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

"Despite some annoyances, Atelier Ryza 3 wraps up Ryza&s;s journey in a fantastic way, while introducing new elements for both new and returning fans."

"The Gust Corporation team managed to surprise us again, completing the phenomenal process of evolution that their IP had undergone since the first Atelier Ryza. Despite having inherited most of the mechanics from the second episode, the last fundamental piece …"

"Atelier Ryza 3 improves upon its predecessors in a warm sendoff to Ryza and friends."

"Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End &a; the Secret Key is a comfy and cute game. It&s;s one more trip with Ryza and her friends, with mostly familiar mechanics and locations, but there are enough new twists to make …"

"Atelier Ryza 3 doesn’t fix what’s most broken but compensates by presenting a vast world to explore. Newcomers and veterans alike will find a mountain of content to enjoy."

"Atelier Ryza 3 is a wonderfully cheerful celebration of everything there is to love about modern JRPGs. Its gorgeously realised world is filled to the brim with quirky characters, vibrant environments, and a whole lot of charm. While its many …"

"Atelier Ryza 3 feels like a generational leap due to the expanded world, refined battle mechanics, intensive alchemy system, and overall scope and direction."

"Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist Of The End &a; The Secret Key closes out the final chapter of Ryza’s trilogy with a powerful send-off. The addictive gameplay loop and fine-tuned crafting system will keep you entertained for dozens of hours. It …"

"The third chapter of Atelier Ryza is a pleasant adventure to say goodbye to Reisalin Stout and all her friends, until we figure out what the future of the gaming franchise will be."

"Atelier Ryza 3 is the perfect sequel to the previous chapters. Without big news, the developers work on the best aspects and optimize them from all points of view, giving a third chapter in line with the previous ones, fresh, …"

"&s;Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End &a; the Secret Key&s; is another great entry in a criminally underrated series from an overlooked developer. It builds upon the previous games to deliver one of the year’s most satisfying RPG conclusions."

"Despite the simple combat and some story issues at times, Atelier Ryza 3 offers an engaging gameplay loop that never gets boring."

"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 …"

"Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End &a; the Secret Key marks the end of the wonderful journey of Reisalin Stout and friends, and what a fitting send-off it is. From its larger maps to its new key-based mechanics, Atelier …"

"Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End &a; the Secret Key is the biggest Atelier game to date. Ryza and her friends are just as charming as ever and this is a fantastic way to end the trilogy. The vibrant …"

"Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End &a; the Secret Key is a fantastic blend of turn-based and action RPG combat with an engrossing storyline."

"It will be interesting to see what will happen to the Atelier series going forward, now that Ryza&s;s chapter comes to an end after this entry."

"After spending several dozen hours in this world, I can say Atelier Ryza 3 is a fantastic send off for these characters. The world is more enjoyable to explore than ever, the alchemy systems are more refined and as deep …"

"Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End &a; the Secret Key adjusts the JRPG series&s; 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 …"

"Atelier Ryza 3: The Alchemist of the End and the Secret Key is a wonderful sequel with great pacing, but the Switch version does have issues."

"From here there is no going back: Atelier Ryza 3 takes Gust&s;s RPG series into the future."

"Atelier Ryza 3 certainly does have depth below its pretty surface – having said that, it is unfortunate that you&s;ll be diving into that depth without adequate assistance on the gameplay side of things. It&s;s funny how in some way, …"

"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 …"

"Every Atelier Ryza entry has been the best Atelier game yet, and Atelier Ryza 3 is no exception. It&s;s the perfect final chapter for fans of Ryza and her story, but it&s;s also the most polished and expansive exploration of …"

"Even though Atelier Ryza 3 hasn&s;t changed much compared to the previous entries in the series, it is still an emotional experience that gives the fans a memorable ending."

"Atelier Ryza 3 is a great conclusion to a great trilogy, bringing back our beloved characters for one last adventure."

"Credit where credit is due, this is a charming game with a lot of love poured into it. When I got into the flow, it gave me a unique experience I’ve never quite found anywhere else. But I don’t recommend …"

"In Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End and The Secret Key, there&s;s plenty of systems to min/max to your heart&s;s content, and fans will enjoy getting to hang out with the cast one final time. While I wish things …"

"Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End &a; the Secret Key ends Ryza&s;s three-game run on a high note, serving up a heady mix of exploration, crafting and combat that benefits greatly from a narrative arc that&s;s had time to …"

"The best chapter of the trilogy arrives to the delight of fans, but there are still a few things to improve."

"Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End and the Secret Key doesn&s;t completely rewrite the series&s; rules, so much as expand and improve on them. It&s;s still a relaxing traipse with Ryza and friends, but evokes a sense of nostalgia …"

"Atelier Ryza 3: The Alchemist of the End &a; The Secret Key is the culmination of the entirety of Atelier Ryza. It is a fantastic conclusion and adds a lot of QoL mechanics that make it a great experience."

"Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End &a; the Secret Key is the natural and definitive evolution of this series, ending the journey of Ryza and her friends in a fantastic way. A comfortable and fun RPG in equal measure, …"

"Compelling world-building and a great amount of freedom make Atelier Ryza 3 worth experiencing."

"Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End and The Secret Key bids a fond farewell to arguably the franchise&s;s most beloved alchemist. With it comes a series-encompassing narrative and engaging yet imperfect combat. To boot, you can dig into the …"

"Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End &a; the Secret Key has to be one of the most straightforward and beautiful RPGs in the series as a whole while also being way friendlier to new players than other installments in …"