Ar Tonelico 2 Melody of Metafalica coming January 20, 2009
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NIS America, Inc. announced today Ar tonelico 2’s change of release date. Ar tonelico 2 will be released in North America for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system on January 20, 2009.
Developed and published in Japan by Banpresto Co., Ltd., Ar tonelico 2 marks a new approach to
the RPG genre by seamlessly combining simulation with role‐playing. Gamers can not only
customize weapons and items, but now design their character’s personalities, skills, and
appearance through virtual interaction. Also past events will intersect with future game play as
well as the outcome of the game.
SETTING
The region of Metafalss surrounds Infel Pira, the second Tower, which is said to represent the
Goddess Frelia of the Trio. A mysterious epidemic called Infel Pira Dependency (IPD) has been
killing Reyvateils Croix a young knight from the Grand Bell Hall 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.
KEY FEATURES
Cosmoshphere: Ar tonelico features a revolutionary system that combines character
development with skill acquisition. By diving into the Reyvateil’s subconscious world, one gets to
know the character of the team member better, while acquiring new spells.
Song Magic: When the frontline attacks an enemy, the song magic gauge increases. After a
certain level, the Reyvateils are able to cast a powerful magic attack by singing.
Replakia: Song magic can be powered up by Replakia which are replicas of Reyvateils you have
saved. The more Replakias you have, the stronger and more unique your song magic becomes.
Syncrinity: In this latest installment, song magic is cast by 2 Reyvateils. If their emotions are
more closely synced, the stronger the magic becomes.
Emotion Gauge: During battle, how well you cheer your Reyvateil becomes the key to victory.
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