While Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland’s leisurely introduction and reliance on combat convention probably won’t tempt casual role-players to take a chance on the long-running series, Atlelier fans are certain to enjoy the changes made to the twelfth entry in the franchise. By excising the previous game’s demanding deadlines, Arland advances a structure that less linear and consequently- more fulfilling.
"Gust's Atelier series offers plenty of lighthearted fun so let's see whether Totori or Meruru has the more worthwhile adventure." - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums
Rorona is, and always will be my favorite. She's just too adorable.
Her game was great, but others have been better. I just like the character the most. One thing they got right in her game though was the pacing of the time aspect. Gave plenty of time without wasting too much here or there like all the other games seemed to do.
I enjoyed the story for Totori more but had more fun overall with Meruru. Love them both though.
I prefer Totori I was a bit boring and the only one that didn't hook me out of the 3 Plus versions I played though Totori was really rough on new players unlike Meruru
Lyam writes: - Atelier Arland Trilogy DX is another collection release, but this time, on PlayStation 4. The games with it are Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland, Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland, and Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland, which have all appeared on PlayStation 3, as well as the PlayStation Vita. It’s quite an ongoing franchise with Atelier Rorona is the 11th game in the series and there are more plenty more to come.
It's probably my favourite 3 (well didn't like meruru much) But the price is trash. Should have been normal retail price for all 3 imo.
I haven't played the Atelier series for quite a while now. Last game I finished was Iris 3, although I didn't really liked it. I love the first one, Eternal Mana. I think I finished Atelier Iris 1 at least three times. I bought Atelier Sophie and played less than 10 hours before I dropped it. Would love to see another game with the Iris level of story telling.
Kotaku - Last month, the Japanese publisher Tecmo Koei released the Vita version of Japanese role-playing game Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland. They told nobody that it was out.
What? You mean... I can play this! Faster vita go on psn! Download!
TBH i did not know it was on PSN..
What's sad is that Tecmo didn't even send out their newsletter with any info on it until about a week after release. It wasn't even on their website. If I hadn't happen to come across the article here(which wasn't very hot at the time), then I wouldn't have known either.
I actually just brought the PS3 version a few weeks ago though. Probably would have gotten it on the Vita instead had I known it was coming.
It sounds counter-intuitive but in a way it kind of makes sense.
Instead of all the hype and teasing and build-up from months of marketing, some dude just happens across the game on psn and is hugely surprised and excited. Then, it gets spread like wildfire and you have concentrated excitement all over the internet. It's almost like they didn't even have to wait for the game, because they weren't even aware it existed until they saw it for sale on psn. I'd imagine that's pretty exciting for fans. Risky, but I could see how it might work.
I've owned this on my Vita for awhile. =) A very good Vita adaption, very sharp and crisp gameplay...
I've always said that advertising was overrated. Good games will sell through word of mouth, and always have.
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That's really not all that true. It works in this scenario because it doesn't take much to stand out in the crowd.
There are what, like 60 games total for the Vita right now? You don't really need ad dollars to stand out in a pack of 60. People who are looking for games on a Vita are going to find your game.
When you get to a crowded marketplace, like say, Steam, or the Apple App Store, you're not going to sell like gangbusters just because you're good. People have to find you first.
Ad dollars certainly are overrated in SOME cases, but plenty of good games have also gone to the bargain bin. It's a matter of knowing which situation you're in.
Not one I'm interest in, but I know some people will like the game.
good review. I'm just not sure if this is a JRPG for me. I don't even like half of the FF games.
Cool review.
Thanks for posting.
Liked the review, not really into JRPG's but maybe I will check this one out.