Tales of Symphonia Remastered

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In "Tales of Symphonia Remastered," players embark on an epic journey to save their world and restore balance to the dying land of Sylvarant. As the Chosen, the protagonist Lloyd must battle dark forces and uncover the truth about a mysterious pact that threatens the existence of two interconnected worlds. With a rich story, real-time combat system, and memorable characters, this action RPG delivers a thrilling adventure filled with emotion and excitement.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story3 positive mentions

optimization5 negative mentions

The game features graphic improvements and retains an amazing story with great character development.
Players appreciate the nostalgia and challenge of the game, especially those who loved the original version.
The Switch version allows for modern console accessibility, making it easier for new players to experience the game.

The remaster lacks significant quality of life enhancements and suffers from performance issues, including frame rate drops and long loading times.
Many players feel that this version is merely a port of the original game without meaningful improvements, leading to disappointment.
The absence of features present in previous remasters, such as voice acting for skits and better optimization, has frustrated fans.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the Switch remaster of Tales of Symphonia show some improvements over the original GameCube version, but many players feel it still feels dated and lacks the polish expected from a remaster. While some appreciate the modern accessibility and the visual enhancements, others criticize the framerate issues, lack of new quality-of-life features, and the absence of voice acting in skits, leading to disappointment overall.
- “The graphic improvements are notable, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
- “I really like the story and the graphics.”
- “Even with the graphic enhancements, you can tell by the look and feel that it’s a remaster of an older game.”
- “The framerates are terrible, the graphics quality... it's just broken. I do love that I can take this on the go and put it down as I need.”
- “I’m extremely disappointed at how this game turned out. It said remastered, but in truth it’s just a copy and paste of the original. The graphics are the same as they were originally, there’s no voice acting for the skits, and the combat is just so boring.”
- “The PS3 remaster had similar graphic upgrades with the sequel included, so that should have been the baseline to improve upon, not removing features like the sequel without adding new features like quality of life enhancements.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Tales of Symphonia" is highly praised for its depth and character development, making it a standout aspect of the game. Players appreciate the engaging narrative and character interactions, which contribute to a nostalgic experience, especially for those familiar with the original. Despite some technical limitations in the remaster, the compelling story remains a significant draw for both new and returning players.
- “The story is amazing and it was great to relive the nostalgia.”
- “If you have never played Tales of Symphonia and you prefer the Switch, I’d recommend it for the story and characters alone.”
- “I’m happy such a great game and story is on modern consoles, especially for people who have never had a chance to play it.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant frame rate drops, stuttering, and long loading screens that disrupt gameplay. Many recommend seeking a better-optimized version, as the performance issues detract from the overall experience compared to the original GameCube edition.
- “Almost instantly I was met with frame rate drops and just general bad optimization.”
- “However, everything about the port is just a poor experience with performance, and how it compares to the original GameCube edition.”
- “The loading screens are just long enough (3-10 seconds between rooms and areas) that it interrupts the flow of moving from one room/area to the next and you have weird stuttering and frame rate dips despite frame rate being capped at 30fps.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of Tales of Symphonia Chronicles on PS3 is generally praised for its enhanced elements that improve the experience, but players have reported significant lag during certain cutscenes and areas with transparency layers, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “I loved the GameCube version of Tales of Symphonia, and when Tales of Symphonia Chronicles was released on PS3, I loved being able to replay it with the additional gameplay elements that only enhanced the game.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are incredibly engaging, making every encounter feel fresh and exciting.”
- “The combat system is intuitive and allows for a variety of strategies, keeping the gameplay dynamic and enjoyable.”
- “Anytime you get to a part of the game or cutscene that involves transparency layers (like in the desert area in the beginning), gameplay comes to a crawl and everything is super laggy.”
character development
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The character development in the Switch remaster of Tales of Symphonia is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting the engaging story and well-crafted character support conversations that enhance the overall experience. The voice acting is also noted as a standout feature, contributing to the depth of the characters. However, some players feel that the remaster lacks new quality of life enhancements that could further improve character interactions.
- “The character development in Tales of Symphonia is amazing, with great character support conversations that really enhance the story.”
- “I loved the character development in the game; it truly brings the story to life and makes you feel connected to the characters.”
- “The voice acting complements the character development perfectly, making each character's journey feel authentic and engaging.”