Tales of Symphonia

"This is good for all involved, because gamers need something from this genre besides pretty pictures now and again, and the game itself needs something to carry an otherwise middling package."

"As complex as the battle system is, the story Tales Studio has cooked up for Symphonia also seems to be very complex. The first couple of hours had enough drama to have us glued to the screen during the abundant story-telling sequences, and the main quest, which is only just beginning, is already delivering a high sense of adventure. Put any fears you may have had about this being a kids' RPG to rest."

"...Tales is a lot of fun. Plain and simple. And, due to its hybrid RPG/adventure game nature, it's got the customization, strategy, and experience system that RPG fans admire, as well as a battle system and puzzle solving elements that appeals to action/adventure oriented gamers."

"This is a wonderful game that is as easy to play and enjoy, as it is to love on both a technical and aesthetic level. If they were not on board already, role-playing enthusiasts finally have an honest reason to hop aboard the Nintendo bandwagon and grab themselves a Gamecube."

"You might want to drop the credit card and step away from the mod chip, though - because one of the best RPGs of the year won't require you to walk any further than your local high street. And it's on the GameCube, no less; will wonders never cease?"