They are a definite purchase for me but not until I clear the current atelier backlog I already have. So many games, so little time. I've only actually finished the arland quadrilogy so far and am currently going through Ayesha
I've played the Atelier series since Rorona. My wish list would be remasters of the much older games. After playing the Legendary Alchemists game, I would have like to see the characters from that in their original games.
Me too, at some point I’m planning to play from Marie onwards, whether they get translated or not. But I would much prefer if we got DX’s of each one! Especially Mana Khemia since it was on PS2 in English :)
Getting in the Atelier series for me was an uphill climb. However as I continued to play through Ryza 1 (which was my first game that i played in the series) I started to LOVE this even more than I though even after getting the sequel and Lulua I will continue to play these games for more years to come
I preordered the Mysterious trilogy a few days ago! I am so happy it got released yesterday!! I’ve been wanting to play this trilogy for a very long time but only had a Nintendo switch and wanted to wait for a potential dx version- and I’m so happy it did. My first Atelier was Lulua, but I’ve also played the Dusk dx trilogy, Ryza 1 & 2 and am planning on playing the Arland dx trilogy soon! The visuals are looking really good on switch, but I don’t know if it’s better than before as I haven’t played them previously. Edit- In Atelier Sophie, there are a couple of frame drops every now and then but I’m okay with that
My second Atelier Trilogy; had a blast playing them. If you find the ending lackluster in 'Atelier Meruru' like I did 'Atelier Lulua' will pick up what was left over and adds so much to the world of Arland. And in my opinion has one the the best turn based battle systems in a JRPG.
I am planning to sell a couple of game myself so I can grab the pack before the sale on them ends on the 28th on Steam. I've got Nioh 2 on my PC anyway, so once I finally give a thorough clean and possibly some sort of cooling I can play there and even enjoy the online elements, and Pokemon Sword is fine but I am not particularly attached to it.
I am very happy to see these series are getting DX version, I really want to start the series... once I stop living with my parents and get to play them without using headphones. For now, the Ys series is where I am at.
Thanks for the coverage JRPG Jungle! I'm really excited to play these as I've only ever heard good things about this subseries, especially Sophie. Too bad they stopped dubbing in English after Firis. They had great and entertaining dubs, and it really is a shame to lose that content, especially as the series has only become more and more popular in recent times. For anyone interested in Switch specific coverage of the Atelier series on that console, I highly recommend the Reviews 2 Go youtube channel. He specializes in handheld game reviews, even goes into detail on things like battery life and docked vs undocked visuals, etc. He'll probably cover these after he finishes playing them again, as he has been streaming them recently.
I have only played Ryza 1 and 2 and Rorona so far, I was planning to play Totori earlier this month, but I had to get my laptop repaired first, it will definitely be my next game in the series. I'm already looking forward to the games without a time limit, that's the one thing about the Atelier games I really dislike.
I admit, I am super torn on this one. I'm super happy that Firis and Sophie are on Switch for the first time, but as someone who bought Lydie & Suelle on Switch on day one to support the series... and still haven't played much of it (to be fair, that part is my fault... backlog do be like that) I wish there was at least some way upgrade the version I own to the DX version. It's an annoying trend, especially after Persona 5 Royal and Dragon Quest XI S on PS4 did the same thing... it makes me feel kind of burned. That said, I will probably go for the physical bundle on PlayAsia for Switch, I guess I'll just own Lydie & Suelle twice xD
Agreed with the sentiment there. Bought lydie & suelle on switch, wanted to support anything Koei tecmo/gust related after playing through Nights of Azure 2 on switch. though unlike your situation, I had spent around 100hr’s & manage to finish it, both good & true ends obtained (it was my first atelier game) tinkering with the Synthesis system was quite interesting. Nevertheless, I’m glad that The mysterious games are all on switch. (And it seems with this DX. The frame rate on lydie & suelle is more Better compared to the O.G release.) Now, I’m hoping that Gust & Koei tecmo will eventually make like a DX collection for some of their other games. (Night’s of azure 1-2 DX,I really want that...and of course a blue reflection DX, since blue reflection Second light is coming to switch.)
Lydie is my very first game in Atelier Series that I start play back in 2018. After play it, I fall in love with the Serie and play Rorona,Totori,Meruru,Sophie,Lulua,Firis,Ryza,Ayesha,Escha,Shallie,Nelke,Maria,Elie and Ryza 2. Like now I try Lydie DX but I don't know that I will continued it or not cause I already get true ending from this game. Sadly that old save can't use for DX so my true ending save is no point anymore.
Ohh~~I'm really excited for this trilogy re:release. The Mysterious trilogy were the Atelier games to pique my interest for the series, though I didn't start with them and instead went with the Dusk trilogy on my Vita/PS3. It's nice to have an even bigger excuse to go through these games that have been for oh-so very long stuck in my never ending backlog x-D. A bit disappointed in how they treated the dub but nonetheless it's not too big a deal for me personally (I mean,,,,,the Japanese V.O already has more voiced lines anyway which is a whole 'nother debacle honestly )
I am waiting on my Switch physical coming from Playasia. Should have it by Monday and looking forward to comparing Lydie and Sulle to the original Switch version.
I never really got into the Mysterious series but with the trilogy on switch I’ll likely give it one more shot but sadly not any time soon with the new stuff coming soon
Understand, it has come out near some big releases (was particularly hard to pass up on NieR, but that's the Atelier life 😅 enjoy it when you get to it :D
I just bought Sophie like 2 months ago in Steam and I even haven't played it yet because of my backlog. I wish they provide options to buy just an upgrade pack if you have the original base game. But that is probably unlikely to happen, since you know, money lol! It feels like most Japanese games developers/publishers are not as generous as Western ones.
I stopped buying the Atelier games for a few years after the Dusk series. I recently got back into the Atelier games, so it looks like I'll be picking this up for sure. Wish they were releasing a physical version though!
@@lioneldelorme7481 I am going to hold off on it temporarily as there have been all kinds of reviews showing the downgraded graphics on all platforms to match the least powerful system (Switch). And frame rate issues on the Switch. Once things have settled in and there's a clearer idea of which is the best platform, I may end up ordering the physical version that you mentioned.
I have Sophie on Steam and the others on PS4 physical copies. I've barely played them. I loved the Arland trilogy and first two of the Dusk trilogy but lost a bit of interest after Atelier Shallie. I kind of want to get the Arland and Dusk trilogies on Switch because those games are all digital on my PS3 and Vita so who knows how long I will be able to download and play them.
I'd say it depends on the type of gameplay you like. The Ryza games play a bit more like a standard JRPG with crafting, where some of the older Atelier games are more built around the crafting than the adventuring. I still haven't tried this trilogy, but it looks closer to the Arland games than it does to Ryza.
The original Sophie is where I started so given my own experience and playing 11 other Atelier games plus the spin off I'd say yes. But since you already have Lulua play that and what you think; Atelier Lulua is my fave Atelier hands down for a number of reasons mainly because of the battle system. And I'll say it's not a bad jumping off point for the series even if it's the fourth game in the Aland sub-set. Since it doesn't rely on prier knowledge of the past Aland games for the core story.
@@PloysMaw Ok. I'll do that then. Saves me money anyways. The reasons I kind of ignored Lulua so far were that I prefer Ryza's aesthetics and the trilogy might have had more continuity. If Luluabl really can be enjoyed by itself that's the best option.
My physical copy of all three games are on it's way. :) Atelier Sophie was my first Atelier so when the DX versions trailer dropped I preordered the games ASAP from Play-Asia. All 3 games are very fun and I highly recommend them; side note both Atelier Sophie and Firis were the last games to receive dubs which is a shame. Another thing to take into consideration is that 'Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey' does have a time limit. I can't wait to play them again and I'm interested to see the more stable framerate of Lydie & Suelle on the Switch version.
It depends there are a ton of videos (including on this channel that go over this question because it's complicated sorta lol) so watch one of those but short answer, probably yes but there could be better ones depending on your tastes.
The original Sophie is where I started so given my own experience and playing 11 other Atelier games plus the spin off I'll say yes. But I'm in the frame of mind that if you pick the older games (Aland and Dusk) be aware that they have time limits. As for Ryza I'm on the fence since it's not turn based and few other inclusions make it feel different compared to the other games. Still fun though.
No physical PS4 to my knowledge, although the Japan has a smartphone version at least that I think includes everything (albeit in Japanese). It'd be great if they remade or rereleased it, especially if it was localised :))
I read from someone else on a different video that there a graphic setting in the option menu. Dont know if it was for switch or ps4 but someone should check and update here if there is one
FYI the switch ver is a bit horible than ps4 ver or PC a bit laggy, and the texture a bit... err like low res but the pros is, you can play it on the bed, comfy~
i have yet to try a Atelier game which might sound funny since i own like 4 of them the dusk games and atelier iris 2 i dunno if mana khemia counts i have that on PS2 also
Depends what you're into! Atelier Sophie is a very "sunny" game where Death end;re Quest isn't, but they're both interesting :) also Atelier has more crafting elements whereas Death end has more visual novel ones :3
I'm kind of disappointed in how they handled this on PC. I own all three original games and spent $40 on each. If I want the DX version I need to buy each of those for $40, when really they are closer to DLC... I wish they had done it as an upgrade to the base title or a reduction if you own the previous ones.
@@JRPGJungle thanks for the info! I just don't want to play the games then suddenly there would be new content later on the dx versions and i have to play them from the start again
i got the originals on steam. so i really shouldn't.... ps4 is big nono for me. not giving another cent to that company. and switch for sure will be choppy and blurry as can be. i love sophie so so much though ♥
While I really like they made the DX version, I have to say there is one drawback in the Steam/PC version. Compared to the original non-DX version there are some serious graphic downgrades in the DX version. It looks like they used the switch graphic assets and slapped them on the PC version. There are enough examples going around, but to name a few: Fields that in the original game had flowers and plant growing everywhere, are no just flat plain textures. Pools of water that where shiny and reflective are now just black blobs. The list goes on. In short - It's a very visible downgrade! While that's maybe needed to make the game playable on the switch, it has absolutely no place on the PC. While it's nice to have new content in the DX version, I really don't get why they could not kept the original graphic quality for the PC. I really do not get what makes it so difficult to port the graphics from the older game to the new version. It makes me hesitant to buy the DX version to be honest.
That’s a big bummer, I saw some of the screenshots on Twitter after posting my video and was pretty surprised. I felt the same when they rereleased Dragon Quest XI S on Switch and PS4, with the PS4 DQXIS version having the Switch level graphics, so I can understand it’s annoying. It’d be nice if they had an add-on for the original so people could play how they want for sure!
a great intro to the Japanese gaming market. where publishers will make you spend a lot of money because they assume you have no life. How else can you play 40+ hour rpgs and justify $3 dlc for each costume. bonus points for just changing the color palate of an existing outfit or weapon. yes I'm salty that the first ryza game never went down in price even on pc!
lydie & suelle on switch is suck the graphics is bad and im not fans of mysterious since i never play the games but gonna try the sophie 2. my favort trilogy is definitely dusk! best character design & story!! and yes i play ryza 1 & 2..not really fond with the first but in love with the 2nd ryza ges!! hope their ryza 3 or better new atelier entry!!!!
It's physical in Japan and Asia (at least, on Switch). The Asian version has all three games as a single release and has English. Available on Play-Asia.
@@tonyortega7177 I don't think he meant the difficulty. Pretty sure it's about the aesthetics. I thought it was a bit too girly too but still gave it a chance (Rorona) and I enjoyed the game quite a bit. Played Totori some time later, it was fun too. :) The games ARE girly but if you can look past that, they're a lot of fun.
If you own the previous games for PC or PS4 you might think twice to buy the DX version since the graphics are downgraded: www.reddit.com/r/Atelier/comments/mwpuiv/atelier_mysterious_dx_pc_downgrade/ But if you are playing on the Switch this collection is well worth it. Not only does it improve the Lydie & Suelle game but brings also the two missing games to the Switch.
