: In the original English Wii release, many optional "skits" (character interactions) were unvoiced. The Undub restores these Japanese voices, adding significant personality to the cast.
In the sprawling history of Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs), few titles command the nostalgic reverence of Tales of Symphonia . Originally released on the GameCube (and later PS2), it became a gateway title for many Western fans. Its sequel, Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World (known in Japan as Tales of Symphonia: Ratatosk no Kishi ), arrived on the Wii in 2008 with a reputation that remains controversial.
The game takes place in the world of Sylvaris, where the forces of evil have resurfaced, threatening the peace that was once restored. Players are introduced to a new protagonist, Emil, a young and talented swordsman who becomes embroiled in a battle against the evil forces led by a mysterious figure known as the "Desian". Alongside Emil, players encounter a cast of characters, each with their own backgrounds and motivations, including the original cast from Tales of Symphonia, such as Lloyd, Celia, and Geno.
While retaining the franchise's signature real-time battle system, Dawn of the New World introduces unique mechanics that set it apart from its predecessor. Tales of Symphonia- Dawn of the New World -USA--Undub- Wii
You can capture, raise, and evolve over 200 unique monsters. These monsters fill out your active party slots when story characters are unavailable.
For every fan who adored the monster-catching mechanics and the dynamic between Emil and Marta, another despised the removal of the world map and the sidelining of the original cast. But beyond the gameplay debates lies a more technical—and for purists, critical—issue:
There are two ways to play the Undub: on original hardware (a modded Wii) or via emulation. : In the original English Wii release, many
Unlike the original North American release of the first game, Dawn of the New World features fully voiced skits. USA Base Game:
Dawn of the New World (DotNW) takes place two years after the original game. The world-merging event caused by Lloyd Irving and Colette Brunel has left the planet in environmental disarray. The story is told through a new protagonist, , a timid, traumatized boy whose parents were killed during the "Blood Purge" carried out by the legendary hero, Lloyd Irving.
: Some localized versions may remove audio for certain scenes or skits. An undub ensures that all voiced content, including the iconic character skits that are a staple of the Tales series, is heard in its original form. Story and Setting Originally released on the GameCube (and later PS2),
: Retains the full North American English script, menus, and interface for playability. USA Base Version
To run this undub on a physical Nintendo Wii, the console must be softmodded with Homebrew capability. Players utilize USB loaders like or WiiFlow to boot the modified file from an external FAT32 or NTFS hard drive. Playing via Dolphin Emulator
The demand for the "USA-Undub" version stems primarily from a desire for immersion and consistency. In the standard North American release, none of the original voice actors from the GameCube classic returned to voice their characters. For long-time fans, hearing Lloyd or Zelos with entirely different voices broke the sense of continuity. The Undub patch fixes this by re-inserting the high-quality Japanese studio performances. Players can enjoy the emotional depth of the original seiyuu while still being able to navigate the menus and story in English.
A breakdown of how the differ from the original GameCube game.