ESRB's Ar Tonelico Qoga Rating

[Kari]

In an interview, they actually mentioned some of the old names we've seen would be kept for this game; and, if I am not wrong, at the end of Ar Tonelico 2 Mir tells Cocona to go "to the tower Tyria manages".

If that is true, then Tilia's name in the US version would be kept as "Tyria". And goddammit, Tilia sounds cuter and more natural than Tyria and all.

It was Tyria in AT1 too, they call Aurica her "reincarnation" a few times.

I don't know about the change to a "Mature" rating, however, as I believe a teenager should be able to see fictional girls stripping and such. Then again, the Persona games didn't really deserve a Mature rating, yet they got it god-knows-why.

But ah, 'tis the ESRB, so whatever. Not like the rating affects many of the AT's fanbase, as well.

About the name changes, I don't know why so many people were upset about then. IMHO, most of the name changes given were for the better. Would you want Mir to be called Mule? Croche instead of Cloche? Misya instead of Misha?

I, for one, thought the english version names were better, as they sounded more natural. Well, excluding the Tyria example I presented above...

Persona is a pretty dark series, simulating suicide to summon your Persona and all. Plus you can summon Mara...I think the M is warranted in that case.

And the funny thing about the name changes is that no one really whines about the AT1 changes, but say "Jacqli" to certain someones and they'll go berserk. (personally I don't like that name cause it's really hard to type out XD) Also, it's not the original, and of course if they change it, it now sucks.

[LAMV]

So AT3 got a Mature rating, huh? I was wondering if it would. I think this is a good thing, it means NISA won't have to cut out some things just to retain a Teen rating and also reduces the amount of possible soccer mom whining. It MIGHT cause a few loss in sales since teens won't be able to go to the store and buy the game themselves and will have to have one of their parents accompany them; could be potentially embarrassing. But, a few losses in sales it's way preferable over censorship. I'm just glad to see my fears finally lifted.

Also, this is NISA's first M rating right? Awwww. Our little NISA is growing up. I... I think I have a tear in my eye...

[betaflame]

Congrats to NISA for not backing down.

[leinaud]

Well I for one will be pre-ordering this to help with the sales. Besides, I need to have the LE since I have the LE for the first two!

[perrandy]

Well I for one will be pre-ordering this to help with the sales. Besides, I need to have the LE since I have the LE for the first two!

i'm gonna pre-order as soon as my local gamestop allows.i really dont care about the rating, as a matter of fact this is going to be my first M rated game that i will play ....

[Aryoch]

Wow, didn't expect ATQ to get a "M". And thanks NISA for bringing the original content without any censorship 8D

[betaflame]

Pre-order it from NISA instead, little earlier shipping, more $ to NISA.

[SilverCitizen]

Omg after reading the ESRB description, I have to get this game!
Ahhhh, I'm going to have to jump through some hoops though. Radiant Historia and Neptunia come out next month. This year is way too hectic for me.

[lordryo]

Just found out about this and laughed my ass off!

Congratulations to NISA on their first M rated title. I still don't know if the rating is justified, it has the exact same content descriptors as Neptunia which is only rated T.

The rating really doesn't matter to me, I plan on pre-ordering this immediately once available.

[zatrox]

Omg after reading the ESRB description, I have to get this game!
Ahhhh, I'm going to have to jump through some hoops though. Radiant Historia and Neptunia come out next month. This year is way too hectic for me.

Priorities and choices, my friend.

Sometimes, you must pick a certain game first, and then buy the game you missed out on later.

Just found out about this and laughed my ass off!

Congratulations to NISA on their first M rated title. I still don't know if the rating is justified, it has the exact same content descriptors as Neptunia which is only rated T.

The rating really doesn't matter to me, I plan on pre-ordering this immediately once available.

But underage girls stripping to become stronger in battle.

And guys, too. Sadly.

[SilverCitizen]

Omg after reading the ESRB description, I have to get this game!
Ahhhh, I'm going to have to jump through some hoops though. Radiant Historia and Neptunia come out next month. This year is way too hectic for me.

Priorities and choices, my friend.

Sometimes, you must pick a certain game first, and then buy the game you missed out on later.

Very true. Priorities indeed. The question is, which of those games is going to be the hardest to get in the future? I want the limited edition of Neptunia, Radiant Historia could probably wait due to the fact the cd comes with every copy...for now anyway. Don't know what's coming with this. Guess I'll have to hold off on doing anything for now.

[XCronoX]

If it's a M rating, I'm expecting nudity, cussing and ridiculous amounts of blood and gore that would make my day.

[lopez]

Congratulations to NISA on their first M rated title. I still don't know if the rating is justified, it has the exact same content descriptors as Neptunia which is only rated T.

But underage girls stripping to become stronger in battle.

And guys, too. Sadly.

This

I'm sure the transformation animations and the sexual innuendos (inserting "crystals" into her special "slot") are what pushed the game toward M.

Though like Ryo said, the rating doesn't matter. I mean kids who want it will just get their parents to buy the game.

If it's a M rating, I'm expecting nudity, cussing and ridiculous amounts of blood and gore that would make my day.

Reminds me of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey for the DS. I've played it and I still don't get how it got a M rating.....

[LAMV]

Reminds me of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey for the DS. I've played it and I still don't get how it got a M rating.....

Probably because of Mara. It's a giant penis on a chariot after all.

[lordryo]

Congratulations to NISA on their first M rated title. I still don't know if the rating is justified, it has the exact same content descriptors as Neptunia which is only rated T.

But underage girls stripping to become stronger in battle.

And guys, too. Sadly.

This

I'm sure the transformation animations and the sexual innuendos (inserting "crystals" into her special "slot") are what pushed the game toward M.

Though like Ryo said, the rating doesn't matter. I mean kids who want it will just get their parents to buy the game.

No doubt that's what pushed the rating, but then don't you think they should list the game as having 'mature sexual themes' rather than just plan 'ol sexual themes? Neptune and Rorona both have 'sexual themes' on the box yet nothing was inserted into anyone's 'slot' nor was there any under aged stripping. If AT3 is more mature in the sex department, then the box should say so.

If it's a M rating, I'm expecting nudity, cussing and ridiculous amounts of blood and gore that would make my day.

Reminds me of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey for the DS. I've played it and I still don't get how it got a M rating.....

I feel the same way about Halo.