We're so used to looking at high-end 3D graphics laced with the latest digital effects, so these new screens for the upcoming PlayStation 2 role-playing game Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy kind of took us by surprise. They're lush and colorful, with anime-style 2D characters set atop a 3D world. Nice for a change, eh?
The sequel to Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis and the cousin of Atelier Iris, Fall of Alchemy gets some new game play with its fancy graphics. It's a turn-based affair that lets you switch in and out both attackers and supporters during battle. There are two storylines for two main characters to add some replay value, with choices in story branches determining which ending you'll see. Players will also be able to search the world for materials to craft over 100 items.
NIS America says that they are prepping Mana Khemia2: Fall of Alchemy for fall of this year on the PS2. For now, there are twenty lovely screenshots in our gallery to keep you busy.
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1:00 PM on 05.09.2009
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It's incredible. I remember back when Sony said God of War II would be the PS2's "swan song". Even then I was happy, but this? It brings a tear to my eye when I think about how the Xbox stopped production 100%, and the PS2 is STILL going.
As I was saying to a friend of mine the other day, a serious blow to the PS2's lifecycle would be GameStop and other places saying they'd no longer carry their used games, which is starting to happen this gen (Xbox and GC titles are starting to become scarce), and I'd like to see how long it'd really last.
Considering I make monthly runs to Gamestop and pick up 2-3 action/SRPG PS2 games, I'll be one sad panda if that happens.
But anyways, the first MK was one of my favorite games of last year, so this is a definite acquisition for me - very glad it's coming our way.
I just want to see the PS2 put to sleep at last.