Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg
Genre: Adventure, RPG
Summary:
It’s not about saving the world. In this “leisure adventure RPG,” failing student Marie pursues alchemy, adventures, and quests while aiming to graduate in five years. “Atelier Marie,” the origin of the Atelier series, has been remade with new elements! The remake changes include: Character designs and event illustrations have been revamped, 2D animations have added and there are now 3D models of characters and stages. The tutorial and navigation of the game’s features have been expanded and improved. The methods of moving around the city and collecting items in the field has been modified to meet modern-day demands, making it more comfortable and easier to play. The new Unlimited Mode, which allows you to play at a more relaxed pace by removing the five year deadline, and the addition of new events that enable interactions with new characters.
Availability: Steam, PS4/PS5, Switch (I can’t confirm Japanese avaliability on non-steam versions in US/EU stores)
Time to Beat: Main Story: 8½ Hours (Main + Sides: 13½ Hours; Completionist: 34 Hours)
Personal Opinion: I have not actually played this one so I was a bit hesitant to propose it, but after having looked up the game structure (it’s split into assingments!) and having the experience of playing 7 other Atelier titles, I think I could run this club. I do know that compared to other Atelier games, this one is very simple in story, alchemy, and characters. It’s a remake of an old game!
Pros
- IT’S REALLY SHORT. It would not be a long commitment!
- It is split up into assignments, so each week could be “complete two or three assignments.”
- It has two modes, the time-limit mode and Endless. Anybody who doesn’t want the stress of a time limit can play on Endless.
- It includes the OG game!
Cons
- It is not cheap, $40 feels like a lot for a game this size. I would recommend we all wait for a sale lol.
- If it’s like all the other Atelier games, it won’t have furigana. I cannot comment on the difficulty level of the game language-wise.