Characters’ equipped special moves each have an affinity of light or dark, and to use a special move a character must be standing in the associated area of light or shadow.
Depending on the environment, certain battle screens will have smaller areas of one or the other, such as a cave which would have more areas of shadow. Once contact is made, battles load quickly into a small 3-D arena which has areas of both light and shadow. Enemies can be seen as the player explores the game world, and the player can gain an advantage by moving into them from the back, although this works both ways.
The battle system is the real standout aspect of Eternal Sonata. Characters and enemies themselves are cleanly modeled with a cel-shaded style. Players will journey through lava filled caves, snowy mountains, swamps, and various towns, all detailed to the max and gorgeous to look at. Lush, detailed environments are complemented by a beautiful color palette, making vibrant, green fields stand out against clear, blue skies. Atypical to Eternal Sonata‘s world are the beautiful graphics. For a dream, the world is fairly normal, with areas typical to many JRPGs, and games in general. Random or not, tri-Crescendo has created a unique setting for Eternal Sonata, and added a progressive action-RPG battle system to go along with it.įor those who want the basics of the storyline: the game takes place in a dream Chopin is having as he lies dying out in the real world. Something about Chopin’s incredibly memorable piano pieces must have possessed tri-Crescendo to set Eternal Sonata for the PlayStation 3 in Chopin’s dying dream, because it seems strangely random otherwise. He died in 1849 when he was just 39 years old. Mesmerizing Music: Listen as world-renowned pianist Stanislav Bunin performs Chopin's original compositions, which are a key element in the environment and story of Eternal Sonata.Frédéric Chopin was a genius at the piano, and is known as one of the greatest composers of all time. or in the dark.ĭramatic and Evolving Storyline: Experience a deeply moving story focusing on the enduring struggle between good and evil all taking place in a dream during the final 3 hours of world-famous music composer Frederic Chopin's life. Also, change your special attacks depending on whether you are in the light. Lure them out into the light or destroy them there in the cloak of darkness.
Beware of enemies lurking in the shadows, as their stats – attacks and potency – will change, as will their physical form. Strategic Use of Light and Darkness: Adjust your battle strategy in the ongoing struggle between light and darkness. Innovative Battle System: Battle using a unique, hybrid turn-based/action RPG system that combines free-roam and turn-based action (up to three players during battle). On the border between dreams and reality, Chopin discovers the light that shines in all of us in this enduring tale of good and evil, love and betrayal.ĭeveloped by Tri-Crescendo and featuring the music of Chopin, Eternal Sonata delivers amazingly detailed 3D graphics, a captivating storyline and an innovative action battle system.Ĭustom-Made for Next-Gen: Enjoy amazing, high-definition, anime style cel-shading, and high quality textures shine to truly deliver an awesome next gen experience. In his final hours, he experiences a fantastical dream where he encounters a young girl facing a terrible destiny and the boy who will fight to save her. On his deathbed, the famous composer, Chopin, drifts between this life and the next.