Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg for Nintendo Switch

A modernized port for the iconic JRPG

Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg is yet another title from the popular Atelier JRPG franchise. This game from KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. LTD. is a remake of the first game in the series, however, with modernized graphics and more thrilling gameplay. 

Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg is available as a port for those who have the original game, however, you can also purchase it individually. In this role-playing game, you can look forward to a thrilling adventure paired with exciting battles. Other titles in the series include Atelier Ryza and Atelier Sophie.

New and improved

For players who are familiar with the original storyline of Atelier Marie, you can’t expect a new story to appear in Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg. This RPG only improves on the original gameplay in order to match the standards of other modern games. The character designs have been greatly improved and 2D and 3D models have now been set in place for all playable characters.

This port also has improved the original title’s navigation system so that players can move around more comfortably without having to worry about awkward movements or glitchy animations that skip from one frame to another. The tutorial portion of the game has also been reworked to be more comprehensive and easier to understand even for players who are new to the game.

Another notable feature of this title is the Unlimited Mode, which allows you to explore freely without having to worry about quests and winning battle after battle. All these new improvements can be quite heavy for devices with lower specs, however, since you’ll need a 64-bit processor and operating system. The game also requires a minimum of 25 GB of available space and 16 GB of RAM.

Captivating narrative 

Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg captures the essence of a magical realm set within the prestigious Royal Academy of Magic. Within its hallowed halls, Marie, driven by an insatiable desire to master the art of alchemy, finds herself grappling with the complexities of this ancient discipline. However, destiny takes an unexpected turn when her professor presents her with a unique opportunity to prove her worth.

As part of a special graduation exam, Marie is bestowed an atelier, a haven for her alchemical endeavors. She must concoct an item of exceptional craftsmanship that will impress her professor and secure her passage into the ranks of skilled alchemists. This challenging task includes gathering the necessary ingredients and earning money to hire trustworthy adventurers that will procure essential recipes and utensils for her.

Worth the high-spec requirements

While Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg requires a lot for it to run smoothly, you can easily brush it off considering the numerous expansions it’s made to the original title. With smoother controls and a more relaxed game mode that doesn’t require continuous grinding for resources, fans of the franchise can experience the game in an all-new light.