Atelier Meruru - The Apprentice of Arland (Europe)
PlayStation 3
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Reviewed in 2012
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✪ Reviewed on March 20, 2026
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Atelier Meruru concludes the Arland trilogy with a princess learning alchemy to develop her kingdom. Refined crafting system, more cheerful than predecessors. A beautiful trilogy conclusion.
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Category
RPG1 player12+
Description
Conclusion of the Arland trilogy with Meruru Tottocotta, a young princess wanting to develop her kingdom through alchemy under Totori's tutelage. Published by Tecmo Koei and developed by Gust, released in 2012 in Europe and North America. Build and expand the kingdom of Arls, alchemy recipes inherited from the trilogy, multiple endings depending on kingdom growth, warm pastel aesthetic.
Atelier Meruru - The Apprentice of Arland review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾7,8 GB📅22/05/2012
Published by NIS America
Atelier Meruru - The Apprentice of Arland (PS3) price, value & rarity
Is Atelier Meruru - The Apprentice of Arland still worth playing in 2026?
The conclusion of the Arland trilogy from Gust, Atelier Meruru follows a princess turned apprentice alchemist who wants to develop her kingdom through synthesis, adding a territory development dimension to the series' formula. The gentleness of the world, the depth of crafting and the satisfaction of seeing the kingdom prosper win over fans of cosy JRPGs. The time constraint and a measured pace divide. A title for fans of Japanese alchemy RPGs and the Atelier series after a management layer.
