Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout - Nintendo Switch

Great visuals runs solid on the switch only played in handheld Easier than the other Atelier games in the past but still enjoyable. A solid new entry for people that want to jump in an Atelier game. Less frustrating time management system gives newcomers the change to explore, experiment new crafting techniques. A more intense turn-based combat system that will keep you on your toes vast areas to explore, collecting items for crafting is even easier than before giving you a chance to craft items without looking for a specific item. I would give it a higher score if the game was a little more difficult. I finished it much quicker than any of the other games in this series. Looking forward to a sequel since most of the Atelier games are Trilogy.

It’s a fun game with lots of exploring and collecting etc. To be honest I haven’t played much, but everything I’ve seen & heard combined with what I’ve played has left me with a very positive impression, I just have too many games & got side track by one of my highly anticipated ones recently!

I bought this for my wife as a Christmas present, as she owns all of the Atelier games on various consoles. She was really looking forward to this game, and she was very excited to receive it. From what she has told me so far - the updated crafting systems, new real time battle systems, graphics and story have exceeded her expectations. In her words, this is easily one of the best, if not THE best Atelier game.

Wasn't sure what I was getting myself into with this series but I was pleasantly surprised with this title, I love turn based jrpg's abd while it has a more real time combat system it is fun and engaging nonetheless. Characters are likeable and I was glad to see it has a very uplifting and happy tone to it overall. I was sad to see it end but enjoyed the journey a lot!

It's been several years since I last played an Atelier games, but after seeing previews of this new title and how gorgeous it looked compared to previous entries, I just had to get it. Most notable change for me was that there is no longer a time limit, which turns this game into a very relaxing adventure where you can take your time to fully explore and take in the game's world and mechanics. If you're into JRPGs and are looking for something a little different than the usual fare of saving the world then definitely check this one out.

Atelier Ryza’s setup is pretty standard fare for the series but Gust has executed it sublimely well here, infusing the intimate story and young cast with a strong narrative backbone, giving players a reason to really care about what happens with this trio of headstrong young adventurers. It’s a slow pace game, but you will surely enjoy the game mechanics.

A very different J-RPG and the first Atelier series game I played. Mechanics are confusing but the struggle to figure them out makes the game fun. I would rate this a 8/10, giving it slack since it's the first in the series I've played.

Atelier Ryza is a slower-paced game that emphasizes exploration, crafting, and cute cutscenes with the main cast. There are tons of anime-like character cutscenes that are genuinely heartwarming (though all voice work is in Japanese). It's also one of the better looking anime-inspired games on Switch. The only real negative is the combat--I highly recommend looking at a video of it online before buying.