アルトネリコ２公式解放 (Official Release)

As of today, アルトネリコ２ (Ar Tonelico 2) has been released in Japan. Though, apparently retailers received this game a few days early, so some people have already been playing it for a couple days. It seems the game has received a pretty warm reception so far, and it seems to be exactly what you would expect for a good sequel from Gust.

The battles seem to be a little more faster and action packed now, there are new systems for almost everything, including hymns. Apparently, with Hymns, as you are charging them you may press different arrow buttons, and make different combinations of songs for more focused attacks and so on. There is a lot of new stuff, but not enough to alienate you, it still has that great Ar Tonelico feel to it.

Heres a summary of the story from NCSX:

"Embark on a new adventure where a lad named Kuroa Vatel and a lassie by the name of Cocona Vatel (not related) team up with Revatails in a bid to free their world from oppression and infection. A centuries old disease dubbed "I.P.D." still lingers and afflicts the Revatails and the general populace with its killing malaise. As a result of the spreading contagion, the governing body known as the Daishudo has commanded its knights to slay anyone infected with I.P.D. in a "take no prisoners" policy of mass extermination.

As the story begins, Kuroa Vatel is under the employ of the Daishudo and he indiscriminately kills a young woman who's infected with I.P.D. to the horror of the victim's mother. As her cries break through the air, Kuroa reflects on what he's done and begins to have misgivings about the Daishudo's tactics and ways of handling the disease. Kuroa's introspection eventually leads him on an adventure of exploration and discovery as he fights alongside Revatails to find a better solution to the I.P.D. problem. While the new Ar Tonelico's storyline bears no ties to the first game, the game systems, song magic, and nocturnal "dives" return for another go." (more info here)

So far there is no information regarding Ar Tonelico 2's release date in other countries, thought the question has been brought up to NIS America. I'm pretty positive that the game will be released in English as well, it's just a matter of time.

There are plenty of gameplay videos up on ニコニコ動画, so check them out to get a better idea of the latest Ar Tonelico game!






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