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 - The Gamer that LOVES Tales of SeriesI have some words to say...first off I am thirteen, my friends older some younger some the same age, and we all ABSOLUTELY LOVE TALES OF SYMPHONIA (ToS for short). It's a great rpg, with lots of magic, sword fighting, shielding, elemental defense, healing spells, elemental offense, many items, a great money system (this game uses gald, not gold, gald), hundreds of unique awesome weapons some elemental some magic some regularly killer lethal and some just fun (like a broom!!), and lots and lots of different armor and clothing (not to mention amulets and jewels etc.). The battle system is really interactive, and it's NOT TURN BASED, up to four players can play, so you can have a great time battle by yourself with computers helping you, or with friends pwning the monsters that get in your way. For a Gamecube game, the graphics are pretty good, the fighting absolutely fun and suspenseful, the storyline quite unique and different while still being superior, and then the characters mostly all awesome, while some can get on your nerves in a funny way. So I would rate this game a 10/10, as well as Tales of the Abyss and all the other Tales of games out there (except for Radiant Mythology, that was a pure disappointment), did I mention there are 3 ways of transportation to get around these 2 HUGE maps? Yeah, the story is long, fun, and there are many small optional mini games and side quests (some side quests long and fun), and then there's the main storyline you follow once you get bored wandering around the two worlds meeting people etc. Overall Review: Graphics: 9/10 (really good for an old GC game, actually not that old) Music: 8/10 Battle system: 10/10 Story Line: 10/10 Characters: 9/10 Side Quests: 9/10 Armor and Weaponry: 10/10 Magic/special attacks/unison attacks/ basic hits: 10/10 single player: 10/10 multi player: 8/10 It's a good game, if you like or want a game with fighting, sword banging, magic, technique, non turn based battles, realistic fighting, enjoyable music and graphics, elemental spells, wandering ability (you don't have to go to the next spot in the story line immediately, you go when you feel like it), and amazing characters etc., THEN WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR GET THIS GAME!! P.S. I also forgot to mention you can get TITLES which switch around your stats a bit without leveling up, and some titles change your costume so you can look different when you walking and in battles, and in cutscenes (swimsuits, disco/fun outfits etc.), yup, pretty awesome. Rating:  - Good Combat, Blah Everything ElseTales of Symphonia nails the combat system. It's addictive, original and well-animated. Unfortunately, the puzzles, characters and plot are cliched and unmemorable. Pity because it's such a beautifully animated game. Characters talk too much (every thirty seconds you'll be dragged into a conversation, even in the overworld). I don't need to hear about every character's favorite color while I'm trying to save the world? Save the world? These characters are too busy finding dragons for a little boy, cooking for restaurants and just generally mucking about to make you think that they're really focused on their goal. The battle system is nice, but only fans of vapid Japanese anime need apply. Rating: - beyond awesome game!!!I have the gamecube in the household. and my brother wanted tales of symphonia for christmas and told me i would like it. i got my mom to get at target for $20 for christmas. i wasn't too interested but decided to play since it is partly mine. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST GAMES YOU WILL EVER PLAY!!!!!!!!! i recently replayed for the 4th time and ended up staying up to 3:30 am, which i don't do. i love the battle system, and the story line is amazing. and i love the music. one of the best rpgs i have ever played Rating: - One of the Best RPG Games Ever!This game twists and turns you through an adventure that will sometimes shock you. You start off as a reckless young boy with his friends sets off on a journey to save all mana and when you think you know whats right then it takes a couple of turns and completly changes your mind. I played this game for a while but turned it down when I couldn't get past a part because there was a lot of talking and just got bored. Then I picked it up again and adored it! This game is worth the money! It took me forever to beat it and was sad when I did. If you don't like hard battles, great adventures, and a quest greater than to save your world than I suggest you don't buy this. Long live Tales of Symphonia! Rating: - Epic game with a marvelous story!When I saw this game at blockbuster, it looked fun so I tried it...OH MY GODDNESS! Though the game is long, you really get into it and like all the characters you meet and fight with. The animated graphics are fun, but I wish there more real anime like scenes, since there's only a few. Each character doesn't act like another, so that's a plus. But oh yeah, this game is LONG and can be difficult. If you're impatient, buy the guide also, even if you want to get extra stuff. Also, the story is as epic as the Zelda games! You play as Lloyd, a somewhat dim-witted but emotional and brave character; you help protect the next Chosen, Collette. Other awesome characters come along, and you can learn awesome magic attacks and do group attacks that really help. It does take a little while to develop strategies when fighting, but it really grows on ya once you get more attacks and weapons. Now I found out they're making another for the Wii, so that'll be sweet! Its not too late; grab a gamecube and buy this game (and guide) and get lost in Symphonia, you won't regret it!
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