Summary

Release Year: 2010
Genres: Role-playing game (RPG)
Platforms: PlayStation 3
Developers: Gust
Publishers: Gust, NIS America

Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland (2010)

Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland is a Japanese role-playing video game developed by Gust Co. Ltd. and published by Tecmo Koei. It was released in Japan on June 24, 2010, and in North America and Europe in March 2011. The game is the twelfth installment in the Atelier series, and it continues the series’ emphasis on item synthesis. Atelier Totori is the second in the Arland series and a direct sequel to Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland, taking place five years after the end of that game. It is followed by Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland.

The game follows the story of Totori Helpern, a young woman who dreams of becoming an adventurer like her mother. She sets out on a journey to explore the world and find her own path. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters who help her on her journey, including the returning Rorona and Mimi from Atelier Rorona.

Atelier Totori features a turn-based battle system in which the player controls a party of up to three characters. The game’s alchemy system allows the player to create a variety of items, including weapons, armor, and healing items. The game also features a number of side quests and minigames, as well as a large world to explore.

Atelier Totori was praised for its charming characters, engaging story, and deep alchemy system. It was also criticized for its repetitive gameplay and lack of innovation. However, the game was a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide.

Gameplay

Atelier Totori is a role-playing video game in which the player controls a party of up to three characters. The game features a turn-based battle system in which the player selects actions for each character from a menu. The game’s alchemy system allows the player to create a variety of items, including weapons, armor, and healing items. The player can also use alchemy to create bombs, which can be used to damage enemies in battle.

The game features a number of side quests and minigames, as well as a large world to explore. The player can travel between different towns and dungeons, and can collect items and materials to use in alchemy. The game also features a number of puzzles that the player must solve in order to progress.

Story

Atelier Totori follows the story of Totori Helpern, a young woman who dreams of becoming an adventurer like her mother. She sets out on a journey to explore the world and find her own path. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters who help her on her journey, including the returning Rorona and Mimi from Atelier Rorona.

Totori’s journey takes her through a variety of different environments, including forests, mountains, and deserts. She must also face a variety of challenges, including monsters, bandits, and even the elements. However, with the help of her friends, Totori is able to overcome any obstacle and achieve her dream of becoming an adventurer.

Characters

Totori Helpern: The protagonist of the game, Totori is a young woman who dreams of becoming an adventurer like her mother. She is a skilled alchemist and a loyal friend.
Rorona Firis: A returning character from Atelier Rorona, Rorona is a skilled alchemist and a close friend of Totori.
Mimi Houllier: Another returning character from Atelier Rorona, Mimi is a skilled fighter and a loyal friend of Totori.
Gino Weinberg: A young man who dreams of becoming a knight. He is a skilled swordsman and a close friend of Totori.
Sterkenburg Cranach: A mysterious man who is said to be a powerful alchemist. He is a mentor to Totori and helps her on her journey.

Reception

Legacy

Atelier Totori is considered to be one of the best games in the Atelier series. It has been praised for its charming characters, engaging story, and deep alchemy system. The game has also been credited with helping to popularize the Atelier series in the West.

Atelier Totori has been followed by two sequels, Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland and Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland. These games have continued the Arland series’ emphasis on item synthesis and exploration.