I really enjoyed this game. This has interesting plot as well as good combat system (I liked timed button pressing to block attacks). I think 2 is the best out of 3 Ar Tonelico series. But this game has real big bug near the last boss (-2 points for bug!). Like other people mentioned, it crashes if near-last boss uses some special attack. So you must defeat the boss within 3~5 turns. However, other than this, this is a great game I can recommend to RPG fans. I just hope Ar Tonelico 3 does not have such stupid bug.
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1/ 5
Gameplay
5/ 5
Graphics
5/ 5
Sound
5/ 5
Catt
The game is awesome to core but...
PostedMarch 12, 2009
The game rocks my socks, no two ways about it. The characters are great, the story line is awesome, and Diving is one of the coolest things I've ever seen in a game. I've never before played a game with controls like this one, and I must say that I like it. But I wouldn't recommend buying it if you plan on completing the game. Unless, there exists a Game Shark or Action Replay code to make you kill any enemy in one hit. You'll need that, absolutely need it. Why? Because the sub-boss in the final dungeon has this stupid little glitch that causes the game to freeze as the boss's 2nd -5th turn begins. Until NIS and Namco/Bandi decide they want to fix this problem, don't buy it. Unless there is for a fact beyond reasonable doubt Game Shark or Action Replay has a code to overcome this problem some how, don't buy it.
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Posted byxer0
onJanuary 4, 2011
I just created an account here to just refute what this person is saying here. Yes, this bug exists. Does it prevent you from clearing the game? No. I was easily able to deal enough damage to destroy the boss before it tries to use it's attack that causes the game to lock up. I'm just hoping that this comment hasn't turned any fellow gamers away from this little gem.
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Overall rating
5/ 5
Gameplay
5/ 5
Graphics
5/ 5
Sound
5/ 5
Kenji town mangaka japan
Perfect
PostedMarch 9, 2009
This game has 1 word that describes it all. Perfect. the characters where set amazingly. the story was cool. is truely amazing. it even dragged me away from the shooter games and into more anime and manga set games lol. the japanese really did a great job on this 1. love the anime ar tonelico too. it's a must have. must play. ive even bought 2 more just not even opened. just if anything ever happens to the 1st one. *im taking care of it like a baby lol* there is a little hentia in it secretly i could tell. by other's reviews i can see other people saw as well. *the kids wont really notice though* but other than that its a 10 outta 10 for me. anyone else who doesnt think so. im disapointed in lol. #1 RPG in my book. great controls. and drawn cool for the city display. go out there if u dont have. buy it. play it. love it :)
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Overall rating
4/ 5
Gameplay
5/ 5
Graphics
4/ 5
Sound
4/ 5
Katsuo
WARNING
PostedMarch 6, 2009
Though this game is excellent, there is a major glitch in the game where when you fight the sub-boss Raki, the game will freeze. It is a problem that has not been announced or taken care of by the company that made the game. You can play just near the end when you'll hit this road block. The only way to beat it is to use a cheat disc to give yourself an infinite turn. The game freezes when Raki uses a certain move. Those with a codebreaker, they don't have the codes for this game....-_- or much of anything else in updates, and I'm not sure if the other cheat discs have the code or not. I'm disappointed in those who made this for not finding such a massive glitch. No one can play to then end without cheating on that battle, and thats "if" they have the cheat disc for it.
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Posted byxmirx
easy win
onOctober 25, 2010
raki is a walk in the park to beat without a cheat code the entire fight is all about speed just build your song magic up as high as you can and as fast as you can just make sure you have cloche in your party and be ready to fail after all it took me 20 tries before i beat raki
