tri-Crescendo

Eternal Sonata

Eternal Sonata is a role-playing video game developed by tri-Crescendo and published by Namco Bandai Games. The game is centered on the Polish romantic pianist and composer Frédéric Chopin, who died of tuberculosis at the age of 39. The story envisions a fictional world dreamed by Chopin during his last hours that is influenced by Chopin's life and music, and in which he himself is a playable character, among others. The game's battle system centers on musical elements and character-unique special attacks. Light and darkness play a part in the appearance and abilities of enemies on the battlefield, as well as the types of magic that can be cast. The game features a selection of Chopin's compositions played by pianist Stanislav Bunin, though the original compositions were composed and arranged by Motoi Sakuraba. It is notable for its use of classical piano pieces, educational cutscenes featuring real paintings and photographs (in contrast to the cel-shading graphics of the game) and lush landscape design.

• RPG
• 2007

Released

14 June 2007

Developer

tri-Crescendo

Publisher

Bandai Namco Entertainment

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric · Third person

Age rating

PEGI 12 · ESRB T

Platforms

PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)

Also known as

Trusty Bell · Trusty Bell: Chopin no Yume · Trusty Bell: Chopin's Dream · Trusty Bell: Chopin's DreamTrusty Bell: Chopin no YumeTrusty Bell