Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World





The sequel to the ground breaking Tales of Symphonia, Dawn of the New World returns players to the familiar lands of Sylvarant and Tethe'alla - now joined together by the Regeneration.

But chaos has consumed the lands. Deserts are now covered in snow, lakes have dried up; the worlds mana has come unbalanced.

The game follows two new heroes: Emil and Marta as they try to awaken the Lord of Monsters - Ratatosk - and bring the world's mana back into balance.

Joining them throughout are many characters from the original, and the game play is stretched across familiar lands.

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I must say this was an impressive addition to the Tales series, especially for a sequel. Being on the Wii, the graphics are not the greatest, not when paired against a game like Tales of Vesparia, but they do the game justice.

Game play control is simple enough, no different really than an other Tales game. The innovation of the Wii remote and Nunchuk are not greatly used, but really in the style of a true Tales game they have no place.

The story is absolutely amazing, and will leave the player guessing at every turn as to just whats really going on with the world. Apparently Sylvarant and Tethe'alla do not make good neighbors lol.

If I have any complaints, its only this: There is no field map for random encounters between towns. Which means its harder to EXP farm . The game uses a sort of "quick jump" system when moving between locations.

All in all, I would say a 9/10 in my book.

nice review, that game soundspretty good

I'm so excited for this game XD I want to get it soon.

I can't believe I have to wait to get this game

Seriously, I have the money, and I SO WANT TO RUN OUT TO THE STORE AND GET IT.
T.T

I have to wait until xmas for this D: no fair.

Should have a video review in a few weeks.

I'm surely getting this in 18 days. Can't wait for it... it looks amazing. The first Tales of Symphonia was just marvelous, possibly the best made game I've ever seen. So I have high hopes for this sequel. Thanks for the review, as it's done two things; reminded me about this game, because I could've forgotten about it for Christmas, and informed me that the sequel ISN'T horrible, just the opposite.

Oh, the little picture with all the characters (box art?) is sweet too.

I'll give ya 200 Viz for that.