Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir

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Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir

Developer(s)	Racjin
Publisher(s)	Square Enix
Release date(s)	September 22, 2004 (Japan) July 12, 2005 (US)
Genre(s)	Action RPG
Mode(s)	Single player
Rating(s)	ESRB: Teen (T)
Platform(s)	PlayStation 2
Media	1 DVD-ROM
System requirements	PlayStation 2 Memory card
Input	Dual Shock

Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir (Devil of the Red Elixir in Japan) is the second role-playing game for the PlayStation 2 based on the series of the same name. It is the prequel of sorts to Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel. The game has much improved visuals than the previous title, as well as all dialog being voiced over. To help boost sales, Square Enix decided to release the game with a bonus DVD in the United States containing the second and third episodes of Season 2 (episode 27 Teacher and 28 One is all, All is One") of the Fullmetal Alchemist anime series, since the show took a 4 month break in its Adult Swim broadcast. This DVD contains only English audio, with the shortened version of the 2nd OP "READY STEADY GO" by L'Arc~en~Ciel and the shortened 3rd ED "Motherland" by Crystal Kay,since that is the version that was to be shown in the Adult Swim broadcast.

1 Plot
2 Characters
3 Voice Actors
4 List of Enemies
5 Trivia
6 External links

[edit] Plot

Loosely based around the events of the first few episodes of the anime (with some plot elements borrowed from the manga), Edward and Alphonse learn of a frightening phenomenon sweeping Amestris; people in many regions are vanishing without a trace, supposedly spirited away by "monsters". In Resembool, Edward and Alphonse meet an enigmatic alchemist named Jack Crowley and an entity called the Phantom. It seems that they have some connection with both the disappearances and the strange creatures (known as Golems) appearing around the countryside. When Colonel Mustang sends the brothers and Riza Hawkeye to investigate a village plagued by these monsters, they meet Arlen Glostner, an archaeologist who is studying the ancient civilization of Lebis. Edward and Alphonse soon find themselves headed for the ruins of Siam-Sid, the capital city of Lebis, to discover the truth behind the Golems and the puzzling disappearances . . .

[edit] Characters

Main article: Characters of Fullmetal Alchemist and Characters of Fullmetal Alchemist video games

Edward Elric: The Fullmetal Alchemist, his nickname is given due to the fact that the term "Fullmetal" is used to describe a person who is stubborn. In the series it is often mistakenly attributed by minor characters to Ed's automail arm and leg, or Al's armor body.

Alphonse Elric: Al is the younger brother of Edward Elric, but is often confused to be older than Ed because he is trapped in a suit of armor twice as large as he is.

Roy Mustang (sidekick, non-playable): The Flame Alchemist, a man who specializes in flame alchemy. He is Ed's immediate superior in the military and seems to have his own ambitious objectives unknown to those but his closest confidantes. He is also quite the ladies' man.

Riza Hawkeye (sidekick, non-playable): One of Mustang's most trusted confidantes, a severe woman who can remain cool under even the greatest pressure. She is an officer highly capable of accomplishing any designated mission and is an excellent shot with the gun.

Maes Hughes (non-playable): One of Mustang's most trusted confidantes, a warm-hearted family man whose favorite thing to do is show off pictures of his young daughter to anyone. He is a skilled knife thrower.

Alex Louis Armstrong (sidekick, non-playable, mini-boss): Another member of Mustang's group, a man who can use alchemy to increase the muscular strength of his already extremely well built body.

Winry Rockbell (non-playable): The childhood friend of Ed and Al, an automail mechanic.

Arlen Glostner (non-playable): An archaeologist who specializes in certain ancient civilizations. This old codger is stubborn and cranky, but his soul still burns with a fiery passion. And yet he seems to be haunted by shadowy memories of the past...

Jack Crowley (non-playable): Once nicknamed "The Silver Bullet Alchemist", this former state alchemist was stripped of his certification long ago.

Elma (non-playable): A beautiful but enigmatic woman who appears to Ed and Al time and time again. She seems to be pleading for their help...

[edit] Voice Actors

Vic Mignogna as Edward Elric
Aaron Dismuke as Alphonse Elric
Travis Willingham as Roy Mustang
Colleen Clinkenbeard as Riza Hawkeye and Rosé Thomas
Sonny Strait as Maes Hughes
Christopher Sabat as Alex Louis Armstrong
Caitlin Glass as Winry Rockbell
Rick Spiegel as Arlen Glostner
Luci Christian as Elma
John Burgmeier as Jack Crowley
Dameon Clarke as Scar
Mike McFarland as Jean Havoc
Juli Erikson as Pinako Rockbell
Andy Mullins as Cornello

[edit] List of Enemies

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

- Lion Chimera
- Cornello (Boss)
- Bald (Boss)
- Scar (Boss)
- Armstrong (Mini Boss)
- Phantom (Boss)
- Dragon Golem
- Spider Golem
- Phantom (Boss)
- Jack Crowley (Boss)
- Jack Crowley - Golem (Final boss)

[edit] Trivia

The original version of the game featured the song "Melissa" (1st Opening from the series) from Porno Graffiti in the opening intro of the game but was changed to "Ready, Steady, Go!" (2nd Opening from the series) sung by L'arc-en-ciel for the U.S. version to match the airing on Adult Swim and the bonus dvd, that featured the Adult Swim versions of episodes 27 and 28 (Shortened OP/ED and no subtitles).

The bonus dvd actually was the U.S. premiere for the 2 episodes it contains, because the Adult Swim broadcast stopped at episode 26 (May) to give Funimation the chance to dub the rest of the series. The bonus dvd was released with the game in July while the show resumed its broadcast in Adult Swim on October.
On the second playthough, at least, Armory from the first game is visible in one of the first cutscenes, when Ed is talking with the shopkeeper.
Upon first glance the character Jack Crowley greatly resembles Alba Meira from King Of Fighters Maximum Impact there is even an outfit in which Alba wears that looks like the one Jack wears later on in the game.