 While entries in the series generally stand independent of each other with different characters and stories, they are commonly linked by their gameplay, themes and high fantasy settings.Most of the main "Tales" games have been localized for North America and Europe, although almost all of the spinoff titles have not been released abroad.While generally seen as a niche series in English speaking regions, "Tales" is considered a high-profile property in Japan, just behind other series such as "Final Fantasy" and "Dragon Quest".