But the file name isn't about gameplay. It's about voice.
This specific release is tailored for fans who found the English dubbing to be lacking or out of sync with the game's dramatic tone. Tales of Symphonia- Dawn of the New World -USA--Undub- Wii
: Monitor the elemental circle in the bottom-left of the screen. Casting Artes changes the four minor icons; matching three minor icons to a single element changes the large major icon. But the file name isn't about gameplay
: Unlike the official Western Wii release, the undub includes full Japanese voice acting for all character skits. : Monitor the elemental circle in the bottom-left
This guide provides essential information for playing the version of Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
When Namco Bandai localized Dawn of the New World for North America, they faced a dilemma. The original Japanese voice cast (which included many reprisals from the Symphonia OVA and PS2 version) was expensive to license for a Western Wii title that wasn't expected to be a blockbuster.
For fans who had spent hundreds of hours with the original Symphonia , the recasting of nearly every returning character (Lloyd, Colette, Genis, etc.) was jarring. Even more divisive was the decision by Namco Bandai to from all Western releases.
