Previewer
Jim Cordeira

Updated
12/20/2006

Preview Data
Platform: PlayStation 2
Release: February 6th, 2007
Publisher: NIS America
Developer: Banpresto
Medium: (n/a)
Players: 1
Online: (n/a)
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Ages ago, the world was like any other. But, two apocalyptic wars changed everything. The sky has been sealed off by a deadly electromagnetic field and the ground is now an ocean of death. Humanity lives life peacefully suspended above the sea on continents powered by the magical tower of Ar Tonelico and protected by the knights of Elemia. However, evil is lurking upon humanity threatening the peace and balance of Ar Tonelico.

Key Features:

  • Moé
  • Interactions among characters reveal more depth of each character
  • A new and unique "Song" battle system
  • Virtual interaction with mood shifting characters -Customizable weapons and items
  • Over 300 creatable items
  • Stunning animation

What is Moé?
Moé has become one of the most popular words among Japanese "Otaku". Various definitions of Moé have been presented. However, it seems like each individual give different definitions to the word.

Moi is used when a person expresses his/ her feelings of adoration, admiration, and love toward fictional characters, which are unreachable or unobtainable. Moé is a combined feeling of innocence, purity, and naïve. This feeling is often non-sexual. A good example is if you could remember the feelings of your first love when you were young, those pure and indescribable fluttery feelings. The Japanese Otaku tend to have that innocent love and adoration toward videogame characters, and Ar Tonelico: Melody of Elemia contains many characters that embody those feelings. Interestingly, each individual may describe Moé differently from others; some might say it is sexual, some might not. NIS America would like to represent Ar Tonelico: Melody of Elemia as a game that recreates those innocent feelings once again.

Ar Tonelico will be packaged in a premium box and includes an art book.



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