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Deserves 5 Stars - Great replay value

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 11, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This is my first experience with the Tales series and it certainly won't be my last.

I have to admit when Tales of Symphonia first released it wasn't the highest priority on my list of games. I hate animae and I prefer more realism. (the whole kids saving the world thing is a bit over the top for me)

But despite all those things i really can't say anything negative about Tales of Symphonia - in fact i liked it so much i'm replaying the entire game right now and i plan on playing through the 2 tales of destiny games on my ps1.

Every aspect of the game stands out. The story is one of the best i've ever experienced in an rpg - full of plot twists,betrayal and a blurring line of good and evil.

The combat is great as well (especially at creating a realistic flow) and there is plenty of variety in the special moves and combos. While button mashing works in alot of battles you will need alot of patience in most of the boss fights. (and there are a ton)

Beyond all of that and important to mention is the New Game + option that many people are big fans of ever since the days of Chrono Cross. Depending on how well you did you can choose from many positive as well as detrimental options to make your next go through an unique experience. If you want to keep your abiltys or your gold you can. If you want to speed up leveling or impede it you can as well.

In close definately check it out if you're looking for a good action/rpg.

...Wow!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 14, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Tales of symphonia, what a great game. You play as the main character Lloyd, a young teenager who is traveling along with the "choosen one" colette. Colette's mission is to go to all the temples and release the seal. One she does she'll become an angel. Lloyd has become emotionally involved. (That's always a fun twist) Along the way they meet new, playable characters like, Kraitos a mercenary, Raine a magical parent, a magician kid, collette and about 3 others. All trying to help collette's mission... and to stop those who step in the way.

Now, a little about the gameplay. First off, this is one of the weirdest RPG games i've ever played. You can choose which character (out of your party of four) you want to control. While the compter controls the other 3 characters to help you fight. However, rather than most RPG games where you take turns attacking you just go at them at the strategy of your choice and the computer players will follow. The characters level up like every good game does and they learn new, cool - looking moves. Each move freezes your opponet and you can sit back and watch a cool, graphical scene. Depending on how you deside to raise your character, they'll learn physical moves (like sword skills and dodging moves) or mystical moves (like fire ball or tornado)

The graphics are 3-D and are very detailed. The battle style earns a 5 out of 5. They story line gets a 5.5 out of 5 that was the best part of the game. Changing situations, betrayal on both sides (good and evil), twists. The best part yet is the realisticness. (if that's even a word) Each character has their own personalities that are attractive, or enraging. The game's also 2 player possible, that's always good.

Anyway, this wasn't the best of my reviews... my appologies, but the game is great, don't let it pass you by.

Tales Of Symphonia

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 18, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Tales Of Symphonia

This game is one that you will not soon forget. You will be blown away by the opening movie, full of action and excitement. Then you will enter a well-animated cel-shaded world designed by a renowned Japenese artist. Symphonia will involve you with a plot full of twists. A one-of-a-kind battle system that lets the player set strategies and have control over characters' actions (even for AI characters) is yet another feature that you will love.

Namco's story of survival and betrayl couldn't have gotten much better than this!

This game is the rula of the rules

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 08, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game is completely and totally awesome. I just beat this game with my friend today, 58 hours into it. Now we're just wandering around having fun. This game is one of the best games anybody will every encounter and if you dont like it then you all got some issues... this game is THE RULA!!!!!!!!!! oh and to whoever hated the game cuz of the langauge and the chibis---grow up!!!!
So if the chibis come back to haunt you---
Blame your fate

An extremely fun RPG that can be both single and multiplayer

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 13, 2005
Author: Amazon User

One thing I dont like about RPGs is that most of them are singleplayer only. This one can be multiplayer, which is one of the reasons I love it so much.

Pros:
Just the right level of difficulty
Original battle style
Customization (Customize your abilities, characters costumes, etc.)
Tons of sidequests
There's always plenty of Gald (the currency)(except at the beginning)
No glitches (at least I couldnt find any)
You can replay it and it shouldnt be the same
You can choose who you control

Cons:
Some of the mazes can take hours to get out of (unless you have a walkthrough)
Occasionaly the computers will act really idiotic (especially the healers)
In multiplayer, the camera always centers on P1 (your friends cant see the person their controlling)
You'll probably have to read through the instruction manual to fully understand everything

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The battle system is extremely original. If you touch an enemy in the overworld, the screen will change into this little area resembling your surroundings. You, your party members, and your enemy/enemies are in this area , and you can move anywhere in here (Google Image Search "ToS Screenshots" to see what it looks like). You can attack, guard, move, jump, or use a "tech", a special ability. It isn't turn based, so everythings going on at once (like Zelda, but faster). You have HP, your life, and TP, technical points. Every time you hit the enemy, you gain one TP, but using techs use up your TP. Congratulations if I havent confused you yet.

Graphics are great, with cel-shaded characters and some anime scenes.

Music is great as well, but not something to buy the game for.

Gameplay is incredible

Storyline is superb, with plenty of betrayals (I cant spell) and other unexpected twists.

Buy it. Now. Or rent it first to get a taste of the battle system. You'll love it.

Easily one of the greatest RPG's of all time

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 13, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Tales of Symphonia is not left in the shadows of previous Tales games. In fact, it could easily make you want to go out and try to find anything dealing with the Tales series. Tales of Symphonia is the first truly great RPG that has been put out in a loong time. It's plot is quite original with very exciting plot twist. However, it's good to know that they don't go overboard with the plot twists. This game kept me playing it till ungodly hours in the morning for days...untill i beat it the first time. I ended up playing for over 200+ hours with this game...it's actually quite dangerous. It's a great multiplayer game and, in my opinion, playing with more than one player makes this game just absolutely amazing. Namco has made many fine games, and I believe this one is their greatest. It's definitly a rival for games like Final Fantasy 6 and Final Fantasy Tactics.

A GAME FOR ALL AGES

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 26, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This is a wonderful and a fun game. There is no Bloody Violence views or game play at all in this. This game has lots of puzzles to figure out, need to get bonuses and to go to the next level.

Graphics are great as well as the games storyline. This game can be played by all ages who are into RPGS.There are more frequent Save areas so you do not have to worry about a lengthy game play with out saving.

The Best RPG in years

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 22, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Tales of Symphonia is simply the best RPG that has come out in years. After Square began turning out a Final Fantasy game every year after 7, each one worst than the last (except for a brief span of brilliance with FFX), there hasn't been that solid RPG...until now.

TOS has a moving score that flows with the frequently twisting plot and suprisingly good voice acting. The unique battle system keeps you on your toes, while the variety of moves and insane combo system draws me back to my Killer Instinct days.

From a riveting story, to the countless side quests, to the beautiful cel-shading...if you liked FF7 and/or Chrono Trigger -you must own Tales of Symphonia.

GREATEST GAME EVER!!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 21, 2004
Author: Amazon User

After reading the other reviews I found out that I am probably the only one who currently has the game and I have to say it is better than anyone else says it is. I have three other friends so it is perfect for us, we can all play at the same time in battles and have lots of fun. The game is really addicting. Even though it is really fun for us I dont think young children would like it for a couple of reasons: only the first player can control where you go and in the battles the mages require protection from the swordsman while charging their powerful spells. Overall this game is great.

My Favorite RPG!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game because my freind had ordered it and because it is one of the only role playing games on GCN. When I learned it was multiplayer it was a must have.

The begining story was extreemly repetitive (like Zelda) but got much better later on. Until you figure out that Colette's dad will heal you the Tempel was impossible!

Also it is really hard to figure out how to get multiplayer to work, because I bought it used and didn't get the guide. I finally found out (on the internet) that you have to go to the Techniqe menu (how stupid is that!) and switch each caracter you want your friends to play off of Auto mode. And then once we got it working you keep gaining and losing characters so it is not always multiplayer! But after the first part of the game that stops happening and the game gets much more enjoyable.

The controls are fairly easy and I especially like the way you can have the computer block and jump for younger players (like my 6 year old sister!).

Over all this is a great game, the only good RPG for GCN and one of the few multiplayer RGP titles you will find on any system! I haven't finished it yet and I look forward to many more hours of adventures with Loyd, Colette and espesialy Genis, my favorite character.

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