Patrickb8man released this on Apr 27, 2016. Changelog since last stable: Installation now shows proper percentage progress. Completely reworked 7z handling. Console tab removed since no more use. Experimental RLE compression to decrease size of output.pp files. Now detects if mods are valid. Also checks if actual mod is inside 7z. You'll need Japanese locale to run most Japanese games, including Artificial Academy 2. This is the easiest way to set it up, no need to play with Windows settings or anything. If you're on Windows 10 go back to 7 or 8.1. Pastebin.com is the number one paste tool since 2002. Pastebin is a website where you can store text online for a set period of time.
English translated UI and dialog 100%.
No installation required. Pre-patched to v4
.reg key must be edited and applied before playing. See SETUP
Extracted size: 12.4 GB
Important reads:
All information from /hgg/: http://pastebin.com/BhpfXqHP
Wiki: http://wiki.anime-sharing.com/hgames/index.php/Artificial_Academy_2
http://wiki.anime-sharing.com/hgames/index.php/Artificial_Academy_2/Technical_Help
The game was already installed following the 'Installation Guide for Idiots: http://pastebin.com/g1SEVHDp'
method, using Wizzard to install mods separately. This is not the Hongfire patch, but contains the same
mods, but allows you to revert them individually as needed.
SETUP:
Extract the 7z file.
You must edit AA2_install.reg and replace both D:pathtoAA2 with the extracted directory location,
and run the .reg file. Note that you must use instead of in the path.
You can also use [Illusion][RegistryFixer] [TheShadow][V2.1] instead. (not recommended)
RUNNING:
Must use AppLocale (or HF pApploc). Read the install guide and FAQ for details.
http://pastebin.com/g1SEVHDp
AA2Play_English.exe - main game English launcher (V4). Use this to configure graphics.
May have some performance issues, so consider using AA2Play.exe to play the game.
AA2Play_V4_JG2FPv130b_PartialEngTL01.exe - Frontier Pack - lets you cheat by forcing interactions, view statue anywhere, etc.
AA2Play.exe - Japanese V4 launcher (no-CD already applied)
AA2TranslationLoader.exe - English launcher and translation for AA2Edit.exe
AA2Edit_Unlocked_V1.0.exe - Unlocked Maker Launcher - copy this to AA2Edit.exe for use with AA2TranslationLoader.exe
AA2Edit_v1.0.1_JG2CMv142_Unlocked.exe - Unlocked Maker from Frontier Pack
aa2mpatch.exe - custom resolution (for AA2Edit)
MODDING:
Illusion Wizzard is included.
Place mods in wizzardAA2_PLAYmods directory and use Wizzard to install them.
The following mods are already installed:
[AA2][Translation][English UI and Card Personalities][v9.5][hgg]
[AA2][Translation][Dialogue][Final][v2.1][hgg]
[AA2][Translated Maker Name and Stuff List]
[AA2][HGG] 2D Clothed Female Uncensor + 3D Clothed Male Uncensor + Dildo Uncensor ALPHA v.6
[AA2][Hair][BigPack HEXA][v1.4][Various]
[AA2][Backgrounds][v2.1]
INSTALLING FUTURE PATCHES:
When installing a new update from Illusion, let the installer extract to a temporary directory.
There will be a setup directory inside, with a main and edit folder.
Copy both the contents of main* and edit* into your installed AA2 folder and overwrite.
Then open Wizzard.
Uninstall mods (very optional, but if you don't do this, uninstalling the mods in the future will revert to the older version)
Re-apply (force) the translation mods again. You'll probably need to update the translation mods if the UI gets updated.
CONTENTS:
Pre-patched to v4, includes:
- Pre-Order Bonus [Hairpack + Personality]
- DLC01 [Additional Hair]
- Tanabata Bonus Hair Extension
- Illusion Special Member Bonus Hair
Class roster: [HGG][Rule 63 update 4] default (you can restore the original game ones with
the folders aa2/save/Female.orig/ and aa2/save/Male.orig/)
List of files inside the .7z: http://pastebin.com/yNXBJDRC
Wait there were two games before we got to Artificial Girl 3? Well apparently, so, but today I am just focusing on what this game is all about. It should go without saying, but this is a game that is 100 percent NSFW. This is a game that is all about creating your dream girls and then perusing them to have sex with. It is very graphic and if that is your thing then I am sure you are going to like what this game is offering.
Create A Wrestler…. Naked One That Is
If you have read any of my reviews about these types of games, you will notice I always bring up the create a wrestler mode in the WWE games. The reason for that is it is the best comparison when it comes to making a character. Well, I think that Artificial Girl 3 might have any WWE or even NBA 2K game beat when it comes to making your own character.
A huge part of this game is about making your dream girls. It is not an exaggeration to say that you will probably want to spend a few hours before jumping into the actual game making a few girls. The more girls you have on this island/town or whatever you want to call it, the more “fun” you are going to have. You have so many options when it comes to making girls I really do not know where to start. As well as making them look the way you want, you also get to change their personality which will affect how you go about trying to bang them as you play.
Ahead Of The Time
One thing you have to give Artificial Girl 3 a lot of credit for was trying to have a massive open world. Not many games of this type give you an open world and then let you freely explore it (in both first and third person) so that is very ambitious. The world is detailed enough, but there is just a kind of blandness to it that makes this place feel kind of lifeless.
From Yellow To Red!
The game has you exploring the island and trying to win the affections of the ladies that you have created. They each have an affection meter and you move it from Yellow to Red by doing things like being nice and kind to them, giving them hugs, and so on.
The idea is to get them all the way to red where they are practically begging you to do them. If you do things such as bursting in on them when they are in the bathroom, this can make the affection meter go down. In all honesty, while hooking up with the girls was the goal, I had a lot of fun just screwing around and acting like a jerk!
I must admit that Artificial Girl 3 is a very strange game for me to talk about. I was very impressed with how in-depth the character creation suite was and it was certainly one of the most comprehensive I have come across in a game like this. The actual game is kind of weird as you feel like you are stalking these girls! Still, there is some fun to be had here and it might be worth checking out if you want a sex game that lets you wander around instead of just clicking places.
Pros:
- You can create your dream girl
- The world is a decent size
- You can freely walk around
- Lots of high-quality sex scenes
- It is fun to mess around and do what you want
Cons:
- The game makes you feel like a weird stalker
- More voices would have been nice