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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. Source: IGDB

Platforms

PS3
Xbox 360

Release date 14 June 2007

Developers

Tri-Crescendo

Genres

Publishers

Atari
Bandai Namco Entertainment

Spotlight

Review | Eternal Sonata

Hitting the right notes.

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Review | Xbox Live DLC Roundup

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Feature | 360: 2007's Most Wanted

What will you be getting for Christmas?

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Preview | Eternal Sonata

A demonstration of beauty.

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Eternal Sonata Gallery

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Eternal Sonata Feed

MS helps PS3 projects blossom - report

Dev explains 360 exclusivity loophole.

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Eternal Sonata PS3 gets firm date

As does Family Ski & Snowboard.

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PS3 Eternal Sonata for February

With added bars of content.

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Review | Xbox Live DLC Roundup

Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack, BioShock, Phantasy Star, Stranglehold, Guitar Hero, more.

32
Namco Bandai unveils Fragile

Wii RPG from Tri-Crescendo.

10
Feature | Xbox 360: 12 Games of Christmas

Play these with mince wine.

98
Fresh bits for Sonata PS3

Characters, costumes, events.

19
Eternal Sonata demo on Live

Role-play sing-a-long.

18
Review | Eternal Sonata

Hitting the right notes.

62
Eternal Sonata PS3 confirmed

Due in 2008.

41
New Katamari not on Wii, PS3

Namco Bandai removes listings.

38
Feature | 360: 2007's Most Wanted

What will you be getting for Christmas?

130
Preview | Eternal Sonata

A demonstration of beauty.

122
Atari signs up Namco X360 pair

Ace Combat and Eternal Sonata.

16
Eternal Sonata not 360-exclusive

ESRB listing spills beans.

30
Preview | Eternal Sonata

TGS: The game also known as Trusty Bell.

38

MS helps PS3 projects blossom - report

Dev explains 360 exclusivity loophole.

47
Eternal Sonata PS3 gets firm date

As does Family Ski & Snowboard.

21
PS3 Eternal Sonata for February

With added bars of content.

19
Namco Bandai unveils Fragile

Wii RPG from Tri-Crescendo.

10
Fresh bits for Sonata PS3

Characters, costumes, events.

19
Eternal Sonata demo on Live

Role-play sing-a-long.

18
Eternal Sonata PS3 confirmed

Due in 2008.

41
New Katamari not on Wii, PS3

Namco Bandai removes listings.

38
Atari signs up Namco X360 pair

Ace Combat and Eternal Sonata.

16
Eternal Sonata not 360-exclusive

ESRB listing spills beans.

30

Review | Xbox Live DLC Roundup

Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack, BioShock, Phantasy Star, Stranglehold, Guitar Hero, more.

32
Review | Eternal Sonata

Hitting the right notes.

62

Feature | Xbox 360: 12 Games of Christmas

Play these with mince wine.

98
Feature | 360: 2007's Most Wanted

What will you be getting for Christmas?

130
Preview | Eternal Sonata

A demonstration of beauty.

122
Preview | Eternal Sonata

TGS: The game also known as Trusty Bell.

38