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A mysterious epidemic called Infel Pira Dependency (IPD)
has been driving Reyvateils insane and killing them at the
floating land of Metafalss. Croix, a young knight from the Church
of Pastalia, is sent to contain the epidemic. However, many more
challenges await, which lead him to unraveling the mysteries of
the planet Ar Ciel and seek the legend handed down by the people
of Metafalss: the lost Song of MetaFalica.
Ar Tonelico 2 marks a new approach to the RPG genre by seamlessly
combining simulation with role-playing. You can not only
synthesize weapons and items, but also now design their
character's characteristics through virtual interaction. Also
past events will intersect with future game play as well as the
outcome of the game. During battle, how well you cheer (fight
with) your Reyvateil becomes the key to victory
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Developed by Gust, AR Tonelico 2: Melody Of Metafalica
Premium for PS2 brings you into the midst of a civilization in
crisis. With the Knight Croixe, you'll undertake a search for the
source of a raging I.P.D. epidemic that threatens the survival of
the magical, singing Reyvateil maidens and end up caught in the
middle of an epic struggle between humans and the ruling Goddess.
Anime-style characters, bold graphics, and haunting, original
music bring this world to life, while more than 100 hours of game
play and the existence of four distinct endings keep even serious
RPG enthusiasts on their toes.
The Legend of Metafalica: Story Behind the Struggle Set on the
same planet as the first AR Tonelico, this game focuses on the
region of Metafalss at the top of a tall, narrow tower. Inhabited
by refugees, this artificially created land can't sustain the
crops people need to survive, but the legend of Metafalica offers
a faint glimmer of hope. It is said that, long ago, whenever a
Holy Maiden sang a special hymn called Metafalica it produced a
utopia filled with fertile land, and this myth gives people
aspiration. Efforts to create this type of world are denied again
and again by the ruling Goddess, creating an atmosphere of
hopelessness and desperation, and a new government called the
Grand Bell rises to power promising to create a utopia without
the Goddess' help. As a player in the unfolding drama, you'll
have to decide between living with the Goddess or rebelling
against her. The realism of your chosen character's plight is
enhanced by the experience of moving through the city of Pastalia
and navigating ruins on an SD graphics screen.
The Song Magic Battle System Has Evolved
The song battles from the first game are improved upon -- the
two-part battles in this game again focus on vanguards protecting
Reyvateil maidens and the song magic unleashed by those maidens.
Divided into an "attack" segment and a "defend" segment, battle
centers around timing, harmonics, and synchronization between
your Reyvateils. As you advance in the game, the things you learn
and enemies you conquer add additional capabilities to your
arsenal. Pairings between characters that have created strong
individual bonds put even more power at your disposal, bringing
the events that occur in between struggles into the fray and
adding strategic interest.
Object Crafting and the Cosmosphere
Between battles, you'll stay busy interacting with shop keepers,
moving around the region, exploring the maidens' object crafting
capabilities, and "Diving" into psychological realms, where you
can explore a Reyvateil's "Cosmosphere," uncovering her emotions
and spiritual power. Unlike in the previous version, interactions
in the Cosmosphere have effects in the real world. You can even
date other characters, impacting the evolving social networks of
Metafalss. The intricate conversations that occur, the wide range
of character interactions, and the unique magic behind the
harmonics of song battle give this game a rich, innovative
texture.
- Combat the mysterious IPD epidemic and uncover the secrets of Metafalica.
- Stay on your toes with an improved song battle system and a dynamic blend of 2D and 3D graphics.
- Dive into psychological realms and date other characters.
- Enjoy expansive customization and object crafting capabilities.
- Stay Engaged with more than 100 hours of gameplay and four different endings.