Atelier Rorona is the first Atelier on PS3 with an alchemist in Arland town, time management and crafting. Accessible to beginners, charming despite a system still finding its feet. Good entry point.
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Category
RPG1 player12+
Description
First chapter of the Arland trilogy following Rorolina Frixell, an apprentice alchemist with three years to save her atelier from being shut down. Published by Tecmo Koei and developed by Gust, released in 2010 in Europe and North America. Alchemy at the heart of the gameplay, royal assignments with strict deadlines, turn-based combat, multiple endings based on reputation and friendships, character design by Mel Kishida.
Atelier Rorona - The Alchemist of Arland review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾3,9 GB📅24/09/2010
Published by NIS America
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An alchemy RPG from Gust, Atelier Rorona opens the Arland trilogy by following a young apprentice tasked with saving her workshop by completing commissions within a deadline, through gathering ingredients and synthesising items from recipes. The gentleness of the world, the depth of crafting and the charm of the characters win over fans of cosy JRPGs. The time constraint and a measured pace divide. A title for fans of Japanese alchemy RPGs and the curious about the Atelier series' beginnings on PS3.
