From the moment you start the game, you can be sure of one thing: Eternal Sonata is beautiful. There really is no other way of describing this game. The graphics, while maybe not to the taste of those accustomed to HD-ready goodness from such games as Gears of War and others, provide fantastic ... Read review
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composer,Chopin, drifts between this life and the next. In his final hours, he experiences a fantastical dream where he encounters a young girl facing a terrible destiny and the boy who will fight to save her. On the border between dreams and reality, Chopin discovers the light that shines in all of us in this enduring tale of good and evil, love and betrayal.Developed by Tri-Crescendo and featuring the music of Chopin, Eternal Sonata for the PlayStation 3 delivers amazingly detailed 3D graphics, a captivating storyline, an innovative action battle system as well as new playable characters, quests, music and more.New PS3 Quests, Battles and Events: Experience new quests, battles, events and multiple endings that will shed new light on the dramatic and evolving storyline.New Playable Characters and Costume Changes for the PS3: Now players can play as Crescendo or Serenade and change favourite character's costumes.Exclusive New Music for the PS3: Listen to newly added Chopin music - a key element in the environment and story.Custom-Made for Next-Gen: Enjoy amazing, high-definition, anime style cel-shading and high quality textures delivering an spectacular next gen experience.Innovative Battle System: Battle using a unique, hybrid turn-based / action RPG system that combines free-roam and turn-based action (up to three players during battle).Strategic Use of Light and Darkness: Adjust your battle strategy in the ongoing struggle between light and darkness. Beware of enemies lurking in the shadows, as their stats - attacks and potency - will change, as will their physical form. Lure them out into the light or destroy them under the cloak of darkness. Change your special attacks depending on whether you are in the light or the dark.Dramatic
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Advantages: Beautiful graphics, engaging storyline, simple mechanics Disadvantages: Very linear
...be sure of one thing: Eternal Sonata is beautiful. There really is no other way of describing this game. The graphics, while maybe not to the taste of those accustomed to HD-ready goodness from such games as Gears of War and others, provide fantastic cel-shaded visual effects, allowing Namco Bandai to really show the polish this game has. If you're anything like me, you will spend most of the time just saying "wow, that looks awesome." .../>
Battling in Eternal Sonata makes use of a clever light/dark system. Your characters' special attacks will differ based on whether they are in a light or dark area of the battle arena. Even more interestingly, some enemies will actually change forms depending on which part they are in, giving the player some decisions to make about how to best approach an enemy.
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From the moment you start the game, you can be sure of one thing: Eternal Sonata is beautiful. There really is no other way of describing this game. The graphics, while maybe not to the taste of those accustomed to HD-ready goodness from such games as Gears of War and others, provide fantastic cel-shaded visual effects, allowing Namco Bandai to really show the polish this game has. If you're anything like me, you will spend most of the time just saying "wow, that looks awesome."
Indeed, everything in Eternal Sonata has a real feeling of due care and attention. The towns of Ritardando and Baroque in particular are simply fantastic to look at. The fields in this game are spacious and yet do not allow for wandering for many hours in the wrong direction, retaining a sense of control for the user. However, the one complaint I have with this game is that this leads to the game becoming somewhat linear, with a minimum of side-quests. However, those sidequests you do end up having are pleasant enough, and well worth investing time in (both from an enjoyment standpoint and an achievement point of view).
Initially, the story places you in the role of Polka, a 14 year old from the village of Tenuto, but it is not long before others are introduced, and indeed you go on to control up to 9 other characters over the course of the game. It is here that the balancing of the characters is inspired, and the battle mechanics combined with the character types give you many different ways to fight.
The three-character selection system, combined with the variety of fighting styles and special attacks, gives a real sense of strategy as you choose the three characters who best suit your fighting style. Everything is here, from healers to projectile weapons specialists, all the way to kickboxers and sharpshooters. Not to worry though, the characters not in your first team will accumulate experience points at a reduced rate, so you will never find yourself with three level 50 characters and a level 4.
Battling in Eternal Sonata makes use of a clever light/dark system. Your characters' special attacks will differ based on whether they are in a light or dark area of the battle arena. Even more interestingly, some enemies will actually change forms depending on which part they are in, giving the player some decisions to make about how to best approach an enemy.
Namco Bandai, as seen in previous RPGs (Gamecube RPG Baten Kaitos still occupying a cherished space in my game collection), have no trouble when it comes to interesting and engaging stories. This story, however, had me intrigued months before the game came out, and I was not disappointed with the final product.
The characters you play as are creations of the fevered dreams of composer Chopin, as he battles illness in the real world. While this sounds like a bizarre concept, it is executed with a very epic feel, with a few twists along the way to retain your attention for the 25+ hours this game will undoubtedly take.
The sound in this game is undoubtedly important, and has one of the most fantastic soundtracks ever devised, blending the works of Chopin and a stunning score to create a sonic masterpiece. The use of sound in this game is simply magnificent, even in such little details as the ability to block in battle semi-relying on sound to help you time it (you'll see what I mean).
Ultimately the little touches are what make this game so enjoyable. From the achievements being secret all the way through the game until they're unlocked (A feature I think many games could be enhanced with) to the naming of every character and landmark after a musical term.
To summarise, let me just say this: I can say with absolute assurance that I am genuinely moved by very few things. However, I found myself fighting tears when I reached the end of Eternal Sonata. The tears would have been tears of pure satisfaction, as this game will undoubtedly be one I revisit if only to admire the scenery.
Advantages: cute gameplay, good graphics, lovely story line Disadvantages: story is a little sad in places
Eternal Sonata I purchased Eternal Sonata at the recommendation of my fiancée, who knows exactly what I like about games. From the cover and price, I was quite happy to purchase it from Game on offer at £9.98. Even though we have both Xbox 360 and PS3 I chose to get this on my 360 – as I’ve only recently got it back from my step dad. I’ve always liked RPG’s and I’m always on the lookout for new adventures. What I like about Eternal Sonata is the ... ...top and the title underneath. Eternal Sonata is a product of Namco and the age rating on the game is 12+.It’s very colourful and details Japanese anime type characters – three main characters and a man playing the piano in the background. The back of the box gives a little detail into what the game is about and shows a few scenes like fighting and some other characters. ==The Plot== In Eternal Sonata you switch between Polka and Allegretto until ...
kayleaf 03.02.2010
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Advantages: Music and plot is deep and compelling. Disadvantages: Some bad camera angles, fairly low replayability.
As a fan of the 'Tales of' series, I would have never believed that Namco would produce a new work relating to a famous pianist. At first I was skeptical, though I did not have an Xbox 360 at the time, but when I managed to finally pick up a copy, I was quickly sucked in and blown away. This is my second favorite of RPGs on the Xbox 360, and for a very good reason... Plot 10/10- By far a highly innovative plot. You are Frederic Francois Chopin, a ... ...his death bed, dreaming of his world that is beyond the earth's realm. The characters introduced within the dream is what weaves the story's web. The plot dwelves deeply into philosophy, causing the player to think beyond just the story and into its concepts. Characters 9/10 - Every character is wonderful in my opinion. Each stands out towards the player, and you actually can relate to them. However, a couple fall into the cliche RPG hero category, ...
lennasuzaka 18.09.2009
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Advantages: Graphics are stunning, Music is beautiful Disadvantages: Story could be better, gameplay gets stale quickly
Eternal Sonata is a RPG developed by Tri-Crescendo and released by Namco and Atari. The story is based around the dreams of the composer Frederic Chopin as he lays dying on his death bed. In his dreams, he meets a young girl named Polka and ends up going on an adventure. While the idea is rather unique, the story ends up feeling like most RPGs for most part, with one of the most confusing messes of a ending I've seen in a long time. The characters ... ...into the man himself. Eternal Sonata's graphics are beautiful and are easily the highlight of the game. The overall effect is to give the game a unique feel, in anime style but not quite. All portions of the game look amazing. The environments are extremely well designed and really do give a fantasy feel to them, with their bright vivid looks. The characters look great and have a unique feel to them. The enemy design is rather lazy and there are ...
will29666 30.12.2009
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Advantages: Low price, short game, fun battle system Disadvantages: strange plot, not focused
The game has an interesting start to it. After an in-game movie, you start as the character, Polka. You learn some information about her, and then you switch to another group of characters, Gretto and Beat. At first, I was angry because I don't really like switching parties, but they meet down the line and become one party. The fighting system is very fun. The best part is, the better you get at the game, the harder the fighting system is. This keeps ... ...fighting system is half turn-based half real-time. When it is your turn, you get a certain amount of time to fight. In your first fight, you get a tutorial from the characters, and it is very easy to learn. The one problem I have with this game so far is the money system because it is far too easy to acquire it. Beat is obsessed with his camera in the storyline, and one of his special attacks is taking photos of the enemies. You can go to shops and ...
scmk55 26.05.2009
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Advantages: Easy to learn, helpful in game tutorial, and various endings Disadvantages: No PS3 trophies, Limited multiplayer. Expensive game compared to Xbox 360 prices.
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Product details
Publisher
Namco Bandai
Developer
tri-Crescendo
Release Date
19th October 2007
Age
12+
Genre
Role-Playing Game (RPG)
Sub Genre
Turn-Based Combat
Theme
Anime; Fantasy/Medieval
Max Number of Players Offline
1 Player
Format
DVD-ROM
Platform
Xbox 360
EAN
3296580803804
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Manufacturer's product description
On his deathbed, Chopin, the famous composer, drifts between this life and the next. In his dreams, happenstance encounters with a young girl facing a terrible destiny and the boy who will fight to save her, leads to Chopin\'s discovery of the light that shines in each of us in this enduring tale of good and evil, love and betrayal.
With gorgeous next gen visuals and style, a unique battle system, and a captivating story, Eternal Sonata promises to give Xbox 360 fans the RPG they\'ve been waiting for.
Features
Custom-Made for Next-Gen: Enjoy amazing, high-definition, anime style cel-shading and high quality textures shine to truly deliver an awesome next gen experience.
Innovative Battle System: Battle using a unique hybrid turn based/action RPG system that combines free-roam and turn-based action (up to three players during battle).
Strategic Use of Light and Darkness: Adjust your battle strategy in the ongoing struggle between light and darkness. Beware of enemies lurking in the shadows, as their stats - attacks and potency - will change, as will their physical form. Lure them out into the light or destroy them there in the cloak of darkness. Also, change your special attacks depending on whether you are in the light...or in the dark.
Dramatic and Evolving Storyline: Experience a deeply moving story focusing on the enduring struggle between good and evil all while taking place in a dream during the final 3 hours of world-famous music composer Frederic Chopin\'s life.
Mesmerizing Music: Listen as world-renowned pianist Stanislav Bunin performs Chopin\'s original compositions, which are a key element in the environment and story of Eternal Sonata.
