Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg is bringing the original game back
Koei Tecmo have announced that the first game in the Atelier series, which has been running for 25 years now, will see a remake landing on July 13 for Switch, PC and both PlayStation consoles, check out the debut trailer for the game below.
In Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg, players are reintroduced to Marie, a struggling student at the Royal Academy of Magic, whose teacher gifts her an alchemy atelier for her upcoming graduation exam. Marie’s ultimate goal is to create an item within five years that will satisfy her teacher, but to do this, she’ll need to improve her alchemy skills, gather materials, and earn money for reference books and tools, as well as hire adventurers. Where to start is up to the player, as they’ll be able to navigate the game at their own pace in this carefree adventure, with the ultimate goal to graduate from the academy.
All-new graphics brighten the screen using modern techniques to bring Marie and her friends to life. Character and event stills are newly illustrated, with 2D animations of character stills being freshly implemented. Brand-new 3D character models and stages have also been added to the remake, along with cute “chibi”-style character models that players will discover when exploring the world.
While this might be a remake, the team are taking the time to expand upon a few aspects like the tutorials and movement systems. The game will also offer a new Unlimited Mode, that will give players the chance to now take their time without the deadline of needing to graduate in five years, benefitting those who want to enjoy a relaxing atelier life without being driven by deadlines.
The game is coming on July 13th for PC, PlayStation and Switch
