PS2: Atelier Iris 2 - The Azoth of Destiny

Rob Williams · 06-14-2006, 10:07 PM

AI2 is a completely new game, based in a different world than its predecessor. Yet, with its 2D sprites, can this game really stand up to the ever popular 3D games? I think so, and it'll go to prove that 2D is far from dead, and is still just as fun as ever.

After reading Jens review here, feel free to discuss it here!

Jakal · 06-15-2006, 06:07 PM

Classic 2D sidescrolling RPG action? NICE! It may not be my style of game, but it's good to see 2D making a comeback. The graphics aren't tremendous, but it seems like the unique gameplay makes up for that. Nice work Jen.

leecho7 · 06-15-2006, 08:44 PM

I played the first one and enjoyed it alot. Never got a chance to play the second one yet. BUt I definately will.

Jen McPherson · 06-18-2006, 10:59 AM

Yeah, the 2D-ness of it fits right and being a big rpg player I actually like 2D a lot, with FF6 and Shinning Force being my favorite 2D style rpg's. ^^ Its a good game, and the repetative parts are typical of most games. After a while any game gets that way. But I found it was a good game, and will try to get my hands on the first one to see how they differ.

Rob Williams · 06-18-2006, 12:30 PM

That game would be perfect for the DS or the PSP. I assume since it's on PS2, if it came to any handheld, it may be the PSP.

Great review though. 2D games will -never- die.

leecho7 · 06-18-2006, 03:12 PM

Shining Force was an awesome game too. FF6 is probably my all time favorite japanese rpg ever. I don't care what anyone says, but Locke was the coolest character ever.

Rob Williams · 06-18-2006, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leecho7

Shining Force was an awesome game too. FF6 is probably my all time favorite japanese rpg ever. I don't care what anyone says, but Locke was the coolest character ever.

I agree about it being the best JAP RPG... I agree completely. Kefka was a great looking character there also.

Jakal · 06-18-2006, 05:32 PM

Kefka eat babies.

Jen McPherson · 06-19-2006, 03:14 PM

Kefka eats babies... XD ya know... he probably does ^^ Kefka is awesome. Kefka is also the only 2D character I know of that flips you off. ^^

Jakal · 06-19-2006, 05:47 PM

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/63421

Spoofing FF before it went 3d. By your avatar I'm positive you'll enjoy.

06-14-2006, 10:07 PM	#1
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,231	PS2: Atelier Iris 2 - The Azoth of Destiny AI2 is a completely new game, based in a different world than its predecessor. Yet, with its 2D sprites, can this game really stand up to the ever popular 3D games? I think so, and it'll go to prove that 2D is far from dead, and is still just as fun as ever. After reading Jens review here, feel free to discuss it here! __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

06-15-2006, 06:07 PM	#2
Jakal Tech Monkey Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Missiskippy Posts: 634	Classic 2D sidescrolling RPG action? NICE! It may not be my style of game, but it's good to see 2D making a comeback. The graphics aren't tremendous, but it seems like the unique gameplay makes up for that. Nice work Jen. __________________ Intel C2Quad Q9400 @3.6Ghz \| Asus PM5Q Deluxe \| OCZ Reaper HPC PC2-8500 8GB \| XFX Black Edition 260/216\| knobs are great for twisting, turning, squeezing and pulling... especially your own..... that's how doors open \| Chaos Havok: grrrr im lagging me \| <@Deathspawner> I wish I was in Windows :-/

06-15-2006, 08:44 PM	#3
leecho7 Partition Master Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Baltimore Maryland Posts: 271	I played the first one and enjoyed it alot. Never got a chance to play the second one yet. BUt I definately will. __________________ The way we saluting flags, wrapping them around our heads when niaz ain't become American till 9/11 //Feeling like you gotta sneak into heaven//When the reverend looking like a pimp and the pimp look like the reverend... People let me paint a picture You know I ain't a christian I ain't a muslim, ain't a jew I'm losing my religion I speak to god directly... ~Around my Way - Talib Kweli You go to church to find you some religion//And all you hear is connivin' and gossip and contradiction and//You try to vote and participate in the government//And the muh'f*in' Democrats is actin' like Republicans ~The Beautiful Struggle - Talib Kweli

06-18-2006, 10:59 AM	#4
Jen McPherson Resident Artist Nerd Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI, USA Posts: 114	Yeah, the 2D-ness of it fits right and being a big rpg player I actually like 2D a lot, with FF6 and Shinning Force being my favorite 2D style rpg's. ^^ Its a good game, and the repetative parts are typical of most games. After a while any game gets that way. But I found it was a good game, and will try to get my hands on the first one to see how they differ. __________________ Jen McPherson Freelance Writer & Artist Visit my art portfolio: http://astral-deva.deviantart.com/

06-18-2006, 12:30 PM	#5
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,231	That game would be perfect for the DS or the PSP. I assume since it's on PS2, if it came to any handheld, it may be the PSP. Great review though. 2D games will -never- die. __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

06-18-2006, 03:12 PM	#6
leecho7 Partition Master Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Baltimore Maryland Posts: 271	Shining Force was an awesome game too. FF6 is probably my all time favorite japanese rpg ever. I don't care what anyone says, but Locke was the coolest character ever. __________________ The way we saluting flags, wrapping them around our heads when niaz ain't become American till 9/11 //Feeling like you gotta sneak into heaven//When the reverend looking like a pimp and the pimp look like the reverend... People let me paint a picture You know I ain't a christian I ain't a muslim, ain't a jew I'm losing my religion I speak to god directly... ~Around my Way - Talib Kweli You go to church to find you some religion//And all you hear is connivin' and gossip and contradiction and//You try to vote and participate in the government//And the muh'f*in' Democrats is actin' like Republicans ~The Beautiful Struggle - Talib Kweli

06-18-2006, 05:32 PM	#8
Jakal Tech Monkey Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Missiskippy Posts: 634	Kefka eat babies. __________________ Intel C2Quad Q9400 @3.6Ghz \| Asus PM5Q Deluxe \| OCZ Reaper HPC PC2-8500 8GB \| XFX Black Edition 260/216\| knobs are great for twisting, turning, squeezing and pulling... especially your own..... that's how doors open \| Chaos Havok: grrrr im lagging me \| <@Deathspawner> I wish I was in Windows :-/

06-19-2006, 03:14 PM	#9
Jen McPherson Resident Artist Nerd Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI, USA Posts: 114	Kefka eats babies... XD ya know... he probably does ^^ Kefka is awesome. Kefka is also the only 2D character I know of that flips you off. ^^ __________________ Jen McPherson Freelance Writer & Artist Visit my art portfolio: http://astral-deva.deviantart.com/ Last edited by Jen McPherson; 06-19-2006 at 03:23 PM.

06-19-2006, 05:47 PM	#10
Jakal Tech Monkey Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Missiskippy Posts: 634	http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/63421 Spoofing FF before it went 3d. By your avatar I'm positive you'll enjoy. __________________ Intel C2Quad Q9400 @3.6Ghz \| Asus PM5Q Deluxe \| OCZ Reaper HPC PC2-8500 8GB \| XFX Black Edition 260/216\| knobs are great for twisting, turning, squeezing and pulling... especially your own..... that's how doors open \| Chaos Havok: grrrr im lagging me \| <@Deathspawner> I wish I was in Windows :-/

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