Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir
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 has decided to release the game with a
DVD containing the second and third episodes of Season 2 of the
anime series, #27 "Teacher" and #28 "One is All, All is One". This DVD contains only
English audio, the 2nd OP "READY STEADY GO" by
L'Arc~en~Ciel, the shortened 3rd ED "Motherland" by
Crystal Kay, and no
subtitles.
Taking place after the events of the first two episodes of the anime (though it seems to take place in the manga due to how the events take place), 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 round the countryside. When Colonel Mustang sends the brothers and 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...
Main article: Characters of Fullmetal Alchemist.
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Edward Elric: The Fullmetal Alchemist, his nickname is given due to his "automail", the artificial arm and leg that replaced the limbs Ed lost when he attempted to revive his mother (his leg) and transfer Al's soul into a suit of armor (his arm).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Winry Rockbell (non-playable): The childhood friend of Ed and Al, an automail mechanic.
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Arlen Glostner (non-playable):A former friend of Jack Crowley who has a great deal of knowledge about Lebis and the golems.
Enemies
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Lion Chimera **
Cornello (Boss)
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Bald (Boss)
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Scar (Boss)
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Phantom (Boss)
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Dragon Golem**
Spider Golem**
Phantom (Boss)
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Jack Crowley (Boss)
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Jack Crowley - Golem (Final boss)
