Actually, I wouldn't be so sure. The ending to Tales of Phantasia actually makes for a nice turn of events. Destiny and Eternia were only so-so in that aspect. Though Eternia handled most things better than the other two games did.
As for the rest of the series, can't say for sure. Haven't played any of them.
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