Ar Tonelico 3

Yes, there is an option in the settings menu to remove the "purge scenes". Of course this doesnt include the purge scenes that are required to run by the story line. If you think that has a sexual innuendo then wait for Soma's scene later with Aoto

...that doesn't sound good :(

Well that depends, go play it and see for yourself if it will sound good. And I do mean sound since it really has something to do with the sound.

Just got the game today finally. My thoughts so far:
Everything looks good except for battle system.
For me it goes something like this:
Battle start>noob team members start getting their a$$es kicked> as soon as i heal them.....O sh*t my Rev is getting gang banged> Somehow manage to save her.....already 1 vanguard dead> O wait i can fight too!>Let's see i should do more damage if i get into rhythm>while i was trying to do some damage looking at rhythm gauge....time to jerk my controller! oh nwm my Rev is dead already>after all that i just give up.

Mostly happens on bosses though but still frustrating. They could have at least gave a better AI to uncontrolled vanguards.

Yeah, I agree that the gameplay really needs some work. The rhythm thing worked for Ar Tonelico 2 because it was turn based, meaning your characters didn't have to dodge apocalyptic attacks because they can nullify everything if your reflexes are fast enough. In AT3 not only do you need to roam around the battlefield to dodge attacks and guard your reyvetail you also need to watch for the rhythm gauge or else your damage will suffer huge points.

I recommend going through phase one in easy mode just to get used to everything. Because phase 3 and 4 are in a whole different level of toughness.

I seem to have resolved the problem with some things in battle lol. I did't know that you can blow out enemies out of Rev's range without coming into the range yourself *i was trying to run to her aid first* And now i just need to stay further from my monitor to see every gauge *i have bad eyesight so i have to be close to see most of the gauges which makes me turn my head up and down alot with a big screen so, i sacrificed the ability to enjoy the visuals to be effective in battle*

Keep on playing for at least a few more hours or something, you cant get a hold of everything right away.

I don't find the encounter rate all that high really.

Haven't had any real trouble with any of the mobs or bosses. I'm on chapter 3 now though.


Pretty much, build enough burst and press x or purge 4 times and win.


I just wish there were more personalities to choose from. Although, I've only seen maybe 2 or 3 for each girl.

Well, each girl only got 3 personalities though.

Still waiting, looks like my local store is having some technical trouble getting it into here. gah so irritating.

If you want challenge I suggest the hard mode on phase 3/4. It really lives up to its name.

I'll probably go through hard mode after my first ending. There's what, 2 endings for each girl? Normal and True?

Anti bug spray

Edit: actually saki and finnel have 3 each since there are 10 endings in total.

Saki 3
Finnel 3
Tylia 2
Bad Ending 1
Secret Char who i wont spoil 1

Note to self: *Any problems regarding AT3 ask Naoto*

So i got *Third Revateil's* happy ending now.... question time!
Can i get a happy ending for Finnel/Saki by starting from Phase 2 on my cleared data or from New Game+. If yes, will i be able to get all talk topics with them that way?

Yes, starting from Phase 2 it's possible to get every ending. Starting from "Battle of Destiny" however, you will already have made those hard heart decisions and you'd have to stick with the only possible endings given by your choices from before.

Got this but only played for abit during the beginning coz I'm busy with Hyperdimension Neptunia still xD

One of the first things that surprised me, is the sorta cartoony look to the world xD Well, its more of the characters that look cartoony than the world. Kinda feel like they don't quite fit in there, because, they look out of proportion.

And with each title, AR TOnelico gets really different in the way u fight in combat. xD I prefer the first one but that's mainly because i'm a lazy guy. lol. My reyvatiel almost got ko'd in her first battle coz of the camera not covering the whole battlefield.

There's a noise that alerts you when an enemy is in her circle. Just press "o" when you hear it.

everyone suffers the same thing in the first try i guess

I'm deaf. :P So i gotta pay attention to reyvatiel's health bar.

The DLC is so cute, I recommend it. It's the best thing i bought for 6$!