8.7 out of 10

Tales of Symphonia

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User Score (211)

9.3
Expert Score (68)

8.2
Value for money (4)

8.1
Sound quality (5)

9.0
Gameplay (24)

8.9
Graphics (28)

8.4
Sound (20)

8.0
Storyline (5)

7.8
Multiplayer (3)

6.3
Control (6)

9.2
Addiction (7)

9.0
Lifespan (5)

9.3
Replay value (2)

4.2
Funfactor (2)

9.2

Freak Rank

10 of 513 in Gamecube Games

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music, gameplay, voice acting, high replay value, character models

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Expert Reviews

vgheadquarters.com

9.1/10

10 October 2011
Yet another Tale for all of us RPG fans to enjoy and experience. There is really not too much that the game could have had improvement with. The only thing that I would have liked to see was more side quests and maybe a Read more
LoveToKnow Video Games

4 December 2010
However, those of you that are still reading after that last comment, Tales of Symphonia game is for you. Every type of RPG fan will be impressed on some level with this wildly addictive game, and even if it isn't your... Read more
DarkZero

9.2/10

9 September 2010
Every once in a blue moon a game comes along that just doesn’t seem to promise too much, and yet ends up blowing everything else out of the water. This is that game. Read more
RPG LAND

8.0/10

27 November 2005
Namco always puts forth a first-class effort with the Tales series, and this chapter is no different. Excellent graphics and sound, a good story and cast to match, and an interesting battle system all add up to a great RPG. Read more
GIN

8.0/10

15 October 2005
What ingredients make for a good RPG? I'll tell you what. A compelling storyline, a highly charismatic hero or cast of heroes, a nasty bad guy, creature, or "thing" hell bent on either ruling or destroying the world, an epic... Read more
ProjectWonderBoy.com

7.0/10

20 May 2006
It's true that the GameCube doesn't have a lot of depth to its exclusive RPG offering. Actually, I don't think I could name more than two or three console-exclusive role players for Nintendo's current gen cosole. Read more
GamesAreFun

9.0/10

18 October 2007
opens with humble beginnings: starting in a small village in the world of Sylvarant. Colette, a ditzy and clumsy young girl, is charged with the task of turning into an angel and regenerating the world, thus purifying it of... Read more
Netjak

9.0/10

25 August 2004
One of the best-kept secrets in video gaming has been Namco’s Tales series. Originating on the Super Nintendo, the series has combined a distinct battle system with some sharp graphics and solid storylines. Read more
Nintendo World Report

9.0/10

11 July 2004
Get ready for an epic, light-hearted adventure with one of the best RPG battle systems of all time. Read more
- Fun battle system that never gets tedious, Great anime-style graphics, Extensive character development
- Fugly overworld, Weak dungeon puzzles
RPGFan

9.1/10

7 September 2005
A healthy portion of RPG players often fall into two camps: The old-schoolers and the new-schoolers. Those who grew up in the SNES era of RPGs swear that the old-school RPGs of their day are better, because they have a... Read more