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Review of Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key on PS4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Mar 2023
Cover image of Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key on PS4
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 24 Mar 2023
Genre: Role-playing
Developer: Gust
Publisher: Koei Tecmo

Introduction

Hey there, fellow gamers! If you’re looking for a game where crafting is as crucial as confidence in your social skills during a Zoom call, then Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key might just be your golden ticket. This delightful RPG has you following Ryza, a blonde alchemist who's on a mission to unlock some very important doors – and if those doors could lead to snack time, all the better! Let's dive in!

Gameplay

Now, if you're familiar with the previous games, you're in for a treat because nothing much has changed – kind of like your uncle showing up to every family gathering in the exact same Hawaiian shirt. Gameplay feels like a cozy blanket you pull around you when the world gets a bit too chilly. You'll trot around a vibrant map collecting materials like a squirrel hoarding nuts for winter – but let’s be honest, those materials are a little more magical. With the introduction of the 'magic keys' (don’t get it twisted, these aren’t the kind that open your car!), you'll be unlocking new opportunities in synthesis and combat, much like you unlock that spoonful of peanut butter in your fridge at midnight. The combat system is a delightful mix of turn-based strategies and real-time brawls – perfect for those who want to dive into an epic showdown or sip tea while contemplating their next move. Plus, the world is now one continuous map instead of separate zones, which is like getting a donut without any holes – more room for exploring.

Graphics

Graphically, Atelier Ryza 3 is as vibrant as your dreams of becoming a famous TikTok star, with bright colors and whimsical designs that breathe life into every nook and cranny. You might find yourself staring at lush landscapes and character models so cute that even your most serious grown-up friends would say 'Aww!' out loud. Just don’t let them catch you doing it!

Conclusion

In terms of reception, the game has been strolling along pretty nicely, garnering generally favorable reviews and selling faster than avocado toast at a hipster café. Critics are raving about Ryza’s adventures, and let’s be real, who wouldn’t want to join a troupe of friends on a quest that involves alchemy, adorable monsters, and some serious soul-searching? So if you’re ready for an enchanting blend of exploration, crafting, and heartfelt farewells, grab your alchemy kit, settle into your gaming chair, and prepare to join Ryza – the hero we didn’t know we needed but totally deserve. Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key is not just a game; it's an experience and at the end of the day, it leaves you feeling like you just finished a fantastic lunch at your favorite diner – full and satisfied! Happy gaming!

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