Eternal Sonata
by Namco
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Video Game Reviews of Eternal Sonata
Customer Review: One of the best RPG's for 360 (opinion)
Summary: 5 Stars
This musical adventure is a must have for those who love playing RPG's! With a intresting story line using a real composer plus his songs as part of the game, this is definitaly the most unique RPG of it's time.Customer Review: good game
Summary: 4 Stars
probeley one of the most unique rpg's i ever played...not for everyone...only one's with open mindsCustomer Review: Eternally Redudant
Summary: 3 Stars
Although this is probably the most beautiful game I have ever played, it's also one of the biggest disappointments. The game is a Japanese RPG, with all combat coming from a different game mode, and the exploritory game mode being very simplistic and boring. I've loved some RPGs, Fable II, KOTOR, Mass Effect, and others, but maybe I don't like the Japanese style. I don't mind a turn based system, but I didn't like that you had to go to a different mode and you had no idea exactly what enemies you would be fighting. Also the story is told entirely in cut scenes which I found to be a drag as opposed to a script choice option like the Bioware games. Overall not for me, it's like a linear 3-D version of Final Fantasy I, I never really liked that game either.Customer Review: Great Game!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This game is not forever. However, I loved it. If you are one of those people who actually reads the dialogue and storyline in an RPG, then this game is for you. I am in to philosophy but don't know a whole lot of it, so it was intriguing to listen to the various clips of dialogue. Sometimes the cutscenes are a bit too long, but this should not be a factor in your decision to get the game. You almost always have the choice to skip the cutscene. It also helps that I deeply enjoy good "classical" music. Technically the music is comprised of some romantic era and some neo-classical, but it is all thoroughly enjoyable. This is much better than the game Blue Dragon, but is similarly a linear game. Anyone with patience and at least a small appreciation of the arts (music or video game art) will be aesthetically pleased and find that the game is well worth it. Customer Review: THE HAPPY READER GAME REVIEW
Summary: 5 Stars
To make things simple for those into RPG games, buy this game. If you like turn based RPG games you'll enjoy this one.
Being more detailed this game has some beautiful graphics in it. The scenery is quite detailed throughout most of the game. Although I've heard from some people that the game was full of "loading" screens I personally did not find this to be as extensive as some would have you believe. It did have some, but nothing worth mentioning. Overall the game's function was fine and the graphics take advantage of the 360's capabilities.
In terms of story I'd say it was interesting. To sum it up you're in a dream of Fredric Chopin (a famous composer from the 1800's - comparable to Mozart or Bach). Periodically between settings the game will launch into a history lesson on Chopin's life which is educating but gets to be a bit redundant later on. You can however skip these if they start to get on your nerves.
I don't really want to get too much into the storyline inside the "dream." Suffice it to say that like in any RPG game you meet up with others who have a similar goal. In this game, you're trying to get taxes reduced on mineral powder and thus help the common man. And of course a twist is thrown in as the game progresses. However, let me add that the game was pretty linear in that there are no side missions. That can be a let down in that it reduces the play time, but it also keeps things simple so you're not worried that you've missed something important.
The game does get a bit heavy on teaching morals and politics; but I don't find this to be a problem. The concepts they try to get across are mostly the basic "don't take advantage of people," etc... plus concepts about over using medicine when it's not necessary - considering the abuse of antibiotics I'd certainly say this point is valid to teach children. Overall I wouldn't think that any parents would find the lessons to be indoctrination in beliefs that they wouldn't teach their children on their own. But if you're concerned with this play the game with your kids. After all it's just another way to spend time with your kids as more parents need to anyhow.
Also don't go thinking this game is just for kids. I'm in my twenties and still found the game to be entertaining. Just be forwarned that the game's target audience seems to be more of the preteen's age. Then again it is more of a Japanese RPG so the point was to make some of the characters "cute" but don't worry. Again, you don't have to be into Jap. pop culture to enjoy this game.
In terms of the battle system I do need to say it is inventive. With most turn based RPG's you stand still and choose your attack. Not so with this one. Here you can move around a limited battlefield to light and dark areas. The purpose of the light and dark is that your "special attacks" change in these areas. As the game progresses you go from an unlimited amount of time to plan your attack sequence to no time except to simply attack - thus making battles a bit more difficult. However, by the time I'd leveled up to level 60 none of the bosses were a real challange, in that, the fight system was flawed.
At the end of the game you can save it and start over with all your music sheets (play these with bystanders in the game to win items). However your money, weapons, and skill level's are not transferred back to the beginning - at least it didn't for me.
Overall I'd give this game a 4.4 out of 5 stars. I paid about $30 and am happy with the purchase. Hope this review helps, have fun.
My play time added up to about 47hrs.