Trusty Bell (Eternal Sonata) PS3 images + new characters

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Perhaps they've ironed out some issues.

[Wario64]

Cool I didn't know PS3 was getting Dreamcast ports

[AfunkyArcadeStick]

ps3...eternal sonata..?

[mr jones]

Doesn't look bad, besides everyone having big Rainbow Brite heads.

Anyone play through this? Any impressions?

[B-Ri]

Cool I didn't know PS3 was getting Dreamcast ports

... i dont get it, this is like, the worst troll ever.

my impressions on half way through the game is its fun, but extremely repeative. Play the demo, thats basically the depth of the gameplay, you just get more abilities, and the rules behind the battles change (you start with your time running per move you do, you later evolve to time runs and you have to throw in as many moves as you can in that time, to the eventual you can only use your super powers a certain amount of time per battle)

but then again, i cant give you COMPLETE impressions on the game, cause my 360 is dead, i wasnt able to beat it.

huzzah.

[Testicular Sound Express]

shane once said he thought ES looked like a dreamcast game. im assuming he's jokin about that.

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

... i dont get it, this is like, the worst troll ever.

Comes straight from the Mangod himself.

[sega4ever]

i think you just dont get it, and does this game still suck ass in every department other than graphics and sound?

[lynux3]

Cool I didn't know PS3 was getting Dreamcast ports

So Xbox 360 is the Dreamcast?

[jooey]

i think you just dont get it, and does this game still suck ass in every department other than graphics and sound?

a watched pot never boils?

[llTll]

i totally forgot this game coming to PS3. i thought it was just rumor along with that katamari game and the rumor was debunked.

looks exactly the same as the 360 version

[AfunkyArcadeStick]

this thread is just..

[godhandiscen]

but then again, i cant give you COMPLETE impressions on the game, cause my 360 is dead, i wasnt able to beat it.

This reminder brought to you by SCEA.


Do we really have to listen to your story over an over again? I mean, shit dude, we get it, your 360 broke. Go bug a phone operator in India, not us.

[karasu]

It still looks way too girly and sugary sweet.

[Speevy]

The art is worse because of the PS3's memory.

[Phantast2k]

Due to.........? (US/EU)

[Mr. Pointy]

Perhaps they've ironed out some issues.

By 'issues', I hope you mean making the combat more interesting and adding another 15-20 hours of playtime that doesn't involve playing New Game+ or some shit.

[Hcoregamer00]

It still looks way too girly and sugary sweet.

Yup which means I will buy it for the PS3 in day one.

[jiggle]

Is it confirmed for the US yet? Wants.

[B-Ri]

This reminder brought to you by SCEA. Do we really have to listen to your story over an over again? I mean, shit dude, we get it, your 360 broke. Go bug a phone operator in India, not us.

nope, i will be forever vocal about the shitty quality of the 360, and would be to any product that dies that quickly.

[Darkpen]

art direction notwithstanding, I would look into this game, if impressions from other people on the combat sounded more interesting. Other than that, its very pretty, for what they're trying to achieve.

I mean, at least it looks better than "Beautiful" Katamari.

[Firestorm]

Overclocked Dreamcast etc.

[Miburou]

When is this coming out stateside? I have an un-opened Xbox 360 version, which I can't play since my 360 kicked the bucket. (I hope I didn't offend the guy who was complaining earlier)

[Kittonwy]

It still looks way too girly and sugary sweet.

~_~

[llTll]

The art is worse because of the PS3's memory.

wat?

It still looks way too girly and sugary sweet.

--_--

[AZ Greg]

... i dont get it, this is like, the worst troll ever.

So Xbox 360 is the Dreamcast?

wat?

[Saterium]

art direction notwithstanding, I would look into this game, if impressions from other people on the combat sounded more interesting. Other than that, its very pretty, for what they're trying to achieve. I mean, at least it looks better than "Beautiful" Katamari.

I finished the game on the 360 and I can tell you that it's probably NOT worth a playthrough unless you're really desperate for an RPG. By the end of the game the combat pretty much consists of mashing the attack button for a few turns, then once your gauge fills up, using a special attack. The extra dungeon near the end adds something to the combat but it's really more annoying then fun.

The story is fine until it reaches the climax, and then it completely falls apart - it's a problem most JRPGs seem to have. The dialog seems to never get to the point and ends up constantly adding unnecessary text into the equation. It has the Xenosaga syndrome of cut scenes that're often way too long, but at least Xenosaga's cutscenes served some sort of a purpose in advancing the story, in ES most of the cutscenes end up being fluff. The voice acting is fairly meh too, also I wasn't really expecting a Grade A job on it.

Although the game does look stunning and is always a pleasure to look at, that's one, if not the only thing they got right.

I dunno, maybe I'm jaded because I went through the entire Half-Life 2 saga right after, but if I could go back I wouldn't have wasted 25-30ish hours with Eternal Sonata.

[bcn-ron]

Bring on the nonsensical combat systems.
When's it coming out?

[Hunahan]

Anyone play through this? Any impressions?

Judging by Joaomgcd's 360 leaderboard, there's only a few of us who have finished this stinker so far, so I guess I'll do my duty and try my best to write a review:

Seriously guys, I know it looks pretty, but heed my advice:

It sucks ass.

Sad thing is, the length of the game really should be an issue - at a measly 23 or so hours, (even granting the game a hugely padded out filler optional dungeon and multiple backtracking instances), this puppy is SHORT. But honestly, the gameplay system is so simple and flimsy that it can't even hold itself together for that long. By the end of those 23 hours, you'll be thanking your lucky stars it's over.

I ain't kiddin - you've got about 13 enemies in the entire game (yes you read that right), and a handful of similar characters that throw out the same annoyingly boring special attack sequences at the end of every single turn to beat them with. Rinse, wash, and repeat until vomit ensues. This is RPG battle repetition at its absolute worst.

It's the same. damn. fight.

At least the dungeon design is bloody awful, long, repetitive, and dull. Oh wait, no that doesn't help.

And the story. Well...the story does start out to be somewhat promising....in an awkward, derivative JRPG delivered kind of way...but everything just blows apart into a mess of incoherent drivel that doesn't even make sense by the end, and you're left with absolutely nothing to hold this sinking ship together besides your own cold will and determination to finish it.

The game does have its moments scattered here and there - beautiful graphics, tragic characters, decent, if forgettable scenes - but really, it's just not enough to make it worth playing through the terrible, repetitive gameplay that bookends them out twenty to one.

I could go on about how half the characters hold their arms out like a fucking airplane all the time or some of the other trivial shit that's wrong with this clunker, but at the end of the day - the problem is that it's just not any fun to play.

Two extra characters aren't going to make a fig of difference.

Do yourself a favor and at least go for the rental if you're going to avoid the heed. Buying this game at full price was the single worst decision I made on games all year long....

If you're hurting for a RPG on PS3, Enchanted Arms may only be "solid but not spectacular," but that's all it takes to beat out this bad boy by a good green country mile.

[Thunderbear]

Wario's joke flew over a lot of people's heads :)

I think he was making fun of Shane, not Eternal Sonata :)

[rakka]

Wario's joke flew over a lot of people's heads :) I think he was making fun of Shane, not Eternal Sonata :)

how can one make fun of himself?

[Saterium]

It sucks ass.

I'm glad someone agrees with me. By the way, this game probably has one of the worst climatic boss fights I've ever experienced in any RPG. You're not supposed to build up some guy to be a total badass and make the fight a pushover. Then again, the entire game was super easy so I guess I should've seen it coming.

Seriously, take Hunahan's advice and play Enchanted Arms instead. It's not all that great either, but I certainly had more fun with it then I did with Eternal Sonata.

[the_id]

If i'm making an RPG, i'll be sure to make a sarcastic, innuendo, cliché character named Wario 64. Gotta love his character.

but to be on topic...when is this game coming out in Europe? i need a JRPG for my PS3 enchanted arms was just horrible

EDIT: After reading Hunahan's short review, i'm still going to give it a chance.

[Chrange]

nope, i will be forever vocal about the shitty quality of the 360, and would be to any product that dies that quickly.

I've now had two PS3's die on me, you don't see me whining about it :p

Seriously though, if this one dies I'm going to throw something.

[Barnolde]

I've now had two PS3's die on me, you don't see me whining about it :p Seriously though, if this one dies I'm going to throw something.

You're not supposed to cover up the vents, dust won't kill it!

[MonkeyLicker]

This reminder brought to you by SCEA. Do we really have to listen to your story over an over again? I mean, shit dude, we get it, your 360 broke. Go bug a phone operator in India, not us.

Cut him some slack man...I heard his 360 broke the other day.

[Fafalada]

im assuming he's jokin about that.

He must have - it always looked like a PS2 game (or at least Wii).

[Bodom78]

Played the 360 Demo and I really enjoyed it. The game does seem more at home on a PS3 then a 360 tough.

[Zeed]

HO HO HO YES COME TO MEEEEE

PS. Fuck the haters.

[godhandiscen]

Cut him some slack man...I heard his 360 broke the other day.

Its been broken for like a month already and every freaking post is the same.

ps3 version probably has rumble, and my 360 is dead, and ive said it before, microsoft made this decision for me. AC PS3 version confirmed.

wait was this supposed to be funny? Cause i feel like my IQ dropped lower. If the PS3 version is super sub par, ill sock it to ubisoft too. Microsoft: no thanks on many more games on you, unreliable product Ubisoft: if assasins is hugely problematic on the ps3, then no thanks on you guys either, dont expect sales from me if your going to be lazy. Im really ready to boycott most of this generation, jeees.

its not to make a point. Its the damned truth. 11 games for 360, 10 more on regular xbox, absolutely none available to play now for the next month+ they are not doing enough to keep me happy, nor really keep me as a customer. Ive only had it for 5 months! Gamers as a whole are really annoying me that they are just letting MS get away with this, these failure rates are NOT ACCEPTABLE. I will support the more reliable product. The 360 ate my discs, DREd countless times, and RRODed in 5 months. MY PS2 STILL WORKS! and that damn thing has had everything imaginable done to it for it to fail.

ill support the version thats on the more reliable product is what im gonna do.

PS3 version for me. Microsoft made that choice for me for giving me a defective product that RRODed on sunday.

LOL this isnt the 360, these consoles are acctually reliable.

then heres another person. PS3 version for me, since my 360 decided to RROD only after a few months. Unreliable hardware = no software purchases.

And these were only on the first page.


Seriously dude, isn't there a thread for this shit? I have had 4 360s die on me and you don't see me being so vocal about it. If I stick with the 360 is because the games are good. It's clear he won't stick with the 360, then why bitch about it with every post?

[g35twinturbo]

Cool I didn't know PS3 was getting Dreamcast ports

So....360 gets DC ports confirmed?

edit: btw i didnt catch the jokes, i normally do.

[Zefah]

Judging by Joaomgcd's 360 leaderboard, there's only a few of us who have finished this stinker so far, so I guess I'll do my duty and try my best to write a review: Seriously guys, I know it looks pretty, but heed my advice: It sucks ass. Sad thing is, the length of the game really should be an issue - at a measly 23 or so hours, (even granting the game a hugely padded out filler optional dungeon and multiple backtracking instances), this puppy is SHORT. But honestly, the gameplay system is so simple and flimsy that it can't even hold itself together for that long. By the end of those 23 hours, you'll be thanking your lucky stars it's over. I ain't kiddin - you've got about 13 enemies in the entire game (yes you read that right), and a handful of similar characters that throw out the same annoyingly boring special attack sequences at the end of every single turn to beat them with. Rinse, wash, and repeat until vomit ensues. This is RPG battle repetition at its absolute worst. It's the same. damn. fight. At least the dungeon design is bloody awful, long, repetitive, and dull. Oh wait, no that doesn't help. And the story. Well...the story does start out to be somewhat promising....in an awkward, derivative JRPG delivered kind of way...but everything just blows apart into a mess of incoherent drivel that doesn't even make sense by the end, and you're left with absolutely nothing to hold this sinking ship together besides your own cold will and determination to finish it. The game does have its moments scattered here and there - beautiful graphics, tragic characters, decent, if forgettable scenes - but really, it's just not enough to make it worth playing through the terrible, repetitive gameplay that bookends them out twenty to one. I could go on about how half the characters hold their arms out like a fucking airplane all the time or some of the other trivial shit that's wrong with this clunker, but at the end of the day - the problem is that it's just not any fun to play. Two extra characters aren't going to make a fig of difference. Do yourself a favor and at least go for the rental if you're going to avoid the heed. Buying this game at full price was the single worst decision I made on games all year long.... If you're hurting for a RPG on PS3, Enchanted Arms may only be "solid but not spectacular," but that's all it takes to beat out this bad boy by a good green country mile.

I agree with this post. I bought the 360 version, and it proved to be entertaining for about 1 - 2 hours. The rest of the game was just repetition of those first hours. Its a really bad game, but the graphics are really pretty and the music is great. Unfortunately those two factors don't make up for the mind-numbing repetition, boring gameplay, and nonsensical story.

[Barnolde]

Seriously dude, isn't there a thread for this shit? I have had 4 360s die on me and you don't see me being so vocal about it. If I stick with the 360 is because the games are good. It's clear he won't stick with the 360, then why bitch about it with every post?

I wonder why...

Maybe you should be vocal about it in that giant thread.

[Thunderbear]

how can one make fun of himself?

Ah Touche, shane aka mangod=Wario64 confirmed ;)

[xaosslug]

Cool I didn't know PS3 was getting Dreamcast ports

lol DC level graphics.

[laesperanzapaz]

It still looks way too girly and sugary sweet.

don't worry, it'll be perfect for my wii.

[godhandiscen]

I wonder why... Maybe you should be vocal about it in that giant thread.

I have reported my 2 broken machines since I joined GAF in that thread.

[Yama]

I got rid of my 360 a while ago, not interested in buying another for quite some time so this fits well. Enjoyed the Japanese demo. Any additional content? Time frame? Also, was this game native 1080i or 720p?

[WickedLaharl]

oh one of the worst rpgs i have ever played with new characters. surely that will make things better.

[antiloop]

At least it's better than Blue Dragon.according to gamerankings PS3 needs more JRPG:s IMO.

and the graphics are oh so good for this kind of game.