NGF - Tales of Symphonia Review - VGF

09-23-2004, 09:15 AM

Koga · 09-23-2004, 02:01 PM

And I will get it too, when it comes out in Europe (19th of November).

Falco53 · 09-23-2004, 02:19 PM

I agree with the review for the most part. Although I don't think the cliches at the beginning of the game are a fault, I think they make the game better as a whole.

09-23-2004, 02:23 PM

^How do they make the game better? To me they were a distraction.

SilverWind · 09-24-2004, 09:01 AM

At the very beginning, the cliches made me go "Oh god, why did I buy this game?" but then foreshadowing struck. I think as early even as that stupid Renegade going "They still think we're Desians!" or... well, Marble made me suspect there was more of the game. Then there's Remiel. [img]tongue.gif[/img] *kicks him*

Not a bad review ^__^ I'd rate it higher, but then i know I'm obsessed. XD; *self admittal*

Virtual Cat · 09-24-2004, 03:53 PM

I would say that's a good score. Tommy Tallarico of Judgement Day gave it a 5.5, but then again this is Tommy Tallarico we're talking about. That guy wouldn't know a good game if it hit him in the face with a sledgehammer.

Ike · 09-24-2004, 10:33 PM

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Originally posted by Silvette, the Chosen One:
Then there's Remiel. [img]tongue.gif[/img] *kicks him*

I absolutely dispised that guy from the moment I saw him. It was so satisfying beating him to a pulp.

Falco53 · 09-30-2004, 05:32 PM

^ For a minute I thought you were talking about Tommy Talarico.

The cliches made you realize how incredibly well-developed the characters were--how much they had grown. Also, it seemed kind of like a bash on FFX, and I'm totally for that.

Wing Zero · 09-30-2004, 06:45 PM

I have yet to play the game. But honestly, im only in the mood for like, a High quality RPG (Fable being a bit disappointing, but not much). Would it be recommended by any of you?

[sage] · 10-01-2004, 11:30 AM

I'd recommend it.

SilverWind · 10-01-2004, 02:45 PM

YES Wing Zero, YES~! YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!

..Oh, and don't go around spoilering yourself. It's quite important that you do not. Just know that the early "cliche-ness" in the game is not what it seems. GET IT! PLAY IT! LOVE KRA-- er, uh, love the game!

Wing Zero · 10-03-2004, 07:50 PM

^ Glad to you haven't changed.

Sim Kid · 10-04-2004, 09:48 PM

I've been hearing rumors of it being ported to the PS2 with extra features.

Anyone care to confirm those rumors?

Cravdraa · 10-05-2004, 12:37 AM

It's true and it's not.
A PS2 version is being made with extras. However, Because the translation and voice acting were completely paid for by Nintendo it's been anounced that the PS2 version will probably never leave Japan.

All those extras we'll never get to see...

[ October 05, 2004, 01:23 AM: Message edited by: Cravdraa ]

***Heroine of the Dragon*** · 10-05-2004, 01:49 AM

I still have 6 weeks until I see this game.

Curtis Bonds · 10-05-2004, 01:26 PM

Doesn't look like Tycho from Penny Arcade agrees with us.

From the latest update:

Quote:

The other half of the conversation has to do with these Goddamn hybrid action systems that have come into phase in role-playing games. Tales of Symphonia is one of the worst games I've played in recent memory.

Sim Kid · 10-05-2004, 11:13 PM

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Originally posted by Cravdraa:
it's been anounced that the PS2 version will probably never leave Japan.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

And RPGamer doesn't agree with us either...Geez, and most people are trashing it because they are typical anime-haters.

Falco53 · 10-06-2004, 12:05 AM

Penny Arcade is stupid. I don't give a crap what it says.

Yes, Wing Zero, it's great stuff. Buy it now.

SilverWind · 10-08-2004, 02:15 AM

Being the obsessed fan that I am, heeeeeere you go:

http://psx2tech.com/talesofforum/viewtopic.php?t=87

The person there is putting up a lot of screenshots and video clips of anime scenes and other additions. In the later pages you have people translating, ranting, etc, one of them being me. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

http://psx2tech.com/talesofforum/viewtopic.php?t=81

Same forum, same person, critiquing the PS2 version (apparently there are some pretty bad cons to it; I for one am content with the GC version, given the drawbacks... ).

http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/f...ia_changes.txt

A guide to the PS2 changes.

While you're there, read some Character Affected Dialogue:

http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/f...ia_changes.txt

[img]smile.gif[/img]

In regards to Penny Arcade... this has got to be only the second time or so I actually disagree with them. Their main gripe is with the fighting system and the AI... which I find is absurd... o-o (Plus, the fighting system is not "new" ... all the other Tales games have had it so.)

09-23-2004, 09:15 AM	#1
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09-23-2004, 02:01 PM	#2
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09-23-2004, 02:19 PM	#3
Falco53 Senior Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Happy World Land Posts: 2,744 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 5,914.47 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 6,414.47 Donate	I agree with the review for the most part. Although I don't think the cliches at the beginning of the game are a fault, I think they make the game better as a whole.

09-23-2004, 02:23 PM	#4
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09-24-2004, 09:01 AM	#5
SilverWind Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Looking up at the stars... Posts: 8,225 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Points: 12,361.24 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 12,861.24 Donate	At the very beginning, the cliches made me go "Oh god, why did I buy this game?" but then foreshadowing struck. I think as early even as that stupid Renegade going "They still think we're Desians!" or... well, Marble made me suspect there was more of the game. Then there's Remiel. [img]tongue.gif[/img] kicks him Not a bad review ^__^ I'd rate it higher, but then i know I'm obsessed. XD; self admittal

09-24-2004, 03:53 PM	#6
Virtual Cat Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The middle of no where (Also known as Iowa) Gender: Posts: 965 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 3 Posts Points: 654.49 Bank: 510.00 Total Points: 1,164.49 Donate	I would say that's a good score. Tommy Tallarico of Judgement Day gave it a 5.5, but then again this is Tommy Tallarico we're talking about. That guy wouldn't know a good game if it hit him in the face with a sledgehammer.

09-30-2004, 05:32 PM	#8
Falco53 Senior Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Happy World Land Posts: 2,744 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 5,914.47 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 6,414.47 Donate	^ For a minute I thought you were talking about Tommy Talarico. The cliches made you realize how incredibly well-developed the characters were--how much they had grown. Also, it seemed kind of like a bash on FFX, and I'm totally for that.

09-30-2004, 06:45 PM	#9
Wing Zero Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 9,595 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 1,342.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 1,842.00 Donate	I have yet to play the game. But honestly, im only in the mood for like, a High quality RPG (Fable being a bit disappointing, but not much). Would it be recommended by any of you?

10-01-2004, 11:30 AM	#10
[sage] Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Florida Gender: Posts: 18,022 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Points: 29,778.64 Bank: 520.20 Total Points: 30,298.84 Donate	I'd recommend it.

10-01-2004, 02:45 PM	#11
SilverWind Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Looking up at the stars... Posts: 8,225 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Points: 12,361.24 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 12,861.24 Donate	YES Wing Zero, YES~! YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!! ..Oh, and don't go around spoilering yourself. It's quite important that you do not. Just know that the early "cliche-ness" in the game is not what it seems. GET IT! PLAY IT! LOVE KRA-- er, uh, love the game!

10-03-2004, 07:50 PM	#12
Wing Zero Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 9,595 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 1,342.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 1,842.00 Donate	^ Glad to you haven't changed.

10-04-2004, 09:48 PM	#13
Sim Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The state of Denial Gender: Posts: 6,869 Thanks: 9 Thanked 54 Times in 29 Posts Points: 31,649.04 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 32,149.04 Donate	I've been hearing rumors of it being ported to the PS2 with extra features. Anyone care to confirm those rumors?

10-05-2004, 12:37 AM	#14
Cravdraa Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: It's round on the sides and high in the middle Gender: Posts: 5,527 Thanks: 49 Thanked 78 Times in 50 Posts Points: 28,730.70 Bank: 587,338.90 Total Points: 616,069.61 Donate	It's true and it's not. A PS2 version is being made with extras. However, Because the translation and voice acting were completely paid for by Nintendo it's been anounced that the PS2 version will probably never leave Japan. All those extras we'll never get to see... [ October 05, 2004, 01:23 AM: Message edited by: Cravdraa ]

10-05-2004, 01:49 AM	#15
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10-06-2004, 12:05 AM	#18
Falco53 Senior Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Happy World Land Posts: 2,744 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 5,914.47 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 6,414.47 Donate	Penny Arcade is stupid. I don't give a crap what it says. Yes, Wing Zero, it's great stuff. Buy it now.

10-08-2004, 02:15 AM	#19
SilverWind Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Looking up at the stars... Posts: 8,225 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Points: 12,361.24 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 12,861.24 Donate	Being the obsessed fan that I am, heeeeeere you go: http://psx2tech.com/talesofforum/viewtopic.php?t=87 The person there is putting up a lot of screenshots and video clips of anime scenes and other additions. In the later pages you have people translating, ranting, etc, one of them being me. [img]tongue.gif[/img] http://psx2tech.com/talesofforum/viewtopic.php?t=81 Same forum, same person, critiquing the PS2 version (apparently there are some pretty bad cons to it; I for one am content with the GC version, given the drawbacks... ). http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/f...ia_changes.txt A guide to the PS2 changes. While you're there, read some Character Affected Dialogue: http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/f...ia_changes.txt [img]smile.gif[/img] In regards to Penny Arcade... this has got to be only the second time or so I actually disagree with them. Their main gripe is with the fighting system and the AI... which I find is absurd... o-o (Plus, the fighting system is not "new" ... all the other Tales games have had it so.)