It transforms the experience from a frustrating, recast fever dream into a playable, emotionally coherent, and charmingly edgy JRPG sequel. The music is still Motoi Sakuraba at his best. The battles are still fast and fluid. And now, finally, the voices match the world you remember.
The Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World USA Undub does exactly that. It takes the North American Wii release (preserving the 480p widescreen and English UI) and surgically removes the contentious English voiceover, replacing it with the original Japanese audio from the game’s native release. Tales of Symphonia- Dawn of the New World -USA--Undub- Wii
Released in North America in November 2008, Dawn of the New World was met with a polarized reception. Critics and fans lambasted its departure from the original’s world map, its controversial monster-raising system, and the sidelining of beloved heroes Lloyd, Genis, and Sheena. However, a quieter, more specific controversy brewed beneath the surface: It transforms the experience from a frustrating, recast
Have you played the Undub version? Do you think the original English dub is unfairly maligned? Share your thoughts in the comments below. And now, finally, the voices match the world you remember