What is Atelier Ryza? - What We Know (and Don't Know) So Far!

[@fuckmen3734]

2019: The year of Tifa and Ryza fan art

[@Spiritwonder420]

Wait a female not complaining about the character design.twitter lied to me lol

[@Axel181]

Lulua feels more like Spring, whereas Ryza feels like Summer/Fall in terms of its color palettes and general lightning/contrast. I'm all down for Ryza from what I know. I don't mind Atelier taking risks and pushing for new ideas, and I adore the artstyle so far. As for the story itself, the possibly of a threat interests me, as Atelier hasn't tackled anything like that since Iris back in the mid 00's (looming world-destroying threats), so it interests me to see where they go with that, as well as what secrets the island has to uncover. Just looking at the trailers definitely has my full interest, and I already preordered the limited edition. Most ateliers tend to be trilogies, so I wouldn't be surprised if Ryza is the first of a new trilogy and world to explore. I'm all down for it. If Ryza is just the first of this new world, I really want to see the later entries as well and how they expand this new world and its mysteries.

[@JRPGJungle]

I agree about the seasonal thing, I wonder if the tie-in of fall colours was intentional :3 And agreed about this potentially being a trilogy, it looks so big already it'd be amazing if they expanded on it :D

[@Axel181]

@@JRPGJungle GUST in general does a bit of planning ahead when trilogies are involved, so I wouldn't be surprised if this is a new trilogy, with summer/fall as the start on an island and the subsequent sequels being winter and fall. Winter likely being on a mountain/peak region and Spring being something akin to Lulua but with this world's aesthetics and lore.

[@basselsak6111]

This might be the first Atelier I jump into. Atelier games have just been too slow for me to complete, but since this one has beautiful scenery and bright bloomy world it should compensate

[@AJ-sn7lz]

* Has third-person perspective of Ryza the entire game * Me: "... beautiful scenery."😏

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Terrific update I think this game may be the first of the series i jump into.

[@Momoofx]

Honestly so excited considering it’ll be my first full atelier game plus the fact that it’s coming out in November and atelier games are meant to be fun and relaxing is going to be great

[@ZurielMana]

Def. Day 1. Can't wait to add it to my Atelier collection. Love this channel.

[@MrGnuh]

hey wait a second! it's a mere 5 months between lulua and ryza!?! :O

[@XyzCloud]

I feel really stupid, iv actually played all the atelier’s going from the ps3 and up because I would always rent them from the library but never managed to piece together that they all belonged in a series.

[@Magefire2]

Thanks for the comprehensive update! I'm still playing through my Atelier backlog with Firis, so I doubt I will be able to actual catch up in time to play this one as it releases. But I'm hyped for all the Atelier hype going around!

[@PloysMaw]

I'm so excited for this; I'm getting serious 'Atelier Firis' vibes being by the looks of it, it's going open world again. With this new game engine it might lead too Ryza running real well on Switch. Though I'm not unhappy with the Arland ports they could've done a little better, as for Lydie and Suelle there were points where it did drop in frames a fair bit. 'Atelier Lulua' runs like a dream, whenever I boot it up in handheld I say "Wow, how can this game look so good?"

[@JRPGJungle]

Lulua does run really well on Switch! I hope Ryza follows the same trend, having Atelier on Switch is a great fit :)

[@PloysMaw]

@@JRPGJungle It really is; it's great for long trips on public transport. That game-play loop can have me hooked for hours. :D

[@avalon_amy]

I just got into the Atelier series this year, starting with Lydie & Suelle. I am so happy I discovered this series and wish I had known about it sooner! I pre-ordered the limited edition of Ryza as soon as I heard about it - the first special edition game I've ever ordered! Now I'm trying to decide which Atelier I should play next until Ryza comes out ^^; Great video!

[@kuynahee5207]

Amy Lancaster i recomend you to play arland sereis

[@MrGnuh]

:D she's so cute! god i love the atelier series. these games all make you smile from ear to ear. they soothe my soul :3

[@JRPGJungle]

I agree completely :'D

[@psynumb]

This is probably going to be my first Atelier game.

[@Mike55690]

This game will undoubtedly join the insane back log of games i have but definitely one i am very intrigued in (mainly due to your coverage on the series as a whole), specially with how the developers are focusing on the Alchemy part. It also has the Tales of Arise aesthetic (which is just visually pleasing as a whole) which makes it look even better ! Regardless keep up the amazing work as always and looking forward to more coverage on this from you : )

[@MinakoAino2112]

Loved Atelier since the Arland games im so excited for this Im getting the limited edition of the game!

[@263malice]

I am so ready! That’s for the update, narrator!

[@SeijuroRen]

This is the kind of game where I would probably prefer to play subbed with Japanese dub, but I wouldn't mind playing again in english dub for a change of pace. Looking forward to it.

[@ravens4200]

Yeah but unfortunately ever since Firis they didn't add English dub to the game anymore.. Hope this game will get a better localization.

[@SillyOmega]

If the games get good support from buyers they may be able to add dubs in future releases. I've asked if they have done it with this one and they have not awnsered.

[@themastermarth3888]

I can't wait to play it, this is going to be my first Atellier game, I was goint to try Lulua first but since this is coming soon I'm playing Ryza first... and maybe jump into past games if I like it a lot. From what I've heard the series has a lot I like in rpgs: mats collecting, exploration, crafting and characters to enjoy.

[@JRPGJungle]

This is a great one to jump in with since it's the start of a trilogy, so I think it's a good choice. Hope you enjoy it! :)

[@hardgorechunchunmaru9349]

This Atelier looks nice and with a fresh new vibes. A good inovative idea is Gust making a trilogy with the same main protagonist in three games. Also, I'm still curious about this subtitle "Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout", what Secret Hideout? And what about this Ever Darkness?

[@OneManCast]

Can't wait to play Atelier Ryza on PS4.

[@taymay6037]

I'm very excited to get this. It comes out a bit later after my birthday so that's great, now I have to decide if I will get the switch or ps4 versions.

[@JRPGJungle]

Hey, it comes out just after my birthday too :) and yeah, I hope there's some kind of comparison footage or at least demos are released so the versions can be prepared :)

[@onlyyou1974]

Ah shit new waifu again

[@musiclover01ization]

This looks pretty nice. I really like the designs and the battle system looks pretty good.

[@MrKnight19971]

The west seems to mostly make grey, dull games while Japanese games seem to usually be bright and vibrant.

[@69mickswagg]

That's silly. And not true at all. America makes more games than the rest of the world combined, but we dont make many anime games. But still, plenty of them have plenty of color. I'm playing borderlands 3 right now. Theres destiny. Fortnite. Ori. Destroy all humans. Halo. Far cry. Mk series. Injustice series. Spiderman. God of war series. Jake and dexter games. Odd world games. Ratchet and clank. Spelunker. Minecraft. No mans sky. Sunset overdrive. Spyro. Overwatch. Wow. Gta series. And just on and on. And that's not even touching the indie scene really. And then if you bring in Europe and Canada and the rest of the west into the picture, you're just talking out of your ass. The witcher series. Cyberpunk 2077 coming up. Not anime does not mean not colorful. And not super vibrant colors doesnt mean not as good. One of my favorite games was hollow knight and it's dark as hell.

[@cal5750]

Not really true. But on the subject, I really wish more JRPG games took a more serious tone to them. Instead they all fall into the same unimaginative anime tropes over and over. People might hate on FFXV for whatever reason but at least it took itself seriously.

[@69mickswagg]

@@cal5750 persona 5 is a good one.

[@cal5750]

​@@69mickswagg Persona 5 is a fantastic game. Although it did start to drag a bit. Idk lol.. Unfortunately I think I'm just growing out of JRPG's because most of them lack emotional engagement for adult audiences. Which sucks because I grew up playing them, Suikoden 2 being my favorite of all time. Modern JRPGs just don't compare to the PS1/early PS2 era in my opinion, they seem to just stick to the same predictable formula for each one now, aside from very few exceptions.

[@thegrimyeaper]

You should all check out Ghost Recon Breakpoint. It is gray. And dull. And even some more gray.

[@adambennett08330]

Both of the Ryza games are great. Love the art style and the whole alchemy system is new to me and I enjoyed it. A note for those who play these. You have to grind to make gear for the post game cause if not you will get one shot. If your in the west and want the physical versions you have to import them. Otherwise they are available on Nintendo eshop as digital versions with alot of dlc content that you can purchase. Note tho that if you get the physical versions there is some dlc content that you wont be able to purchase in the eshop, but digitally you can get all

[@hikikomorigaming2419]

Do you know why Atelier is my favourite series ? It mainly because It have 1-2 new Titles per year for me to play. I don't wanna wait 10 years just for new 1 Final Fantasy anymore. In 2018 December I had 3 Ateliers for play (Rorona,Totori,Meruru) and In this year I have 3 Ateliers for play too (Nelke,Lulua,Ryza). This make me like Atelier games so much.

[@JRPGJungle]

The regularity is great! I haven't had a series I've been able to jump into so much with new releases like this one maybe ever! Even though there's sometimes polish missing here and there, they do pretty damn well for releasing so much so quickly :)

[@jrpgmaster336]

10 yrs waiting and then crap game releases like xi-xiv Xd

[@Food4Dogs]

Pre-ordered! 😀

[@Makoto03]

Atelier Ryza looks great so far. I'm happy we are getting 3 Ateliers this year. :)

[@JRPGJungle]

It's a good year :'D

[@MrGaiakid]

Summer adventure! *in fine print* releases end of October

[@AtelierGod]

Well I’m definitely interested.

[@vargsong4534]

This might be the Atelier game that will make me start playing the series again. Last games i played was Iris 3 ans Mana Khemia on ps2. Never liked the visuals on the newer ones. But this one looks promesing in my eyes

[@josedaydream0922]

So so looking forward to this ! Definitely getting Lulua and this game to continue my love & appreciation for the Atelier series ! Do you think we will ever see an Atelier game with a male lead ? Also- has your sources confirmed if this game has a time limit just yet ?

[@JRPGJungle]

I think we might, I certainly wouldn't be against it! Ryza's a little different in her design to other protagonists, so maybe in this trilogy (and they've done Escha and Logy, which I haven't played, but maybe there's a chance) :) We'll see, I definitely wouldn't mind it though! And as for the time limit, I'm pretty sure the livestream last night and everything else hasn't mentioned it (I could be wrong). But I would be very surprised if they went back to the time limit. So many people were relieved it was out in Lulua, so it would be weird to bring it back IMO :3

[@josedaydream0922]

JRPG Jungle Hey thank you for the reply ! I appreciate it 🙂 JRPGs are so cool and I’m definitely a fan of the Atelier series. I missed most of Dusk series. I honestly didn’t understand Atelier Shallie- it was a big WTH experience for me 🤷🏽‍♂️🤦‍♂️ In terms of summer buys, I’m getting Atelier Lulua and Blue Reflection !

[@federicabasili8554]

Another beautiful Atelier game, there are too many 😵 This looks super promising however, graphic is gorgeous!

[@fangytasuki]

Say "synthesis system" 5 times fast. That's a tongue twister.

[@Tamipriest]

Realese date would be nice to know >.> but so far from what i know about the game im sold

[@980username]

So how will the story be? Will it have dark times, and tragedy in it? or will it just be happy-go-lucky? I really do like stories that have some dark and sad themes, it helps me really get deeper into the game and feel closer with the characters

[@JRPGJungle]

I haven't played it yet, so I don't know but I think the most recent story trailer on Koei Tecmo's KZbin channel (the TGS one) shows a good idea of the tone to be expected of the game :3 it seems there will be a definite turn in the story at some point and Atelier usually has some point where the plot grows bigger, something threatens the main character or their village, etc, so it will be more than a lighthearted game I think :)

[@980username]

@@JRPGJungle Ahh alright thank you! A more light hearted game is fine too since this one looks really good. I'm hearing it's also going to be apart of its own trilogy so there's that to look forward too

[@wastedweirdo9853]

Havent played any before this because it looked kinda weird to me but ryza thicc gonna get this on switch for portability I kinda dont like the camera angles in battle but maybe I'll get used to it. I love turn based jrpgs hoping to get into the alchemy or crafting stuff so excited.

[@wastedweirdo9853]

If anything buy it to support the series cause this looks like a massive upgrades with graphics and mechanics.

[@PAPERWEIGHTPRODUCTIONS]

Thanks for actually explaining :) i was confused which is your fave atlier game ?

[@JRPGJungle]

Such a hard question haha, right now I'd say Lulua as the whole game felt special after playing the Arland series earlier this year and I like the positive messages in it :3 which is yours? :)

[@PAPERWEIGHTPRODUCTIONS]

@@JRPGJungle this is the first time hearing about any of this so can i play it stadalone ?

[@JRPGJungle]

Absolutely! Especially if you start from Ryza as it will either be standalone or (hopefully) the start of a new Atelier trilogy so it's a great jump in point :)

[@MrDrManPerson]

Never played this series before but it looks interesting.

[@unleashed2724]

Can I play this without playing the others in the series? I'm kind of interested in trying this out.

[@JRPGJungle]

Absolutely! They haven't announced if its a new Atelier trilogy yet, but its either a standalone game or the first one in a trilogy, so it seems like a great jumping in point :)

[@CRAgamer]

Never heard of this series found the page for this game on the eshop and I'm a be honest...the cute girl kinda sold me on it. What's the series like?

[@lazyseal2270]

turn based jrpg's where you play an alchemist synthesising items to use in battle and turn in for quests. the games story's are mostly lighthearted and are separated into different series those being. Iris: 1, 2, 3 the Arland games: Rorona, Totori, Meruru, Lulua the dusk games: Ayesha, Escha & Logy, Shallie the Mysterious games: Sophie, Firis, Lydie & Suelle Mana Khemia: 1, 2 www.reddit.com/r/Atelier/comments/5hvb4c/just_what_is_an_atelier_and_where_do_i_start_a/

[@kirindas4691]

I decided to get the Special Edition of Atelier Ryza, so I’ll be forced to jump into the Atelier series whether I have time or not. Lol.

[@avidomun9628]

i prefer tales of arise so far by now and full english dub that you don´t need to read the whole time and appreciate the detail

[@Momoofx]

David N same but btw do you know if nis is the only place where you can buy the game or not besides the in game store

[@kirindas4691]

@@Momoofx The game is probably available in most game stores. Like Amazon has it up for preorder already. If you want the special edition, then you have to preorder from the NIS store. Shipping is free for that since the special is $99.99 and over their $75 requirement for free shipping.

[@Momoofx]

David N oh ok good thank you, I was kind of worried since what I heard made it sound like physical copies of atelier where exclusively sold on nis

[@ytc4071]

Is there an english translation for the texts?

[@maroXUprising]

Definitely looking forward to this new atelier. As someone who just got into the series when lydie & suelle came to switch. It opened up a lot new potential fans to experience this new franchise that otherwise they wouldn’t have. Not sure if ryza will top waifu status as Sophie is personally one of my favorites even tho I have not experienced atelier Sophie but only got a glimpse of what her character trope was in L&S. I’m definitely tempted to get the limited edition for Ryza. Hopefully once this game releases, maybe we’ll get some blue reflection or nights of azure news. Both are underrated for what they are. Really would love to hear either of those Gust IP’s get another installment, especially a blue reflections sequel, hopefully that’ll comes to switch like with Nights of azure 2. but I doubt it, at least it will surely come to PC tho.

[@jrpgmaster336]

Hope another sophie/rorona/totori although rorona is always my favorite

[@Mic_Glow]

Finally a game review without political agendas and drama.

[@olianims]

Damn those tights are cutting off her blood flow XD

[@olianims]

THICCCCC

[@acebreaker7]

I feel like people are paying attention to this game for the wrong reasons, while her thighs are nice that doesn't carry and help out the gameplay and story or makes Ryza Character interesting, but from what i've seen of the gameplay systems it seems like it takes some systems from Iris and mana kehmia (the actual good atelier games) which makes me hopeful somewhat. but man 3 games in one year in the west is kinda overkill and wouldn't be surprised if the sales are low due to burnout

[@fuckmen3734]

People just think the heroine is cute, that's all. And if that's the draw-in factor that gets more people to support the series, then it can only be a good thing.

[@acebreaker7]

@@fuckmen3734 expect liking the design doesn't help hold there attention to i dunno PLAY THE ACTUALLY game and eventually drop it, plus there's no guarantee they would actually buy the game

[@OmegaMetroid93]

@@acebreaker7 No, but if that's the case, they wouldn't have bought or liked the game anyway, would they?

[@acebreaker7]

@@OmegaMetroid93 what? Im failing to understand what your saying

[@OmegaMetroid93]

@@acebreaker7 I'm saying that if the game can't hold their attention, then it wouldn't do that regardless of Ryza's character design. So I'm saying it doesn't matter. Even if it's for the wrong reason, it's a fact that more people are showing interest in this game. That's not a bad thing, no matter how you slice it.

[@Zoviir]

Well since I'm not getting Pokémon I'll get this later this year looks a lot more fun as well xD.

[@walker2288]

I don't like sudded because of all of the reading i stop caring about the story. My favorite and first atelier was atelier rorona.

[@porkyvonchop6458]

atelier secret trilogy!!! heheheheh

[@JRPGJungle]

I'd love if that was the trilogy title! Seems the most likely tbh :3 Darkness trilogy might be a little dark and Hideout series could be repetitive, but secret is open enough to work. Here's hoping! :D

[@OneManCast]

I'm getting this game in sheer spite of idiotic SJWs who protested Ryza and insulted it while saying Captain Marvel looks better. I'm just like "lol no" and decided to buy this game out of spite. Plus, I love tomboys and girls in jean shorts. Ryza is down every single one of my strikezones.

[@gustr3851]

claudia in japan Kuraidia

[@arielcallecanaza]

The Waifu is beautiful and has big legs, I will play for her

[@doggystyleisbeststyle1413]

please make more non-atelier videos.

[@JRPGJungle]

Will do! I have one more Ryza one coming as it was requested, but then I have a quick takes/news video full of not Atelier and I wanna review Fire Emblem Three Houses. So don’t worry! :)

[@loic7867]

I would LOVE to play that game... but just look at this girl, how am i supposed to play with my fiancee around with a girl like that on constent display???

[@TaroTrejo]

Thicc thighs save lives, or so they say.

[@avidomun9628]

Since they didn't make english dub, i stop buying atelier games.

[@narsheguard6417]

I agree. I really hope they change their minds back and add English VAs again

[@MrValgard]

lol i don't buy jrpg when i cant switch to japan voice

[@buckroger6456]

I would like English dub but it's not a deal breaker for me.

[@johnaskins638]

I never pay attention, because more often than not I dont even listen to the games I play. I generally play games while listening to music or shows and mute the games or turn volume down very low.

[@avidomun9628]

@@johnaskins638 But thats insane because you buy a game with real money, just to play it and not having fun at all

[@gmanawesome5773]

CAN'T WAIT TO PLAY ON NINTENDO SWITCH