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Of all the Atelier games, the Ryza series is easily my favorite. It’s therefore quite easy for me to recommend the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Edition. Before I do, though, I should address the colossus golem in the room.
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We were introduced to Atelier Yumia back in March. This November, we’ll be reintroduced to Atelier Ryza. Between the two, say hello to Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian.
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KOEI TECMO America and developer Gust recently unveiled plans for DX versions of the games that comprise the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy. We now know “the definitive version of Ryza’s summer adventures,” will arrive on Switch and Switch 2 on Nov. 13.
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When Nintendo unveiled the mouse controls for Switch 2, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition is the type of game that popped into my mind. I took this review specifically to test out the Switch 2’s Joy-Con mouse functionality, and it makes a world of difference.
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Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is a step forward in the Atelier series, but not everyone’s going to like the direction it’s taking. It feels like it’s starting to leave certain core elements—and Nintendo hardware—behind.
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The first thing that struck me while playing WARRIORS: Abyss was just how fond I’ve grown of these characters. I mention that because you get over 100 characters from Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors. Unfortunately, you’re not given much to do with them.
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We’re exactly a month from the March 21st release of Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, and what better way to build hype than with a closer look at the continent of Aladiss?
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We’re just two months away from the March 21st release of Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land. Can you think of a better way to acknowledge that than with a new exploration, synthesis, and combat trailer from KOEI TECMO America and Gust?
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One of the first things I point out in my reviews of franchise-based games is whether you need to know the source material to play. With FAIRY TAIL 2, that’ll likely be the case…and maybe the game deserves some credit for that.
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