Is Tales of Symphonia (2003) appropriate for children?

Tales of Symphonia is an action RPG with strong cartoon violence involving combat and some intense scenes that may disturb younger children, despite its Everyone 10+ rating. The overall verdict suggests it's better suited for older children or teens. Consider your child's maturity level and sensitivity to fantasy combat before purchasing.

What age is Tales of Symphonia (2003) suitable for?

Our verdict for Tales of Symphonia (2003) is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Tales of Symphonia (2003) safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Mild

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Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, RPG

Released

2003

ESRB Rating

Everyone 10+

Available on

GameCube, PlayStation 2

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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