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Game entry

Eternal Sonata

2007 · JRPG, RPG · PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 · Bandai Namco Entertainment

Eternal Sonata is ranked no. 3,867 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,413 and 34% of duels won. In its strongest family it holds position no. 109 out of 143 (2007).

World rank

no. 3,867

ELO score

1,413

Wins

34%

Duels played

56

About 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.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,413 ELO points over the last 170 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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The standing

Where Eternal Sonata ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Eternal Sonata stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 109 out of 143 (2007).

Where Eternal Sonata ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 3,867 5,046
JRPG 204 229
2000s 1,023 1,308
2007 109 143

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