Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland will debut in North America and Europe this May, NIS America has announced.
The game follows the story of Princess Meruru of Arls, who, intrigued by alchemy, become’s Totori Helmold’s apprentice (from Atelier Totori). Under her new master’s guidance, she sets out to develop her kingdom, encountering “new adventures, obstacles, mysteries, and friends” along the way.
Players will develop Arls using a new “Development” system, gaining access to new lands. The outcome of the story will shift depending on how players choose to evolve their land. Battles are set in classicc turn-based fashion, and utilize a unique “Time Card” system. And of course, item synthesis and the “ever-popular” character Homs have returned.
The debut English trailer, titled “Prologue,” can be seen below. Visit the official English website here.