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8.4 out of 10

Eternal Sonata

First seen: 11 april 2007

Information found in: from 170 sources in 21 countries.

Best Price: 35.00 USD

  • User Score (157)
    7.8 7.8 from 157 reviewers
  • Expert Score (115)
    7.9 7.9 from 115 reviewers
  • Gameplay (38)
    8.6 8.6 from 38 reviewers
  • Graphics (48)
    9.3 9.3 from 48 reviewers
  • Sound (48)
    9.3 9.3 from 48 reviewers
  • Storyline (5)
    8.9 8.9 from 5 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (3)
    7.0 7.0 from 3 reviewers
  • Control (5)
    8.5 8.5 from 5 reviewers
  • Addiction (2)
    7.5 7.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Lifespan (14)
    6.6 6.6 from 14 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • great graphics and music, beautiful sceneary, brilliant sound, gorgeous fairytale graphical style, no random battles
  • few customizable options, cons the saving system, acted japanese with decently, but not completed yet, • awful voice acting

With gorgeous next gen visuals and style, a unique battle system , and a captivating story, Eternal Sonata promises to give Xbox360 fans the RPG they’ve been waiting for. 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 g…

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  1. Eternal Sonata

    Reviewer: CVG
    19 October 2007
    Overall 8
    7.9
     

    Simple, relaxing and charming. An RPG for those who don't normally have the time.. Read more

  2. Eternal Sonata

    Reviewer: OXM 360
    19 October 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    3 Comments When we talk of beauty on our Xbox 360, we think dank corridors of an underwater city or the photorealism of a virtual city as we race past in a Ferrari. Yet Eternal Sonata's brilliance is in its loyalty to the aesthetic vision of 90s videogaming (bright primary colours, vibrant hues) re-imagined with current technology. For RPG-buffs, its porn for the eyeballs, every character, town and dungeon intrinsically detailed, making Blue Dragon look as drab as a set... Read more

  3. Eternal Sonata

    Reviewer: Gamecell
    21 November 2007
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    But maybe that’s how Chopin would have wanted it….. Read more

  4. Eternal Sonata

    Reviewer: GameSpot
    17 September 2007

    The new dungeons are quite good and help extend the length a bit, though you should be aware that one of them is only available to you once you complete the game, which clocks in at under 35 hours. Even with the new content, though, Eternal Sonata is much the same game as before--which makes it one that you should play, if you haven't already. Its lovely, gentle story and fun combat make for a heartwarming journey that will both draw you in and make you wish you didn't... Read more

  5. Eternal Sonata (EUR)

    Reviewer: NTSC UK
    1 May 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    In the end, Eternal Sonata is let down by its failure to take advantage of the story it sets up for itself. That said, there’s enough left in the plot to carry it, and it still remains as very playable RPG with an ever–changing, fast–paced battle system and a beautiful setting. Read more

  1. "Best console RPG in years. Maybe ever."

    Reviewer: CNET
    13 November 2007
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    I'm only a couple hours into the game, but so far this is the best console RPG I've ever played. The story is sweet and moving, less epic perhaps than the traditional RPG fare, but certainly full of depth and wonder. At two hours, I'm already invested in every main character that has been introduced. I can't say enough about the subtle uniqueness of this title. The setting is bright and pastel; a fantasy world that owes far more to Studio Ghibli than Tolkein. Bhuddist... Read more

  2. It's a winner!

    Reviewer: Amazon
    28 January 2010
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Fun: This review is from: Eternal Sonata (Xbox 360) (Video Game) If you love japanese rpgs this is definately for you. It's a BEAUTIFUL game, everything is so nice to look at. The characters are rich and beautifully designed. Pretty good story, it's great how it's based on a real person, it makes the story a little more special. I also really enjoyed the battle system. It's quite interesting having a timer and also the characters use different attacks depending on if... Read more

  3. Could have been eternally remembered

    Reviewer: Amazon
    21 March 2010
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    The potential for this game was so extraordinary. Everything about this game could have turned into possibly one of the greatest RPG's off all time. But, due to lacking execution, the game fell very, very short of that title. The entire game's premise was very unique, had very vivid imagery (especially for being one of the more "older" titles), and wonderful music, but everything else did not hold up to the standards that the others placed. The characters are very plain,... Read more

  4. Interesting, a bit short, though

    Reviewer: Newegg
    19 May 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Skip the cutscenes about Chopin (real Chopin, not in game Chopin). They are very lengthy, and the historical knowledge is worthless. You can go back and listen to the Chopin music afterwards in game (full jukebox mode), so there's no need to watch a history lesson). Read more

  5. Eternal Sonata (Xbox 360): The best JRPG on the Xbox 360

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    2 weeks ago

    Summary: Play it an hour each day to fully enjoy this vivid dreamscape created by Chopin and tri Crescendo Read more

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