Almost 26 years after its initial Japanese launch, Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg is obtaining a modern-day remake total with its initial authorities English variation.
Publisher Koei Tecmo as well as programmer Gust Studios exposed the Atelier Marie Remake today in party of the Atelier collection’ 25th wedding anniversary. That claimed, Atelier Marie was practically launched in Japan for the initial PlayStation in May 1997, so by the time this remake pertains to the West in July 2023, we’ll be almost 26 years right into Atelier’s background.
The Atelier Marie Remake is pertaining to Switch, PS5, PS4, as well as computer, however its precise launch day appears to differ somewhat. Steam claims July 12, the internet site claims July 13, as well as Koei Tecmo claims July 17, so allow’s simply bank on mid-July as well as you can inspect your system of selection.
In instance you have actually missed this specific specific niche for the previous 20 years as well as adjustment, Atelier Marie is the initial game in a long-running collection of crafting JRPGs. It’s interesting to see that also the initial game has specifically the very same facility: a girl runs an alchemy store while attempting to fulfill distribution and/or test target dates as well as sometimes bargaining turn-based battle. The collection has actually generally been divided right into inconsonant trilogies, with one of the most current being Atelier Ryza. As it occurs, Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key schedules out March 24 on the very same systems as the Marie remake.
With Atelier Marie being exceptionally old, it’s obtained rather the tune-up for its re-release. Koei Tecmo guarantees brand new graphics with chibi designs for gameplay as well as lavish images for tale scenes, as well as the art does look respectable, specifically for such an old JRPG. The tutorial has actually evidently been upgraded to make the game “more comfortable and easier to play,” with battle as well as alchemical product synthesis additionally obtaining some equilibrium modifications.
“Many new elements have also been added for fans of the original version as well as those new to the Atelier series,” the author includes. “In Unlimited Mode, players can now take their time without the deadline of needing to graduate in five years, benefiting those who want to enjoy a relaxing atelier life without being driven by deadlines. Additional social events have also been added, enabling players to interact with the main characters, uncovering new aspects and charms that were not included in the original game. Also added is the always helpful ‘Professor Ingrid’s Tasks.’ These tasks help act as a guide, as the question ‘what should I do next’ can be solved immediately, a unique feature for RPGs with this high degree of freedom.”
The Atelier collection has actually been silently repeating on a winning formula for over 20 games, however the game that began all of it has actually never ever been (formally) usable in English previously. Logically, it should certainly be a suitable location to begin with the collection, however if you’re aiming to check out some even more contemporary access, an entire lot of them are on sale on Steam (opens up in brand-new tab) with February 28.
This has actually been a fantastic month for cult standards, specifically with approximately half of everything announced at the February 2023 Nintendo Direct being some exceptionally specific niche.
Source: gamesradar.com
