Full Game Reviews
Rating of
3/5
Too Many Sour Notes
Nelson Schneider - wrote on 02/20/2011
"Eternal Sonata," the latest RPG from the well-reputed developer, Tri-Crescendo, was on my radar from the moment it was announced for Xbox 360. I tried to avoid as many spoilers as I could while waiting for the inevitable PlayStation 3 release. Unfortunately, my anticipation was in vain, as this game does not live up to Tri-Crescendo's reputation, and is a rare misstep by them. Let's look at the good and the bad.
Presentation
The presentation of "Eternal Sonata" is its high point. The graphics are absolutely stunning. The character designs are heavily influenced by anime, yet don't look like generic anime. They have a certain character that makes them easily identifiable as unique to this game. These characters inhabit a beautiful, stylized world where everything's design is inspired …
