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Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist Of Salburg

The land around Salburg is plagued by troublesome beings – bandits, wolves, and horned demons. “But let those champions have their epic stories,” states Atelier Marie’s opening. Playing as Marlone (guess her nickname), you have bigger problems – you’re in danger of flunking out of the magic academy, with one last chance to redeem yourself and graduate.

Granted, it’s a generous extension that sees your tutor Ingrid acknowledging that the way you learn may be different to how your peers do it (which is how we know Salburg is in a fantasy land). You’re given five

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