Eternal Sonata PS3 Detailed

RPGFan writes:

"Bandai Namco Games announced that its Xbox 360 RPG Trusty Bell: Chopin no Yume (Eternal Sonata in the US) will be available for PlayStation 3 in Japan in mid-September. More than a year has passed since the game's release on the Xbox 360 in Japan, but the developers have apparently used this time to make significant changes to the game. As previously reported, two new playable characters, a new quest and the option to change a character's outfit had already been confirmed to be part of the PlayStation 3 release's feature set. Further improvements announced today include a new dungeon, a revised scenario with multiple endings as well as new songs by pianist Stanislav Bunin and composer Motoi Sakuraba."

[TheHater]

Is there any plan to bring this game to the US? I played the demo on my xbox360, and I like it. So I will be getting it for the ps3 if it is release in north America. If not, then i will be getting it for the xbox360

[Expy]

That's probably 100% yes, since they did the same for the 360.

[Dannagar]

Based on what I've read, Eternal Sonata PS3 Won't Leave Japan.

http://www.psxextreme.com/p...

The Xbox 360 version is cheap now. I've seen it for for as low as $19.95. It should also be noted that most games that come out late on PS3 (that have added content), usually have that additional content available on Xbox Live for download.

[PirateThom]

The 360 version may be cheap, I've seen it for low prices as well, but I want the complete version.

[ruibing]

I really hope they bring it to these shores as I really don't want to buy a 360. You would think that they might find it smart to do so during the JRPG drought.

[ElementX]

LOL, "the complete version" The 360 version was the "complete" version. The PS3 version was pushed back and delayed and to make it work gamers' time, they added a few extras. There's nothing wrong with the 360 version. I played and enjoyed it, but I find it hard to complete RPGs because too many new games come out. I'd say I put in over thirty hours.

[Light Yagami]

Eternal Sonata is IMO the best JRPG on the 360. Glad I live in Japan. Would gladly purchase the PS3 version, after I erase L.

[PirateThom]

I didn't say there's anything wrong with the 360 version either, but it's still lacking various content like:

Two new playable characters
A new quest
A new dungeon
A revised scenario with multiple endings...

Those aren't extras, they're outright improvements, especially the multiple endings part.

[-L-]

Light Yagami, as of now, I have placed Misa Amane under arrest for the suspicion of her being the second Kira. She is currently under interrogation.

[Dannagar]

I enjoyed it but I was glad when it was over. I actually thought there were too many characters. I end up playing with the same 4 and ignoring the rest (unless I was made to play with the others, which happens). I don't think I'd ever replay it for multiple endings. Than again, if you are an JRPG fan, there aren't many options at the moment for PS3, so you might play it a number of times.

If you'd want to pay more money for this game and wait for an unknown amount of time, than more power to you. Either way you'll enjoy it or maybe not (if it doesn't come out domestically) Cheers

[iamtehpwn]

=|
I know you're Kira <_<

[Big Jim]

Eternal Sonata better than Lost Odyssey? You might want to consider cutting back on the smack.

[gambare]

"I cant speak for any other territories, but I believe Eternal Sonata is only announced for the PS3 in Japan right now"

RIGHT NOW, they didn't say NEVER. It's like all the JRPG releases, they will launch it first in Japan and later in US and EU

[Light Yagami]

You what? L, is there any way I can communicate with Misa?

And I am Not Kira! If I were Kira, you'd be dead.

[-L-]

Unfortunately not for the time being, as such, there will be no communication forwarded to Miss Amane. She is a vital asset in the Kira investigation. We are simply asking for her full cooperation.

[jadenkorri]

will it be english or fully japanese?, since ps3 is no longer bound by regions...i will order probaly, but speak no japanese

[gaffyh]

Bloody Light and L stay on topic and stop spamming. We all know Death Note is awesome, we've seen it.

On topic I may get this game now, I just don't like the way it looks graphically

[Ryuk]

Hehehe, this is getting good. Cool game btw

[Shaka2K6]

Good beta-test xbugs, now PS3 players get to play the complete and superior version of the game.

[PirateThom]

Oh yeah, Virtua Fighter. I remember a lot of Bots saying how the PS3 version was the beta for the 360 version.

Funny.

[Dannagar]

Are you seriously proud to get an Xbox 360 hand me down or to be an afterthought?

[PirateThom]

Well, 360 fans were happy to get Virtua Fighter and wouldn't shut up about MGS4 for about a year.

[Dannagar]

I actually bought Virtua Fighter 5 for Playstation 3 and Later bought it on Xbox 360. The online play was a major element. Virtua Fighter 5 is only fun playing against other players. I wouldn't try to down play that feature. And as I recall, PS3 owners were the ones that made the fuss over it; petitioning for a patch for online play.

As for Metal Gear Solid 4, I didn't buy it for my Playstation 3. I was never a fan of the series. If Xbox 360 users cry about it, than throw it in their faces.

[PirateThom]

It's true, but I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting an "major feature" as you said.

I got Virtua Tennis for PS3 and there's no online play... but I was probably the only one who did, so a petition probably wouldn't have helped.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

DUDE! Console war over!

[Swiftfox]

It seems like they are really giving this game an overhall. It will be good to see the final outcome.

[PirateThom]

If this doesn't get released outside of Japan, I hope the Japanese version at least has the English Language included.

[TheHater]

Agree. then we can just import it from PlayAsia

[facepalm]

Maybe they will bring the game over here to the states... Only Namco Bandai knows for sure.

But if they do announce it, it may take a bit longer for the game to get localized since they need to translate the new scenarios and endings, get voices for the new characters, as well as get back the old English voice actors to do the new scenes.

As for me I would rather have them just translate the text over and leave out the English Voice Actors, which were nevertheless, not that good in for this game. (As well as most other J-RPGS.)

EDIT ADDED: Crossing my fingers that they will bring it over...

[Dark_Overlord]

are a bunch of A Holes who reguarly pull this type of crap

[Vicophine]

I'm in need of a good JRPG, Disgaea will satisfy the next-gen SRPG but while I wait for FFXIII and WNC, this would help a bit. Hope it gets a stateside port on the PS3, that will show the industry that we still love our JRPGS on the PS3 *hint Tri-Ace*

[Old Snake]

Finally, I've been waiting for a good rpg.

[AllroundGamer]

and i read it "Eternal Sonata PS3 Delayed" automatically :D (and don't forget i am a PS3 fan myself...)

[GUNS N SWORDS]

"Trusty Bell: Chopin no Yume for PlayStation 3 will be available in Japan on September 18th for 6,980 yen ($64.68 US)"

still no US version.

[Expy]

Good thing the games are region free.

[alster23]

oooo multiple endings, plz bring it to the US

[Bnet343]

beat this game in 3 days, its not that long, but its good, reminded me of tales of symphonia

[specialguest]

Why even bother... It's not leaving Japan. Damn you Bandai Namco!

[Isaac]

Not buying then. I want the complete version which I know exists, not the crippled one. If the Japanese version has the english language included then I'll import, but if Namco forces me to do that then I'll import only used games. If the Japanese version doesn't include the english language, I'll have to buy a used 360 version, I just hope it doesn't get scratched like my Rainbow Six copy.

[poos3]

people are talking about great looking games gears of war 2.too human,fable 2,alanwake,half life 3,banjoo3,left for dead,infinte discovery,last remnant then we have ps3 fans talking about a game that looks liek a ps2 game coming out 1 year later and which revieced avrage reviews hahahahahahhahahaha btw all games i mentioned are 360 exclsive coming this year ps3 has nothing great coming out till the end off 2009 proly i womnder what will sell the ps3 in the holiday periods hahah they have nothing getting released in december haha i feel sory for droids wait till e3 to cry il lhave a field day on n4g come e3 hhahaha

[ChrisGTR1]

...omg this games not even out on ps3 yet? damn!! i knew they made it for 360 a long time ago but damn. is it really that hard to develop for ps3?!

[PirateThom]

It was a timed exclusive... so yeah....

[gambare]

/begin fanboy rant

well, at least they finally see great sales of this game in japan

/end fanboy rant

I hope they have made some improvement to the game itself besides the extras

[J@D]

Did u guys remember the typing error on the Namco/Bandai Eternal Sonata US site that state that's coming to PS3. Maybe Namco/Bandai will announce it on E3 for PS3... maybe not. I really hope for a yes cuz if not coming VIVA LA IMPORT & LA FREE REGION! ^__^

[Qbanboi]

$64??? WHAT THE HELL NAMCO? Is not like this game hasn't been around for like a year, and Ps3 owner need it badly.

[Baka-akaB]

It's namco's nasty habit . They mess up each console with wich jrpg to port or not to port , or dont even bother .

Anyone knows if the 360's version was even translated by namco ? IF it was done by microsoft or some other studio , it will be tales of symphonia ps2 all over again .

What do i mean ? Well Nintendo translated symphonia , so obviously the work would have to get done again for ps2 , wich they never did . The sheer idiocy is Symphonia sold even better on japanese ps2 (yet i prefer much more the GC version) and most likely would have sold more in the west as well .

It also probably would have revived the franchise over there , instead of disliked opus like legendia , and with the sorely missed and missing Tales of destiny 2 and tales of Rebirth ... and then giving a better potential us/eu fanbase for Abyss .

But again it's namco's habit to mess up with their jrpg/tales catalogue in the west .
They got a shrinking fanbase of tales fanatics , but refuse to give them the titles they want , and instead of catering to them like Nippon ichi/atlus with Japanese voices or bonuses , they decide it's better to do those horrible dubs .

As usual i'll just get the jap version and moan about the fact that B-ray was supposed to bring as well multiple localisations on a disc , and the fact that , with over a year of developpement , they had plenty time to translate for us/eu ps3 .

[Potty Scotty]

Eternal Sonata, been there, done that (a long time ago on Xbox 360), move along.

[Asurastrike]

These Eternal Sonata stories are cluttering up the site. It's never leaving Japan.

[Baka-akaB]

it's better than those "will bioshock be on ps3" or "will mgs 4 be on 360" kind stuff we got all the time

[kewlkat007]

I know PS3 *only gamers are starved for some Jrpg action and you'll love this one.

A little bit on the short side..but the PS3 gets new characters and goodies, I think.

Georges looking game indeed..and the voice overs are pretty good.

[tomadonxl]

I've played the game went it came out on the 360. the combat was good and the game looked great. The story was the stupidest ever and made me not even like the game. I've hoping that it comes to the ps3 with the improvements.

[KarateExplosion]

If it stays over there I will have to question my choice of buying a ps3 since 360 is getting all the rpgs.