Ar Tonelico 2 Melody of MetaFalica
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Limited Edition (Playstation 2 - US, RPG)
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Developed_By:
Gust
Published_By:
NIS America
Released On:
05 Jun 2009
Ar Tonelico 2 Melody of MetaFalica Limited Edition is an RPG for the PlayStation 2, released on 01-01-1970 . The game follows the story of Yumina and her friends as they embark on a journey to save their world from destruction. They soon discover that their world is actually a prison created by aliens to study human emotions.
The gameplay in Ar Tonelico 2 Melody of MetaFalica Limited Edition involves exploring the world, battling enemies, and interacting with non-playable characters. Players can also control Yumina's allies and manipulate objects using a unique "Arts System". The game features a deep storyline with multiple endings, and players' choices can affect the outcome of the game.
UPC-A:
0813633010069 (Germany
Austria
Switzerland)
Part #:
SLES-55444 (Germany
Austria
Switzerland)
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Manual
Game Guide
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How to Play
Getting Started
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open button
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memory card slot 2
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memory card slot 1
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disc cover
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on/standby/
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reset button
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IR receiver
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USB connectors
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions supplied with your system. Check that the system is turned on (the on/standby indicator is green).
Insert the (Ar tonelico 2 Melody of Matafalica) disc in the system with the label side facing up. Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2)
To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2 system. You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
Setting Up
Turn on the PlayStation® 2 and insert the disc. Press the START button once you get to the title screen after the opening demo. The opening demo can be skipped by pressing the START button.
New Game
Select this to start a new game.
Load Game
Load the data of a previous save to continue with the game. A list of save data will be displayed. Use the directional buttons to select, then press the button to confirm.
*A list will not be displayed if you don't have a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation® 2) inserted into the system.
Dolby Digital & Dolby Pro Logic II
This game is presented in Dolby Digital and Dolby Prologic II. We recommend that you select Dolby Digital 5.1ch under the Sound setting, if you own a Dolby Digital/Dolby Pro Logic II or Dolby Pro Logic Compatible Sound System, to add more dynamic and exciting sounds.
Dolby Pro Logic II
The voice part of the game is compatible with Dolby Pro Logic II. Connect your PlayStation® 2 to a sound system and activate the "Dolby Pro Logic II" setting.
Dolby Digital 5.1ch
Some parts in the game, like the movies, are compatible with Dolby Digital 5.1ch. If your sound system is compatible with "Dolby Digital", it should automatically detect Dolby Digital during select movie scenes and Dolby Pro Logic II during other voice plays.
Warning!
When you have selected "Dolby Digital 5.1ch" in the system, you should connect your system to a sound system with Dolby Digital surround sound using a digital optical cable. DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) should be activated on the PlayStation® 2 system settings when using a digital optical cable.
Your sound system will automatically detect Dolby Digital during select movie scenes and Dolby Pro Logic II during game play. If not, please refer to your sound system's instruction manual. The audio system with is not the same as Dolby Digital compatible systems. Please be aware that the Dolby Digital compatible system will always have a.
Setting Up System
The playing environment can be changed.
*The changes can be made during the game by going to "System" from the menu screen.
Difficulty
You can change the difficulty level of the battles. Switch between EASY and NORMAL as per your liking.
Text Speed
Changes the speed of the displaying messages in the message window.
Vibration
Switches vibration ON or OFF.
Voice
Turns ON or OFF the voice during the event.
BGM
Controls the BGM volume.
Sound Effects
Controls the sound effect volume.
Movie
Volume control for playing the movies.
Sound
Select from Stereo, Dolby Prologic II, or Dolby Digital 5.1ch. Please set this according to the sound system you are using.
Field
Exploring The Field Map 1
Once you enter a town, or a forest, the screen will switch to the field map. Use the directional buttons, or the left analog stick, to move the main character. You can talk with people to gather information, or shop around to obtain items. You will encounter enemies once you are out of the town to go to another.
Field Map Screen Commands
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directional buttons & left analog stick...... Move Main Character
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X button.... Talk/Examine
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Triangle button....... Display Menu Screen
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START button........ Display Simple Map
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SELECT button........ Display Lakra System (You will be able to use this as you advance in the game.)
Talk/Examine
Face a person at a town, then press the X button to talk with them. The treasure chests and other objects found in the field can be examined by pressing the X button.
Walk/Run
Tilt the left analog stick to walk. Use the directional buttons or tilt the left analog stick farther to run.
Encounter Bar
On fields such as dungeons, where enemies appear, you will be able to visually see the probability of encountering an enemy. The bar will change from blue to red as you walk around; red being the higher chance of an encounter with an enemy.
There is a fixed number of enemies that will appear on each field map. The bar will decrease as you defeat each enemy, and when it becomes empty, no more enemies will appear.
*The Encounter Bar will be reset once you leave the field map, and the number of enemies will return to the default amount.
And More...
Controls
L2 button
L1 button
directional buttons
Control the Main Character/Select
left analog stick
Control the Main Character/Select
L3 button (when pushed down)
SELECT button
ANALOG mode button
START button
Pause
right analog stick
R3 button (when pushed down)
R2 button
R1 button
X button
Confirm/Continue
O button
Cancel/Return
triangle button
Access Menu Screen
up or down directional buttons
Select Content
right or left directional buttons
Select Category
directional buttons & left analog stick
Select actions of the front line
square button
Select action for the top left ally during the Attack Phase
Enemies & Characters
CROIX BARTEL
The main character of this game, a rookie soldier of the Grand Bell. He lost his parents as a child and was raised by Luca's mother, later joining the Grand Bell Knights with admiration for Metafalica's ideals, though he eventually lost hope in the army and the world.
LUCA TRULYWORTH
Always cheerful and amicable, she is Croix's childhood friend and girlfriend, working as a Dive Therapist in Rakshek using her Reyvateil abilities. She is proud of her work healing mental wounds and is popular due to her agreeable personality.
CLOCHE LEYTHAL PASTALIA
Said to be the "Most Valuable Life" in Metafalss, she is the stateswoman representing the Grand Bell and the 33rd Holy Maiden, an extremely charismatic idol and superstar. Despite her popularity and eloquent speeches, she is socially ignorant and awkward due to being raised in the Palace, often appearing pompous or intimidating.
Tips & Maps
Back Row Attack
The two Reyvateils in the back row will sing together during combat, producing a breathtaking effect.
How to sing a Magic Song
Press the O button to display a list of Magic Songs, then select and activate the desired one. If no order is given, Reyvateils will not sing.
Song-Re Gauge
The Song-Re Gauge must be displayed to use a Song; it empties after use and refills over time.
Explosion Degree
This shows the passion a Reyvateil puts into her song, increasing the Magic Song's power and influencing its level-up rate.
Level Up
You can increase the level of a Magic Song by keeping the Explosion Degree above a certain level.
Song Genre
There are two genres of Magic Song: 'Red Magic' for attacks, which works when activated, and 'Blue Magic' for support, which works when sung.
Magic Song and MP
Magic Songs consume MP while sung; if MP reaches 0, the song automatically activates with reduced effect, and MP recovers when singing stops.
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