Well if they add the unused content and maybe add new stuff it would be great. Im certainly hyped over the HD release of both games.
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RUMOR: Tales of Symphonia HD Remaster Collection coming to PS3?
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Well if they add the unused content and maybe add new stuff it would be great. Im certainly hyped over the HD release of both games.
The additions made to the PS2 version of Symphonia were mostly minor though weren't they? Probably the weakest of any Tales Re-release.
Edit: Namco should remake Eternia. God I want to play that one again.
ArchangelWest
Member
That would definitely work, and I'd love to play it. I'd still prefer to play out the Mithos, Martel, Kratos story though.
Dark Octave
Banned
I liked Symphonia and I'm looking forward to Dawn.
The issues people have expressed, I don't feel that I'll have too much of a problem with.
So you want to play ToP again? Cool. Me too.
dakkumauji
Member
I'm sure we'll get our chance when they release the next port of it!
BlakImpaler
Member
I hadn't gotten into the Tales franchise until I played Vesperia about a year ago. Then I got Graces for the PS3. After wanting more, I tried playing Symphonia on Dolphin and I found it pretty hard to downgrade so much. I just couldn't play the game because of the outdated graphics coupled with Dolphin problems.
If a Symphonia HD release is happening, I think it'd be awesome if it got the same prettyification that Hearts R got. Chances are low for that one huh?
Also, the voiceless skits... I got too spoiled by Vesperia, Graces, and the Abyss undub.
If a Symphonia HD release is happening, I think it'd be awesome if it got the same prettyification that Hearts R got. Chances are low for that one huh?
Also, the voiceless skits... I got too spoiled by Vesperia, Graces, and the Abyss undub.
Actually. i think most players find it more to be a downgrade then an upgrade in this case .
BlakImpaler
Member
Done. So the bet is the following.
Kayos90 wins if Tales of Symphonia HD Remaster collection exists. *Confirmation is needed by the end of the year* He will have the loser wear an avatar of his choice for 3 weeks. If the game exists and comes to the west then that is an additional 2 weeks.
kewlmyc wins if Tales of Symphonia HD Remaster collection does not exist. He will have the loser wear an avatar of his choice for 5 weeks.
Sound good?
I'm surprised you mentioned graphics instead of the battle system. I think the graphics were pretty good.
And yeah, voiceless skits bugged me. Hopefully if they end up remaining voiceless, I want it to be like Xillia where you can press the confirm button to proceed to the next line.
I assume that people who didn't like it expected a full-fledged sequel to ToS. It's simply a spin off. It's a great budget game. They didn't even retail the sucker for full price.
BlakImpaler
Member
I was gonna mention the battle system, but I only played for so long before I stopped. The lack of free movement kinda messed with me for a bit. Other than that I didn't have that many problems with the gameplay.
And by graphics, I meant the world map since it was so bare and the enemies are all giant unknown blobs. I thought the character models were fine and dungeons looked better than the world map. Other than that I didn't really have a problem with Symphonia.
The skits were horribly paced. I'm not a slow reader, but the first skit I watched definitely took me by surprise.
Based on what other people have been saying on other sites, it seems like the interviewers asked Baba about the Symphonia PS3 rumors floating about (though there really aren't any, I guess people are speculating because ToS's 10th anniversary is coming soon?) and his response was "If something like that happens, it would be because of the fans who hoped and waited so long for it."
Not that he was saying anything definitive. It was basically a non-answer.
Though the Xillia 2 localization is still be relevant if all the info here is true.
Not that he was saying anything definitive. It was basically a non-answer.
Though the Xillia 2 localization is still be relevant if all the info here is true.
Fantastic combat system.
If you play because you love mastering skill combinations, chaining attacks, fast paced real time battle systems, toying around with varying characters with unique skill sets --> yes.
If you play because you want relate-able characters, interesting villains, decent plotlines --> no.
BlakImpaler
Member
I second this. Combat is fast, fluid, and strategic (to an extent). Other than that, the story is very mediocre and the characters are all Meh.
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
Symphonia 2 takes awhile to ramp up... but honestly, it has some of the better characterization I've played in these types of games. I know that sounds weird, but it's a Tales game, and I really felt like Emil and Marta grow and change throughout the course of the game. I enjoyed the character arcs and thought the game long and meaty. If you play it for what it is, and not what it isn't, it's a solid experience.
Asbel is worse than Luke. That's an accomplishment.
I know why Aeana wouldn't like ToS: DotNW. =)
At least Luke tries to think. Asbel, and Sophie, are braindead robots that can only do one thing. And fail at it. LOLOLOL.
At least Luke tries to think. Asbel, and Sophie, are braindead robots that can only do one thing. And fail at it. LOLOLOL.
This. Battles and going place to place was what I really enjoyed most in Graces f. Only thing I liked about characters were the skits.
I liked Graces, but this is pretty much all I enjoyed it for.
Edit: You guys are making me want to give DotNW another chance. The beginning just feels so awful, but maybe it gets better. I hope...
I actually do like it, despite JYB's terribleness.
BlakImpaler
Member
I must protect my friends! I must!
Friends... Friends... What are friends?
I need to get stronger! So I can protect everyone!
Friends... Friends... What are friends?
I need to get stronger! So I can protect everyone!
dakkumauji
Member
I like Graces, cause what other game would help me cement the meaning of MAMORU to me?
I should've just said, one aspect of the game. lol.
I think ToS2 is smarter than people give it credit for. It's a pretty good game.
Dunno
ArchangelWest
Member
No Holy bottles alone in some of those narrow dungeons/buildings/paths/etc. was fail enough, but the game had several things about it, that REALLY make it look like crud next to the original.
I guess to be as concise as possible, I'll say that while I found some decent enjoyment in ToS2, it was the most frustrating Tales game I've played.
mugurumakensei
Member
It gets better. It actually feels like everyone grows, and you get a sense of where the now merged worlds are.
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
Randon piece of trivia for fun,
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of New World > The Last Story
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of New World > The Last Story
sales not counting japan
I'll definitely get back to it then (once I finish ToX2). The early dialogue and the new characters didn't strike well with me at the start. How the scenes were shown made it look pretty corny too. But I am interested on seeing everyone else. I think I stopped where they met Zelos or something.
RPGCrazied
Member
Can anyone read Spanish to see what the article even says? Maybe even email the poster of it.
I'm sure you'd get the email in spanish yo.
RPGCrazied
Member
Ok.. then can anyone type out Spanish? lol
Wait. So you want a guy who speaks English and Spanish to send an email out to the writer asking to explain what the article says?
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
Crap, I just noticed that my brother won't be around to spam spells with Genis anymore...
Symphonia will never be the same for me...
Stockholm Syndrome confirmed.
dakkumauji
Member
The AI isn't that bad. Well until they run out of TP and start whacking stuff with his toy.
RPGCrazied
Member
Basically, GAF is big. Tons of people can read/write a different language. I know of a few people that can do that with Japanese here. Its not uncommon.
Why not just have the person who can speak english and spanish translate the article instead of emailing the guy?
RPGCrazied
Member
Maybe has inside info? I don't know, I guess that could work too, lol.
This is the best translation I've found (excuse the grammatical errors) from someone on the Tales forum:
More or less they asked about the rumors about some sort of Tales of Symphonia: Perfect Edition and didn't get that much of an answer. The name "Tales of Symphonia: Perfect Edition" is pretty much something the interviewers made up or heard from another rumor somewhere else. They asked if rumors of a "Perfect Edition" of ToS is true, and Baba give them a non-answer, in that if it happens it'd be because fans have wanted it.
There isn't any actual confirmation. Which is hilarious because the article says Baba wasn't in a position to confirm anything and it's all speculation but then they go off and say "we expect to hear something soon and and game will be released in the US at least." Nothing could be in the works at all.
The Xillia 2 bit either sounds like speculation on their part just like the ToS: Perfect Edition "news", or something Baba confirmed. The translation isn't making it clear.
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
Yeah, but I guess it was more of a bonding experience between siblings for me.
I was always the sword and he was the magic. *sniffles*