Tales of Symphonia

 GameCube
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
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  1. BrianK.
    Aug 5, 2004
    10
    Best RPG for gamecube! awesome fighting system and even sweeter you can play as any character unlike previous Tales games. The characters are great the story keeps me guessing and the game is beautiful, just as nice as Final Fantasy 10 but the characters are more vibrant and the depth and feel is better! Must buy it! RPG fans and fighting game fans must get this!!
  2. ChetS.
    Sep 5, 2004
    10
    This game totally rocks! The battle system kicked and so did the fact that battles weren't random and you could avoid them. This game is a must have for all rpg fans. My friend doesn't even like rpgs and he loved the fight system. He loves this game. I love this game. The script, the story, the carachters, the battle system and the visuals are all fantastic. But the game speaks This game totally rocks! The battle system kicked and so did the fact that battles weren't random and you could avoid them. This game is a must have for all rpg fans. My friend doesn't even like rpgs and he loved the fight system. He loves this game. I love this game. The script, the story, the carachters, the battle system and the visuals are all fantastic. But the game speaks for itself so well. I you have a ngc, BUY THIS GAME!!!!! … Expand
  3. SharonG.
    Jul 30, 2005
    10
    The BEST game ever created! A wonderful cast of characters, thrilling plot, excellent battle system, terrific voice acting, awsome replay value, and beautiful graphics! I love it!
  4. TomW.
    Feb 4, 2007
    10
    The best storyline in a game you will ever come across, full stop.
  5. JoseM.
    Dec 3, 2004
    10
    Rival's PlayStation's Final Fantasy.
  6. StevenF.
    May 6, 2004
    10
    Best game of all time.
  7. ShizWhizzly
    Jul 14, 2004
    10
    This is quite possibly one of the best RPGs i have played in a very long time. the battle system is superb, the graphics are great, and the music brings a tear to this jaded old school gamer's eye. a must buy.
  8. JoshA.
    Sep 10, 2004
    10
    This Game Is The Best Game I Have EVER Played. BUY IT!!!! IT ROCKS
  9. DragonKnightofFinalFantasy
    Sep 5, 2004
    10
    I love this game it has beautiful attractive cel-shaded graphics, wonderful characters (or the ones I've seen anyway I haven't beaten it yet), wonderful battle system, I like anime so those anime clips are SWEET, I like the story, skits annoy me though, and what is up with the black jello monsters and leveling up all the times pisses me off after a while. I reccomend this game I love this game it has beautiful attractive cel-shaded graphics, wonderful characters (or the ones I've seen anyway I haven't beaten it yet), wonderful battle system, I like anime so those anime clips are SWEET, I like the story, skits annoy me though, and what is up with the black jello monsters and leveling up all the times pisses me off after a while. I reccomend this game 100% go out and buy it now!… Expand
  10. Mithos_Yeah!
    Oct 18, 2005
    10
    That's the best Game(except Zelda) I played^^
  11. RvieT.
    Jun 30, 2005
    10
    OMG!! I love this game, and it really kicks ass! So much fun! I especially love the voice acting; Scott Menville was great in voicing Lloyd Irving, and the same goes with Heather Hogan, who voiced Colette Brunel. Too bad that the characters swear a lot. I also love the battle system. You don't have to select commands and have the characters attack one at a time and stuff like that. I OMG!! I love this game, and it really kicks ass! So much fun! I especially love the voice acting; Scott Menville was great in voicing Lloyd Irving, and the same goes with Heather Hogan, who voiced Colette Brunel. Too bad that the characters swear a lot. I also love the battle system. You don't have to select commands and have the characters attack one at a time and stuff like that. I even loved the skits, a lot of them made me laugh, and also helped me in the quest. The synopsis included also helped me too. I TOTALLY love the anime stuff in it; yes, I love anime so much. Arigatou gozaimasu, Kosuke Fujishima, you have made such a great RPG that would rule over all RPG's!!… Expand
  12. LloydI.
    Feb 3, 2006
    10
    Congratulations NAMCO! Incredible constant details, amazing graphics, breathless story, addictive battle system. Too much better than the Final Fantasy i always wanted on the gamecube. Your game rules! I'll wait you on the REV console.
  13. KatieH.
    May 6, 2006
    10
    Best. Game. Ever. Anyone looking for an awesome game, check this game out. I'm on my second play through now, and I'm still finding new things to do. This game is absolutely beautiful!
  14. BravoA.
    Jul 14, 2006
    10
    This GAME IS AWESOME! It is the best game i ever played!!!but where are the sword dancers?
  15. 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 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.
  16. GinoB.
    Jul 15, 2004
    10
    Tales Of Symphonia has a terrific blend of realtime action-based combat and traditional RPG elements. The graphics are fresh and impressive, especially the 3D backgrounds in Battle.
  17. JdTRite
    Jul 26, 2004
    10
    A must have for rpg fans. You can't trust even half of these reviewers. For instance the Cincinnati Enquirer says that "there are not enough save points" but you can save anywhere on the overwold map, and the dungeons are very compact,the largest barely even grace 7 small screens. To be put simply, the game really is a new experience. I've been playing rpgs since the days of A must have for rpg fans. You can't trust even half of these reviewers. For instance the Cincinnati Enquirer says that "there are not enough save points" but you can save anywhere on the overwold map, and the dungeons are very compact,the largest barely even grace 7 small screens. To be put simply, the game really is a new experience. I've been playing rpgs since the days of bard's tale, first really new rpg I can recall playing since the secret of mana on the SNES.… Expand
  18. JoeG.
    Jul 8, 2004
    10
    This game owns!!!!
  19. ButchD.
    Aug 6, 2004
    10
    Rocks! Best GCN game ever!
  20. Lily
    Sep 12, 2004
    10
    Wow!!! This game is so much fun! It's a wonderful RPG with a cool battle system and GREAT graphics!
  21. MikeG.
    Sep 22, 2004
    10
    The best part about this game is its incredible replay value! Buy it, you definitely won't be disappointed.
  22. TravisH.
    Mar 28, 2005
    10
    The best gamecube game ive played.
  23. JacobB.
    May 28, 2005
    10
    This is personally my favorite game ever, closely followed by Zelda OoT. Even though this game has sub-par graphics and audio, it more than makes up for it by having execellent voice acting and an incredible real-time battle engine. This game is incredablly addictive ( I couldn't put the game down until my 4th time through the game). Factor in customizable character growth, tons of This is personally my favorite game ever, closely followed by Zelda OoT. Even though this game has sub-par graphics and audio, it more than makes up for it by having execellent voice acting and an incredible real-time battle engine. This game is incredablly addictive ( I couldn't put the game down until my 4th time through the game). Factor in customizable character growth, tons of sidequests, and unlickable rewards for beating the game and Tales of Symphonia has almost unlimited replay value.… Expand
  24. MarkS.
    Sep 11, 2005
    10
    Best Gamecube game period.
  25. JohnE.
    Mar 8, 2008
    10
    There isn't much I can say about this game other than amazing. This is without a doubt one of my most played and favorite games ever, though I wasn't expecting it when I bought it. It started off slowly, almost seeming a little boring, but the story started to get more and more complex, but still easy to follow. The character options and development, along with very high replay There isn't much I can say about this game other than amazing. This is without a doubt one of my most played and favorite games ever, though I wasn't expecting it when I bought it. It started off slowly, almost seeming a little boring, but the story started to get more and more complex, but still easy to follow. The character options and development, along with very high replay value, the sheer amount of time you can spend finding new side quests and things to do even after finishing the lengthy main quest, combined with one of my personal all time favorite stories make this game one that any Cube or Wii owner should pick up and definitely enjoy.… Expand
  26. RPGLover
    Jul 16, 2004
    10
    I was kindly surprised by this one. It blends action and RPG elements superbly. I highly recommend this to everyone.
  27. H&KWright
    Aug 24, 2004
    10
    Best RPG ever (better than all final fantasys ive played and ive played em all.) Excellent story, brilliant graphics ace battle system, great for multiplayer, would recommend to anyone to buy.
  28. BrendanO.
    Aug 29, 2004
    10
    Absolutely Fantastic! Brilliant game! A must-have!
  29. BrandonM.
    Jan 21, 2005
    10
    The best RPG I've ever played. My friend bought me the game for a Christmas present and I didn't think it looked like a very good game. I WAS WRONG PEOPLE!!! I've played a total of 74 hours and my friends has played it for 96 hours. If you don't want to buy the game and not know what it's like then at least rent it. I've completely fallen in love with this The best RPG I've ever played. My friend bought me the game for a Christmas present and I didn't think it looked like a very good game. I WAS WRONG PEOPLE!!! I've played a total of 74 hours and my friends has played it for 96 hours. If you don't want to buy the game and not know what it's like then at least rent it. I've completely fallen in love with this game, and I think there should be more like it.… Expand
  30. JohnG.
    Jan 29, 2005
    10
    OMG This Game Kicks ASS!
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Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. Eurogamer
    90
    Arguably the finest example ever made of the truly traditional Japanese RPG. It may be clichéd, and altogether a little too bright and happy for its own good, but Tales of Symphonia is nonetheless epic, enjoyable, and superbly constructed.
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  2. games(TM)
    90
    It's through the amount of details, distractions and other additions to the more obvious elements that Symphonia builds itself up from what starts as an above-average RPG into one that'll stand as a benchmark in future. [Oct 2004, p.102]
  3. AceGamez
    90
    It's another masterpiece by Namco and a more than welcome addition to Namco's ever growing 'Tales of' series.
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