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[PS2] Ar Tonelico - The closest thing rpg nerds will ever get to a girlfriend
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Old Dec 20, 2006, 02:39 AM #1 of 158
Ar Tonelico - The closest thing rpg nerds will ever get to a girlfriend

Just a heads up, NIS America has started taking preorders (sort of) for "Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia" for the PlayStation 2. This is the first deluxe box package by NIS America and comes with a hardcover art book and soundtrack (NIS America Online Store-exclusive).




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Old Dec 20, 2006, 02:44 AM Local time: Dec 20, 2006, 12:44 AM #2 of 158
Yep. Pre-ordered this sucker the second I got the email. NIS America is getting good at this pre-order bonus stuff.

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Old Dec 20, 2006, 02:47 AM Local time: Dec 20, 2006, 05:47 PM #3 of 158
I've been waiting for this game for what seems like forever now, and I'm glad to see valid confirmation that it's coming to the USA. Even if it doesn't come to PAL, I've always got my swap magic...

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Old Dec 20, 2006, 02:53 AM Local time: Dec 20, 2006, 02:53 AM #4 of 158
Wonder if this'll apply to in-store preorders, such as those at GameStop/EB Games.

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Old Dec 20, 2006, 02:54 AM Local time: Dec 20, 2006, 12:54 AM #5 of 158
Doubt it. Their Disgaea preordering didn't work like that.

Fuck, they dropped the r. That's going to be hard to get used to. I'll probably pass, just because I was never a big fan of the Atelier games and they (Gust) co-developed. Makes me a skeptic.

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Old Dec 20, 2006, 03:04 AM #6 of 158
Damn, that's an awesome preorder bonus. Wasn't this the game that was essentially a dating sim with battles being nothing more than an escort mission (protect the ladies so they can destroy the enemies)? Also, the game where the VAs or characters hate the protagonist?

Hopefully it isn't, since I don't like the idea of having most of my characters being nothing more than guards, and I'd love that artbook.

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Old Dec 20, 2006, 03:46 AM Local time: Dec 20, 2006, 03:46 AM #7 of 158
Jumped on that immediately. I was going to buy the game anyway, and this makes it all the better. Always love getting artbooks + soundtracks or other collectables when I buy a game.

Hopefully they don't charge too high for shipping.

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Old Dec 20, 2006, 11:12 AM Local time: Dec 20, 2006, 09:12 AM #8 of 158
Originally Posted by SouthJag
Wonder if this'll apply to in-store preorders, such as those at GameStop/EB Games.
Nope. From what I've read you can only get the soundtrack by ordering through the NIS America online store. I never buy NIS games anywhere else just because you won't get the bonus.

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Old Dec 20, 2006, 11:55 PM #9 of 158
Definitely good news...I was worried this one wouldn't make it across the pond after it basically fell off the radar. Awesome news. The modern locales from screenshots (but done in the Atelier storybook-prerendered style) has caught my eye already and I can definitely vouch for the music being awesome.

Now how about some AI: Grand Fantasm love to top it off?

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Old Dec 21, 2006, 12:47 AM Local time: Dec 20, 2006, 11:47 PM #10 of 158
Well, now I'll have to cancel my pre-order at EB.

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Old Dec 21, 2006, 02:54 AM Local time: Dec 21, 2006, 08:54 PM #11 of 158
I guess the NIS site doesn't do international orders huh?

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Old Dec 21, 2006, 02:28 PM Local time: Dec 21, 2006, 12:28 PM #12 of 158
Hehe, I jumped on this too. Also those bonus goodies make it all the more intriguing for a game I'd get at some point anyway.

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Old Dec 21, 2006, 02:39 PM Local time: Dec 21, 2006, 01:39 PM #13 of 158
I've been really waiting for this game. I fucking adore their sprite work in previous games, and this one looks like a blast.

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Old Dec 21, 2006, 07:09 PM Local time: Dec 21, 2006, 04:09 PM #14 of 158
What is this game like? I'm tempted to order, but is it as good as the hype claims?

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Old Dec 22, 2006, 05:32 PM Local time: Dec 22, 2006, 03:32 PM #15 of 158
http://www.nisamerica.com/games/artonelico/

Official website is up now. I'm not sure if the game is as good as it's hyped out to be, but I'll buy it either way just because I support unique titles like this getting localized. Gust games are usually fun too.

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Old Jan 4, 2007, 01:14 PM Local time: Jan 4, 2007, 11:14 AM #16 of 158
What is this game like? I'm tempted to order, but is it as good as the hype claims?
Well, I just wrote this, if it helps: http://www.rpgland.com/games/artonelico/preview.html

It's a pretty excellent game. My Nostradomous-like prognostication tells me it will be a consideration/nominee for some RPG of the Year awards in '07.

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Old Jan 4, 2007, 05:13 PM Local time: Jan 4, 2007, 02:13 PM #17 of 158
Silly, random question at this point but it is relevant to my interests:

Anyone happen to know a general play-through time for this one?

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Old Jan 4, 2007, 05:29 PM Local time: Jan 4, 2007, 03:29 PM #18 of 158
I heard the game is about 30 hours long. If you go for all the extra stuff it could go a bit beyond 40.

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Old Jan 8, 2007, 08:08 PM #19 of 158
Pre-orders have opened. That is, you can use your pre-order code to actually pay for a copy now. I just took care of that so I don't spend the money on anything else.

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Old Jan 9, 2007, 01:21 AM #20 of 158
It's scary how "well" the preorder works the first time you shop on NIS America online store. I mean, I don't see any protection sign telling me the transaction is well secured. It kept tellling me to enter an billing address, which I did.... Anyway, really odd way this store works. I'm glad I'll get the bonuses.

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Old Jan 9, 2007, 02:17 AM Local time: Jan 9, 2007, 12:17 AM #21 of 158
Ah... pre-order completed, just so I don't forget to later.

I wish the site was better-looking. It just seemed so shady. =p

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Old Jan 9, 2007, 11:56 AM Local time: Jan 9, 2007, 10:56 AM #22 of 158
I've shopped on NIS before and had no problems. They're fully legit, children. Relax.

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Old Jan 9, 2007, 12:26 PM Local time: Jan 9, 2007, 10:26 AM #23 of 158
I've never had problems either. I know skills has with his Disgaea 2 pre-order. But he did get an extra game out of it. :3

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Old Jan 9, 2007, 03:34 PM Local time: Jan 9, 2007, 02:34 PM #24 of 158
I've never had problems either. I know skills has with his Disgaea 2 pre-order. But he did get an extra game out of it. :3
Oh, they fucked up one of my orders. They sent me the wrong guide. But they fixed it super quick at no charge. Good company.

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Old Jan 10, 2007, 02:28 PM Local time: Jan 10, 2007, 12:28 PM #25 of 158
As well, any of those planning on picking this up, I'd highly recommend this pre-order so you can get the bonus soundtrack. The game's music is quite good.

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