Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Wii
- Developers: Namco Tales Studio
- Publishers: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World: A Triumphant Return to Sylvarant and Tethe’alla
Introduction
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World is a beloved JRPG that was released for the Wii in 2008. Developed by Namco Tales Studio and published by Namco Bandai Games, it is the second installment in the Tales of Symphonia series and a direct sequel to the critically acclaimed Tales of Symphonia for the Nintendo GameCube. Dawn of the New World follows the journey of two new young heroes, Emil Castagnier and Marta Lualdi, as they seek to uncover the mystery of why their world has fallen into ruin.
Story
Set two years after the events of the original Tales of Symphonia, Dawn of the New World takes place in a world that has been ravaged by war and natural disasters. The once-thriving continent of Sylvarant is now a barren wasteland, and the floating continent of Tethe’alla is slowly crumbling. Emil Castagnier is a young man who lives in the village of Palmacosta on Sylvarant. He is a kind and compassionate boy, but he is also haunted by nightmares of a terrible future. Marta Lualdi is a young woman who lives in the city of Altamira on Tethe’alla. She is a skilled archer and a strong believer in justice.
Emil and Marta’s paths cross when they are both drawn to the ruins of the Tower of Salvation. There, they meet Ratatosk, a summon spirit who claims to be the lord of all monsters. Ratatosk tells them that the world is in danger of being destroyed by a powerful force known as the Desians. Emil and Marta team up to stop the Desians and save the world. Along the way, they are joined by a colorful cast of characters, including Lloyd and Colette from the original Tales of Symphonia.
Gameplay
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World is a traditional JRPG with a turn-based battle system. Players control a party of up to four characters, each with their own unique abilities and strengths. The battle system is fast-paced and action-packed, and it allows for a great deal of strategic depth.
One of the most unique features of Dawn of the New World is its monster recruitment system. Players can capture over 200 unique monsters and train them to actively participate in battle. Monsters can be fed to make them more effective, and they can even evolve into several new fearsome forms.
Dawn of the New World also features an updated real-time battle system that lets players move freely in all directions around the battlefield. This gives players more freedom and control over their characters, and it allows for even more strategic gameplay.
Characters
- Emil Castagnier: A kind and compassionate young man who is haunted by nightmares of a terrible future.
- Marta Lualdi: A skilled archer and a strong believer in justice.
- Ratatosk: A summon spirit who claims to be the lord of all monsters.
- Lloyd Irving: The protagonist of the original Tales of Symphonia. He is a skilled swordsman and a powerful leader.
- Colette Brunel: The deuteragonist of the original Tales of Symphonia. She is a kind and gentle priestess.
- Tenebrae: A mysterious young woman who joins Emil and Marta on their journey. She is a powerful sorceress and a skilled fighter.
- Richter Abend: A skilled swordsman and a close friend of Lloyd.
- Presea Combatir: A powerful warrior and a skilled craftswoman.
- Zelos Wilder: A skilled swordsman and a charming womanizer.
- Raine Sage: A skilled healer and a wise advisor.
Reception
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World was a critical and commercial success. It received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised its story, characters, gameplay, and graphics. The game was also a commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World is considered to be one of the best JRPGs of its generation. It is a faithful sequel to the original Tales of Symphonia, and it offers a compelling story, memorable characters, and engaging gameplay. Dawn of the New World is a must-play for fans of JRPGs and for anyone who is looking for a great adventure.
Conclusion
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World is a triumph
Review Score
8.5/10
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