Tales of Symphonia
About the Game
Tales of Symphonia is an RPG that starts off from the peaceful village of Iselia. Where Lloyd Irving is a student under the tutelage of Professor Raine Sage, who specializes in magic and archaeology. His school friend Colette Brunel has been rumored to be the daughter of an angel. She was born with a sacred stone in her hand, because of this she is the "Chosen of Sylvarant".
Gameplay & Core Systems
This system allows one to understand the feelings of each character. Each Ex-Sphere will have a level of 1-4 each with more powerful abilities; up to four Ex-Spheres can be attached to each character. Strategy can be applied to CPU controlled players, for example making spell-casters attack a specific enemy or ordering them to stay behind the front-lines. Most of the game is spent, like most RPGs, in towns, dungeons, towers, sprawling world maps, and of course combat. Only four members of your party can participate, each with unique fighting styles.
Standout Features
- A warning is displayed on the bottom left hand side of the screen when a skit becomes available, it can then be activated by pressing Z.
- The Skit generally features two or more of the characters interacting.
- They will react to what is said and depending on the characters and the situation the results can be anywhere from comic to tragic.
- This system allows one to understand the feelings of each character.
- Special features of the game include: Ex-Spheres, Strategy and Cooking.
- Ex-Spheres are special objects which enhance a character's abilities or may even grant new ones.
- These abilities can affect battle or have an effect outside of battle.
- Ex-Spheres: Each Ex-Sphere will have a level of 1-4 each with more powerful abilities; up to four Ex-Spheres can be attached to each character.
Modes & Ways to Play
In Multiplayer up to 3 more players may partake in battles with you.
Player support includes Co-Op.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Most of the game is spent, like most RPGs, in towns, dungeons, towers, sprawling world maps, and of course combat.
