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Symphonia

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2024

Should you play it?

Awaken an expansive musical realm in this non-violent and poetic platformer. In Symphonia, you'll use the power of your violin coupled with your platforming skills to gather an orchestra to bring the musical machinery of the world back to life.

What works

  • Beautiful art and animation
  • Exceptional orchestral soundtrack
  • Precise and satisfying platforming mechanics
  • Accessible difficulty with optional challenges
  • Immersive musical fantasy world

Things to keep in mind

  • Short playtime for main story
  • Some control and input inconsistencies
  • Limited narrative depth
  • Backtracking can be tedious
  • Minor bugs and technical issues

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Symphonia: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Intimacy.

Last update: 27/08/2026