Tales of Symphonia

 GameCube
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 60 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 60
  3. Negative: 0 out of 60
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  1. Gamer's Hell
    70
    A fairly good RPG. Nothing stands out about it, nothing incredibly amazing has been done with it, but it is a serviceable and enjoyable game if you're a fan of the genre.
  2. Yahoo!
    70
    Continuing a short but respected series, the game does little to broaden the genre, but at least it performs with style and solid mechanics.

Awards & Rankings

9
#9 Best GameCube Game of 2004
5
#5 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
5
#5 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004

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User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 289 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 256 out of 289
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 289
  3. Negative: 17 out of 289
  1. Steven
    Jul 25, 2009
    10
    Closest thing to a perfect game, amazing characters, amazing story, extremely fun battles, everything, the only problem is whan playing with Closest thing to a perfect game, amazing characters, amazing story, extremely fun battles, everything, the only problem is whan playing with multiple people the first player has to be a long range spellcaster othewise the camera will follow first player and leave everyone confused, but if playing with alot of people it isnt really an issue since someone has to be a magic user.… Full Review »
  2. PabloR
    Jun 13, 2008
    10
    Probably best if not it. It's story isn't cliche.. and the characters with the exception of 1.. are so perfect. It's setting Probably best if not it. It's story isn't cliche.. and the characters with the exception of 1.. are so perfect. It's setting is just so original.. and the music makes you feel the mood.. The battle is the best of any RPG in the world for the simple fact that it's simple and 4 players! How unbelievable is that.… Full Review »
  3. VendonJura
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    This game was one of my childhoods best rpg game I ever had. Even now I am still loving it and everyone who loves to play RPG games, I mustThis game was one of my childhoods best rpg game I ever had. Even now I am still loving it and everyone who loves to play RPG games, I must say that this game is a must have in every collection of rpg gamers library. Tales of Symphonia is also my favourite number 1 of all Tales of Off games. I totally recommend to get this game on the PC. There are also some collectables to get via Steam version.… Full Review »
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