An illness is infecting Metafalss, but it only affects Reyvateils, the songstress magicians in the world of Ar Tonelico. Cloche is the first Reyvateil we see in Ar Tonelico 2 and she also happens to be Princess of Metafalass . Lady Cloche gives a speech before we switch over to Croix, the game’s protagonist. Like [...]

If you played Ar Tonelico you have a pretty good idea of what to expect in Ar Tonelico 2: Melody of Metafalica. Turn based combat with singing Reyvatils in the back row, cosmosphere diving, item synthesis, and vocal music are key elements in the sequel too. This trailer kindly uploaded by Siliconera reader Volcynika (thanks!!) [...]

As mentioned we last week Ar Tonelico II: Melody of MetaFalica got held back about a month. The new release date for Ar Tonelico II is January 20. While you’re waiting NIS America is throwing a “Girls Gone Towel” contest where you can with a bath towel stamped with Luca and Cloche in towels. All [...]

Originally, Ar Tonelico II: Melody of MetaFalica was slated to come out in mid-December. We just got word that Ar Tonelico II has been rescheduled to ship a for a few weeks later in January 2009. No specific reason was given for the delay and it’s probably better NIS America takes time with the release [...]