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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 22
  2. Negative: 1 out of 22
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  1. Feb 13, 2016
    40
    There are countless fun, modern JRPG experiences to be had on the Vita, making this an entirely expendable game.
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 4 out of 26
  1. Jan 20, 2016
    10
    For anyone reading who has read the Push-Square review please ignore it. The reviewer does not know what she was talking about. Anyways, firstFor anyone reading who has read the Push-Square review please ignore it. The reviewer does not know what she was talking about. Anyways, first of all get this game. And trust me on this for someone who doesn't play a lot of JRPG, this game drew me in at my surprise! The gameplay, the characters, the story, the music, the graphics and the plot are such a masterpiece! And don't get me started on the combat. The combat is top notch and the animations are beautifully done. This was my first Atelier game and I don't regret picking it up. For newcomers and veterans alike buy this because you will not be disappointed. This game has made me download all the other Atelier games because I just realized I was missing a lot on this amazing game franchise! And oh Escha and Logy have a relationship in this one and it is so cute XD Full Review »
  2. Jan 1, 2021
    10
    The highest rated Atelier game in Japan & they actually deserves it, it's really nice to see that this game are received well overseas too.The highest rated Atelier game in Japan & they actually deserves it, it's really nice to see that this game are received well overseas too.

    The game has a lot of great soundtracks whether it's vocal or instrument and also have one of the best gameplay in the series. If you like some challenge then this game also have a great postgame content with challenging bosses unlike those PS2 Atelier games that are for babies.

    If you like romance story then the interaction between Escha & Logy will surely melts your heart.
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  3. Oct 13, 2019
    9
    This is my first atelier game. The reason I chose to play this first is because this is the only atelier game than has two protagonist aThis is my first atelier game. The reason I chose to play this first is because this is the only atelier game than has two protagonist a female and a male. This has a very tedious process of grinding I mean really. But I guess that's what you would expect on a JRPG regardless I was able to platinum the game. Because I always look forward to getting the strongest Item or equips but after seeing the guy making a 1 million plus damage made me think I was not playing the same game with that guy.

    I chose Logy's story first of course and it was somewhat good nothing bad nothing great the only part of the story that I like are shipping the two protagonist. it was the only reason on playing the new game plus so I can get the other ending.

    After seeing the other atelier games that came after this I wouldn't hope for another game with a female and male protagonist. But I am currently trying Rorona right now because other than shiopping the two protagonist I did like the part when I got the strongest equips and items. Thank you GameFaq because of you I enjoyed the game. thank you also to the people who contributed on the guides.

    All in all I I liked the game it's just tedious but very satisfying after that.
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