Tales of the Abyss is the story of Luke fon Fabre's unintentional journey outside of his mansion, which he has been locked inside of for the last several years, since he was found in an abandoned castle after a kidnapping attempt, with no recollection of his past. Luke soon uncovers a plot to destroy the world as he knows it, and he and his ever expanding party of comrades (including a fire spewing mouse-thing named Mieu) must help to unite two kingdoms, and settle on the matter of his own identity before the world comes to an end.
The gameplay is similar to traditional RPGs. You control Luke and his party as they explore various towns, dungeons, and the World Map screen, which shows you where to go next. In battles, you can choose between AI-controlled party members or give commands to each one individually. This style of combat may take some getting used to for fans of other games.
The Playstation 2 version of Tales of the Abyss was released on October 10th, 2006, and is an RPG that offers a unique blend of exploration and combat.