Atelier Ryza 3 Nintendo Switch Review!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Really pleased to have the end of the trilogy on Switch - what are your thoughts on this one? Picking it up? Mark

[@Choom89]

100% day one, Steam and Switch are the way to go!

[@PuApOoK]

I bought the digital ultimate edition for switch and will eventually pick up the physical. I wish physicals came with all the DLC and season pass like the digital versions...

[@Ewek]

You can ride dolphins in these games? So cool!!!! 🥰

[@Chronoflation]

I might download it, bur I think I'll hold off on getting anything physical til they do a semi-remastered trilogy release in like 5 years on the Switch 2 and to take advantage of the PS5 Pro 🤣 they've done it with basically every other Arland and later trilogy, so I don't feel like they have any need to stop

[@AntDaGamerADGEntPlays]

Great job with your review! Can't wait to play myself didn't get my review copy till yesterday.

[@japandi780]

Can’t wait to pick this up! I really enjoyed 1 and just recently picked up 2. Never played this series before this but it’s like a breath of fresh air, so relaxing, calm and interesting.

[@stonenoir]

I could literally hear you trying not to laugh at 'bulging sack' you naughty man 🤣. Playing AR2 currently and it's super chill. Good review as always. Keep doing your thing, dudes.

[@TheRealAero]

I’m picking my copy up as soon as I get to work! So excited for this and a bittersweet moment. I hope everyone enjoys this game and if you haven’t played the series, it does give you a recap which I’m glad switchup states!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Hope you enjoy it! Mark

[@Mr.Vetkoek]

A DLC that gives you 11 swimsuits... I see where this is going 😅 Great Review as always!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Heheh cheers mate! Mark

[@sevensyns7732]

To the beach...I hope, lol

[@jeanpaulmedellin]

I'll have to put it on the wishlist, not because I don't want to play it, but because my backlog is increasing again and I also want to save the money for other games. There's so many good games released recently, its actually impressive. Thanks for the review!

[@elczing]

Happy to hear about the load times! I've seen all of your reviews on the Atelier series, this just might be my first Atelier game. Time to tempt myself with gameplay videos on this one!😂

[@SwitchUpYt]

Lol😅

[@franciscodelico]

This looks like a proper way to close the series, and I'm glad the Switch port holds up as well as any other, specially the load times. As always, thank you for the review!

[@JH-vb1wo]

I'm real glad I bought ryza 1 and 2 on switch a while back cuz they are seemingly rare on Amazon or overpriced and I have yet to play this series but I'll have all 3 games with a really good adventure. Games with alchemy and resource gathering have really been a hit with me since I started final fantasy online it adds depth to games.

[@jaydig2]

It's amazing the amount of games I've ever heard of. This looks pretty great and I guess I'll need to look into the others

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah the Switch has so many releases! Mark

[@Chronoflation]

Atelier has a ton of releases. They released basically all their older trilogies from last 2 gens on the Switch (and PS4/5), so basically everything since they went HD is available on the Switch in the form of trilogies + the new games. Older games had less open areas and some had time limitations on doing stuff, but I highly recommend Rorona as a starting point for the rest of the series if you like Ryza. Rorona is the first entry in the Arland now quadroly (they made a 4th game after the trilogy released) and it's from the era when they still had dubs, if that matters to you. It's an easy game, but it has a bonus 4th year of gameplay that brings in the protagonists from games 2 and 3 of that series through time travel shenanigans to conquer some mad post-game bosses

[@sevensyns7732]

This is the place to be to learn about upcoming titles and if you want to get a good deal

[@vt2077]

I just had to say that i LOVE your videos. The way you talk, the editing, it's giving (idk if you heard it) jinx tv it was like a gaming channel on my cable tv back then in mid 2010s

[@Trenell83]

I brought the first one physically and thanks to your review it looks like I'll have to get 2 and 3 physically as well. 😅 oh that poor backlog.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Hehehe - enjoy! Mark

[@PuApOoK]

Oh your poor bank account lol. 2 i sabout $80 on ebay atm

[@MissNeonNyx]

I can't wait to get this game. Been wanting to play these so badly, but I was waiting for 3 to release before I started. We shall see how quickly I can acquire a copy of this.

[@jasonhawkins6798]

I’m so hyped for Ryza 3. Got the physical copy and getting into it this weekend.

[@MrGnuh]

someone once said gust really is a music company - creating kicka55 games merely on the side to accompany their absolute bangers :D i love all their games and especially the atelier series 🥰

[@adingdingdiiing6740]

I've been looking for a very thorough review for this game and this didn't disappoint. It answered all the questions I had and I think I'll be picking it up. I'm very intrigued about the battle system.

[@eswss]

Watching the recap from the 1st and 2nd series really gave a strong nostalgic vibe

[@gwagner1380]

To be fair Ryza series of games are on the easier end of the spectrum. Dusk and Arland series are more complex so it is nice so see that Devs tried to spice alchemy up in this game as well as gameplay and battles. The game is all about that alchemy for the most part, once u get mastery over it even the most basic items can become so OP that in higher difficulties can 1 shot kill any normal monster or do complete heals,buff the party like crazy, etc. So as I said it is a welcomed addition all the changes to alchemy as being real, despite not being a lengthy game, you end up spending most of your time trying to get certain attributes or stats in whatever you are creating for optimal crazy damage. My issue is the visuals, it feels like game 1 or 2 looked better IMO. Sure it is nice to see almost no load screens but the stuttering and the visual quality feels off. With so many games coming out, I think I'm gonna pass for a while. I was expecting more being honest but nevertheless it seems like a fun game to get down the road.

[@tdotran]

I loved the 1st one and the game was gorgeous to look at. I skipped out on the 2nd one but I’m planning on picking this one up!

[@xnflg3074]

something about 2 rubs me the wrong way, i really couldn't get in to it... but i did love the first. tentatively interested in this one

[@arancione8336]

Glad to hear that this entry still turned out great. Can’t wait to dive into it once I get the time to.

[@rikux27]

Have been really impressed with the atelier ryza series and this one looks great too. Thanks for the review :)

[@Amondevil88]

You had me at " bulging sack "😂

[@Yukeena]

Lets go! I pre-ordered my copy and it is now in transit! I learned my lesson because I had to pay $80 for part 2! So this time I made sure to get it while I could. Please people...DO NOT WAIT TO PICK THIS GAME UP. Get it as soon as you can!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah definitely worth getting early. Mark

[@breakmon218]

I didn't pre order but it's a good thing there's a extra atelier ryza 3 with artcard bonus in one of the store on the mall. ❤ but I'm just wondering if you pre order physical game. how can I get the pre order bonus of in game items? Where can i find the code?

[@Yukeena]

@@breakmon218 The last time I ordered a game that had a pre order bonus items, it was emailed to me. This was through Amazon. So if you preorder a game on Amazon, whatever email address is associated with the account will get the email with the codes. And thats awesome you found a copy of the game at the Mall with artcard bonus!

[@MexicanSunnyD]

Funny thing, so just last week this online store up in Canada just got some copies of Ryza 2 in stock so I got it at base price.

[@Yukeena]

@@MexicanSunnyD LUCKY! Yeah I heard about them releasing some more copies. If I would have waited, I could have paid regular price, but I also heard those sold out very quick. Glad you were able to get yourself a copy!

[@Sx-xy2zi]

Well done on getting up to 308k switchup :)

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thank you mate! Mark

[@Anni_ka]

I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one still checking their phone while gaming 😂 Conversation logs for the win! Now as to the game, I tried the first one and didn't really vibe with the gameplay, but I do adore the cozy vibes. So I don't think I will get this one, but I hope they keep up this quality in the future! Thanks for the review!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Hehe yeah it gets me every time! Cheers Anni! Mark

[@Ser-Smiley]

I might get all 3 Atelier Ryza games someday. Just for the thiccness. 😂

[@Anni_ka]

@@Ser-Smiley I'm gonna be honest, I would prefer it if the camera was a little bit less appreciative of the more...voluptuous women in the game, but to each their own (although I guess there's worse offenders as well) 😅

[@Ser-Smiley]

@@Anni_ka wahaha. True. The camera angle is a bit too... indulgent. 😅

[@Nedwig747]

Game 3 coming out and doing well is pretty good motivation to finally finish game 2! I'm also really starting to like the idea of 30 hour JRPG's, just don't have the time for 80+ hour games anymore

[@jennyenelljohansson280]

Thanks for your ever honest reviews! Was hyped for this title as my first ever Atelier game but this made me do a 180 in opinion. I might end up saving my money this time.

[@surfingconcrete]

That's definitely the wrong take away from this video. You would do better to start with the first Ryza anyway.

[@Christophoronomicon]

I had never heard of the Atelier games until I bought a Switch, then there suddenly was that sprawling franchise nearly as big as Final Fantasy in terms of number of games! I might have to look into them someday, when I have time for some more JRPGs. They do look colourful and whimsical enough...

[@youtubeisracistx]

why are you even comparing two different games? atelier dont even look like final fantasy 🤷‍♀️ but whateved 🤷‍♀️ guess people are starting to hate final fantasy. but you guys are gonna regret that when final fantasy 16 comes out. final fantasy 16 is gonna beat this game and all of other final fantasy games. except number 8.

[@Christophoronomicon]

@@youtubeisracistx I'm sorry but, what are you going on about? Have you even read my comment? I was not comparing the Atelier Games with the Final Fantasy games. I was comparing the *number* of Atelier games with the *number* of Final Fantasy games (and in fact I got my comparison wrong. Final Fantasy has 15 to 19 mainline games depending what you count as mainline, while there are *24* mainline Atelier games, at least according to Wikipedia). I was not in any way comparing the Atelier games with the FF games. I have never played a FF game and am not interested in that franchise. Frankly, I could have used any well-known franchise with many games in it for my comparison, since the only thing I was comparing was the *number* of games in that franchise, not the games themselves (I just chose the FF games because they're such a well known JRPG franchise, but I could have used Dragon Quest just as well, or the Ys franchise. I was not interested in the games themselves, just in the *number* of games in the franchise). I was just expressing my *surprise* that such a *large* franchise like the Atelier games had completely escaped my attention until I got a Switch. I mean, I don't have a problem with people correcting me when I'm factually wrong. But please at least *read* what I write before jumping on me like that (and if English is not your native language, then I apologise if my comment confused you, but it's still not a reason to jump on me like that). Oh, and I don't *care* about FF16. And it's not going to "beat" other video games (whatever that means) or make me "regret" anything. Gaming is not a zero-sum game. I mean, I wish the FF16 devs the best, but that game releasing will *in no way* influence which games I play, so it might as well not exist for me. If you're looking forward to it, good for you. But I can't understand the mindset of someone who wishes that a game release would cause others to "regret". Regret what, having fun playing other games?

[@realityxaidan5088]

Glad to hear this entry is good too! I loved the first two and can’t wait for my copy of the third to arrive.

[@johanderyck6598]

The only problem with the Atelier games is whenever a new one is out I’m reminded to finish the previous one(s).

[@graham5327]

I can't believe you went for the Ryza thigh reference at the end 😂😂😂😂 I'll definitely be picking this up at some stage. Played the first 2 and I like them, there's a charm to them. The story is average in the first two as well but the characters are interesting enough to see it through

[@SwitchUpYt]

Haha it would be wrong not to!

[@monkeydluffy5054]

Everything was mention in this sounds good to pick it up

[@Ewek]

I like everything with the word "alchemist" in it 😅😇

[@magimus13]

I’d love to play this series and add to my collection but man the prices for these physicals.

[@DB-vi7jb]

Never heard of this series until this review, might look into the first two games. Keep up the good work and introducing to these games to me.

[@drex8891]

I own the first 2. I have yet to finish them. But this looks so good

[@grey3414]

I'm still not finished with 2 and now here's the 3rd one! I'm not ready!

[@KaryuuNatsu]

Always love the little puns at the beginning of the videos

[@conductorcammon]

I jumped in on the 2nd one. That damn chemistry stuff took me FOREVER to figure out! Sheesh

[@czlowiek-man]

I did enjoy 2nd part and i have high hopes for this one. Thank you for review!

[@benthanos91gaming]

The only game that kick Genshit Impact ass

[@randalfox7773]

Never played an Atelier game I didnt like. Love them all. Hoping to start this one in April.

[@LostChildOfTime]

One of the best games I’ve played this year and it saddens me that it is the last Ryza game. It really shouldn’t be. Ryza’s worth half the Atelier IP.

[@Mike-og1qk]

I bought Ryza 2 after watching your review of the game and will likely add this one to the collection as well. I just hope they fix the performance issues to give the final game the send off it deserves.

[@Chronoflation]

I wish all these Atelier games would get dubs again. I loved the dubs back in the Arland saga and hated that they gave up on dubs shortly after that. It doesn't have to be great, just some actors and actresses having fun will be good enough for me. At my age, I just don't have the time to focus on reading every line and my eyes do need some rest after staring at text on screens for 8+ hours straight at work. Dubs are useful for your aging audience who is still interested in the games, if nobody else (which it's not nobody else)

[@pheonix9372]

Based on previous releases...I assume they will have a trilogy digital release eventually. That's my choice. Haven't played any of them so may as well hold off...and then wait for a sale lol. With Have a Nice Death tempting me from the shadows i think I will be occupied.

[@cjvaans4484]

I do agree an English dub would be great. Sometimes I prefer EN over JP because its funnier. I'm looking forward in getting a copy to complete my Ryza trilogy collection.

[@MisterMonsterMan]

Im not liking the combat as much as previous games, but Im just into the first 4-5 hours so Ill see how it goes as I play on. Total guilty pleasure franchise for me that I would never let my family catch me playing.

[@antant6217]

I liked the review but I think the scoring system is weird because it fully emphasizes all components as if each one has equal weight I never played any of these games but I might pick this one up on a discount.

[@knivesoutcatchdamouse2137]

I kind of agree with you, I don't think 'Audio' as a category should be weighted as equally as 'Story and Gameplay', which is already kind of a strange sort of combination category). I don't bring it up because I do honestly appreciate this channel and it's reviewers, who seem like nice, humble guys who have a wide knowledge of games and a developed sense of appreciation for quality.

[@jordanlane8699]

Thigh times a charm. 😂 great review as always gents!

[@chadgrimwell8380]

Gotta have the 3rd physical copy to complete my collection 😊❤

[@Barbaryotaku]

I prefer direct translation. In recent years there have been examples of translators completing changing dialogue to something else.

[@SwitchUpYt]

There's a fine balance for me. Either way an English Dub would be nice for me. Mark

[@Chronoflation]

Say yes to dubs, no to localizers using them as a platform for political statements. Some localization can be necessary for certain jokes, especially puns that don't translate as puns, but that should really be the extent of it

[@TomMannCenturia]

Liked the video but unfortunately I can't tickle buttons anymore, not since the restraining order.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Hahaha fair play brother! Mark

[@robbiegta]

Savings lives one thigh at a time!! 😂

[@continuallyblessed44]

Never heard of this series until now. I have part one flagged so I’ll get it on a sale. I have a billion rpgs I’m already working on so I can wait a bit lol

[@ChickenGraf]

Going on an adventure for adventure's sake sounds fun, I like fun videogames, and get to save lives in the process. Also great to see the trilogy in the switch.

[@merlefi6162]

6:38 I was already getting interested to get this since I absolutely love the 2nd Ryza game, until I heard about the performance issues. Sigh, why do the games I keep looking forward to for the Switch always have performance issues... After so many disappointing recent purchases of Switch games due to performance issues, at this point I'll just steer clear once I see an instance of a performance issue in reviews like these. Thanks for this review, guess I'll save my money this time.

[@Gatefan1565]

Have yet to get into Atelier games. Maybe sometime in the future.

[@scottgray9674]

Mark almost breaking when he said bulging sack was great

[@SwitchUpYt]

😂

[@JMrealgamer]

Can’t wait til it comes in the mail! 😁

[@Murasakitsuyukusa]

The game looks great, definitely will be picking it up, still need to play the first two games though.

[@champdancer19]

I'm waiting for my copy from NIS America. Saving thighs again. Wait I meant thighs save lives!

[@mbii7667]

Swimsuit DLC is absolutely worth it

[@Becktastic01]

In Australian dollars it's 90 and you said oof. Welll.... In New Zealand it's 99 dollars just for the base game. For the ultimate edition it's 181 dollars. And 50 cents. Edit: oops I meant to say, yes of course I'm buying it, because you guys and Ircha got me hooked on Atelier games and I will not regret the cost for a single moment. Once I have ripped off the bandaid, all is forgotten in the joy of a Gust game.

[@ppfclark]

‘Thigh Time’s a Charm!” MAN… You guys always lead with a good ‘dad jock’ and often drop a funny dad bomb in that ‘Summary scroll’. Thanks for the effort. Also… You nearly lost your take on bulging sack.

[@UndeadEggmiester]

At some point I should start to play this series.

[@austinsheehan3994]

I really do enjoy the Atelier series - the way I think of them is like hanging out in a Fire Emblem-esque world with a bunch of friends and going on some fun adventures. The price is clearly going to be a dealbreaker for some people - but IMHO I would sooner pay $90AUD for an Atelier game than $60-70AUD for a Nintendo game.

[@florsch6781]

Well, I quite enjoyed the first 2 games and I'm more than happy we even get a 3rd one. But right now there is still so much other stuff to play. Hope they will take some time to work on the switch performance a bit and hopfully fix the so called "performance mode" ^__^

[@Sx-xy2zi]

I wonder if it's worth playing if you've not played the previous ones? Is it stand alone

[@dungeonmasterelk6735]

You can enjoy this without playing the prior two. The beginning helps newcomers catch up. Of course, playing the first two games will help a lot since you'll get to see the characters grow and further understand their journey (especially Tao and Bos). If you enjoy this one, it might get you to play the previous two (of course, understand that this is the third entry with the most quality of life improvements).

[@SwitchUpYt]

You can with the story catch up but honestly I wouldn't. You'd be better served picking up the first one nice and cheap and seeing how you go. Mark

[@Choom89]

Yup! There is a recap and this is the strongest entry IMO.

[@cama838]

I’ve been debating rather to get on switch or steam deck. Or just wait all together until bug fixes

[@chr1s415]

I want bos in my team now but I want to play the final game with the original 4! I'm so torn! I guess I can just use him as support

[@MrGnuh]

or you just play it twyza !

[@chr1s415]

@@MrGnuh na lol

[@breakmon218]

the font size on handheld mode is fine for you? I feel like the font is hard to read because it's small.

[@timdane6132]

get a physical copy of it guys. after 5 months, this is will be a hard to find version like 1-2. spend $180 to get the 1st 2 copies. though

[@Lucerinblue87]

Great review

[@SwitchUpYt]

Cheers mate!

[@brittanymichelle6516]

Been waiting for this game for months! :)

[@tedmcfly]

Game footage and an English accent narrator. What more could one want?

[@jemmadavies3226]

I have the second game, might wait for a sale for this one

[@wheelsthegamer1623]

This looks pretty good might have to pick up

[@jeffrey5976]

I'm surprised this is the final Ryza entry, given how successful the series has been.

[@RaifSeverence]

They could make a fourth one in the future though. Like how they made a 4th Arland game and a 4th Mysterious game years after the original trilogy ended

[@statesminds]

Just got my copy on switch in the mail! Love this series. The characters are great Ryza is thiccest girl in gaming . I’m looking forward to the anime on the first game. I need to check out the other Atelier games

[@amaterasu_xo]

Gonna be getting this on PS5 tbh. Buying these games on both systems is expensive lol

[@jaydenmoon1165]

Another wonderful review - I really hope to play Atelier series soon - lol that is alot of monies for swimsuits 🤣😂

[@jahipalmer8782]

I very much want this game, but I just don't have time for it yet.

[@waifu_enjoyer]

You did well holding in the laugh on bulging sack.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Oh I laughed hahaha - had to record that four times 😂

[@dmc-nz]

Dog’s body? I had to google that one! 😅

[@zackchan2666]

Do you think they will release a DX pack for this series ?

[@r_apt_ure]

I've never played these games, where are the first two available?

[@SwitchUpYt]

Switch and all other platforms :)

[@r_apt_ure]

@@SwitchUpYt thanks my friend. Going to check these out first.

[@acounttemporary5017]

THICKNESS Overload. Loved this game.

[@dragonceo5911]

Nice. I am shifting from call of duty games to call of booty games.

[@jacktony3531]

Somebody......... ryza pin became heavy

[@hindsightdocumentary8351]

Probably not for me unless it were to ever get a crazy discount or if someone had a copy to giveaway 👀

[@Trixie_I]

Thicc thighs save lives!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Facts

[@Ser-Smiley]

Yess! All hail the thiccness! 😋

[@Antony2618]

Noice as always😮

[@tenebrasm]

Buying.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Winning

[@andikafaishal2230]

answer quick, do i have to play prequel or this is stand alone story?

[@Estorium]

I really hope that they release a physical collection of all three Atelier Thigh-za... erm I mean Ryza... games at some point, maybe on a single cart (I can dream). I have been dying to jump into these games.

[@eXCyRuSGaMinG]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@sparkypack]

Nintendo Life will do live streams and discord server. 🕺🎮💃

[@kcadventures1454]

Should I get this on switch or PS5?

[@SiobhanR28]

Never got into this series. Too many other games to finish 😅😅 Looks alright though