Eternal Sonata

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  • Summary: (Also known as "Trusty Bell: Chopin's Dream") The story of Eternal Sonata begins as a famous composer, on his deathbed, drifts between this life and the next. In his reverie, a happenstance encounter of a young girl who accepts her terrible destiny and a young boy fighting to save her,(Also known as "Trusty Bell: Chopin's Dream") The story of Eternal Sonata begins as a famous composer, on his deathbed, drifts between this life and the next. In his reverie, a happenstance encounter of a young girl who accepts her terrible destiny and a young boy fighting to save her, changes the destiny of the world. Uncover the light that shines in each of us in this enduring tale of good and evil. Features a host of next generation features such as a unique monster morphing system, a hybrid of a turn-based and action battle system with a special attack feature dependent on light and shadow. [Namco Bandai Games]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. Console Monster
    92
    A unique concept, stunning graphics, inspiring audio and enjoyable gameplay comes together to create a fantastic RPG experience that rivals close competition.
  2. X-ONE Magazine UK
    90
    Lovingly crafted, musical, involving, delightful, beautiful, addictive and crammed with anime cheese. [Issue#25, p.92]
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  3. GameSpot
    85
    Eternal Sonata's superb art direction will dazzle you, but a dreamy story and exciting battles make it sing.
  4. GamerNode
    80
    Eternal Sonata is an RPG filled with charm and style, but lacking in content. Those uninitiated with the RPG genre will get a lot more out of this than regular RPG gamers, but even the most hardcore will love Chopin.
  5. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    79
    If Oblivion is the equivalent of a month-long trek across the Serengeti, then Sonata's like being chauffer-driven through Tuscany on a Sunday afternoon.
  6. The A.V. Club
    75
    Not exactly Chopin's story, and not exactly like any other fantasy role-playing game.
  7. G4 TV
    60
    Is it too much to ask that JRPG’s grow up? That we stop letting “aww, pretty!” moments excuse cornball ones? There’s no reason an RPG like Eternal Sonata couldn’t be twice as well written and half as morally blunt.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 31
  3. Negative: 4 out of 31
  1. hellstorm901
    Sep 5, 2013
    10
    The first game I owned on the Xbox360 and still the one I consider my favourite.

    The story, whilst difficult at times to understand, is    The first game I owned on the Xbox360 and still the one I consider my favourite.

    The story, whilst difficult at times to understand, is lovely. The characters are like able and the voice acting on them especially Polka is fitting. Even if a player does not enjoy the voiceovers the game offers the ability to change the voiceovers to Japanese which are just as equally well voiced.

    The combat is difficult and punishing at times but as you play more and more it will become more familiar. A clever thing to note is with the theme of music in the game. Blocking in combat especiallly bosses is about rhythm.

    The game is quite lengthy even if the path is linear.

    It's really difficult to review this game as it's something that really should just be experienced rather than described.    … Expand
  2. PabloR.
    Jul 10, 2008
    10
    One of the best games for the 360. Who ever complains about the dialog is an idiot.. Put the voices on Japanese and subtitles. Way different, One of the best games for the 360. Who ever complains about the dialog is an idiot.. Put the voices on Japanese and subtitles. Way different, and it's not just the awesome graphics that make this game what it is.. It's the unique 4 player fighting, and awesome story with Twists everywhere.… Expand
  4. SanosukeG.
    Oct 18, 2007
    9
    Amazing sound and graphics are this games strong point. The dungeon music, especially near the end, had me standing still just to listen to Amazing sound and graphics are this games strong point. The dungeon music, especially near the end, had me standing still just to listen to it for a while. The battle system is great, and progresses with you through the game, keeping the experience fresh! This is the first game I've ever power leveled for the fun of it. The story is gripping and keeps you interested, but it is a little preachy. Now for the downsides. It's linear. Very linear. Also, the cut-scenes are in excess of fifteen minutes long, so that could be good or bad, depending if you have the time. Definitely the best RPG on the 360 right now!… Expand
  5. MegWhiteley
    Mar 22, 2012
    8
    Good title, Eternal Sonata is beautiful, the music is amazing, and have much elements of a great RPG, but some of this elements fail, and in aGood title, Eternal Sonata is beautiful, the music is amazing, and have much elements of a great RPG, but some of this elements fail, and in a terrible mode. Eternal Sonata can be better, have beautiful graphics, amazing music, great controls, but the gameplay is regular.… Expand
  6. NickPVT
    Dec 5, 2013
    8
    Beautiful visuals, fun combat and well done voice acting. I really enjoyed the underlying message from the story, which I hope isn't lost onBeautiful visuals, fun combat and well done voice acting. I really enjoyed the underlying message from the story, which I hope isn't lost on most players. All in all it was a fun game but something about the whole thing felt lacking. I can't put my finger on it, so instead of a 9 or 10, i gave it an 8.… Expand
  7. betgold
    Jan 13, 2014
    7
    i love the art and the music in this game (and god bless the language option !!!),the story was complicated in some points but reallyi love the art and the music in this game (and god bless the language option !!!),the story was complicated in some points but really original,the battle system can be difficult at times,but i bought this game in summer,so i had plenty of time to spend on this game,the only thing that bothered me were the cutscene,sometimes they were too long and slow....but overall i don't regret to have played it.… Expand
  8. Broyax
    Apr 13, 2017
    0
    Le nec plus ultra du sirupeux et du niais, on ne fait pas mieux ! comme stipulé sur la boîte cependant il faut avoir au moins 12 ans pour yLe nec plus ultra du sirupeux et du niais, on ne fait pas mieux ! comme stipulé sur la boîte cependant il faut avoir au moins 12 ans pour y jouer mais 4 ans d'âge mental suffisent amplement. Les graphismes en 256 couleurs vous éblouiront avec leurs nuances de marron et de vert, un vrai dessin animé. Il y a du violet aussi. Et du rose.

    Le combat au tour par tour est d'une telle complexité et d'une telle richesse qu'un QI de 70 (soixante-dix) est requis pour en profiter pleinement. A vous les jolies fleurs et les papillons et les luttes épiques contre les citrouilles. Ah et bien sûr, il suffit d'appuyer sur A. Vous pouvez finir le jeu juste en appuyant sur A.

    Oui, il faut le voir pour le croire parce que sinon on y croit pas à "Eternal Sonata", c'est inconcevable. Inimaginable. Cela dit, ne soyons pas trop sévères : les Japonais font quand même de très bonnes voitures.    … Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#43 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#28 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#8 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007