Game Boy Advance · RPG / Strategy
Tales of the World: Summoner's Lineage
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | RPG, Strategy |
| Developer | Namco |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Tales Of |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003, Tales of the World: Summoner's Lineage is a role-playing game developed by Namco. It blends RPG and strategy elements.
It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle.
It is part of the Tales Of series; on the GBA you can also try Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3, Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 2 and Tales of Phantasia. The series also appears on other systems with Tales of Phantasia (SNES) and Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon (GBC). Namco also made Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal, Pac-Man Pinball Advance and Pac-Man World for the GBA.
Tales of the World: Summoner's Lineage is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Tales of the World: Summoner's Lineage is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Tales of the World: Summoner's Lineage FAQ
When did Tales of the World: Summoner's Lineage come out on the GBA?
Tales of the World: Summoner's Lineage was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.
Who made Tales of the World: Summoner's Lineage?
It was developed by Namco.
Is Tales of the World: Summoner's Lineage multiplayer?
No. Tales of the World: Summoner's Lineage is a single-player game.
How long does Tales of the World: Summoner's Lineage take to play?
As a role-playing game, Tales of the World: Summoner's Lineage typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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