- December 3, 2018
- KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX
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About
"Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX" is a role-playing game where players help Princess Meruru develop her kingdom, Arls, through the use of alchemy, exploration, and battle. By accumulating development points and fulfilling requests from the people, players can build new facilities and advance the kingdom. The English version of the game includes English voice acting for an enhanced gaming experience.











- Atelier Meruru is considered the best of the Arland trilogy, featuring a charming protagonist and a diverse cast of characters that enhance the gameplay experience.
- The game introduces a more lenient time management system, allowing players to explore and develop their kingdom without feeling overly pressured.
- The crafting and synthesis systems are well-designed, providing depth and rewarding players for their efforts in item creation and kingdom development.
- Some players found the time limit to be still somewhat strict, making it challenging to juggle all tasks and achieve desired endings.
- There are reports of bugs and glitches, particularly related to quest progression and character interactions, which can hinder the overall experience.
- The reliance on returning characters from previous games may alienate newcomers who haven't played the earlier titles, as they might miss out on important context and character development.
story
62 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story in "Atelier Meruru" is generally viewed as light and humorous, focusing on slice-of-life elements rather than high-stakes drama, which may appeal to fans of the genre. While it features a charming cast and integrates characters from previous titles, many reviewers suggest that newcomers should play earlier games in the series to fully appreciate the narrative and character development. Overall, the story is considered enjoyable but not as strong as its predecessors, with some players wishing for more time to explore its quests and endings.
“An excellent crafting system and a fun slice-of-life story!”
“Fantastic cast and an enjoyable story.”
“The story has former characters from prior entries in the Arland trilogy who return and get further developed, but the game also introduces a new great cast of characters who are very likable.”
“I'd say the weakest part of Meruru DX is the story.”
“While the game brings back characters from the previous titles, Atelier Rorona and Atelier Totori, it presents side stories and cutscenes for fan service rather than developing the main storyline.”
“If you want to be the hero of the story, saving princesses in faraway castles, this game is definitely not for you.”