I’ve played my fair share of JRPGs, including stone-cold classics like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy 7, but the one that stands out above the rest for me isn’t a title that’s achieved quite the same level of household recognition. Released on the Nintendo GameCube in 2003, Tales of Symphonia has had no shortage of acclaim, typically ranking near the top of the long-running and eternally popular Tales series. It’s not as likely to be found in the same spot on lists of the best JRPGs as a whole, however, and it’s a game that’s easy enough to overlook.
