Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist Of Arland Launches June 24th!
This is something that doesn't happen too often. Atelier Rorona, yes, the PS3 game from 2010, is getting an updated re-release for the PlayStation 3 AND PlayStation Vita on June 24th. Not sure what everyone else thinks, but the Vita seems to becoming more and more the JRPG console to get!
Read the full press release after the break
From Tecmo Koei:
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. For more information visit
www.tecmokoeiamerica.com and follow
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Read the full press release after the break
From Tecmo Koei:
BURLINGAME, Calif. – MAY 8, 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
with the “Orange Swimsuit” and “Lady’s Etiquette Costume”.
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