Video Games : Eternal Sonata

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Binding: Video Game
Brand: Namco
EAN: 0722674110099
ESRB Age Rating: Teen
Label: Namco
Manufacturer: Namco
Model: 722674110099
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
Publisher: Namco
Release Date: October 21, 2008
Sales Rank: 720
Studio: Namco

Features:

High-definition, anime style cel-shading and high quality textures
Innovative Battle System - a unique hybrid turn-based/action RPG system that combines free-roam and turn-based action (up to 3 players during battle)
Strategic Use of 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
A deeply moving story focusing on the enduring struggle between good and evil
World-renowned pianist Stanislav Bunin performs Chopin's original compositions

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
On October 17, 1949, Frederic Chopin, one of the most influential composers for the piano, succumbed to sickness and died at the young age of 39. Three hours prior to that, in the world according to this RPG, Chopin saw a dream of a fairy-tale land populated by people with incurable diseases but also magical powers. Eternal Sonata takes place in this dream world. Chopin comes into contact with Polka, a young girl who resides with her mother in the village of Tenuto. Polka is near her death, and Chopin, Polka, and her young friend Allegretto look for some way to make use of Polka's great powers to help save her. This whimsical fantasy also has a complex and combo-based battle system of swords and magic weaponry.

2 favorite characters you meet in the journey -- Crescendo and Serenade -- are now playable characters with their own unique weapons and attacks, plus new events have been added, to help give you a deeper understanding of the storyline

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Overly complicated battle system makes gameplay less inviting.
Like all of the other reviews, I thought I was getting the black jacket as well and was shocked when I opened and saw a black and white checkered jacket.

[...]

It DOES says, black/white/charcoal in the color but they MAIN picture that is displayed is BLACK.

It arrived quickly. Big whoop... because now I have to give my wife this jacket instead of one that she wanted.

The only positive is that I got the jacket at 80% off. I can't imagine how pissed I'd be if I had paid full price.

Thanks.

Rating:

- Very good game.
This game has beautiful colors, cute characters, and a very good combat level. There is also an option to switch the voices to Japanese with English subtitles. There is not really any RPG's for the Playstation 3, but this game is worth every penny.

Rating:

- Cool yet weird in a bizzare sort of way....
If that makes sense then you've already played this game. Personally I think the English voices are ok, but I shut them off as I prefer the Japanese voices with subtitles.
This game looks very cool and it seems very story intensive. I have not played the X Box version so I can't compare but I do like the way this game plays. It's a strange game tho, very japanese in nature and Chopin looks very young (15-17 years old) for someone who is supposed to be in his late 30's. Anyway it's a weird game but the gameplay mechanics seem good so far. I'm not far enough into it comment on longevity, but overall it looks great and plays great.
My suggestion is turn on the Japanese language and turn on the subtitles and enjoy the game that way. Yes, you will actually have to pay attention to the story but the Japanese VA's are just so much better. (For me I prefer Sub over Dub)
My wife and I are both major anime fans. We like to read our anime. She likes watching this game as it's like playing an anime movie, no blood, so far.
Graphics are great, but I think the PS3 can do much better. This is also one of the closest games you can get on the PS3 to a true RPG.
Amazon had a sale so we got it for like 32 bucks. It's well worth getting at that price.

Rating:

- Chopin Takes Us On An Unforgettable Journey
Eternal Sonata tells the tale of Chopin's dreams as he lies on his deathbed. Overall, the game is overly refreshing in both its graphical style and musical score. The journeys that Chopin goes on are both entertaining and rewarding. Simply put, Eternal Sonata is a great game that you should definitely check out, but allow me explain my views further.

The graphical style alone sets Eternal Sonata apart from its brethren of other RPG's. In itself, watching the unique graphical style unfold on the screen is worth the $30 price tag. The character models and designs are so well constructed that it's hard not fall in love with every characters style. The colors of the world in Eternal Sonata are bright, vivid, and look crisp on an HDTV. But graphics are not the only thing that make this game great.

The musical score is pretty much the icing on the cake, as it lends itself perfectly to the story. The pieces composed by Motoi Sakuraba are uplifting and bring the world to life. The battle system continually changes throughout the game, keeping things interesting. However, the story does become linear or sluggish at certain points, but this is a minor gripe. If you are a fan of RPG's or fresh experiences, give Eternal Sonata a shot and keep dreaming!

Rating:

- Dreams or reality?
I must say that I was excited for Eternal Sonata the moment I saw that it was announced at the Tokyo Game Show for the Xbox 360. A fantastical game about a real life composer seemed like it would make for an incredibly interesting game. Even with my enormously high expectations for the game, I was still blown away when I finally embarked on this adventure.

I'll start with the story. Frederick Chopin is laying on his death bed, dreaming peacefully. The game plunges you into his "dream" where you meet several musical-themed characters like Polka, Allegretto, and Beat. You travel with your new found friends through a gorgeous world that is, unfortunately, plagued by a selfish and greedy ruler named Count Waltz. The story, admittedly, isn't for everyone. It certainly incorporates more morals than I've ever seen before in an RPG, but if you open up to the ideas the game is trying to present, it's actually very relevant to Chopin's era and our own. Small segments between chapters of the game also give a small biography on Chopin's real life which was a very nice touch and helped highlight parallels between the game's story and his own life.

The music, of course, is fantastic. Chopin's elegant piano compositions are blended beautifully with Motoi Sakuraba's work. There was no situation that had an ill-fitting piece of music and I found myself looking for the soundtrack to the game after I'd gotten only an hour into it. Without spoiling anything, I will say that the final battle music really surprised me, and instantly shot to one of my favorites of the soundtrack.

The battle system is real time, and incredibly fun. Each character gets a turn, and during that turn you have "Tactical Time" and "Real Time". Tactical time is how much time you are allowed to "think," which means standing still and planning out your best course of action. "Real Time" is when you actually begun to move towards your enemy and attack. As you level up, your party levels up as well, which changes the battle system. The changes include lowering tactical time (to taking it away altogether) and lowering the amount of real time you have to beat your opponent to oblivion. It's a very interesting system that kept battles entertaining for me through the entire game.

Unfortunately, though the battles are interesting, the monsters are not. The monsters tended to vary only slightly from region to region and usually only changed color. Since so much detail was put into the rest of the game, the lack of variety in the monsters was unfortunate.

Overall this game shines above other RPGs as an innovative way to showcase a historical figure's life while still providing a highly entertaining escape from reality. It takes about 40-60 hours to beat without the sidequests and was well-worth every hour spent.


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