E3 2008: Eternal Sonata reprised on PS3

By Brendan Sinclair, GameSpotPosted Jul 15, 2008 8:18 pm PT

Namco Bandai's Chopin-inspired RPG set for US release on Sony's console with new characters, quests, and more.

Some tunes are worth repeating. Namco Bandai is hoping its musical role-playing game Eternal Sonata is one such melody, as the publisher today revealed that the Xbox 360 effort will soon find a new home on the PlayStation 3.

The PlayStation 3 version of the game will feature a variety of enhancements over the Xbox 360 edition. Those include two new playable characters, as well as new quests, outfits, and music.

In a substantial departure from RPG convention, the entire Eternal Sonata storyline takes place in the deathbed dreams of composer Frederic Chopin. Interspersed with historical vignettes about the times and politics of Chopin's world, the game tells a fantasy tale about a group of ragtag adventurers rebelling against the sinister plans of Count Waltz.

As for the heart of the gameplay, Eternal Sonata is built around a hybrid battle system combining real-time and turn-based combat elements that take into account characters' distance from their opponents and position in light or shadows.

For more on Eternal Sonata, check out GameSpot's review of the Xbox 360 edition of the game.

109 Comments

  • cloud_strife007

    Posted Oct 5, 2008 1:57 pm PT

    Played the demo of this last night. Finally a good (possibly great), RPG on the ps3. Just wish it wasn't coming out the same day as little big planet and bioshock, and a week before fallout 3.

  • Darnell0216

    Posted Oct 2, 2008 3:19 pm PT

    Downloading the PSN Demo now. The game sounds interesting. Lets see if it's enough to take my attention away from the LBP Beta LoL.

  • lordgodalming

    Posted Sep 24, 2008 10:24 am PT

    Can't wait for this one. I wish it weren't coming out on the same day as LBP. My poor wallet.

  • spicyramen08

    Posted Sep 22, 2008 8:25 pm PT

    This game looks really magical and the fact it was made by Namco rocks!

  • smee100

    Posted Sep 10, 2008 5:51 pm PT

    Awesome! This and BioShock! =) IMO, getting games which 360 had, with improvements is better then getting them first (Ninja Gaiden, Bioshock, Oblivion, Now this)

  • insidnav

    Posted Sep 9, 2008 11:27 pm PT

    I own the 360 version of this game and it definitely grew on me. I think I might just put down the money for the PS3 version as well.

  • Staryoshi87

    Posted Sep 2, 2008 12:02 pm PT

    I had the 360 version, and it's one of the games I miss after trading it in. Can't wait to get another shot on it on the PS3, I'll be buying it for sure.

  • B1G_DADDY

    Posted Aug 31, 2008 6:52 am PT

    another game to save my money for i didnt get bioshock or this for 360 so im gonna get it for PS3 when they come out im also getting everything below for PS3 thats available, the PS controller works better for RPGs because there was so many on the PS2

    Fallout 3
    GOW2
    Tales of vesperia
    Infinite undiscovery
    Rise of the argonauts
    The last remnant
    Valkyria chronicles( exclusive PS3 RPG )
    RE5
    Bioshock

  • Raykuza

    Posted Aug 30, 2008 11:22 am PT

    Finally, I'll be able to play this! I was always jealous of XBox owners for this.

  • Kitsukage

    Posted Aug 20, 2008 2:35 pm PT

    Sounds like a good game, from what people have been saying. Might have to dip my hand into the "cookie jar", when its released..

  • squidracerX

    Posted Jul 29, 2008 2:50 pm PT

    *Hungry-Bunny* "Platform jumps have seized to surprise me..."

    I think you meant "ceased"; meaning stopped, or no longer.
    "Seized" means grabbed, taken, confiscated. No offense at the small correction I hope; I'm a teacher of good things, just out to help the WORLD!

  • sakuranoame

    Posted Jul 27, 2008 1:56 pm PT

    I hope the Japanese track is also available for the US PS3 version. Otherwise I'm gonna have to import...

  • AbyssD

    Posted Jul 24, 2008 11:50 pm PT

    OW dam it i can't wait for it i realy wona this game

  • santanna187

    Posted Jul 21, 2008 10:00 pm PT

    Yes finally a rpg for the ps3 thats worth my money i thought folklore was complete garbage

    But is these new characters and sidequest exclusively on the ps3 becuase im tired of hearing added content then seeing it later for download xbox live for microsoft points

  • santanna187

    Posted Jul 21, 2008 9:49 pm PT

    finally i will be satisfied with an rpg on the ps3 i thought folklore was garbage

  • shinian

    Posted Jul 20, 2008 7:22 pm PT

    The x360 version is one of the best jrpg's on currentgens. The PS3 owners should be happy for getting this game

  • joseph_mach

    Posted Jul 20, 2008 10:03 am PT

    With the serious lack of good rpg's on the PS3, it's good to see this title coming soon. Can't wait.

  • TehFuneral

    Posted Jul 19, 2008 12:54 pm PT

    boring

  • Macgyver40

    Posted Jul 18, 2008 12:28 pm PT

    no good for me

  • darkride66

    Posted Jul 18, 2008 9:11 am PT

    Woooo! The 360's big role playing exclusive is stolen by the PS3! What a coup!
    Oh wait..this isn't a big deal at all. Why are people making Final Fantasy going exclusive like it's any different? I guess this is happening, like Bioshock, after it's initial release. Maybe that makes a difference to some people.

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