Tales of Symphonia

Gameplay in Tales of Symphonia is a mix of exploration, character development, and real-time combat. The game features Ex-Spheres, which are special objects that enhance a character's abilities or grant new ones. Each Ex-Sphere has a level of 1-4, with more powerful abilities available as they progress. Strategy can be applied to CPU-controlled players, allowing for tactics such as spell-casting and positioning. An alternate way to heal characters is through cooking, based on the specific character's skill and ingredients used. The game takes place in various environments, including towns, dungeons, towers, and sprawling world maps. Battles are fought in real-time, with four members of your party participating, each with unique fighting styles. As the game progresses, you can switch to different playable characters, allowing for a varied gaming experience. Basic physical attacks are carried out with the A button, while the B button is used for special physical attacks and casting spells.