Let's Play Atelier

[TomoTakino 438]

 

General Information

Atelier is a long running RPG series that started all the way back on the PS1 and has consistently released titles ever since.  However, despite this, the Atelier series is still considered somewhat niche.  As someone who loves this series and has had success with two other Let's Play series here on PSNProfiles, I wanted to help spread the word about this wonderful, relaxing series by starting a Let's Play and encourage more people to give it a shot.  Whether you've never crafted a single item or you're a master alchemist, this is the place for you to try all the different games in this series and collectively share any experiences you have here.  Because the scope of this Let's Play expands to the entire series, which continues to evolve and grow, there is no deadline for completion or entering this Let's Play and new players are always welcome to join, regardless of if they've played a game in the series or not.

 

Like my other threads, to encourage completion and participation, I have created custom awards for this event in the form of alchemy books that you can earn by obtaining the platinum.  Each game is represented and every version has a different award so if you've got platinums for the PS3 and PS4 versions of Ayesha, you will get two separate awards!  You are eligible for these rewards even if you completed the trophy list prior to joining this Let's Play and like the later games in the series, there is no time limit to join or earn these awards.

 

Feel free to leave any comments or feedback that you feel could help benefit the let's play!  Also, please post any updates you may have with the event as I will not be able to monitor the participants so if you've made progress and want to get credited or share with everyone else, please post!  The only exception is if I add additional challenges or custom trophies, in which case I will check the participants prior to adding it (though after adding it, please update if you achieve it).  Also, please let me know if your PSN profile does not match your Forum profile and which name you want on your custom award.

 

For the sake of enjoyment and completion, feel free to ask or offer help.  However, please keep spoilers hidden, even on older games so as not to deter newcomers.  Also feel free to discuss the games,  your progress or anything related to Atelier so long as you remain civil.  If you have any suggestions or feedback for the let's play, also feel free to share those!  This Let's Play is about the players and I highly encourage you all to let me know if you have a cool new idea or if something isn't working.  Thanks!

 

The Goal

The goal for this event is to encourage more people to play through all the various games in the Atelier series and give newcomers a place to discover the series or new titles within it.  I also wish to encourage people to enjoy all the various games in the series no matter which series it comes from (or in Nelke's case, whatever spin off).  As additional games are released, they will be added to the event.  Keep in mind

 

List of Games

Below is a list of all eligible games in the series for this Let's Play.  If I'm missing something, feel free to comment.  I will list all different versions that have separate awards in brackets.  As games come out, they will be added to this list.

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Arland Quadrilogy

• Atelier Rorona (Original, JPN, Plus, Plus JPN, DX)
• Atelier Totori (Original, JPN, Plus, Plus JPN, DX)
• Atelier Meruru (Original, JPN, Plus, Plus JPN, DX)
• Atelier Lulua (World, Japan)

 

Dusk Trilogy

• Atelier Ayesha (Original, Plus, DX)
• Atelier Escha & Logy (Original, Plus, DX)
• Atelier Shallie (Original, Plus, DX)

 

Mysterious Quadrilogy

• Atelier Sophie (Original, DX)
• Atelier Firis (Original, DX)
• Atelier Lydie & Suelle (Original, JPN, DX)
• Atelier Sophie 2

 

Ryza Duology

• Atelier Ryza (World, Korean)
• Atelier Ryza 2 (PS4, PS5)

 

Other titles

• Nelke & The Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World

 

Upcoming Titles (Not available yet or required)

• Atelier Ryza 3
• Atelier Marie Remake

 

Synthesis Recipes

Below is a list of guides that may help you complete the games in the let's play.  Keep in mind that not all games have guides.

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• Atelier Ayesha (Plus/DX Version)
• Atelier Lulua
• Atelier Lulua: Ultimate End Game Gear Guide
• Atelier Lydie & Suelle (Original Version)
• Atelier Meruru (Plus/DX Version)
• Atelier Ryza Trophy Guide
• Atelier Ryza Walkthrough
• Atelier Sophie (Original version)
• Atelier Sophie DX
• Atelier Sophie 2 Trophy Guide
• Nelke & The Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World

 

Custom Atelier Recipe Book Awards

As a completion incentive, you can earn custom Atelier recipe book rewards for each of the available games in the let's play just by earning the platinum!  If a game has separate lists on different platforms, you'll earn a different award for each platform!  If a game is actively receiving new DLC trophies through patches, the golden variant will not be available until it can be reasonably assumed that the DLC trophies are finished.  Once you've finished a game, post an update here and let me know!  Once I've verified it, I'll make you a custom award and post it here for you!  Below are sample awards to give you an idea of what you can earn.

 

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List of Alchemists

Below is a list of participants in the Let's Play and their completions!

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• TomoTakino - Ayesha (Original), Ryza, Ryza 2 (PS4, PS5)
• Moridin83
• Beliar4
• Insert_v2 - Sophie (Original), Sophie 2, Firis (Original), Lydie & Suelle (Original), Ryza, Ryza 2 (PS4), Nelke
• CaptainMonkster - Rorona Plus, Totori (Original), Meruru (Original), Ayesha (Original), Escha & Logy (Original), Shallie (Original), Sophie (Original), Firis (Original), Lydie & Suelle (Original), Lulua, Nelke
• SirJacobFlames - Ryza, Ryza 2 (PS4)
• Cassylvania - Rorona DX, Totori DX, Meruru DX, Ayesha DX, Escha & Logy DX, Shallie DX, Sophie (Original), Sophie 2, Firis (Original), Lydie & Suelle (Original), Lulua, Ryza, Ryza 2, Nelke
• Skelletra - Lulua, Sophie (Original), Sophie 2, Firis (Original), Ryza, Ryza 2 (PS4)
• DEI2EK - Sophie (Original)
• Malachen - Rorona Plus, Totori (Original), Meruru (Original), Ayesha (Original), Escha & Logy (Original), Sophie (Original), Nelke
• Leon Castle - Sophie (Original), Sophie 2, Firis (Original), Lydie & Suelle (Original), Ryza, Ryza 2 (PS4)
• SmellsLikeJazz
• Maverick6146 - Meruru Plus, Ayesha Plus, Escha & Logy Plus, Sophie (Original), Ryza
• Pauloxzak
• Dragonslayer_023 - Rorona Plus, Totori (Original), Meruru (Original), Meruru Plus, Ayesha (Original), Escha & Logy (Original), Escha & Logy Plus, Shallie (Original), Shallie Plus, Sophie (Original), Firis (Original), Lydie & Suelle (Original), Lulua, Ryza, Ryza 2 (PS5)
• Aknosom - Rorona DX, Totori DX, Meruru DX, Ayesha Plus, Escha & Logy Plus, Shallie Plus
• GoldenShaka
• Deadly_Ha_Ha
• JourneySilvers: Ayesha DX, Sophie (Original), Firis (Original)
• RoastedPeanut: Rorona Plus, Totori Plus, Sophie (Original), Firis (Original), Lydie & Suelle (Original), Sophie 2, Ryza
• Walt the Dog
• ZDOG002: Sophie DX, Ryza, Ryza 2
• Meikoro: Rorona (Original), Totori (Original), Meruru (Original), Ayesha (Original), Escha & Logy (Original), Shallie (Original), Sophie (Original), Firis (Original), Lydie & Suelle (Original), Lulua, Nelke

 

Alchemsts of Arland

These members have managed to complete all four games in the Arland quadrilogy!  Any version counts so long as all four games are completed.

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• CaptainMonkster
• Cassylvania
• Dragonslayer_023
• Meikoro

 

Masters of Arland

These members have mastered Arland by completing all three versions of the Arland Trilogy as well as Lulua!  Japanese versions not necessary.

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• None yet.

 

Alchemsts of Dusk

These members have managed to complete all three games in the Dusk Trilogy!  Any version counts so long as all three games are completed.

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• CaptainMonkster
• Cassylvania
• Dragonslayer_023
• Aknosom
• Meikoro

 

Masters of Dusk

These members have mastered the Dusk by completing all three versions of the Dusk Trilogy!

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• None yet.

 

Alchemists of Mystery

These members have managed to complete all four games in the Mysterious Trilogy!  Any version counts so long as all four games are completed.

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Atelier Sophie 2 Now Required - List Updated

• Insert_v2
• RoastedPeanut
• Cassylvania
• Leon Castle

 

Masters of Mystery

These members have mastered the Mystery by completing both versions of the Mysterious Trilogy and Sophie 2!  Japanese versions not required.

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• None yet.

 

Ryza's Assistant

These members have managed to complete both Ryza games!  Only one version of Ryza and Ryza 2 is necessary.

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• Insert_v2
• SirJacobFlames
• Skelletra
• Leon Castle
• Dragonslayer_023
• TomoTakino
• Cassylvania
• ZDOG002

 

Ryza's Teacher

These members have mastered the Ryza duology by completing all three lists!  Japanse version not required.

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• TomoTakino

 

Explorers of New Lands

These members have unlocked at least one of the Japanese/Korean only platinums!

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• None yet.

 

Cartographers of the Unknown

These members have unlocked all six of the unique Japanese/Korean platinums in the series!  (JPN Arland trilogy on PS3 or Vita required, do not need both plus Ryza (KOR), L&S (JPN) and Lulua (JPN))

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• None yet.

 

Masters of Alchemy

These members have completed every unique game in the series!  Multiple stacks are not required so long as every unique game has been platinumed.

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Atelier Sophie 2 Now Required - List Updated

• Cassylvania

 

Masters of Atelier

These extraordinary members have managed to unlock every single platinum possible in the series including Japanese/Korean platinums and all different stacks!  Very impressive!

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• None yet.

 

 

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• Let's Play Persona 5
• Let's Play Resident Evil (Run by yours truly)
• Let's Play Star Ocean 4
• Let's Play Star Ocean 5
• Let's Play Sword Art Online
• Let's Play Yakuza (Also hosted by me)
• Let's Play Ys

• Let's Play Warriors

Edited March 2 by TomoTakino
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[TomoTakino 438]

Welcome everyone to the thread!  I hope you guys enjoy it.  Feel free to join too if you haven't played any Atelier games yet and plan to or you've already completed some of them!  You still get custom awards for games you've completed prior to joining the LP thread.  For unity and to give an example of the kinds of awards you can win, I've posted my award for Atelier Ayesha below.

 

 

Hope to see you guys soon!

[Moridin83 738]

I have been meaning to tackle my massive backlog of atelier games. Hopefully this will help give me a push!😁 Either way, good show. Looking forward to people's updates!

[TomoTakino 438]

3 minutes ago, Moridin83 said:

I have been meaning to tackle my massive backlog of atelier games. Hopefully this will help give me a push! Either way, good show. Looking forward to people's updates!

 

Awesome!  Thanks for being the first one to join and welcome!  I hope the extra push will help you enjoy these games (they're quite addicting).  Which one were you planning on starting with?  I personally recommend Ayesha.

[Beliar4 142]

Hi. Count me in. Im allready in the "middle" of plating Rorona. (Unlocked normal and true endings.) I got almost all Atelier games in my backlog beside hard to grab Lulua. I play slow so wont be updating much but someday ill get them all completed

Edit. Almost all. I dont play extra versions so only main versions will land on my acc   (No dx, no plus. etc.)

Edited November 14, 2021 by Beliar4

[Insert_v2 17]

This will be my first let’s play on the site =) I am planning on starting the arland dx series soon/Xmas, but have completed mysterious original + Nelke + Ryza1+2 sofar.

 

as you can see from my cabinet - I like barrels =)

Edited November 14, 2021 by Insert_v2

[Moridin83 738]

35 minutes ago, TomoTakino said:

 

Awesome!  Thanks for being the first one to join and welcome!  I hope the extra push will help you enjoy these games (they're quite addicting).  Which one were you planning on starting with?  I personally recommend Ayesha.

Probably Rorona/Rorona plus? I tend to be a stickler for release order if I still have the system available. I'd like to get this series going, but multiple long play series make juggling games difficult. I just finished Yakuza Dead Souls, so a change of pace like getting my atelier backlog started sounds fun, but some of what I've read about the time limits in the older games is a little intimidating.

[Beliar4 142]

Its a common thing when you see a barrel, you say Barrel!.

 

Time limit is tough cookie placed on player. Also ng+ delete all things beside you cash (I mean your inventory and levels are wipe out) But its a knowladge checkpoint. You start new game with more money if you manage to save some and experience.)

 

Edit. Btw theres also Neptunia LP thread worth mention.

Edited November 14, 2021 by Beliar4

[CaptainMonkster 179]

I'll get in on this! Get one platinum in every game except for the ryza series! Which I plan on starting soon 

[Insert_v2 17]

21 minutes ago, Beliar4 said:

Edit. Btw theres also Neptunia LP thread worth mention.

Thanks I’ll give it a look. I was planning to get the new cross over done next weekend now that ff14 new exp got delayed =)

[Beliar4 142]

32 minutes ago, Insert_v2 said:

Thanks I’ll give it a look. I was planning to get the new cross over done next weekend now that ff14 new exp got delayed =)

It might be hard to find cuz it aint called LP but Project Platinum.

[TomoTakino 438]

26 minutes ago, Beliar4 said:

Hi. Count me in. Im allready in the "middle" of plating Rorona. (Unlocked normal and true endings.) I got almost all Atelier games in my backlog beside hard to grab Lulua. I play slow so wont be updating much but someday ill get them all completed

Edit. Almost all. I dont play extra versions so only main versions will land on my acc   (No dx, no plus. etc.)

 

Welcome to the thread and thanks for joining!  I hear the PS3 version of Rorona is a lot more difficult than the later versions (I've mainly played the DX version myself).  But I can appreciate you playing slow!  I intend to keep this LP going indefinitely so take all the time you want playing through them all!

 

23 minutes ago, Insert_v2 said:

This will be my first let’s play on the site =) I am planning on starting the arland dx series soon/Xmas, but have completed mysterious original + Nelke + Ryza1+2 sofar.

 

as you can see from my cabinet - I like barrels =)

 

Welcome!  Thanks for joining!  I'm glad this is the first LP you've joined, I hope you enjoy it.  You've made some great progress with the series though!  Best of luck with the Arland series and congrats on being the first person in the thread to complete the Ryza series!  Here are your custom books:

 

@Insert_v2

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14 minutes ago, Moridin83 said:

Probably Rorona/Rorona plus? I tend to be a stickler for release order if I still have the system available. I'd like to get this series going, but multiple long play series make juggling games difficult. I just finished Yakuza Dead Souls, so a change of pace like getting my atelier backlog started sounds fun, but some of what I've read about the time limits in the older games is a little intimidating.

 

I can definitely see getting bogged down with a lot of different LPs (though with mine, there's no time limit so play at your leisure).  And I was intimidated by the time limit too, especially with Rorona.  But after playing it myself it isn't too bad you just have to keep an eye on your tasks and don't waste too much time (the original PS3 version of Rorona is apparently a lot stricter though).  And while I'm usually a stickler for release order too, I really got into playing Ayesha (the stories are mostly confined to their own games/universes).  It's a great way to learn the series mechanics and the time limit is really lax on that game so it's not gonna bog you down.  Or, if you wanna forget the time limit altogether, Sophie/Ryza are apparently great places to start too.  But honestly, however you want to play them is the right way as long as you have fun with them!

 

7 minutes ago, CaptainMonkster said:

I'll get in on this! Get one platinum in every game except for the ryza series! Which I plan on starting soon 

 

Welcome to the thread and thanks for joining!  Awesome job with the platinums!  Which of the trilogies has been your favorite so far?  Here are your custom tiles by the way!  You're very close to becoming our first Master of Alchemy!

 

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[SirJacobFlames 56]

This looks like something fun to do count me in. I started with the Ryza games and I've already 100% both installments. I want to play Atelier Sophie before the sequel is out. I'll probably do this in January once I'm finished with FFXIV Endwalker. I'm worried about trying the older games because I hear they have heavy time restrictions. Honestly not a fan of that aspect but I'll see how I go.

[TomoTakino 438]

3 minutes ago, SirJacobFlames said:

This looks like something fun to do count me in. I started with the Ryza games and I've already 100% both installments. I want to play Atelier Sophie before the sequel is out. I'll probably do this in January once I'm finished with FFXIV Endwalker. I'm worried about trying the older games because I hear they have heavy time restrictions. Honestly not a fan of that aspect but I'll see how I go.

 

Welcome and thanks for joining!  I hope you do have fun with it and nice job with the Ryza platinums!  I'd say the heavy time limit mainly applies to the earlier Arland trilogy games (mostly Rorona on PS3 though the PS4 version can still mess with you if you're not careful).  I highly recommend the dusk trilogy though (Ayesha, Escha & Logy, Shallie).  They do have a time limit but it's so lax that you really don't have to worry about it.  The mysterious trilogy is good too and I'm sure the sequel will have elements from Firis and Lydie/Suelle, not just the first Sophie game (kinda like how Lulua had elements from all three Arland games).

 

Here are your books!

 

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[Cassylvania 5,789]

Atelier games are the best, aren't they? Alright, I'll join. I have finished...

1. Rorona DX
2. Totori DX
3. Meruru DX
4. Ayesha DX
5. Escha & Logy DX
6. Sophie
7. Firis
8. Lydie & Suelle
9. Lulua
10. Ryza
11. Nelke

[TomoTakino 438]

On 11/27/2021 at 9:15 AM, Cassylvania said:

Atelier games are the best, aren't they? Alright, I'll join. I have finished...

1. Rorona DX
2. Totori DX
3. Meruru DX
4. Ayesha DX
5. Escha & Logy DX
6. Sophie
7. Firis
8. Lydie & Suelle
9. Lulua
10. Ryza
11. Nelke

 

Welcome to the thread!  Cool name by the way!  Atelier games are awesome, I really enjoy playing them too.  Great job with the platinums!  I notice you're working on Shallie right now.  Are you gonna play Ryza 2 after that?  Which of the trilogies has been your favorite so far?  Here are your custom awards:

 

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[Cassylvania 5,789]

16 minutes ago, TomoTakino said:

Welcome to the thread!  Cool name by the way!  Atelier games are awesome, I really enjoy playing them too.  Great job with the platinums!  I notice you're working on Shallie right now.  Are you gonna play Ryza 2 after that?  Which of the trilogies has been your favorite so far?

 

That's the plan! I actually just finished Shallie a few minutes ago. I'll start Ryza 2 as soon as my copy comes in the mail...and then maybe Sophie 2 on release day. That's a rarity for me.

 

Favorite trilogy? Hm. Well, Ryza is my favorite game and Nelke is my least favorite, but neither of those are really part of a trilogy (for now). I probably liked Arland the best. I think I've platinumed Totori three or four times now on separate accounts, so that's probably my favorite of the three. I also really liked Lulua.

 

Thanks for the badges! Going for that complete collection.

[TomoTakino 438]

46 minutes ago, Cassylvania said:

 

That's the plan! I actually just finished Shallie a few minutes ago. I'll start Ryza 2 as soon as my copy comes in the mail...and then maybe Sophie 2 on release day. That's a rarity for me.

 

Favorite trilogy? Hm. Well, Ryza is my favorite game and Nelke is my least favorite, but neither of those are really part of a trilogy (for now). I probably liked Arland the best. I think I've platinumed Totori three or four times now on separate accounts, so that's probably my favorite of the three. I also really liked Lulua.

 

Thanks for the badges! Going for that complete collection.

 

Wow, great timing I guess!  Awesome job completing Shallie.  Looking forward to seeing Ryza 2.  You could very well be the first person to become a "master of alchemy" by completing all titles, you're really close!  I've heard a lot of great things about Ryza and I'm looking forward to playing it myself (currently, I'm going through Escha & Logy).  But I wouldn't be surprised given the success that Ryza will become a trilogy (or even quadrilogy).

 

You're welcome for the badges, here's another one for completing Shallie and best of luck with Ryza 2!

 

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[Skelletra 13]

Thank you for making this event!

I only just recently got into the Atelier series so it's great timing to find this thread. I just got the platinums for Ryza and Ryza 2 on PS4. I'll be starting the Mysterious trilogy up soon and am really looking forward to it. 

[DEI2EK 4,441]

I've platted Sophie, really been meaning to go back to Atelier as I buy every Gust game on release even if I just add them to the pile.

[Malachen 360]

Always up for more Atelier. I have a few of the plats already. Gonna have to get a list later. Currently working through plus versions on Vita

[TomoTakino 438]

2 hours ago, Skelletra said:

Thank you for making this event!

I only just recently got into the Atelier series so it's great timing to find this thread. I just got the platinums for Ryza and Ryza 2 on PS4. I'll be starting the Mysterious trilogy up soon and am really looking forward to it. 

 

Thank you for joining and welcome to the thread/site!  I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying the series so far.  I've heard a lot of good things about the mysterious trilogy and it's a great time to start since Sophie 2 is coming out.  Hope you enjoy them too!  Here are your awards!

 

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1 hour ago, DEI2EK said:

I've platted Sophie, really been meaning to go back to Atelier as I buy every Gust game on release even if I just add them to the pile.

 

Welcome to the thread!  I'm bad about buying the games and adding them to the backlog too but they are fun games.  Thanks for joining!  Here is your award!  By the way, best of luck with Yakuza 0, it's one of my favorites.

 

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1 hour ago, Malachen said:

Always up for more Atelier. I have a few of the plats already. Gonna have to get a list later. Currently working through plus versions on Vita

 

I can see you've played a lot of the Atelier games so far, thanks for joining!  Which one has been your favorite so far?  I'm currently working on Escha & Logy myself (though the PS3 version) so good luck with completing the Vita version!  Here are your awards!

 

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[Leon Castle 15,192]

Atelier games are indeed fun. Have at least Platinum the Mysterious Trilogy and Ryza Duology:

1. Atelier Sophie 1

2. Atelier Firis

3. Atelier Lydie & Suelle

4. Atelier Ryza 1

5. Atelier Ryza 2

Plan to do Sophie 2 then it comes out next year.

[SmellsLikeJazz 60]

I’d like to join. I probably won’t begin one until a bit after the New Year, but this will encourage me to play the games and be more active in the forums!

[Malachen 360]

18 hours ago, TomoTakino said:

 

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I can see you've played a lot of the Atelier games so far, thanks for joining!  Which one has been your favorite so far?  I'm currently working on Escha & Logy myself (though the PS3 version) so good luck with completing the Vita version!  Here are your awards!

 

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My favourite so far is Atelier Meruru. All the best parts of the Arland trilogy mixed together and I loved the developing of the city. The fact that you HAVE to do a full playthrough to start getting most of the trophies appealed as well because my first run through was completely blind.

 

I've nearly finished EandL and Ayesha plus on the vita but I stopped playing for a bit. This will encourage me to jump back on them.