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Details

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Playtime Not Played
Last Activity 27/12/2014 15:39:43
Added 6/11/2020 17:54:51
Modified 6/12/2021 1:46:08
Completion Status Not Played
Library Xbox
Source Xbox
Platform Microsoft Xbox 360
Release Date 19/10/2007
Community Score 77
Critic Score 75
User Score
Genre Role-playing (RPG)
Developer tri-Crescendo Inc.
Publisher Namco
Feature Co-Operative
Single-Player
Split Screen
Links
Tag No Media: Icon
Owned
Physical Games
Resolution: Cover not 600x900

Description

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.