It seems that the Atelier series is quickly becoming very popular as of late. There’s an anime that is currently airing in Japan, Atelier Escha & Logy will be making its way West soon, and a new game, Atelier Shallie, is currently in development. Hell even the Totori and Merururu revived Plus releases on the Vita.
Speaking of the last two games in the Arland saga, the first entry into the saga, Altelier Rorona, will also be getting the Plus treatment. I’l be honest, when I first played Rorrona, I didn’t really like it. I can’t put my finger on it but there were a few things that I didn’t like about the game and almost made me give up on the series entirely. Gust, the developers, and Tecmo Koei, the new publishers, thought so too and will be adding in the following changes/new features:
• Enhanced 3D character models
• New field map modelling creates more rich and vibrant scenery
• New chapters featuring Totori and Meruru who return from the previous Arland trilogies “Atelier Meruru Plus” and “Atelier Totori Plus”, brimming with new content and illustrations
• Additional Content, including playable characters, maps, bosses, costumes and more
• Improved Synthesis system and new Assignment system
• Expanded Item Crafting
• New battle system with advanced battle features and skill execution between characters
• New Time Capsule system allows players to bury items in Atelier Rorona and retrieve them in Atelier Meruru Plus, and Atelier Totori Plus
• Over 30 different Endings: Interactions with character and decisions made to complete missions with affect the ending offering extremely high replay value
• Data saving and sharing between PlayStation®3 and PS®Vita versions
Relive the first Arland adventure when the game releases on June 24, 2014.
