Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland

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  • Summary: Following the events of Atelier Totori and Atelier Meruru, comes an all-new story. The title is set in a world proceeding the story of Atelier Meruru. It depicts how characters and locations have changed over time. Set in a world both nostalgic and new, the curtain lifts on another adventureFollowing the events of Atelier Totori and Atelier Meruru, comes an all-new story. The title is set in a world proceeding the story of Atelier Meruru. It depicts how characters and locations have changed over time. Set in a world both nostalgic and new, the curtain lifts on another adventure for the alchemists.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Pure Nintendo
    Jun 4, 2019
    95
    Much like its spin-off, Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland, is a great escape from reality, and an even greater entry in the Atelier franchise. Despite its localization issues, it is a great game all RPG fans must experience. With its enjoyable long-lasting content as a result of the new Alchemyriddle system, rewarding gameplay, and visually impressive art style, it is hard not to recommend this title.
  2. RPG Site
    Jun 7, 2019
    90
    Atelier Lulua is one of the more new player friendly titles of the series yet, tweaking mechanics to be more intuitive than previous entries. Also, as a long-time fan of the series, it was great to return to Arland and learn more about the world and characters. Atelier Lulua is one of the better Atelier titles in recent years, and it’s worth picking up for any fan of the series.
  3. Nintenderos
    May 24, 2019
    80
    Atelier Lulua is the return of the franchise to the lands of Arland, with a story in which both new and old characters will appear. Its improved gameplay will delight the most veteran fans of the franchise.
  4. Nintendo Life
    May 26, 2019
    80
    Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland proves to be a great entry in Gust’s long-running series, and much like the many concoctions made by Lulua, this is a refined final product that reflects several of the best traits of the predecessors that came before. If you can get past the ho-hum storytelling and learn to master the intimidating crafting system, you’ll find that Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland has plenty to offer in its surprisingly involved combat system, gorgeous locales, and rewarding gameplay loops. We would give this game a strong recommendation to both longtime fans of the series and to those looking to see what it’s all about; Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland is one of the best entries in the franchise and it’s a wonderful RPG that’s certainly worth your time.
  5. Cubed3
    Dec 16, 2019
    80
    With developer Gust's unexpended expansion to their most favoured sub-series, comes what can be considered the best in the Atelier set to date. Casting away previous conventions to introduce new, more enriching characters, and world-building structures, Atelier Lulua's challenge spikes and lack of English dub does little to take the shine off the gem beneath.
  6. Hobby Consolas
    Jun 7, 2019
    78
    Even if it doesn't go far away from the Atelier formula, Lulua it's one of the most complete and enjoyable entries in the Atelier series. Under its easiness and low difficulty, Lulua its a complete RPG that shines the most on the alchemy options. It also leaves behind technical problems (fps hiccups), but it isn't localisized (English texts).
  7. 4P.de
    Jun 4, 2019
    65
    The newest episode of the RPG saga delivers solid entertainment with its dynamic turn based battles and the alchemy experiments the franchise is known for.

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  1. Nintendopost24
    Jun 1, 2019
    8
    Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland est le digne héritier d’une longue lignée de JRPG développé par Gust depuis plus de 20 ans.

    Quatrième    Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland est le digne héritier d’une longue lignée de JRPG développé par Gust depuis plus de 20 ans.

    Quatrième jeu de la série Arland, Atelier Lulua vous permettra de retourner en terrain connu, plusieurs années plus tard, et de retrouver certains personnages parmis les préférés des fans de la saga.

    Que ce soit dans l’alchimie et la synthèse, mais aussi dans son système de combat au tour par tour, Atelier Lulua fait dans le classicisme, mais avec talent. Les développeurs se reposent un petit peu sur leurs acquis mais en fin de compte c’est sans doute ce qui plaît à la communauté.

    Un jeu solide, généreux, mignon, qui fait honneur à la saga. Le portage Switch est parfaitement réalisé, notamment en mode console portable.

    Une valeur sûre du JRPG sur Switch!    … Expand
  2. TalionSwift
    May 23, 2019
    7
    This game so far is quite wonderful, the art, music, alchemy systems and combat give quite the experience. Unfortunately however i am quiteThis game so far is quite wonderful, the art, music, alchemy systems and combat give quite the experience. Unfortunately however i am quite disappointed at the lack of an English track for the voices. as someone who always plays the English tack in every version of this generally great series of games i am quite sad especially when older characters in it make an appearance with essentially a different voice than when first experienced. I don't know it kind of kills the vibe a tad for me. In any case the JP voices are not bad and i will most likely finish the game i have to dock a point or two off, and in the future i will only purchase an entry that has the English track as sad as it makes me.… Expand
  4. xSelene89
    Sep 15, 2019
    4
    Its better then the last 2 Atelier Games but still incredible predictable story wise. Graphics are also still very dated

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#94 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019