Eternal Sonata (Xbox 360)

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• 10 stars

  The best RPG i ever play

  by alexdt256 on November 26, 2007

  Pros: Good visual and the story the new style really good game

  Cons: The saving system

  Summary: This game is the best RPG in XBOX 360 and probably for all Gaming system

  Summary: This game is the best RPG in XBOX 360 and probably for all Gaming system

• 9 stars

  Best console RPG in years. Maybe ever.

  by Thirdrail1 on November 13, 2007

  Pros: Gorgeous artwork and design. Fantastic writing. Subject matter interesting and unique. Fun battle sequences. Clever Light/Dark magic system.

  Cons: Battle scenes require real time dexterity. Save system a little tedious. (Yes, I'm saving. Yes, the hard drive. Yes, please DO overwrite.)

  Summary: 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 ...

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  Summary: 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 theory and classical music replace gnostic overtures and mana bars. Superficially, it looks like a hundred other RPGs, but that illusion quickly evaporates into fascination as you explore Chopin's other universe.
  
  The battle system starts out turn based and then evolves towards real time as your party gains levels. I enjoy it, but if you're one of those people that plays RPGs because they don't require joystick skills, you may have some problems with Eternal Sonata. The most notable thing, so far, is the division of magic between light and dark. Stand in shadows and get different spells. Battle maps have light and dark patches, but you can also use the lights ad shadows cast monsters and your own characters. It's a slick little design that reminds me of the tricks Treasure Soft puts in their shooters.
  
  I bought this game on a whim, and am stunned by the overall quality level. This is the kind of originality and sense of wonder I used to expect from Final Fantasy games. Everything, from the music to the story itself, is just beautiful.
  
  I recommend setting the voices to Japanese and using the subtitles. The one weak spot in the game is the American voice cast. They're not terrible, but they don't shine like the Japanese counterparts.

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