Eternal Sonata - rent or buy?

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#1 bazanger
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I've been really interested in the looks of Eternal Sonata lately,. although I haven't really played many RPG's, the last one that i played a lot of was kingdom hearts for the PS2, and i loved it, i also played oblivion a little bit back in the days that i owned a PS3, but wasn't very fond of it. also i'm not into the whole "replayability" thing, there are a few games that i've beaten more than once (splinter cell, rainbow six and such). really looking for something to play other than a shooter for once. and i'm just curious, will I like Eternal Sonata? should i rent it, or maybe buy it? your thoughts?
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Its the best RPG so far on the 360 and its got a fantastic story, graphics and combat.

Its not the longest rpg by any means, but its a special RPG that imo is a great addition to anyones collection.

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#4 bazanger
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that's what i keep hearing, i just might rent it this weekend..
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#5 gp19
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The game is aprox 30 hours long, so you might want to consider the amount of time that you play to decide if it's either a rent or a buy.

As for the game, it's the best JRPG in the 360, and the combat system is the best I've seen on a JRPG.

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#6 unmach
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well its definately a good game, or at least everyone seems to think so, but I keep hearing its quite short.
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#7 final_sephiroth
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rent an rpg, how could it be done, lol, i always think if you wanna play an rpg, always better to buy, cant always guarantee youll give a game its due respect in time spent playing
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#8 Giff1988
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I really like it. As for length it depends how many hours you put into it a day. I bought it on release and play it about 5 hours a week and I'm still not finished with it yet. I'm about 21 hours in and it's still going on. Also in this day in age I'm jumping for joy if a game makes the 30 hour mark.
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#9 bazanger
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good points, i doubt i'd be able to log in 30 hours in a rental. plus when was the last time i saw a 30 hour single player game, that does sound pretty sweet.. BUT on the other hand, mass effect is coming soon :D
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good points, i doubt i'd be able to log in 30 hours in a rental. plus when was the last time i saw a 30 hour single player game, that does sound pretty sweet.. BUT on the other hand, mass effect is coming soon :Dctfvyrsgurbnorn
yip :D cant wait
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#11 kozzy1234
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Took me 32 hours or something to beat it..lasted me a good while and its definatly a game ill be beating a few times more in the future.
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#12 bazanger
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dumb question but, i'm slightly dumb myself, how hard is it to get the achievements?
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#13 gp19
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dumb question but, i'm slightly dumb myself, how hard is it to get the achievements?ctfvyrsgurbnorn

They require you to beat the game twice, and be a little careful...

I just started chapter 4 today, and so far I've only gotten an achievement for each chapter. But I saw and analyzed the achievements and they seem kinda in the way.

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#14 bazanger
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[QUOTE="ctfvyrsgurbnorn"]dumb question but, i'm slightly dumb myself, how hard is it to get the achievements?gp19

They require you to beat the game twice, and be a little careful...

I just started chapter 4 today, and so far I've only gotten an achievement for each chapter. But I saw and analyzed the achievements and they seem kinda in the way.

not bad, not bad, i prefer having an actual challenge in my achievements anyway
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Its the best RPG so far on the 360 and its got a fantastic story, graphics and combat.

Its not the longest rpg by any means, but its a special RPG that imo is a great addition to anyones collection.

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#16 Khimarhi
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I have enjoyed this game. IF you want to finish it you should prob buy or rent for a couple weeks it's 30+ hours
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#17 kozzy1234
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[QUOTE="kozzy1234"]

Its the best RPG so far on the 360 and its got a fantastic story, graphics and combat.

Its not the longest rpg by any means, but its a special RPG that imo is a great addition to anyones collection.

PapaSmurf831

no it isnt

In my opinion thats what i think of the game, get over it.

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#18 1wog1
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Yeah im hearing very good things about it but i dont want to buya game that i will beat in 2 days so is it worth buying or rent for me?

PS: I play about 5-6 hours or even more.

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#19 Giff1988
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Yeah im hearing very good things about it but i dont want to buya game that i will beat in 2 days so is it worth buying or rent for me?

PS: I play about 5-6 hours or even more.

1wog1

5-6 hours a week? a day? I haven't beaten it yet but there seems to be a consensus that the game is 30 hours.

For folks with a 360 and PS3, Eternal Sonata is comming over to the ps3 with a few upgrades. When you equip weapons and clothes they will actually appear on your character. Also two previously unplayable characters. Either you play it on the 360 or PS3 it's still a very good RPG. I honestly havent enjoyed a RPG this much since Final Fantasy X way back in 2001.

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#20 1wog1
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[QUOTE="1wog1"]

Yeah im hearing very good things about it but i dont want to buya game that i will beat in 2 days so is it worth buying or rent for me?

PS: I play about 5-6 hours or even more.

Giff1988

5-6 hours a week? a day? I haven't beaten it yet but there seems to be a consensus that the game is 30 hours.

For folks with a 360 and PS3, Eternal Sonata is comming over to the ps3 with a few upgrades. When you equip weapons and clothes they will actually appear on your character. Also two previously unplayable characters. Either you play it on the 360 or PS3 it's still a very good RPG. I honestly havent enjoyed a RPG this much since Final Fantasy X way back in 2001.

5-6 hours a day thatsif i really enjoy the game and by the sounds of it i will enjoy it.
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#22 Giff1988
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5-6 hours a day thatsif i really enjoy the game and by the sounds of it i will enjoy it.

I can only play games for no more than 2 hours at a time. If I push that I tend to get migranes and my eyes turn blood shot red. There was a time in my life I could do the 5-6 hour marathon but those times are far behind me.

Hope you folks enjoy the game if you decide to pick it up.

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#23 bazanger
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i really dont want to come off as mean or rude or anything but dude.. how do you manage 5-6 hours a day? i mean i dont have a lot going on in my life, except school, but even then i can only play for say 2 to 3 hours a day TOPS. that's pretty incredible to squeeze out 5 or 6.
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#24 PatDaveD
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Yea you should buy it its a really fun rpg one of the best i would say for the 360 by the way does anyone no if i am **** if i messed up the rotationsof the room or is there a way to reset them cause im pulling my hair out trying to figure out this problem
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#25 Giff1988
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Yea you should buy it its a really fun rpg one of the best i would say for the 360 by the way does anyone no if i am **** if i messed up the rotationsof the room or is there a way to reset them cause im pulling my hair out trying to figure out this problemPatDaveD

Your fine I was lost for a while there also. One of the levers, reverts everything backthe way it was.