Elkrone no Atelier: Dear for Otomate is a life simulation video game developed by Gust and Otomate and published by Tecmo Koei in 2013 for the PSP. It is part of the Atelier series, and the first game in a series of collaborations between Gust and Otomate.
In the game, players will play the role of Meriela, a young girl who has inherited her grandmother’s workshop. Meriela must use her crafting skills to solve the town of Elkrone’s problems and grow her workshop into a successful business.
The game features several new elements compared to previous Atelier games. First, the game features a dating system, allowing players to build relationships with five different male characters. Second, the game has a combat system, allowing players to use their crafting recipes to create powerful weapons and items.
Elkrone no Atelier: Dear for Otomate received positive reviews from critics, with praise for its graphics, story, and dating system.
