Atelier Annie: Alchemists of Sera Island

 DS
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. GameZone
    74
    Atelier Annie is a fun little RPG that will definitely appeal to fans of comedy animes – it’s got a cute story and a bouncy, energetic style and tone. It’s not the most substantial RPG the DS has to offer this holiday season, but younger players and those looking for something a little different won’t be disappointed.
  2. GameSpot
    70
    An adorable city-building simulation with very light combat and alchemy elements, Atelier Annie isn't very difficult, but its' more engaging than the sum of its parts.
  3. ZTGD
    68
    Atelier Annie is a strange game that could find a small but eccentric audience. With nice colorful graphics, a whimsical musical score, and the addition of alchemy; Atelier Annie just might be the stay off of the RPG path that you might be looking for, even if the lame ass dialogue gets on your nerves.
  5. Gaming Nexus
    67
    Atelier Annie is possibly the most fun and accessible entry of the Atelier titles released in the West. The RPG combat isn’t memorable, but the simulation aspects that make up most of the gameplay will keep you coming back for longer than you expect.
  6. Worth Playing
    65
    Atelier Annie: Alchemists of Sera Island doesn't really feel like a full-fledged game. It has gameplay elements, but they almost universally feel like mini-games instead of parts of an actual game.
  7. Game Informer
    50
    While Atelier Annie offers some entertaining strategic elements, the lack of depth, exploration, and compelling battles keeps the game short of a winning recipe. [Jan 2010, p.91]
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#63 Best DS Game of 2009
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#41 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
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#71 Most Shared DS Game of 2009

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. Languard
    Jan 13, 2010
    8
    Overall a good game. Not hard by any stretch of the imagination, and sometimes figuring out where to get ingregiants can be frustrating, but Overall a good game. Not hard by any stretch of the imagination, and sometimes figuring out where to get ingregiants can be frustrating, but I have been having a lot of fun with it. I would say that you have to like quirky humor, otherwise most of the conversations are going to annoy you.… Full Review »
  2. AdinanA
    Nov 24, 2009
    8
    This is a very interesting game. Instead of the typical jRPG, Atelier Annie will have you playing as a lazy girl who must become the best This is a very interesting game. Instead of the typical jRPG, Atelier Annie will have you playing as a lazy girl who must become the best alchemist. As Annie, you`ll have to make friends, enter in adventures, studying alchemy, creating resorts and promoting your own atelier. There are so many things to do and you have to use your time wisely. With 7 endings, awesome characters and a simple but challenging gameplay, Atelier Annie is a great RPG with lots of fun for those that are looking for a new experience in jRPGs.… Full Review »
  3. SillyH
    Nov 24, 2009
    9
    A real suprise! The dialoge is fun and quirky and the gameplay itself is easy to pickup and set in a way that you can play for 10 minutes or A real suprise! The dialoge is fun and quirky and the gameplay itself is easy to pickup and set in a way that you can play for 10 minutes or for hours on end!… Full Review »
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