Producers Talk Shop about Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian Game

With its magic shop and many alchemists who run them gust‘ studio Thanks to its charming characters and comfortable atmosphere, the series has quietly continued for decades. Atelier Resleriana: Red Alchemist and White Guardian Relying on this history, the transition from mobile gaming to mature console RPG is now being made. Anime News Network can sit down with its producers Junzo Hosoithe current person in charge gust Who is in charge of countless studio Title and Yasunori Sakuda, known for his 20 years of participation Death or living The series talks about the upcoming title.

Anime News Network: What led to the decision to rework Resleasi From mobile games to full console titles?

Yasunori Sakuda: After the announcement Atelier ReslerianaWe have received feedback from many fans of the Atelier series who want to enjoy the world Resleasi The same is true on gaming consoles. We are also thinking about whether we can provide new experiences while expanding the world Resleasiso when we heard these comments, we decided to start planning the console version.

Your first video Resleasi Emphasize the expressiveness of mobile games CG. What will happen Red Alchemist and White Guardian Different from other currents studio Title, e.g. Studio Yumia?

Junzo Hosoi: and Studio YumiaWe aim to include global trends, such as open sectors, to develop studio series. On the other hand, this title is being created to follow past experiences studio Series, such as turn-based combat, also introduce modern technology.

Although we created a challenging title, e.g. Studio YumiaWe also consider continuing to create the “traditional” studio“Game, so we want players to feel this atmosphere.

Your first look video also particularly draws attention to overseas fans. How do you notice fan reception studio Games from the past few years? What trends do you mainly notice about overseas fans? How similar are there overseas studio Are fans from your local audience? Do you think there may be challenges in attracting these two aspects?

Hosoi: During promotion Studio YumiaI went to North America and Europe for the first time, where I was able to feel firsthand the difference between what we thought North America and Europe wanted and what they really wanted, and what fans in each region wanted.

However, the biggest point of all regions is that the request goes deeper into the region studio series. We decided to make everyone right studio Series, we will wholeheartedly aim to provide a larger Atelier series exclusive experience.

this studio The series is always a valuable feedback and impression for everyone, so we want all players to provide them to us!

Your first look video mentions that you want to meet the need for “challenges” in the Atelier title. Given that the studio series is famous for its laid-back atmosphere, it looks like a “challenge” in one studio game?

Hosoi: With the Studio Series, we always try to face new challenges in every series and every title. In the past, we switched to with “Iris“Series, and Where is Khemiathis studio The title was discarded. We have gone through a lot of trial and error.

for Studio Yumiawe mentioned feedback from those who want to play studio There is no idyllic atmosphere and it also incorporates an open and real-time combat system. But on the other hand, with this title, we chose the more traditional one studioconstantly developing familiar command warfare and synthesis systems.

Guest role Red Alchemist and White Guardian Include characters Where is Khemia,,,,, Totori Workshop,,,,, Sophie Workshopand Atelier Ayesha. What led to the decision to specifically merge these roles?

Hosoi: There are many series in the Atelier series, so we want to include it in as many characters as possible. Especially for Raze, we created his first 3D model for the original Resleriana, so we chose him because we hope fans like this. Another reason is that the story of this title is going on at the same time as the second half of the original Resleriana’s first part, so we chose the role that might have been in Hallfein at the time.

We also chose them to consider the balance in the party. If only the alchemist was chosen, it would become unbalanced, so they gave Raze and Wilbell respectively characters such as swordsman and witch.

Will you consider other characters appearing in the future?

We did: Many legends will visit Hallfein, although they won’t be in the fight. Players will find out what they do in the world Resleasi. Looking forward to it!

Red Alchemist and Red Guardian Town and store management will be adopted at the same time. Whether these are considered extension concepts Studio Yumia?

Hosoi: since Studio Yumia The map has an open field that will get bigger and bigger. Instead of extending this Red Alchemist and White GuardianIn contrast, we wanted to focus on a town and when thinking about how to grow the town, we added a store management feature. In addition, the fairy will appear for the first time in a while. We want everyone to know that the Atelier series has this mascot character and I hope everyone will enjoy them.

because studio The game revolves around their protagonists, what do you think is so unique among your Alchemist peers?

Hosoi: Rias’s uniqueness comes from her studio The series “The First “Beast Girl”. We Want to Showcase the Beastlike Creatures that Are Existing in the World Resleasiand also expanded the world, so we created a protagonist with animal ears. Furthermore, because Rias’ Hallfein and its surroundings are in the countryside, her clothes have a retro feel and are very different from the image of Resna or Valeria based in the capital, usually worn.

Do you have any last words for your fans?

Hosoi: Thank you very much for your continued support studio series. Although it is a global version Atelier Resleriana It’s over and we appreciate all your support for the game when you start the service.

We are glad to be able to hand over the world to everyone again.

this studio While citing feedback and support from fans, the series will continue to be developed. We will continue to work hard to provide titles that will not betray you expect, so we will appreciate your continued support.