my memory is I didn't play this game. I really want to play it.
I first played the atelier marie remake, I never played a game that is intentionally mundane and hooks you that much, I loved the routine, the characters, and the MUSIC especially the music each one was better than the last. If we are talking single game not series atelier marie is my favourite ever.
I was reluctant to play a ps1 game after the remake because it sounded like it will be a downgrade, but it wasn't. Elie is better than marie in every aspect besides the music, the gameplay loop while more tough is way better, and the way the world evolved between games is perfect. Salsburg feels like a place that changes with time not just a model to be reused in the 2nd game. This one adventure with atelier elie was special.
the problem with atelier lillie is it does not have an english translation nor fan translation, and I am not familliar with japanese.
Both Marie and Elie were very charming protagonists. I really want to see how the salsburg trilogy, it's characters, and the kingdom of salsburg itself go out. I would love to see a port of this game with an english translation.