Ar Tonelico 2

[Olethros]

Looks like it's coming:

http://rpgland.com/content/?p=5012

[Sei]

Day one.

[Flußkönig]

The president of NISA has also hinted that NISA is currently working on Ar Tonelico II. I will definitely be picking this up.

[cj iwakura]

Day one.

[Sanctine]

This is the best news I've heard all week. Day one, no doubt.

[Arjuna]

Is that the game with the sexual innuendo? People actually like it? :shock:

[System_Error]

OH NOEZ NOT SEXUAL INNUENDOS...

[unknown]

Day one for me as well, I missed out on the first one ;o;

[allie_razakel]

Is that the game with the sexual innuendo? People actually like it? :shock:

Indeed they do. :shock:

They're still selling the Japanese version of the game here. I know most of us can't read/understand Japanese, but some die hard fans would go out of his/her way to just get the Jap copy. 0__0

Like a friend of mine. 0__0

And me as well~ ^_^; did that for KH2 when it came out in Jap, played proud mode in English, and got tired of the Mix Plus thingie for KH2. But then again, I do understand some Japanese, but I could only read Hiraganas. ^_^;

[Flußkönig]

Unfortunately it doesn't look like Ar Tonelico II was mentioned at the NISA event today. There were a bunch of crappy looking DS games (the 100th iteration of the first Disgaea, I cant wait :roll: ) though, including a new game about a teenage witch with an umbrella. :lol:

[LadyDuoMaxwell]

Ar Tonelico II would be nice, but if NISA won't publish it, I would be very disappointed.

[Sanctine]

Ar Tonelico II would be nice, but if NISA won't publish it, I would be very disappointed.

I don't care who publishes it. I just want the game.

But... I can kinda see your point. The only other publisher that would be interested would be Namco, and they'd probably cut out all the innuendo (which was half the fun).

[Arjuna]

You just want to leak your vagina into a bucket while you play this ####ing masterpiece of a game amirite Sanctine?

[Sei]

^ Nice post.

[Sanctine]

You just want to leak your vagina into a bucket while you play this ####ing masterpiece of a game amirite Sanctine?

...That sounds very familiar.

[Olethros]

^ oddly so. I believe I actually know what's going on around here now.

[System_Error]

Kupo is that you? >_>

[Flußkönig]

You just want to leak your vagina into a bucket while you play this ####ing masterpiece of a game amirite Sanctine?

Sopping wet your pink umbrella, do the dog with Isabella.

[marceall]

Ar Tonelico II would be nice, but if NISA won't publish it, I would be very disappointed.

I've read somwhere some interview with fresh new president of NISA....
He told something about Ar Tonelico was poor game so AT 2 probably will be poor too....and blah-blah....
Looks like he knew much than other people

[slayn]

Ar Tonelico II would be nice, but if NISA won't publish it, I would be very disappointed.

I've read somwhere some interview with fresh new president of NISA....
He told something about Ar Tonelico was poor game so AT 2 probably will be poor too....and blah-blah....
Looks like he knew much than other people

I'm convinced this is some sort of code. I mean, maybe we should put together the words he left out...

[Sei]

Ar Tonelico was awesome.

[Foryth]

Ar Tonelico is the only NIS game that I bothered completing. (Grim Grimoire doesn't really count IMO since it's completely different from their other games.) Not only did I complete it, but I actualy bothered getting more than one ending, so yes I think the sequel is well worthy of being ported.

I read somewhere that it is even better than the first one. Though the only thing I can judge right now are the visuals and characters designs, and they are really nice. I think I prefer the Reyvateyl designs from AT2.

[SickleCellAnemia]

(Grim Grimoire doesn't really count IMO since it's completely different from their other games.)

GrimGrimoire's a good game, the better of the two Vanillaware releases last year IMO.

[Yazarc]

I liked GrimGrimoire a lot, myself. The game would work so much better if you could use a mouse to control it though.

[Pixel]

I'll third that notion. GrimGrimoire was NISA's best game in 2 years.

[Foryth]

Indeed it is. In fact Grim Grimoire is one of my favorite console games. I was just comparing Ar Tonelico with the other standard JRPGs that NISA usualy releases. (Which all look and play pretty much the same.)

[Flußkönig]

So, supposedly there is an article in the newest edition of playstation official magazine about Ar Tonelico 2. I am guessing an official announcement by NISA should be out by the end of the month.

I hope this ends up being true.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/thundercloud82/AT2ConfirmedForUSA.jpg

[System_Error]

Day one, seriously.

[marceall]

I'll buy this 8)

http://www.gamezone.com/news/02_03_07_03_07AM.htm

[SickleCellAnemia]

But does grgspunk know about this?!?!

[Logan]

It's looking good. I'm a little surprised at a holiday release. I've never known NISA to release anything around that time of the year. I'm sure there will be some overpriced bundle at rosenqueen for it that I'll probably end up getting.

[Sei]

^ I just went to Amazon for Disgaea 3. Couldn't bear with the idea of paying some retarded amount of money + shipping and getting the digital media cd.

On the bright side, I got 10 bucks off it at amazon!

I think Disgaea 3 looks pretty good so far, I hope it's as good as the first one.
BTW, Day one on this.

[Raidou11]

The trailer seems rather... I hope the game isn't too much about yuri. However, considering that this is a direct sequel and a game localized by one of my favorites, NISA.. I will buy it within a few weeks of the release, as long as the game is under $50. :lol:

[Foryth]

Day one!

:P

[Sakubo]

Day one for me as well, I missed out on the first one ;o;

http://rosenqueen.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=238&HS=1

they have some reprint copies of this for 20 dollars if you actually wanted to get it.

[raum215]

Grim Grimoire should come out for the Wii.

[Sei]

NIS America finally announced Ar tonelico 2 release in the US.

“Santa Ana, Calif. (Aug 01, 2008) –NIS America, Inc. announces the sequel to the revolutionary sim RPG, Ar tonelico, a hit amongst many hardcore gamers who are quick to adopt a new genre of simulation role-playing game. Ar tonelico 2 will be released in North America for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.
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.”

RELEASE DATE: December 2008

[Raidou11]

December 2008? I really want to play Ar Tonelico 2, but considering the time of the release. I would be playing Persona 4 first. :roll:

[Vincent Alexander]

I love Persona, but I've still got the taste of it from Persona 3. Think I'll let Persona 4 rest on my shelf while I tackle this one.

[Flußkönig]

It looks like every copy is going to come with an artbook and an ost (awesome). The Rosenqueen Store is offering a limited edition with an extra ost (w/ 31 tracks) and a 12 page art booklet.

http://www.rosenqueen.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=271

Man December is going to be awesome.

[Sanctine]

Anyone ordered off of Rosenqueen before?

I just preordered it, but man. This site feels sketchy. Shipping $20.00. Yeesh. Canada gets screwed every time.

[jeffx]

I have when I used to live in Montreal, actually Ar Tonelico. Shipping wasn't 20$ but I was hit with 15$ custom tax not to mention the thing took like a month to show up.

you might want to go through gamesforcanada.com

[Sanctine]

$15? Christ.

What shipping method did you use at the time? I can only use USPS.

[Sakubo]

Anyone ordered off of Rosenqueen before?

I just preordered it, but man. This site feels sketchy. Shipping $20.00. Yeesh. Canada gets screwed every time.


I ordered a game from there before but I live in the US.I didnt have a problem. I was thinking of preordering but I dont know If I really want to. I hate paying for shipping. I wish I knew if other stores get preorder bonus' to.

[cj iwakura]

That is one killer Rosenqueen set. They win again.

Rated E? No way. That's got to be a beta cover.

[jeffx]

I wish I knew if other stores get preorder bonus' to.

Damn dude, I don't know if they could make it any more clear on their page.

$15? Christ.

What shipping method did you use at the time? I can only use USPS.

I don't remember. Suffice to say I never ordered from them again while in Canada. I missed out on the recent DS double pack though... :very_sad:

[rainking187]

Anyone ordered off of Rosenqueen before?

I just preordered it, but man. This site feels sketchy. Shipping $20.00. Yeesh. Canada gets screwed every time.


It's basically the official NISA store, so yeah, they're pretty reliable. Only had one problem with them, I preordered Puchi Puchi Virus from them and then one day out of nowhere I got a cancellation email. I emailed them a few times and got no response. So I just ordered again. A month later I get a call from a Rosenqueen employee who was about as confused as I was. A couple of days later I got $20+ in my Paypal account, I didn't realize it but when my order was cancelled it didn't automatically refund my money. I've also heard people had problems with the Rhapsody and Disgaea bundles, I guess they didn't get as many extras as they expected, so they just sent the games to people without the bonuses with no warning.

[unknown]

Man December is going to be awesome.

December is going to be expensive ;_;

@Sanctine
I've ordered off of Rosenqueen before when I got the LE Mana Khemia Set, didn't have any problems.

[cj iwakura]

It's hard to find fault with a company that has at least six RPGs vouching for their credibility.

[ViolenceJack]

I think I ordered Mana Khemia off Rosenqueen as well, no problems either.

[Sakubo]

Damn dude, I don't know if they could make it any more clear on their page.


I read the page. Theres only 2 items that are listed as RQ exclusive. I wanted to know if you order from somewhere else do you get everything but those 2 items. I have checked a few other sites and they dont say what the package comes with for preorder yet. Paying 5 dollars or more for slow shipping and then also paying for tax just to get a cd that I wont listen to and a 12 page art book isnt something I want to do.

[System_Error]

I'm confused on the retail price. Is it 39.99 because it comes with the stuff or is 39.99 MSRP?

[jeffx]

30$ on amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/AR-Tonelico-2-MetaFalica-Premium-Playstation/dp/B001GMSHSI/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1222536200&sr=8-8)

Does not include the extra soundtrack.

[ViolenceJack]

When is the release date for this?

[Flußkönig]

Damn dude, I don't know if they could make it any more clear on their page.


I read the page. Theres only 2 items that are listed as RQ exclusive. I wanted to know if you order from somewhere else do you get everything but those 2 items. I have checked a few other sites and they dont say what the package comes with for preorder yet. Paying 5 dollars or more for slow shipping and then also paying for tax just to get a cd that I wont listen to and a 12 page art book isnt something I want to do.

The e-mail that I received from NISA said that every copy would come with an artbook and an ost (most likely packed in with the game in a large box) just like the original release of Ar Tonelico.

Generally when the RQ store does an exclusive like this no one else gets it. I have my doubts about there even being a pre-order bonus at any other store.

Edit: When is the release date for this?

In the e-mail they said mid-December.

[RedEagleEX]

Amazon.com pricing is no longer $29.99. Its now $39.99.

Of course I didn't order from Amazon.com since I wanted the bonus orders from Rosen Queen. (I should be well under the 2000 Limit to get the Bonus Artbook since I ordered when it just got listed.)

[thinkfreemind]

I pre-ordered this at the begining of the week, so I should be good on that 2000 limited thing. I'll be pre-ordering all those Atlus games this afternoon on Amazon. December is gonna rock!

[ViolenceJack]

Here's a TV Ad, its all in japanese, but you still get some nice visuals.
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=fQfp22qVJUE

[cj iwakura]

The music sounds quite good, if you check out the official (J) webpage.

http://ar-tonelico.jp/at2/

One of the best things about the original: epic vocal tracks.

[Divals]

I preordered about two hours after they listed it. Hopefully it's not so incredibly popular that I miss out on the bonus soundtrack thing.

Still though, $48 (including shipping) for the game, a soundtrack, and an artbook is a very good deal.

[Sakubo]

I preordered about two hours after they listed it. Hopefully it's not so incredibly popular that I miss out on the bonus soundtrack thing.

Still though, $48 (including shipping) for the game, a soundtrack, and an artbook is a very good deal.


I decided I didnt care about the extra audio cd and artbook so I just ordered it from Amazon before they fixed the price so my preorder price is only 29.99

[SickleCellAnemia]

Gamestop started preorders for it.

[Flußkönig]

It looks like AT 2 release will be delayed till January. That kinda sucks as I wanted my friend to get it for me as a Christmas present.

http://www.siliconera.com/2008/10/23/ar-tonelico-ii-wont-sing-until-next-year/

[Olethros]

^ Agreed. I was planning on making a gift of it for my brother. Well, back to the drawing board.

[Fuyukaze]

Missed out on the first, glad I got the pre-order in last week. RQ still lists the pre-order package with extras as being available if any are interested. Now, I just have 3 more games to pre-order.