Tales of Symphonia Remastered

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User Score
3.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 13 out of 21
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  1. jamesmrl
    Feb 18, 2023
    3
    My favorite game ever, with the worst port ever. We don't even know why this is called Remaster when the original game from Game Cube from 20 years ago run better than this. Longer loading times (loadings after battles?? This is terrible for a game like this). No shattering screen when entering a battle, its just a flashy white screen that hurts our eyes. The battle screen is alot darkerMy favorite game ever, with the worst port ever. We don't even know why this is called Remaster when the original game from Game Cube from 20 years ago run better than this. Longer loading times (loadings after battles?? This is terrible for a game like this). No shattering screen when entering a battle, its just a flashy white screen that hurts our eyes. The battle screen is alot darker than in other consoles. When you open the menu, the backgroud is just a black static screen and different from the other versions. And the list could go on. We really hope these bugs get fixed so we can enjoy our favorite game as before. How can a system like Switch, 20 years later, run a game worse like this? Please Namco, help us here.… Expand
  2. Gouken128
    Feb 25, 2023
    0
    A terrible remaster. No effort, no love behind this. Namco is destroying this lovely jrpg series. They ran the original PS2 (wtf?) version through an AI and released the game without even testing it. Talentless people.
  3. foreversic
    Feb 24, 2023
    0
    Horrible horrible port, holy s***. Please never do that to your fans again, Namco.
  4. Bkillinm
    Feb 27, 2023
    7
    It’s unfortunate that this game released in such a poor state. Bandai namco has really dropped the ball on this one. How do you give a game remembered by all as a masterpiece this type of treatment. That being said it’s not assss bad as everyone is making it out. It may not be the best version of the game but it’s playable and portable and still good fun. If you can get past theIt’s unfortunate that this game released in such a poor state. Bandai namco has really dropped the ball on this one. How do you give a game remembered by all as a masterpiece this type of treatment. That being said it’s not assss bad as everyone is making it out. It may not be the best version of the game but it’s playable and portable and still good fun. If you can get past the performance issues and load times then there is fun to be had here.… Expand
  5. PrincePeach22
    Feb 23, 2023
    8
    People complaining cause it doesn't have 60fps but for me doesn't make any difference. The story itself it's not the best tales game and there is cheesy lines but overall it's a pretty good remastered. 1080p docked mode. Also we rarely see 60fps games on switch so yeah good luck (Bayonetta 3 tried and was always 50-55 FPS)
  6. Agusto101
    Feb 28, 2023
    5
    Si el original ya era insufrible este ni les digo, comprueben ustedes mismos.
  7. lowely
    Feb 18, 2023
    0
    worst remastered. Just funny how ~18 years later they still couldn't do 60fps. Switch version is less than 30 fps
  8. Carauve
    Mar 5, 2023
    2
    Shame for a remaster, fight in 2D, screen loading very long for such graphics, nothings really changing since ps3 version

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Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Cubed3
    Jun 9, 2023
    80
    Although not all areas felt the benefits of the remaster, like tutorials for the battle system, Tales of Symphonia Remastered allows a new generation of gamers to experience this classic. Overall, it is an excellent game, the cute graphics look gorgeous in HD, and the gripping story and lovable characters are mesmerising for returning and new fans alike.
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  2. Starbit
    May 5, 2023
    50
    Tales of Symphonia Remastered brings back one of the finest JRPGs ever made and for anyone who has no other way of experiencing the original, this could be an interesting choice. Unfortunately this remaster suffers from too many issues compared to the original, artistic and technical, and the result is a rather frustrating experience that should undergo a revision towards correcting its main flaws, as Tales of Symphonia deserves a much better contemporary treatment.
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  3. Switch Player
    Mar 28, 2023
    60
    Tales of Symphonia was a fantastic JRPG back in the GameCube days, however the remaster leaves a few things to be desired. If you’ve already saved Sylvarant in the past, perhaps that’s where you should leave it, but new fans should find some enjoyment.
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