In a forbidden act of alchemy, Edward and Alphonse tried to raise their mother from the dead and lost their left leg and entire body, respectively. Immediately after the accident, Ed sacrificed his right arm to save Alphonse’s soul and transplanted him into a suit of armor. The action begins as the two brothers head towards Central City in search of the “Philosopher’s Stone,” the only object that can return them to their former states.

Based on the wildly popular anime and manga series in Japan, Fullmetal Alchemist has made its way to America with episodic programming on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. Fullmetal Alchemist for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system expands the tale in the anime series and is accompanied by fast-paced gameplay in which players can “alchemize” objects for use in battle. The story takes place in a lost chapter from the anime series during the Elric brother’s journey to Central.