While it may be a lot later then many people including myself would have hoped for, Nippon Ichi Software America have announced that the release date for US and PAL regions for Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland will be May 2012, of which a specific day has not yet been determined. As the supposedly last installment in the trilogy, it will feature characters from all three games in the series (Including a chibi Rorona and Totori as a new instructor) along with updated game systems and what will hopefully be an improved plot over Totori (Which had an improved plot over Rorona).
About Atelier Meruru:
The tiny kingdom of Arls, located on the northeastern border of the Arland Republic, is where Princess Meruru calls home. Ever since she was exposed to alchemy by famed adventurer Totori Helmold, all she could think about was becoming an alchemist. With Totori’s guidance, Meruru sets out to develop her home kingdom of Arls using the power of alchemy. On her way, Meruru will encounter new adventures, obstacles, mysteries, and friends, and discover what life is like outside the castle walls. How you choose to guide her through the advancement of her land will determine the final outcome in the tale of Atelier Meruru.
Game Features
- New “Development” system: develop new areas and facilities in Arls to gain access to even more lands to explore!
- Developing new areas and facilities will change the appearance of the in-game world! How you develop the kingdom will alter the outcome of the story.
- Classic turn-based battles feature a Time Card turn system, making the battles even more strategic!
- Master item synthesis with the help of the ever-popular Homs!
- Fan-favorite characters from previous Atelier games return with more stories and mysteries to uncover!
