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Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland transmutes NA and EU in May

by Jordan Mallory on Jan 14th 2012 10:30PM

Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland, part three of Gust's Atelier trilogy, is currently being localized for western audiences and prepped for launch by NIS in North America and Europe this May. NIS also published the first and second entries in the series, Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland and Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland.

As the artful trailer above explains, Atelier Meruru concerns the adventures of Princess Meruru and her quest to become an alchemist while simultaneously growing her kingdom of Arls to its full potential. "Development" is a primary aspect of the gameplay, with story progression changing based on how the player decides to expand and improve the kingdom. Personally, we had no idea that becoming a master alchemist involved so much sweeping.

Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland (01/14/12)

Tags: Atelier, Atelier-meruru, Atelier-Meruru-The-Apprentice-of-Arland, Atelier-Rorona, Atelier-Totori, Gust, NIS, NIS-America, playstation, ps3

Reader Comments (30)

I will definitely be preordering this once Nis announces what the Premium Edition will hold. Most likely an artbook. A soundtrack would be nice too.

I don't know what's wrong with me. These Atelier games are simply addictive in the most frightening sense. They so vibrant, goofy, and stunning.

@pluupy

Nothing wrong with that actually. Just because its not a 'popular' game and you like playing it, does not make you weird.

Actually that's exactly what it makes you....

FInally the last one. Going to be kinda sad to see this little epic end. The first two were time well-spent - and I expect this one to be no exception.

@Kagiroi
Considering this is the 15th or so Atelier game I'm sure another one will be along shortly.

Personally I'm hoping for a third Mana Khemia.

@Regault

I guess every game that has 'Final Fantasy' in the title means they're all related too, right? Don't be daft.

These three games are a separate story arc - just because they all have 'Atelier' in the title doesn't mean they're all related you know. Hence my comment: 'sad to see *this* little epic end."

@Regault

Plus, now Gust is part of Tecmo Koei, and while I do respect TK, their first 'order' was to make a social game of the Atelier Series... I'm Scared.

Yikes, this reminds me I still have Atelier Totori sitting unplayed on my shelf. Got to to play that one soon, I really enjoyed Rorona.

@Lucky48

here we go

@Lucky48

Yeah, you're right. Steroid-taking bald-headed space marines are so much better.

@Lucky48

You should know better than to speak ill of a game that the post is about. Downvoted for that reason alone!

I played Atelier Iris a long time ago, and it was a cute game. I never really got into the alchemy part of it though.

I should really pick up and play Rorona again, I enjoyed what I had played of it and this series just seems to be churning out more games!

I'd the Atelier series is one of the most underrated game. It's a good thing though that they are still continuing this series and releasing for the western market or english versions.

@isotrex
*I'd say, the Atelier series is one of the most underrated and under-appreciated game.*

edit: LOL. edited and added.

That was fast. Awesome. I've only played Atelier Annie on the DS by that was fun. I have Totori premium edition on order and I'll have to put a hefty was of cash aside for the premium edition of Rorona sometime. I'm a sucker for art books and soundtracks so I'm pretty much obliged to get the premium versions of these games, especially since they use an anime art style and I love anime.

Anyway, I didn't really expect it to release so soon (I was thinking third quarter 2012), so this is really great news. NISA are great.

Awesome. I think this is actually the first time I see a post about the Alchemist of Arland series here on Joystiq, and this is the third game already. Anyway can't wait to get this. These games are a total joy to play.

Still gotta finish up Totori.
And what the hell, Rorona? What happened?!

@Lucky48 too right mate

Wow, I'm actually surprised at how good the in-game 3D models look (sparse town backgrounds aside)

I still need to beat the first one and then buy the secound one.

I've been thinking about checking into this series for a while. I've heard decent things about the first game and that totori was pretty good...

@Kevadu

You did read where he wrote " It's as clichéd as those bulky characters from the West.", right?

Not that I am necessarily agreeing or disagreeing with him...

Clearly you guys haven't seen Fullmetal Alchemist. 90% of the series is Edward sweeping out Mustang's office.

@Rocket Raccoon

The other 10% is Edward and Winry making googly eyes at each other.

@Rocket Raccoon
I dont think you were watching the same FMA as I was, then. I do remember that Ed and Al didnt meet Mustang till way later in the anime (and Ed never stormed out of his office much), and Winry also didnt reappear for a long time into the show. It was rare they met with her again.

@pluupy

I was just being sarcastic. :)

Been waiting for this!

This looks interesting, but I feel like I'd have to saw my balls off to play it. Seriously, does it have to be THAT girly? There's a happy medium somewhere between ultra-feminine princesses and ultra-masculine bald space marines, I'm sure of it.

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