Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 191 Ratings

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  1. viacaf
    Aug 15, 2023
    5
    Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key ain't all that great, honestly. They had more time, a bigger budget, and stuff, but the game still doesn't really show what the devs can do. The whole thing feels kinda polished, I guess, but as the so-called final game in the Secret series, Its is a bit of a letdown, to be real. They tried to bring back some old stuff and make theAtelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key ain't all that great, honestly. They had more time, a bigger budget, and stuff, but the game still doesn't really show what the devs can do. The whole thing feels kinda polished, I guess, but as the so-called final game in the Secret series, Its is a bit of a letdown, to be real. They tried to bring back some old stuff and make the relationships cooler, but it just feels force, and the characters we love seem kinda lost in this huge world that's supposed to be expanding. I usually hype up the new Atelir games even if they're just okay, but this time, Just didn't quite hit the mark. I'm honestly not super stokdd to see if they can do better than this kinda meh game.… Expand
  2. beccybabes
    Aug 22, 2023
    6
    First off, let's talk about performance. Yeah, it's not exactly smooth sailing on that front. Like, be ready for some bumps and hiccups along the way, which can really cramp your style But I guess the supposed highlight is seeing this, like, more grown-up Ryza trotting through an open world. She's got this newfound confidence and, like, charisma that's supposed to be all inspiring andFirst off, let's talk about performance. Yeah, it's not exactly smooth sailing on that front. Like, be ready for some bumps and hiccups along the way, which can really cramp your style But I guess the supposed highlight is seeing this, like, more grown-up Ryza trotting through an open world. She's got this newfound confidence and, like, charisma that's supposed to be all inspiring and stuff. I mean, sure, if you're into that sort of thing, it might light a spark or two. But for me, the issues and, like, the whole "reward" thing just left me feeling a bit underwhelmed.… Expand

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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. GameMAG
    May 22, 2023
    80
    Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key is a great closing chapter for Ryza trilogy that is closer to the original game in spirit, and manages to fix some of the shortcomings of the second part.
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  2. ZTGD
    Apr 28, 2023
    85
    Despite the permanence of typical Atelier quirks, Atelier Ryza 3 is a wonderful conclusion to the trilogy featuring some of the best the series has to offer. While this marks the end of Ryza’s journey as the heroine, her influence to this unique and charming franchise will be felt long after the credits have rolled.
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  3. GameSkinny
    Apr 21, 2023
    80
    Atelier Ryza 3 improves upon its predecessors in a warm sendoff to Ryza and friends.
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