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The press is raving about Tales of Symphonia! Read what some of the foremost authorities on games are saying:
What the press is saying:
[PREVIEW]
“From what we've seen so far, Tales of Symphonia is just what the doctor ordered for RPG-starved GameCube owners. The two-disc game offers a meaty quest that looks good and plays well. We're pretty pleased by how the game has come together for its US release. Anyone looking for an RPG fix on the GameCube would do well to keep an eye out for Tales of Symphonia when it ships for the GameCube this July.”
— GameSpot.com, online preview
[PREVIEW]
“We were given a sneak peek at an early English version of the game,
and we're impressed with the amount of effort that Namco's putting into the
localization. The game has tons of voice work, and they're re-recording all
of it with a group of talented voice actors. We'll have much more on the U.S.
release of Tales of Symphonia in the months to come.”
— Nintendo Power #178
[PREVIEW]
“When it comes to quality role-playing, Tales of Symphonia
looks like it will exceed all expectations.”
— Game Informer #131
“Those that don't know what Tales of Symphonia is best get acquainted with it. Symphonia is
the third game in the Tales series. This is its first foray into 3D, and features a rather unique
hack n' slash battle system that allows up to four players to fight by your side. The other big
draw to Tales is the artwork. While it's cel-shaded, the game is beautiful and unique... Tales of
Symphonia is a game you should get excited for.”
— Cube.IGN.com, news update
BEST FEATURE: Story, Battle System, Multi-Player
WORST FEATURE: It ends
TOTAL = 93%
WORST FEATURE: It ends
TOTAL = 93%
— Gaming Media, online review of the Japanese version
What fans are saying:
“Tales of Symphonia is most definitely something special. While it follows a
traditional RPG format, the series has been very progressive, and made some nice
innovations, while never abandoning the structure altogether. The main thing that
sets the series apart is the slick presentation and art, the wonderful and deep
battle system, and the clever level designs and puzzles.”
“The game is definitely of the light-hearted anime style variety. This isn't
just apparent in the art, but in the writing and characterization as well. You'll
get your share of laughs with the cast, as well as learn their more endearing qualities.
Tales has very well-written characters in general.”
— Travis Fahs, on the Japanese version
