As the name says it, it's worthy of the most beautiful Symphony. It is a most in you're collection!
I understand it did get some mixed reviews and it's not perfect, but this is the game that opened my eyes to RPG!
But let's get right to the point shall we...
In my opinion there is not a lot of few bad aspects. First the final boss (Mithos) takes 4 separated sequences before you actually bet him. Why?!... because that's how the game is made. (just like Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda)
Then at the end of the game it can get boring, because if like me you where thriving for the LV.100's titles for you're characters, well you will be stronger than any enemies on the map and only the bosses will give you a challenge.
There is also the story that some persons say it just keep coming back in circle. Personally I have noting against a story that keep coming back IF IT'S A GOOD STORY (which it is!!!) !
Finally the Katz.... they don't do nothing and only bring some silliness that might not have been necessary.
On the other side, the good aspects are just so much vast, they are completely overwhelming the bad ones.
Examples: the story, the gameplay, the battles, the items, the decisions you make, the characters... I could really keep on going on and on,
and also really pin point what makes it an awesome game, but giving you the head lines gives you the big picture... right?
Whatever the point is it's an AWESOME game! Probably the best "Tales" in the series yet!
Just go get it and play it!.... Manametropolis Out! :)
Quick Favorites
Best Place: Luin (sure it gets destroyed, but when you rebuild it, it becomes the most good looking place plus it has all the strongest weapons.)
Best Weapons: Material Blade (Lloyd) & Phantasmagoria (Genis)
Best Characters (Party): Lloyd, Kratos, Genis, Raine
Best Bosses: Remiel & Yuan/Botta
At the end I would give it a 9.7/10