: Combatants act in order of speed. During a character's turn, you can move and attack until the Action Gauge depletes. In early Party Levels, the gauge only decreases when you perform an action, allowing you time to strategize.
Eternal Sonata features a unique hybrid battle system that blends real-time action with turn-based strategy. Eternal Sonata [PAL][NTSC-U][ISO]
: There are 32 Score Pieces hidden throughout the world. These are used for "Musical Sessions" with NPCs to earn rare items. Some are highly missable, such as those found during specific story beats on the Baroque Ship or in Baroque Castle. : Combatants act in order of speed
: The most critical mechanic is the battlefield's lighting. Your character's Special Attacks change depending on whether they are standing in sunlight or shadow. Some enemies also transform or change behavior based on their lighting environment. Eternal Sonata features a unique hybrid battle system
To experience everything the game offers, you should track these specific side activities:
: The BradyGames Official Guide provides detailed maps and boss strategies for the base game.