Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator first launched for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play on September 23 in Japan.
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■ Specifications
Title: Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator
Platforms:
iOS / iPad OS
Above iPhone XR, iPhone SE (2nd generation) (above iOS 14)
Alchemy—the power to generate a new creation from the blessings of the Comet.
The story takes place in Lantarna, a kingdom that prospered from alchemy long ago. However, alchemy has now fallen into disuse and has been forgotten by the people.
The main character, Resna, dreamed of spreading the forgotten alchemy to the world again. Her adventure begins as she sets out to the World’s End, where the source of the miracle is said to lie.
■ Summary
The Atelier “Secret” series has shipped more than two million units worldwide, and the Atelier series overall has shipped more than 7.5 million units worldwide. The Atelier series has also been gaining attention with the broadcast of the TV animation Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
The newest title from Koei Tecmo Games and Akatsuki Games is now available on smartphones and PC!
Koei Tecmo Games – Gust, which handles the Atelier series, and Team NINJA, which specializes in character expression technology, are handling development, each utilizing their know-how.
Akatsuki Games – Proud of having multiple long-run operations for mobile games, such as Cinderella Nine and more.
—The first new protagonist in four years spins a tale of “reviving alchemy.”
■ System
—Lively facial expressions and characters, and the highest level of graphics in the series.
■ Characters
—The journey to the World’s End takes place in a new Atelier world…
■ World
■ Characters: Side Resna
Resna Sternenlicht (voiced by Saho Shirasu, character design by Umiu Geso)
“Alchemy combines many things to create something completely new. It’s simply magical!”
A girl who adores alchemy.
A fledgling alchemist. She is very passionate about alchemy and has an unparalleled love and knowledge of the subject, which is evident in her tendency to get excited and talk very fast. Her dream is to revive the neglected art of alchemy and use it to enrich people’s lives.
Izana Kokoschka (voiced by Minami Tanaka, character design by Umiu Geso)
“Phew. Well, we managed to pull it off! You can always trust my hammer to solve all of our problems!”
Resna’s best friend striving to become the kingdom’s best knight
A charming and innocent beastgirl and Resna’s best friend. She has dreamed of becoming a knight since she was a child. She and Resna have sworn to each other that they will make their dreams come true, and they support and encourage each other.
Influenced by her father, a blacksmith, she uses a huge hammer as a weapon. She is very passionate when it comes to hammers.
■■■■■■ / Roman (voiced by Yuya Hirose, character design by Umiu Geso)
“Look, I’m just your average, handsome adventurer.”
A mysterious good-natured adventurer.
A self-proclaimed “handsome adventurer” Resna meets in the capital. He seems to be interested in alchemy and asks to join Resna and her friends. He is a cheerful, good-natured fellow, but also a skilled adventurer who can handle anything with ease.
Saskia (voiced by Mamiko Noto, character design by Umiu Geso)
“Let me take care of that. I can fix it with alchemy, easy!”
Resna’s strict but kind mentor.
Resna’s alchemy mentor. She met Resna in a village where she stopped on her journey and taught her the basics of alchemy. She usually has a cheerful and straightforward personality, but when it comes to alchemy, she can show a stern side. She is also rather careless in her personal life, and Resna often has to take care of her.
■ Creators
Story Draft, Series Composition, and Scenario Supervision: Takahiro – Chairman of Minato Soft. In charge of original drafts and scripts (scenarios) for manga, games, and anime. Although his involvement and style of work differ depending on the title, he is always in charge of worldview and character settings. Major works include the Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai! series, Hell’s Tormentor Kraken, and Yuki Yuna is a Hero series.
Atelier Series Supervision: Yoshiike Shinichi – Born on June 18, 1972 in Shizuoka prefecture, currently living in Nagano prefecture. Previously at Gust (now Koei Tecmo Games Gust), he planned and produced games such as Atelier Marie. The creator of the Atelier series. Now he is active in a wide range of activities as a freelance game designer and scenario writer.
Character Design: Umiu Geso – Major works include illustrations for Cardfight!! Vanguard and Magic: The Gathering cards, Fire Emblem Heroes characters, Arknights music videos, and The Devil Princess.
Character Design: tokki – Illustrator working primarily on game illustrations, character designs, and merchandise illustrations. Major works include Blue Archive‘s Mizuha Mimori and Hatsune Miku-related merchandise illustrations.
■ Story
Long ago, the kingdom of Lantarna prospered from the blessings of a white comet that passed overhead. The art of harnessing the comet’s blessings was called alchemy, and the practitioners of this art were known as alchemists.
However, when the comet disappeared and its blessings were no longer available, the use of alchemy gradually declined and was eventually forgotten.
Many years have passed, and in a corner of Lantarna two girls have a fateful meeting. One is Resna, who has found hope in alchemy and is on her way to the Capital, aiming to travel to the World’s End where the source of the miracle is said to lie.
The other is Valeria, a girl who has lost her memories and now lives in the city while doing rough work as an adventurer for the Moonlit Society.
Behind them looms the shadow of the group known as the Polar Night Alchemists, a dark organization shrouded in mystery. With different motives and ambitions intertwined, the two eventually come closer to the truth that lies dormant on the continent.
—When the two girls meet, their fates begin to unfold…
■ Characters: Side Valeri
Valeri (voiced by Manami Numakura, character design by tokki)
“I just woke up one day three years ago. I don’t remember anything before that.”
A mysterious battle professional.
A warrior with amnesia. Relying on her excellent fighting skills, she and Heidi tend to take on a variety of rough jobs. With no memory of her past, she spends her days trying to figure out who she really is. She has a strong and outspoken personality, but is surprisingly weak when pressured by others.
Heidi (voiced by Naomi Ohzora, character design by tokki)
“Well, what my partner says goes. Go get ’em, partner!”
Valeria’s hard-working partner.
A good-natured companion. She has ended up in the capital after escaping from all sorts of things and plans to work as an adventurer to earn money and one day turn her life around. She is not much of a fighter, but she can handle herself well and helps Valeria with tactical support during battles.
Flocke Cerha (voiced by Yuko Ono, character design by tokki)
“I’m just glad you enjoyed it! That’s what makes me the happiest.”
A lively girl who runs a peddling business. She lives with Valeria and Heidi and supports them in their daily lives. She spends her days trying to be a good girl, praying to the stars every day and hoping that her parents, who suddenly disappeared one day, will come back to her.
Lanze Dach (voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi, character design by tokki)
“You should deposit that cole at the Bank of Lanze. I’ve got a juicy tip. You’d double it in no time!”
A sailor with a broken heart.
A drink-loving former sailor. He used to be a well-known sailor with a rough personality, but a certain incident drove him to spend his days drinking. He often gets drunk and ends up being taken care of by Flocke, whom he worships as an angel.
—A mysterious individual stands in the way of Resna and her friends…?
—Also featuring characters from past series! A new story takes place in a new setting!
■ Returning Characters
Characters from the past series: “Wanderers”, visitors from another world.
Ryza (voiced by Yuri Noguchi)
An alchemist who loves adventure. After she rescued Resna from a monster attack, they often go on adventures together. She has a free-spirited personality and usually acts before worrying.
Firis (voiced by Kaede Hondo)
An alchemist who loves to travel. From a very young age, she has longed to see the world outside, and even now she is excited by the prospect of adventures in the unknown. She has a friendly and energetic personality.
Monika (voiced by Aya Suzaki)
A talented young woman who is skilled in both the literary and military arts. She used to be a very reserved and self-disciplined person, but with the encouragement of her friend Sophie, she is now traveling the world to do all the things she wants to do.
Shallistera (voiced by Kotori Koiwai)
An alchemist on a mission for her family. The mana shortage on this continent seems to be similar to the situation in her hometown, which is experiencing a water shortage, and she is traveling to find clues that will save her hometown.
Escha (voiced by Rie Murakawa)
A bright and earnest alchemist. She used to work as a government official, conducting research projects in undeveloped areas. Currently, she travels around the continent with her former colleagues.
Logy (voiced by Kaito Ishikawa)
A kind and caring alchemist. He is a user of the “Alchemic Sword,” which is a combination of swordsmanship and alchemy. He travels the world, interested in all unexplored regions.
Ayesha (voiced by Marina Inoue)
A soft-hearted, compassionate alchemist. She makes medicines for residents suffering from injuries and illnesses, and takes care of Valeria, who is often covered in wounds.
Marion (voiced by Kana Ueda)
A talented investigator and a workaholic. She is interested in the phenomenon of “wanderers” appearing in this world, and is currently investigating it.
Keithgriff (voiced by Jouji Nakata)
An alchemist in pursuit of truth. He is interested in the history of alchemy on the continent of Lantarna and is conducting research in various regions. He is a skilled alchemist, but his techniques are a little rough.
Totori (voiced by Kaori Nazuka)
An alchemist from a fishing village. With the goal of traveling outside the continent, she currently works in the bay area of the royal capital. Although she is usually quite gentle, she may sometimes unintentionally demoralize others by speaking her mind without thinking.
Rorona (voiced by Mai Kadowaki)
A bright and energetic alchemist. She has an extraordinary passion for making pies, and is constantly working on her skills so that she can delight people with her pies.
Iksel (voiced by Shinnosuke Tachibana)
A passionate chef. He is in charge of the kitchen at a cafe in the royal capital. His favorite frying pan, which he uses for cooking, at times doubles as a weapon against monsters.
Esty (voiced by Rina Sato)
A receptionist who worked in the royal palace of a certain kingdom. She has experience in covert operations and uses her skills to conduct various investigations. She is talkative, cheerful, and good-natured.
Raze (voiced by Daisuke Ono)
A reserved and direct alchemist. He used to serve a young lady of a prominent family, but now that he is free, he is traveling to find what he wants to do.
Vayn (voiced by Akira Ishida)
A student of the alchemy Academy. Through his time at the Academy, he has reevaluated himself and is now on a journey to find what he wants to do.
Judie (voiced by Rie Kanda)
A carefree alchemist. She travels the world researching ways to create a special item called the Dragon’s Hourglass, but has a hard time finding the funds to do so.
—Characters from the past series also appear! Weaving a new story in a new setting!
■ System: Game Cycle
The game cycle is based on familiar elements of the Atelier series: gathering, synthesis, and battle. The story can be progressed without using stamina, making you want to keep going! In addition, the home screen changes as the story progresses!
—Home
—Story
—Battle
—Gathering
—Synthesis
■ System: Gathering
Step into an Unknown Dungeon
Explore dungeons and gather materials needed for synthesis! There are many ways of gathering!
There is a boss at the end of the dungeon! The next difficulty level is unlocked once it is cleared. The higher the difficulty level, the better the rewards!
Aim for High Scores in Score Battles
Materials for synthesis can also be collected in “Score Battles”. The higher the score in the Score Battle, the better the reward!
Aim for a higher score by avoiding damage, or by dealing a lot of damage with a single attack!
■ System: An Easy to Use, Yet Profound “Synthesis” System
The synthesis system, a signature feature of the Atelier series, is optimized for easy and rewarding play.
Combine the traits assigned to the characters and materials to create your optimal solution.
After unlocking a recipe, select the characters and materials you want for synthesis.
Create your optimal items based on each character’s traits and “Gift Color.”
Characters go all out in synthesis scenes! Experiment with your favorite characters!
The mana required for synthesis recovers over time. Try out various combinations to synthesize your perfect item!
■ System: Dynamic Battles with Vibrant Characters
Battles are timeline-based. The key is to watch the turn order and obtain “effect panels” for your party.
By using the synthesized items, the battle situation might turn in your favor…!?
Use the three skills in each character’s arsenal according to the battle situation!
Obtain Burst Panels and watch the flashy animations when using burst skills!
■ System: Atelier Base and the Royal Capital City
An atelier in the otherworld created by Saskia. Alchemists gather here to synthesize.
“Training Quests”, “Materials Quests,” and “stamina recovery” are available at a cafe in the royal capital.
You may find yourself exploring around town. Try talking to anyone that catches your eye!
■ System: Train Your Favorite Characters
Training Quests
Use stamina to earn experience points and obtain materials to enhance your characters!
Grow Board
Using “power up materials”, “items” and “memoria,” you can enhance your characters through various methods! Depending on how you grow your characters, even one-star characters can stand out!
Unlock the panels you want to enhance your character with.
Memoria
Illustration cards of famous scenes and what-if scenes from the Atelier series. Equip them to strengthen your character.
Watch a trailer below. View a set of screenshots at the gallery.
