Atelier Karia Now Letting Players Make Its Heroine Gain Weight
Koei Tecmo and Gust have confirmed that Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories will feature a body-shape system that allows protagonist Karia to gain weight depending on how much she eats, following overwhelmingly positive feedback from fans.
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