Eternal Sonata?

I recently bought this and already having mixed thoughts about it. I do enjoy my JRPGs, but I don't know if I'll stick with it. I just got to Ch. 2, and already I've been having to grind alot just for the bosses whereas other JRPGs haven't been like that at all, even in the early stages. Although, as a music fan, I love the music so far, Chopin music, and how the game is just heavily based on music. That's probabably the only reason I'll sitck with it.

What do you guys think of this game? Do you need to grind alot? I also find I'm running out alot of HP medicines, and no restores at the save points which makes the journey harder.

I totally loved this game. The atmosphere, the lively world, I was in awe right from the beginning. One of the most beautiful games I've ever played.

I just found the game way too easy. There were two hard boss fights: One was solved with one hour of grinding, the other one with trying out many different tactics. The rest of the game was a cakewalk and the further I went the easier the game became. Especialy when the Harmony Chains are introduced the difficulty level sinks drasticaly.

My recommendation is that you keep it up. You're probably stuck where I was, too. It might seem hard now but it won't stay that way. So if that's your only problem with this game, stay put.

While it is true that one must grind in the game, it is worth it to enjoy what the game has from beginning to end (unlike some JRPGS I know).

I really like it, very pretty, unique combat system that was really fun, and the concept is just very interesting.

My only problem is I found it a bit too easy actually, but I hear the PS3 version is a lot harder then the 360 version. I have it on the 360. Like someone else said, there were 2 battles in the game I had trouble with, but other then that it was easy.

It's a fantastic game. Linear and short, but everything else was superb. I loved the characters and battle system.

I really enjoyed this game. The dreamy atmosphere sucked me in. I do not remember having to grind very much. If you do get to a field which grinding is conveniant, take advantage. Also, are you using Polka appropriately? Her healing abilities are a must. I foughtmostly with Allegretto,Frederic, Polka, and Viola. That's a well rounded squad. I would recommend that you keep playing, because it's a great game and I really enjoyed the ending. There is also a lot of replay value. I will admit, however, that Beat is one of the most annoying characters I have ever come across. And there is one awful dungeon/puzzle layout that I had to look up on youtube to get past. Really that was the one major flaw - a lame puzzle- which really is miniscule in the grand scheme of the game. Just keep playing and enjoy!

I foughtmostly with Allegretto,Frederic, Polka, and Viola. That's a well rounded squad. Pumpkinhead3

Viola was awesome.

The game could have been better. The majority of characters got little to no development. Ie Romance between Viola and Jazz that really went no where. But the game was awesome and art was amazing. Music puns aside, it had a good story that at the very least kept you entertained.

I remember the chick with the bow was especially brokenistuffedsunny

I heard good things about Eternal Sonata in the past, but I haven't gotten the chance to play it as of yet. Thanks to the good feedback posters have given on this thread, I might head down to EB Games and check it out tomorrow. It's probably selling for pretty cheap, it wouldn't hurt to shell out $25 and pick it up.

i love this game. i'm currently in the middle of it but i'm experiencing the same thing, only for a different reason. i don't really see why you'd have to 'grind' for the bosses. i think the games been pretty 'run straight through it' so far, nothing too difficult. my biggest problem is staying interested and dealing with the storyline. i used to be huge into rpg's, but i think from playing too many fighters and shooters in the past 5+ years rpg's can't hold my attention lol.

Umm... actually this game is pretty easy. I do remember having trouble and running out of potions in the beginning, but there's a trick to it.

It's been a while since I played that game so I don't remember what it was or what to tell you...

I do suggest you stick with it though. Lovely game, really lovely game.

I really tried to like this game, but I just couldn't. The writing was really bad, the characters were annoying, and even though the battle system was cool, there was no enemy variety, and there was too much grinding.

Ok, on second thought, this is turning out to be a pretty awesome game. Guess it was just getting alittle used to the battle system and how it works. The thing I love is how there's so much adventure, with many sceneries, great graphics, and the voice acting isn't terrible. (Option for Japanese) Anyway, I don't know if it's just me but the game reminds me alot of Dragon Quest VIII. Thanks for the push to keep going with it otherwise I would of missed out on a great JRPG :)

I'm a classical music fan, and a JRPG fan. Loved it.

Loved this game!

I remember the chick with the bow was especially brokenistuffedsunny