Those are the little throwing rings Xena used to use. She is pressured as 'The Chosen One' that will bring the world back to the level of prosperity it once was. Colette Brunel is a ditsy young girl around Lloyd's age.He uses what appears to be a rubber ball attached to a toy hammer, but is apparently called a 'Kendama'. Genis is capable of using a lot of elemental magic very well, because of his half-elf blood. He receives a lot of strict parenting from his sister. He is also a good fighter, partially thanks to his Exsphere. Lloyd tends to be stupid and easily bored. Lloyd Irving is a young boy, living with his foster father, a dwarf.While these guys pretty much dawdle along on their own, never playing as fast as the player can (which is how the player is always the hero of the party), they can also be ordered to cast certain spells or use items at the player's behest. While the player-controlled character has button-press access to a few spells, the other party members can be configured to use only certain spells, in what situations to use them, and what strategies to follow in offense, defense, and even movement. However, the player can take control of any character) in a party of four, the other party members being controlled by the computer. Andy currently holds a Bachelors degree in Cinema, which he uses to pursue filmmaking.As in other Tales games, the player controls a single character (by default, the main character, Lloyd - see below. His favorite games include Xenoblade Chronicles, Kid Icarus Uprising, and No More Heroes. Though something of a troublemaker at the time, he now contributes to Operation Rainfall and shares his love for all things gaming and the visual arts. To get more details on Tales of Symphonia, be sure to read our review of the game and check out our ongoing playthrough stream starting from part one.Īndy was a member at Operation Rainfall since the beginning of its campaigning days. The original Tales of Symphonia still looks amazing to this day, and this HD makeover looks inviting for both veterans and newcomers alike. It’s also confirmed to have dual audio, allowing players to enjoy both the English and Japanese voice acting-which are both handled with great direction-without compromise. The HD collection is currently available for pre-order at and GameStop. Namco Bandai has confirmed that Tales of Symphonia Chronicles will have a Western release early next year. The screenshots are from Tales of Symphonia only, which you can see below: Tales of Symphonia Chronicles contains HD versions of both Tales of Symphonia, originally for the GameCube, and its Wii sequel, Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World. Otherwise, the images are recollections of moments from Lloyd and his friends’ adventures, both big and small. Along with the new HD resolution and crisper visuals, the screenshots showcase some new content, such as updated artwork for Mystic Artes and additional costumes for Sheena and Colette. Those who are eager to get a new look at Tales of Symphonia Chronicles can have some of their cravings filled before playing the game, as new images for the PlayStation 3 version have been posted today.