. Tales Of Graces f is the latest episode in the Tales series on the current generation of consoles, and the first European appearance of the franchise on PlayStation 3. The story is set against the backdrop of three countries beset by a turbulent conflict and is founded on the ideals of "defending your convictions" and "protecting the people important to you." For the first time in the Tales series, the combat system lets the player freely change attack style depending on the battle situation. The characters" distinctive weapons can be swapped for different styles, and the new combat system is easier to control while simultaneously making battles more involving. The title is developed by Namco Tales Studio Ltd. in Japan with the aim of bringing to life the rich depth of the evocative characters created by Mutsumi Inomata.