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

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  • Summary: Ryza and her friends are living their lives on Kurken Island when news of a sudden appearance of a mysterious group of islands in nearby waters arrives.
    To find a way to save her island, Ryza and her friends will set off on final adventure surrounding the "roots of alchemy."
    The stage    Ryza and her friends are living their lives on Kurken Island when news of a sudden appearance of a mysterious group of islands in nearby waters arrives.
    To find a way to save her island, Ryza and her friends will set off on final adventure surrounding the "roots of alchemy."

    The stage for this adventure is a vast open field!
    The field is made up of multiple maps that are connected seamlessly. Enjoy this adventure in a vast and ‘living’ field that is one of the largest in the Atelier series.

    You can do many things with the key!
    Obtain various types of keys which can be used in different instances of exploration, synthesis, and battle. Each key has a different effect, so use it to enjoy the adventure conveniently!    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. RPG Site
    Apr 19, 2023
    90
    Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End and the Secret Key is a satisfying end to the "Secret" trilogy. Gust truly went all-out for Ryza's final adventure and I think it was well worth the effort. The open-zone gameplay and story elements truly felt like Gust reaching a new level on what they could do with their games. It's hard to know if Gust can ever replicate or surpass the Ryza trilogy in terms of success, but the lessons learned with this trilogy could help them nail down a course to success for the Atelier franchise. Until such a time happens, I congratulate Gust on their success with all three of these games and I'm looking forward to seeing what they come up with next.
  2. Digitally Downloaded
    Mar 23, 2023
    90
    Atelier Ryza 3 should be the final chapter for Ryza, and it’s a fine send-off. It’s a game in which nostalgia plays a key thematic role, and has been made for nostalgic Atelier fans first and foremost. I know this probably sounds like faint praise, but Atelier is my favourite JRPG series and Ryza 3 is a perfectly fine game in that context. Hence the store. It’s just that, more than anything else, I dearly hope that after the next Marie remake, Gust settles down to give us new stories, new adorable alchemist girls, and some new ideas again.
  3. Nintenderos
    Mar 23, 2023
    90
    Atelier Ryza 3 is the best game in the series to date. An outstanding instalment that brings the most successful trilogy of the Atelier series to a close with a highly versatile, entertaining and emotional adventure. We have seen these characters grow over the years, and this adventure is the perfect moment to say goodbye to them. If you're a fan of the series, you have to give it a try.
  4. Worth Playing
    Mar 23, 2023
    80
    Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key is a comfy and cute game. It's one more trip with Ryza and her friends, with mostly familiar mechanics and locations, but there are enough new twists to make it a worthwhile revisit. The only real complaint I can give is that the Key mechanic is poorly implemented, but even that is a case of missed potential rather than anything that's actively bad. If you like Atelier, it's easy to like Atelier Ryza 3.
  5. RPGamer
    Apr 10, 2023
    80
    I felt both so happy and sad when I finished Atelier Ryza 3. On the one hand, I was so happy that the story stuck the landing and Gust truly learned from the missteps in Atelier Ryza 2. On the other hand, I was so heartbroken that my time with these characters whom I have grown to love throughout three games was finally coming to an end. While there are a few hiccups, overall Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key is a brilliant send-off for Ryza, her friends, and fans of the series as a whole.
  6. Pure Nintendo
    Mar 27, 2023
    80
    Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key adjusts the JRPG series’ gameplay formula in numerous ways—some subtle and some dramatic. Not all of the changes work, but the end result is still a very fun and satisfying conclusion to Ryza’s summer adventures.
  7. Switch Player
    Apr 27, 2023
    60
    Atelier Ryza 3 works as a fitting end to this particular trilogy, even if its various gameplay mechanics cause more frustration than enjoyment. Persevere and you’ll find plenty to enjoy here, but this really is a game you need to be fully invested in.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
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  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Hellfire74
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    An underrated JRPG game and worth playing this title.
    The second one might be the best, but this is worth the buy.
  2. Sofas
    Apr 12, 2023
    10
    Way better than I expected! This is the kind of games that cheer me up and make me very happy.

    After this I'm going to try out Atelier    Way better than I expected! This is the kind of games that cheer me up and make me very happy.

    After this I'm going to try out Atelier Sophie and Atelier Meruru which I heard were very good too.    … Expand
  4. GameforGamers
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    ATELIER RYZA 3: ALCHEMIST OF THE END & THE SECRET KEY is an amazing game that KoeiTecmo has done an amazing job with. The game has a greatATELIER RYZA 3: ALCHEMIST OF THE END & THE SECRET KEY is an amazing game that KoeiTecmo has done an amazing job with. The game has a great story, beautiful graphics, and plenty of fun and challenging gameplay. The Alchemy system is well-crafted and enjoyable to use and the game's visuals are stunning and vibrant. The music is also fantastic and the voice acting is top-notch. Overall, ATELIER RYZA 3: ALCHEMIST OF THE END & THE SECRET KEY is a fantastic game and KoeiTecmo should be commended for their work. Highly recommended!… Expand
  5. MinamiYoi
    May 25, 2023
    10
    deamn that game is so good i just never played it but the anime **** looked good thats why 10 out of 12
  6. falloutguy
    Apr 7, 2023
    8
    First real Atelier game I played. Kinda felt like Breathe of The Wild but with a lower budget. However the cities and scenery actually lookFirst real Atelier game I played. Kinda felt like Breathe of The Wild but with a lower budget. However the cities and scenery actually look awesome...... in fact better than Hyrule which felt a bit empty at times. I'm very early on in the game.... but I dig it. I mean..... it feels like SIMP service at times...... Camera panning to bust and bosom during cutscenes....... yeah....... But this game has charm..... Alchemy menus seems daunting... but I'm slowly getting it..... Oh and voice acting is completely in Japanese. I really like this. Not for all but this game is more entertaining than I expected.… Expand
  7. S1lverhand
    Aug 9, 2023
    0
    Don't play it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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