During the year 2054, mankind was assaulted with the unwavering force of an alien invasion. Humanity began to spiral downwards as the both assertive and ruthless aliens invaded so suddenly with innumerable fleets of devastation. The outlook of humanity?s existence looked unnerving, as lives were continuously lost. Upon their invasion the United Nations reorganized the world?s military forces and began to work together to fight off the alien invaders in hopes of survival. Argento Soma takes place in the year 2059, five years after what is referred to as, ?the first encounter action.? The battle between humanity?s civilization and the alien race wages on and at the forefront of this battle we are introduced to the character, Ryu Soma. Scarred with the remembrance of the death of his beloved Maki Agata. Ryu finds himself torn within the cornerstones of revenge. What will happen to the future of Earth as time goes forward and only one civilization will undoubtedly survive?