Eternal Sonata (2007)
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How long? Main story 46h · with extras 50h · 100% 98h (from 8 logged playthroughs)
Eternal Sonata is a role-playing video game developed by tri-Crescendo and published by Namco Bandai Games.
The game is centered on the Polish romantic pianist and composer Frédéric Chopin, who died of tuberculosis at the age of 39. The story envisions a fictional world dreamed by Chopin during his last hours that is influenced by Chopin's life and music, and …
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Eternal Sonata is a role-playing video game developed by tri-Crescendo and published by Namco Bandai Games.
The game is centered on the Polish romantic pianist and composer Frédéric Chopin, who died of tuberculosis at the age of 39. The story envisions a fictional world dreamed by Chopin during his last hours that is influenced by Chopin's life and music, and in which he himself is a playable character, among others. The game's battle system centers on musical elements and character-unique special attacks. Light and darkness play a part in the appearance and abilities of enemies on the battlefield, as well as the types of magic that can be cast.
The game features a selection of Chopin's compositions played by pianist Stanislav Bunin, though the original compositions were composed and arranged by Motoi Sakuraba. It is notable for its use of classical piano pieces, educational cutscenes featuring real paintings and photographs (in contrast to the cel-shading graphics of the game) and lush landscape design.
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Details
- Developers
- tri-Crescendo
- Publishers
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG)
- Themes
- Open world
- Event
- Microsoft E307 Media Briefing
Release dates
- Jun 14, 2007 (Japan) Xbox 360
- Sep 17, 2007 (North_America) Xbox 360
- Oct 19, 2007 (Europe) Xbox 360
- Nov 15, 2007 (Australia) Xbox 360
- Sep 18, 2008 (Japan) PlayStation 3
- Oct 21, 2008 (North_America) PlayStation 3
- Nov 28, 2008 (Europe) PlayStation 3
- Feb 19, 2009 (Australia) PlayStation 3
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4 stars
158
3 stars
146
2 stars
54
1 star
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Status Inc Jul 10, 2023
Day 24: Eternal Sonata is probably the only way I was going to learn anything about Frederick Chopin back in my 20s.
Anyway, this track always takes me straight back to that tree on the cliff top over looking the village lights below at night. Beautiful. And when I need to escape somewhere quieter, this is one track to do …
Day 24: Eternal Sonata is probably the only way I was going to learn anything about Frederick Chopin back in my 20s.
Anyway, this track always takes me straight back to that tree on the cliff top over looking the village lights below at night. Beautiful. And when I need to escape somewhere quieter, this is one track to do it.
