Tales of Symphonia Remastered is set in the world of Sylvarant, a dying land in dire need of a constant source of mana, where legend dictates that a Chosen One will appear to regenerate and restore the world. Players will follow the adventures of Lloyd Irving and his friends as they embark on a worldwide adventure filled with unforgettable characters and an emotionally charged storyline that still resonates with fans.
Considering it is 22 years old, Tales of Symphonia has aged remarkably well, aside from the battle issue. The cheerful graphics look right at home on the PS5, even if they absolutely don't always fit the mood of Lloyd and Colette's journey, although they go well with the memorable soundtrack and emotion-filled voice acting. The fact a direct sequel...
Tales of Symphonia Remastered isn't going to win any awards. It's a soulless cash grab that has come with as little effort by Bandai Namco as possible. If you're a die-hard fan, there may be something here for you, but really you're just paying for the nostalgia hit. Those who didn't play the original and are looking to pick up and enjoy a slice of...
Tales of Symphonia Remastered is not the best version of the GameCube original, but that doesn't mean it's a bad experience. The story still holds up, combat is still exciting, and the characters are some of the best in the series, but all these systems take getting used to compared to newer games. Worst of all is the Switch version, which brings several...
Tales of Symphonia Remastered fails to capture the magic of the original on modern consoles, and it should probably be avoided, especially on Nintendo Switch.
Tales of Symphonia Remastered is a solid, albeit dated trip down memory lane.
