Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & The Envisioned Land

While not all the ingredients that make up the formula of this new Atelier game are necessarily S-tier, the end result is of good quality thanks to the many ideas that have been used to freshen up the licence. Unfortunately, the title is likely to appeal only to diehard fans of the series or to a few curious onlookers and others will probably be put off by its apparent complexity, the messy aspect of its battles and the sense of confusion conveyed by its gameplay. However, the synthesis of alchemy, adventure, construction and a richer storyline brings a pleasant revival to the genre and is worth a try.