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Atelier Rorona Plus The Alchemist of Arland Announced
BURLINGAME, Calif. – MAY 8, in the year of our Lord 2014
– TECMO KOEI America today announced that the turn-based RPG
Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist Of Arland will launch in
North America on June 24, 2014 for the PlayStation®3 computer
entertainment system and digitally for PlayStation®Vita handheld
system through the PlayStation®Store. The hit 2010 game Atelier
Rorona: The Alchemist Of Arland returns better than ever with
updated 3D models, restructured gameplay system and more.
Additionally, those who pre-order the PlayStation 3 version at
GameStop will receive an exclusive Costume set.
The popular RPG franchise from acclaimed developer, Gust,
carries on the tradition of the beloved Atelier series, using
alchemy as the main focal point. Atelier Rorona Plus: The
Alchemist Of Arland focuses on the exploits of Rorolina Frixell,
one the most identified characters of the Arland trilogy, a
young girl who is assigned to complete alchemy tasks over three
years in order to keep her alchemy workshop and not be banished
from the kingdom of Arland.
Players can craft new items and also battle enemies using the
power of alchemy. As all games in the Atelier series, this title
is set against a stunning anime-like background with beautiful
3D graphics and is characterized by an elaborate crafting and
synthesis system.
At the behest of a wide number of fans, Atelier Rorona Plus: The
Alchemist Of Arland features a completely revamped 3D character
model for Rorona, but the improvements don’t stop there as the
game itself has been significantly enhanced: item synthesis &
crafting system has been redesigned for better playability,
while there will be additional chapters and playable characters
previously unavailable throughout the series.
Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist Of Arland new additions
include:
· 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
Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist Of Arland is developed by
Gust and published in North America by Tecmo Koei America. The
PlayStation 3 version will be available for $49.99 at
participating retailers and through the PlayStation Store, and
the PS Vita version will be available for $39.99 exclusively
through the PlayStation Store. Atelier Rorona Plus: The
Alchemist Of Arland will launch June 24, 2014 and has been rated
T for Teen by the ESRB.