Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland

Thirteenth game in Gust’s long-running Atelier series, challenging you to step into the shiny shoes of Arls’ princess as she attempts to prove how alchemy can help the development of her kingdom.


Developer: Gust
Publisher: Koei Tecmo
Available on: PlayStation 3, Vita, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows PC


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Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland – Building a Legacy - Concluding the Arland trilogy before that pesky Lulua came along and complicated things, Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland builds on the solid foundation of its predecessors to provide a substantial and deep yet accessible challenge for alchemical adventuring enthusiasts.
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