Eternal Sonata Review Roundup

Filed in archive Games on September 30, 2007

While most of you are probably taking the weekend to "pwn" some "nubs" in Halo 3, I've been enjoying a bit more laid-back experience: Eternal Sonata. A stylish, odd RPG that takes place in the dying dreams of one Frederic Chopin, Eternal Sonata is a nice Halo-alternative for the less leet among us.

IGN - 8.3/10 -

In using reality as a basis for an otherwise wacky world, the designers of Eternal Sonata were also forced to do something else games often shy away from - tackle real-world issues. War and the struggle for power, death, and conservation of natural resources are just a few of the issues faced in both the game and all of our lives...Eternal Sonata puts out messages that are much more sophisticated than the traditional JRPG fare.

GameSpot 8.5/10 - -

Eternal Sonata is a pleasant surprise, full of joy, old-fashioned romance, and set in a gorgeous, fully realized fantasy world. It's also a wonder that the soft, chewy center of the story is complemented by an action-packed battle system that continually keeps you on your toes. It has some issues, but the game will make you feel consistently warm and fuzzy, thanks to its big heart and total commitment to its subject matter.

Games Radar - 9/10 -

The battle system is addictively fun, the multifaceted story is riveting, and the graphics are amazing... we couldn't ask for much more. This is definitely the best traditional RPG for the 360 to date, and a must-have for any 360 owner, RPG fan or not.