《魔法司書 Ariana》（日文名：魔法司書アリアナ -七英傑の書-，英文名：Magical Librarian Ariana: The Books of the Seven Heroes）是由日系Compile Heart開發的奇幻風格角色扮演遊戲（JRPG），於2025年8月21日在 PS4/PS5/Nintendo Switch 平台同步推出。融合經典像素美術與現代魔法奇幻敘事，主打劇情推進與戰鬥探索兼備的單機體驗。主角是年輕的魔法司書亞莉安娜(Ariana Virellis/アリアナ・ヴィレリス），踏上修復被竄改的「七英雄之書」的命運旅程，試圖重建破碎的世界秩序。

故事設定於被稱作「艾雷利亞大陸」的魔法世界，這裡的知識以「封印書」形式保存在浮空圖書館中，由代代相傳的魔法司書負責守護。然而某日，一場突如其來的「知識災變」導致七本記載古代傳說的英雄之書被竄改，這些書不僅記錄著世界歷史，更蘊含強大的咒術力量。主角亞莉安娜原本是圖書館的見習司書，為阻止知識之力落入邪惡之手，用特殊魔法進入書本。旅途中，她將遇見來自各地的同伴，與魔物、反叛者和被書中詛咒支配的古代英靈交戰，並逐漸揭開關於自身身世與圖書館真正使命的秘密。

在操作設計方面，以回合制戰鬥系統為主軸，採用戰略性「書頁咒語」機制。每位角色能裝備來自不同魔法書的咒語頁面，組成「知識書庫」，可自由搭配攻擊、防禦、召喚與支援魔法技能。戰鬥過程中，透過閱讀書頁、消耗知識值（MP對應系統）來施放技能。

除了戰鬥，探索與解謎同樣是本作的核心要素。世界的主題地區，每個區域對應一本英雄之書，地形風格各異，包括被沙塵吞噬的知識遺跡、冰封的古代學院、漂浮的書頁群島等。場景中藏有大量古代文獻與支線任務，透過閱讀與研究，玩家可解開支線劇情，甚至影響主線走向。部分地區設計融合平台跳躍與環境互動，例如利用風系魔法旋轉書架、或解開密碼門進入隱藏圖書室，這些設計強調「知識就是力量」的主題。

敘事上遊戲採用多線性故事結構，不同選擇將導致不同角色結局與世界走向，角色之間的羈絆也會影響戰鬥合作與劇情對話，在與七位同行者的互動中，亞莉安娜會逐漸學會信任、成長與犧牲。自從2024年釋出試玩版以來，在玩家社群中逐漸累積口碑。不少玩家讚賞其復古像素風結合細膩光影特效，營造出如童話般的幻想氛圍；同時劇情深刻、台詞文學性強，也受到喜愛劇情導向玩家的青睞。特別是「書中書」的設定被視為本作一大亮點，玩家不只是冒險者，更如同知識的守護者，在閱讀與戰鬥之間找到成長的平衡。也有部分評論指出遊戲難度曲線略顯不均，特定Boss戰在不理解抄錄機制前會顯得過於嚴苛。

整體來看，《魔法司書 Ariana -七英傑の書-》是結合敘事深度與戰略玩法的奇幻RPG新作。它不僅是尋書與戰鬥的旅程，更是關於記憶、知識與身份探索的成長歷程。對於喜愛古典日式角色扮演遊戲、重視劇情與世界觀設計的玩家而言，無疑是值得期待的作品。

“Magical Librarian Ariana: The Books of the Seven Heroes” (Japanese title: 魔法司書アリアナ -七英傑の書-) is a fantasy-style Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) developed by Compile Heart. Scheduled for release on August 21, 2025, the game will launch simultaneously on PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch platforms. Blending classic pixel art with modern magical fantasy storytelling, it offers a single-player experience centered on both narrative progression and strategic combat exploration.

The story follows Ariana Virellis (アリアナ・ヴィレリス), a young magical librarian who embarks on a fated journey to restore the corrupted “Books of the Seven Heroes”—ancient tomes that hold the essence of the world’s history and magical laws. Set in the mystical continent of Aeleria, knowledge here is preserved within enchanted “Sealed Tomes” stored in a floating library, guarded across generations by magical librarians. One day, a catastrophic event known as the “Calamity of Knowledge” warps seven of the most powerful books, unleashing chaos across the land.

Ariana, initially just an apprentice, takes up the role of protector and uses forbidden magic to enter the books themselves. Her journey leads her through fractured worlds bound within the books, where she encounters allies from diverse regions, battles cursed spirits of ancient heroes, and faces rebels and monsters born from twisted lore. As she progresses, she also uncovers the truth about her origin and the library’s hidden mission.

Gameplay is primarily turn-based, built around a unique “Page Spell” system. Characters equip spells drawn from different magical books to build a personalized “Knowledge Archive”, which players can freely customize with offensive, defensive, summoning, and support spells. Spells are activated by reading pages and consuming “Knowledge Points”—a resource equivalent to magic points (MP).

Beyond combat, exploration and puzzle-solving are central to the gameplay. Each main region is tied to one of the corrupted hero books, with environments ranging from sand-covered ruins of lost civilizations, to icy remains of an ancient academy, to floating isles made of torn book pages. These zones contain hidden documents, lore, and side quests. Studying texts and solving riddles can unlock optional story arcs or even alter the main storyline. Some areas incorporate platforming elements and magical interaction—like rotating shelves with wind spells or unlocking sealed doors via runic codes—highlighting the theme that “knowledge is power.”

Narratively, the game employs a multi-branching structure, where choices influence character endings, world outcomes, and interpersonal bonds. Relationships with Ariana’s seven main companions affect not only dialogue and story depth but also battle synergies. Through these connections, Ariana gradually learns trust, sacrifice, and the true cost of knowledge.

Since the trial version was released in 2024, the game has gained steady traction within player communities. Many praise the nostalgic pixel visuals enriched with dynamic lighting, creating a fairytale-like atmosphere. The literary tone of the writing and emotionally resonant narrative have also drawn in fans of story-driven RPGs. The “book within a book” concept is widely celebrated as a standout feature—players are not just adventurers, but guardians of lore, growing through both reading and battle.

However, some feedback notes that the difficulty curve can be uneven—certain boss battles feel overly punishing if players have not grasped the transcription mechanics that govern spell copying and customization.

In summary, “Magical Librarian Ariana: The Books of the Seven Heroes” is a richly crafted fantasy RPG that merges deep storytelling with thoughtful strategy. It is more than a quest to recover lost books—it’s a coming-of-age tale centered on memory, identity, and the transformative power of knowledge. For fans of traditional JRPGs, intricate worldbuilding, and narrative immersion, this title is poised to be a standout release.