Tales of Symphonia

Background

In a dying world called Sylvarant, legend has foretold that one day a Chosen One will appear from amongst the people and the land will be reborn. As Lloyd Irving, joined by his close friends Genis Sage and Collet Brunel, venture forth upon a quest to return your world to health. Enter an exquisite landscape of beautiful cel–shaded graphics by renowned artist Kosuke Fujishima and high–quality anime cut scenes. Dive into a unique, real time battle system. Execute and combine hundreds of special attacks and magic spells. The line between good and evil blurs in this immersive, emotionally charged epic adventure where the fate of two interlocked worlds hangs in the balance

Gameplay

Tales of Symphonia is a RPG where you play as a boy named Lyold or his friends and allies. Interact with many characters in mini-games, battles, or just talk to them to gather clues to continue your journey. As you adventure through the huge world in the game you will encounter enemies such as the Desians an evil group of people. Your characters' goal in this two disc adventure is to guide one of Lyold's best friends "Collete" a chosen, a special type of person on the journey to regenerate the world while doing many different quests

Features

• Character designs by famed comic artist Kosuke Fujishima
  
  
• The sequel to Tales of Destiny and Tales of Phantasia
  
  
• First Tales game w/3D characters
  
  
• Blends real-time and turn-based elements
  
  
• Attack with both melee weapons and spells
  
  
• Control a party of up to four characters
  
  
• Ultra-super cute anime styling
  
  
• A Gargantuan 2-disc adventure

Editor's Note:
Previously known under the tentative title, "Tales of Phantasia".
Added on: September 17, 2002

International release dates:
Europe: Nov 19, 04
Japan: Aug 29, 03
Australia: Q4 2004

Official URL

Official Site