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Tales of Symphonia Chronicles

Platform(s): PlayStation 3
Genre: Role-Playing
Publisher: Namco Bandai Games
Developer: Namco Bandai Games
Release Date: Feb. 25, 2014 (US), Feb. 28, 2014 (EU)

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'Tales of Symphonia Chronicles' (PS3) Gets Collector's Edition

by Rainier on Oct. 15, 2013 @ 1:46 a.m. PDT

Experience the most celebrated Tales of game to date, Tales of Symphonia, again for the first time with crisp and colorful high definition graphics and additional content along with its 2008 sequel Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.

Using characters designed by renowned Japanese artist Kosuke Fujishima, Tales of Symphonia unfolds with beautiful anime-style cel-shaded graphics that make the expansive 3D worlds feel like a 2D comic book. The storyline is an emotionally charged, epic adventure that redefines the role-playing genre.

Follow Lloyd Irving through as he embarks on a grand adventure with his friends to restore mana back to the world of Sylvarant, a source of energy necessary for the survival of their world.  Along the way they learn of the parallel world of Tethe’alla, whose survival rests on the same source of mana Sylvarant needs to sustain life.  How will Lloyd and his friends find a way to ensure the survival of both worlds?  Tales of Symphonia takes the signature real-time battle system of the T ales of role-playing games allowing for direct control of their character through fast-paced tactical battles.

Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World. continues the story from the previous installment by delving into the consequences set into motion by Lloyd and his friends at the end of the first game. 

Take on the role of Emil Castagnier as he seeks to uncover the mysteries that have befallen his world.  Dawn of the New World advances the series’ battle system by introducing a new monster recruitment feature that lets players capture more than 200 unique monsters and train them to participate in battles.  Players have complete control over their roster of party members and monster allies, allowing for limitless combinations to take out to the battlefield.

The Tales of Symphonia Chronicles Collector’s Edition comes packaged with an exclusive set of five Chibi Kyun Chara figurines from Tales of Symphonia and Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, a paperback novel detailing the events between both games, a multi-disc soundtrack, and special collector’s packaging with artwork from Japanese animation studio, ufotable.  The Tales of Symphonia Chronicles Collector’s Edition will be limited to 15,000 copies and retail for $99.95 at participating retailers.

“We are happy to be bringing Tales of Symphonia Chronicles to North American fans in 2014 with a feature-packed Collector’s Edition,” said Chris Gilbert, Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing for NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.  “The Tales of Symphonia Chronicles Collector’s Edition is a fantastic offer for Tales of fans looking for something extra special to add to their gaming room.”


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