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| From: Namco
Category: Video Games
List Price: $39.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 737
Platform: Xbox 360
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 21009
Model: 21009
UPC: 722674210096
EAN: 0722674210096
ASIN: B000PC4FYK
Release Date: September 17, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 | | • | Dynamic Enemy Transformation 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 | | • | 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 Chopins original compositions which are a key element in the environment and story of Eternal Sonata |
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Product Description
On his deathbed, the famous 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 delivers amazingly detailed 3D graphics, a captivating storyline and an innovative action battle system. 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 ESRB Rated T for Teen
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| Customer Reviews: Read 29 more reviews...
A good addition to your RPG collection September 30, 2008
When Eternal Sonata was released, good RPGs for the Xbox 360 were not in great supply. This was a welcome addition to my library as it was musically brilliant, artistically beautiful and just fun to play. I enjoyed the story, which centered around Frederic Chopin at the end of his battle with tuberculosis. He finds himself in a dream world where he comes across a young girl named Polka. Polka has a rare ability to use magic, which in the dream world means that you are afflicted with a disease and are dying. Chopin finds that he too is able to wield magic and that Polka reminds him of his dead sister, Emilia. Between chapters which are named after Chopin's musical works, you get a bit of a history lesson of his life, which I felt was a nice touch. Throughout the game you are introduced to a cast of characters who are given a name dealing with music (Polka, Allegretto, Falsetto, Jazz) to name a few. The game is solid, and not too challenging (until you get near the end). You also will need to play through the game at least twice to unlock all the achievements available.
The one downside to this game is that the random battles tend to be mostly laughable and get to be tedious, but a lot of the time you are able to avoid random combat (You must contact an enemy to start the battle). Also it seemed the last third of the game is pretty much played with the same party members if you want to be effective
Overall I found that Eternal Sonata was a fun game, I enjoyed playing it and feel that it was entertaining enough that I will also be buying the release on the PS3 just to play the new content and with the new characters.
 A long time gamer/musician perspective September 24, 2008
I'd have to say, this game isn't without it's flaws, but what game is truely flawless? (Please don't attempt to answer this...) As a long time gamer, I thought the playing style for this game was very unique. It turned every fight into a puzzle in which (the further you get in the game) the less time you had to react to. The true question was, to shadow or not to shadow. I'd also like to say that the music in the game is truely sublime! I loved every second of this soundtrack! It really did open my eyes to a whole genre of music that I had not been too familiar with. (I play drums and guitar) but I'd have to say that after getting this game, I've been listening to more classical piano than I have room for. It's absolutely magnificant! On another note, a lot of people really didn't like the cut scenes in between chapters that would tell you something about Chopin's life while listening to one of his brilliant works. To be honest, if you were really following the games storyline, you would see that all of the songs portray (and sometimes forshadow) what either happened in the previous chapter, or what may happen. This also brings about a strange form of awarness towards how Polands history is tied in directly with Chopin's playing. Which through his music, is then spread across the entire world. I'm not one to brag about games, but I will certainly never regret purchasing this game! I highly recommend it to any gamer or music lover!
Eternally grateful for this JRPG September 18, 2008
Eternal Sonata has got to be one of the greatest RPGs of this console generation. The story focuses on the famous pianist and composer Frederick Choplin who we see in his own dream world in his last moments of life. A lot of interesting characters join Choplin and things get even more interesting. I love how each character has his or her own talents and personalities and the graphics bring them even more to life. The battle system is a combination of real-time and turn-based strategy which is rarely found in RPGs. The use of the light and dark system to incorporate special attacks and build combos is ingenious. I suggest this game to any RPG lover out there. I cannot wait for the PS3 version which will have additional content such as characters, costumes, side quests and so much more. Please get your copy today!
Good blend of battle September 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After playing the demo, I decided I could give this game a try, mainly because I find myself always wanting to try an RPG (especially if it is a Japanese RPG). I am glad I did. This game had much to offer.
The most interesting aspect of this game was its battle system. It is a combination of real-time and turn-based. Each character gets a "turn," and goes in order from the fastest to slowest. The character who is engaged in their turn has five seconds (later in the game four seconds) to fight the enemy. They can increase the time a little bit with every blow dealt to an enemy. Each normal attack can be used to build up a very simple, yet great, echo combo system. The combos acquired can then be used with the special attack, which varies from standing in a light area to standing in a dark area. Every blow that is dealt on your party can be blocked real-time for a substantial reduction in damage. Overall, the battle system was the most pleasing aspect of the game.
Moving on, we get to the story. The story revolves around Frederic Chopin, a renowned composer. The game starts in the "present," which is in the past when Chopin is on death bed. The world inside of Chopin's dream is what you play in. The cast of characters is delightful, each ranging with their own unique abilities; the only problem is that EVERY character and location, save for real word people, is named after a part of music (i.e. Forte, Allegretto, Waltz). The story progress along with Chopin existing in his dream. He constantly tells the participants in his dream that they are a fabrication of him. He begins questioning whether this world is still a dream as the game progresses.
There is a rather interesting twist in the game, which, suffice to say, really ruined the story in my opinion. I would disclose more information, but it is a major plot spoiler.
The voice acting was adequate and lacked the corny dialogue that many JRPG games have. The visuals suited the game really well. The learning curve was easy, but got steeper as the battle system got more complex after certain scripted events.
Overall, it was a great RPG to own, and I am glad that I purchased it.
Pros
+Battle system
+Graphics
+Character cast
+Soundtrack
+History "lessons" on Chopin
Cons
-Weird plot twist
-Annoying naming system
-Little replay value
JRPG FUN September 2, 2008
Let me start off by saying if you like RPG's than you will enjoy this!
I did not expect much from this game however I am enjoying it for the most part. Basically it is a classic turn based style combat with a twist where you actually control your character during your turn as in swinging your sword and using specials.
A few of the characters can sometimes be downright childish but overall I liked most of them.
The story gets erratic at times (maybe due to japanese translation) but enjoyable.
The cut scenes are tedious...sometimes lasting 20 minutes!!! SOme are enjoyable and some are not.
You also get to learn about CHOPIN and his music which I enjoyed.
Your looking at about 15 to 20 hours of quick gameplay and 25 to 35 hours if you want to explore every thing and get all the achievements.
Bottom line is get this if you like RPG's!!
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