Platforms
- PlayStation 3Mar 16, 20107.7playscore7.514 Critics8.02.41K Players
- Xbox 360Mar 16, 20107.7playscore7.615 Critics8.07.89K Players
20 critic reviews · 5 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
Ultimately, Resonance of Fate stands as a great option for JRPG fans who feel like games have been getting a little bit too streamlined, unwilling to force their players to actually learn to play. It leverages both the JRPG penchant for absurd spectacle and its obsession with arcane mechanics to create an experience that feels both conservative and progressive, hitting nearly all the desired bullet points (no pun intended) while still keeping things fresh.
Josh Tolentino · Apr 20, 2010 Reviewed on PS3Read full reviewThe battle system is perhaps the game’s strongest asset, with stylish gun-slinging action that wouldn’t look all that out of place in something like Devil May Cry. RPG fans who lean towards story and character development may want to stick with Final Fantasy, but for those willing to try something different, Resonance of Fate could be just the ticket. It’s a welcome fusion of the traditional and the new, and a step in the right direction for the JRPG.
Jamin Smith · Apr 01, 2010 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full reviewIt doesn't matter how long a game is if you aren't consistently engaged along the way. Thankfully, the exciting combat and quirky story make this game incredibly difficult to put down once you get sucked in, and there is always a new challenge waiting for you around the corner. Resonance of Fate is a challenging and deeply satisfying adventure that will keep you hooked until the very end.
Tom Mc Shea · Mar 30, 2010 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full reviewWhile the battle system receives two thumbs up for trying, the rest of the game receives a thumbs down. The steep difficulty might turn off casual RPG fans, though hardcore RPG fans will enjoy the challenge. It’s hard to recommend Resonance of Fate to all the RPG fans out there, seeing as how there are much better RPG options out now for the PS3. Resonance of Fate will be played by few, remembered by fewer, and ultimately will be known more for what it could have been than what it is: another just above-average RPG from Tri-Ace.
Thomas Williams · Mar 29, 2010 Reviewed on PS3Read full reviewResonance of Fate is for the hardcore JRPG fan. It can be difficult and confusing, and requires a lot of grinding and heavy lifting to make it through to the close. The visuals and storytelling don't do it any favors, either. I found the battle system to be the saving grace. It's unique and requires a lot of strategy and commitment, even while offering a turn-based system at the core. Resonance of Fate won't go down as a classic RPG, but it will give those looking for something different a nice adventure.
Erik Brudvig · Mar 23, 2010 Reviewed on PS3Read full review
It's clear that lots of thought and attention went into every facet of Resonance of Fate. It's a very challenging experience that rewards players with the desire and endurance to reach the end. That being said, the difficulty and complex battle system will definitely turn off those who aren't accustomed to a game that pushes back so often. If you're looking for an RPG that breaks the norm, Resonance of Fate deserves a look.Game Trailers · Mar 18, 2010 Reviewed on X360It's my hope that developers copy this battle system wholesale and tri-Ace further explores the many avenues presented here. It is unfortunate, however, that the rest of the experience is so utterly ho-hum. The story is bearable, if not completely forgettable; the world itself isn't that interesting, and though the combat shines like a radiant jewel, you won't be doing much else during the adventure. Resonance of Fate has greatness in it, but there's still much work to be done.
Tony Capri · Mar 17, 2010 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full reviewOverall, Resonance of Fate may appeal to the JRPG connoisseur who is looking for an interesting and challenging new take on combat. Others most likely will be thrown off by the silliness, steep learning curve, required grinding, and other pains – especially when there are so many recent well-rounded RPGs out there.
Bryan Vore · Mar 17, 2010 Reviewed on PS3, X360I had really high hopes for Resonance of Fate and for the most part it delivered. The battle system is near perfect, the voice-overs are impressively well done, and you can get quite the mileage out of this game if you want to. Sadly, Tri-Ace puts large sections into the game during which they break their own battle system and it becomes much less fun, the story is rather convoluted and never really came together through my first playthrough, and the graphics can be rather drab and ugly at points.
Karl Koebke · Mar 27, 2010 Reviewed onRead full reviewThere undoubtedly will be those who are drawn by its peculiar design, and they will eventually grow to love it - despite its obvious cruelty
OXM Staff · Mar 26, 2010 Reviewed on X360
Community Reviews
About the game
End of Eternity is a multi-console RPG project produced by Tri-Ace, the renown creators of Star Ocean and other titles. Resonance of Fate redefines the RPG genre with a unique storyline, highly stylized graphics, and an emphasis on realistic gunplay and engrossing action. Players will be immersed in a gritty, highly mechanized world unlike any other. With Hollywood-style action sequences, customizable weapons, and memorable characters, Resonance of Fate takes players far beyond the boundaries of the typical RPG.