This Atelier game looks so cute with the chibi designs, it looks very different from the usual atelier style games. I like the way you can choose between having a deadline and not, I feel like more and more games are easier and adding more quality of life features these days, like difficulty selection etc. Back in the day there was no such thing, if you got stuck that was it, tough
I just started this one a few days ago. The blurriness also threw me off quite a bit. It was a strange choice 😅 I agree that this title is more for people that are already fans of Atelier. I was definitely excited to play this one to see how the very first Atelier was, and I am enjoying my time with it! Obviously nowhere near the quality of more modern Atelier games, but still an enjoyable game :) Marie is so cute!
Thankyou for another great Atelier Video ! I got into the Ryza trilogy because of your videos ♥ Im glad im not the only one struggling with the blurriness and thinking its more difficult then the other games it has made committing to the game alot harder.
As a kid, I have found Marie to be both gorgeous and charming. Thank you for creating this entertaining review. Truth be told, it was my most enjoyable platinum trophy of the year 2023. I have played it during July 2023. Having the chance to experience Marie's first adventures had brought me tons of joy! I rate this game 8/10. It was not boring at all.
This was my first Atelier game and I've been loving it! If this one is only C Tier then I am really excited to check out the other games in the series.
Well I did one playthrough of it and it's the kind of game you could play over and over again. I used Normal Time because I have been getting into games with time limit. You learn a lot more playing it timed because lot of the mechanics is about time and item management. In gameplay you will get more out of it playing on normal time, you will know the importance of certain items, what to sell/hand in for quests for money, then try and balance how much money you use vs. time etc. If you play it timed there is a lot more strategies to use but it also makes it more engaging, you make mistakes and you live with them and learn more to use on the next playthrough. It also has multiple endings and lots of replayability. The characters are interesting at least for me but many might find them kind of generic, I just don't have much to compare them to because I only played Firis for a while and didn't finish it. The chibi animal crossing design is probably done on purpose because the original looked like it was kind of chibi at least with the playable models. I haven't played Animal Crossing either but it's about traveling to places to collect, helping neighbors and stuff like that.
Purr Purr Games are Purfect 🙂 Great review! Team member expenses cost makes it different compared to other RPG games, where you usually do not have to worry about those expenses. Time limited quests remind me of Daggerfall. And sometimes games have night/morning time separation (Person is only available at nights..)
I’ve heard other reviewers saying it’s almost impossible to fail the time limit even if you play with it on. I think one mentioned he finished the game with well over half the time left and he wasn’t even trying to be fast. It definitely seems more simple than most Atelier games but because of that it might be a good starting point and then play more complicated Atelier games after.
I disagree that Marie is not a good game to start with if your new. I was new. Never touched a single atelier game and I went with Marie because it was the original game. And I fell in love with it. It was super cute, and as you could turn off the only time limit that actualy matters (story ending) I wasnt stressed by failing or missing side quests. To be fair the sidequests usualy show in advance what you need. So I simply didnt even accept side quests untill I already had what I needed for them in my inventory. Never failed side quests again after that strat haha. Marie is the reason I got into Atelier. And I will argue Marie is the PERFECT game to start with. Because it both provides the old traditional style, and an option to experiment with it with the deadline turnd off. Its a way to test if the time limit games are for you or not. Alchemy is also pretty straight foreward here. More simple. So another great way to experiment if you like that sort of gameplay. Marie is charming, showing the roots of the franchise, and allowing you a sample taste because the game is not to big either. Also a reason its great as an introduction game. I personaly would recommend everyone who never played atelier to look into Marie first. Unless they truly hate chibi art style. But fair is fair, I can only give the experience and opinion of somebody that was actualy 100% new, as in not played a single atelier game yet. I dont tend to marathong franchises, so I only have played a few of them so far, currently doing ayesha. Anyway I get revieuws are personal and not gospel of course, but I just wanted to offer a different pov in case there are people in the chat who are still 100% new to atelier. Marie is amazing as a first game. . When you dont know yet how you feel about time limits, this is the safest game to test that. Because other games either just have it, or dont, or have it for a part. But you can never chose. As far as I know anyway. So this is the perfect game to test it. Because it is short its also a great test game. Because crafting is not to complicated here, it is also a great test game. Will it become your favorite in the franchise? probably not. But it is for sure a good game to start the journey on. I did, and I am super glad so far I did this game before the others instead of after. I am pretty sure i would have enjoyed this game far less had I done it later. Have a nice day everyone.
I have a Dreamcast copy of this game. Can't read Japanese, so I've been using Google translate to try and play it. It sort of works, but this will make it easier to get through it. Waiting on my copy in the mail for PS4.
On this game and in ‘Link’s Awakening’, it was probably partly done as a creative choice to simulate the tilt shift look that’s done in photography. Also, it partly may be a work-around for the graphical limitations of the Switch, much like the way the fog was used in the original ‘Silent Hill’ games to get the frame rate to a playable state on consoles.
@@SomeoneNamedJohn Without being a programmer myself I can hardly believe it was a choice of limitations, but personally I thought it was an artistic choice for Link's Awakening. Since the big twist is that you are in a dream, I thought the foggy boarder were to simulate the instability and flimsy nature of dreams, and how your mind can be foggy right when you wake up. I know, I am likely overthinking this, but that's because I have played too much Kingdom Hearts where abstract symbolism is everwhere.
@@PikaLink91 - Yeah. If it was an artistic choice, the tilt shift look is poorly implemented. Combined with the chibi look, they were most likely trying to create the feel of toys on a table top. I think the ‘Octopath Traveler’ games do a fantastic job of creating that tilt shift look by making an actual plane of focus rather than just plopping a blur on the top and bottom of the screen.
I played the Ryzas... Turns out I played Mana Khemia waaay back then.But instead of Sophie I ended up with this one. Really relaxing, the chibi look reminds me World of FF Maxima I played on PS Vita. If this one is a 5/10, guess only get up then!
It plays out more like Stardew Valley and has Animal Crossing look to it. It doesn't play like a typical JRPG but it was trying to be like Harvest Moon. You can develop relationships with your allies to make them cheaper.
Before the announcement of this game I was contemplating gifting you the original Japanese PS1 version. Now I'm sorta glad never got around to it. What a disappointing gift that would've been ^_^'
Thanks for showing this game, I was curious but just not a fan of the art style I'll pass on this one but which Aletier would be a good game in the series to start with to get into this series?
I really liked the game, it just seemed like some of the early Atelier games to me, it still has the addictive game loop. The only downside was that it wasnt as long as other Atelier games. The chibi thing which i thought would put me off actually didnt seem to bother me after the first 5 mins. I am an Atelier fan though so im not sure how someone new to the series would feel about it.
wow! I honestly didnt expect that an Atelier game would be one of your worst ever rated games! Irene, I salute you! (if you are giving the game a 5 though. this wouldnt be a c tiered game, it would be an E. This is my understanding for the tiers; S - 10/10 A - 9/10 B - 8/10 C - 7/10 D - 6/10 E - 5/10 F - under 5/10 you''re welcome and yes, I would love to come over for dinner!
I would say Atelier Marie but that's from someone that only played Marie and little bit of Firis. I'm usuallly the type that have to play the first ones.
ircha I don't know why but phisical copy of this game is so hard to find on switch, I was looking for ryza 1 and this remake and I can't find nothing, I can get digital but I do like to collect then too C:
@@ircha Every opportunity to see more you is valid. And I love the video. I was kinda missing you talking "story", "music", "graphics". A spend my weekend talking like that cuz I like alot. urhueheueheue
I love Ircha's tone of voice and facial expression at the announcement of "only-Japanese" voices. To me personally, I put English VA in higher regard quality wise than Japanese, so if a game is only voiced in Japanese, it tells me that the devs cheaped out and couldn't "afford" English voices. Then again, Ircha, aren't all Atelier games Japanese-only?
Unfortunate about the score. I’ve never played one in this series and was curious if it would be a good starting point lol. I’ll put it on the bucket list.
We need more Atelier characters to fight in the Dead or Alive games. Just like Hayabusa, momiji, and Rachel came over from Ninja Gaiden. All of which are owned by Tecmo Koie
As much as i love to play atelier series, i really dont like the time management aspect of it. It always turns me off. I do love the story and cuteness though. My favorite will always be totori😊
I was hyped about this atelier but i can't even finish it since i don't like to play it. It has almost no story, no great characters. Alchemy is ultra simple, like it would be in a mobile game.
I really want to get into these games but I wish they had an English dub. I don’t like playing games in a language I don’t understand🤷🏼♂️oh well keep up the great content Ircha!
i have to say it's my least favorite atelier game in the series , and i have finished over 9+ atelier games which is sad since i really liked Marie she's adorable but the game felt more like a mobile game than an actual jrpg .. i also realllllllly hope that the future atelier games releases don't follow the design of this game .
All you do is play boring rpg's on the switch. How come you don't play and review cool action games like hyrule warrior's age of calamity. You need to branch out more.
I want to import a physical copy but the special digital edition of this game on the eShop comes with the original ps1 version of this game included and it's the only way to get it. Im very torn 🫠
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This Atelier game looks so cute with the chibi designs, it looks very different from the usual atelier style games. I like the way you can choose between having a deadline and not, I feel like more and more games are easier and adding more quality of life features these days, like difficulty selection etc. Back in the day there was no such thing, if you got stuck that was it, tough
I just started this one a few days ago. The blurriness also threw me off quite a bit. It was a strange choice 😅 I agree that this title is more for people that are already fans of Atelier. I was definitely excited to play this one to see how the very first Atelier was, and I am enjoying my time with it! Obviously nowhere near the quality of more modern Atelier games, but still an enjoyable game :) Marie is so cute!
I totally agree 👍!
Thankyou for another great Atelier Video ! I got into the Ryza trilogy because of your videos ♥ Im glad im not the only one struggling with the blurriness and thinking its more difficult then the other games it has made committing to the game alot harder.
I didn't get hooked at all.
The speed on which I clicked this video was unmatched!! Yay!!! ♥️ Love your channel!
Yay! Thank you!
Good review like the diversity of games on your channel hopefully the switch 2 has a sooner release
looks similar to Rorona which i LOVE.
Rorona is my favorite Atelier game, and I just finished Marie Remake and loved it! It's the closest I've felt to the joy I had playing Rorona.
@@booksinbed that makes me excited!!!
Blurriness at screen top and bottom? 🤔 I hadn't noticed that .. I'll need to check it!
As a kid, I have found Marie to be both gorgeous and charming. Thank you for creating this entertaining review. Truth be told, it was my most enjoyable platinum trophy of the year 2023. I have played it during July 2023. Having the chance to experience Marie's first adventures had brought me tons of joy! I rate this game 8/10. It was not boring at all.
This was my first Atelier game and I've been loving it! If this one is only C Tier then I am really excited to check out the other games in the series.
Another Atelier video added to the collection! My fav kinds of videos! 😝💖
You're the best ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I was expecting unabashed praise. I appreciate your honesty. I may grab it on sale.
I need to be honest if I want to sleep at night.
the graphics and art style drew me in but glad that I kept running into really similar reviews about the game before pulling the trigger
wow u have over 100k subs now! ur channel has grown alot. congrats
Ooo its already released huh, gonna check it out. thank for review!
Awesome video! I still haven't gotten into the Atelier series - it realistically isn't for me, but still love watching your reviews!
LOVED your HCG video ❤️❤️❤️
@@ircha Aw thanks!!! That means a lot!
Super helpful Ircha, thank you!
Glad it was helpful! 😁
I hope that after playing this game, I will be hooked on other Atelier series. Great review as always!
Always excited to see your review of an Atelier game. You are an expert on this series.
Well I did one playthrough of it and it's the kind of game you could play over and over again. I used Normal Time because I have been getting into games with time limit. You learn a lot more playing it timed because lot of the mechanics is about time and item management. In gameplay you will get more out of it playing on normal time, you will know the importance of certain items, what to sell/hand in for quests for money, then try and balance how much money you use vs. time etc. If you play it timed there is a lot more strategies to use but it also makes it more engaging, you make mistakes and you live with them and learn more to use on the next playthrough. It also has multiple endings and lots of replayability. The characters are interesting at least for me but many might find them kind of generic, I just don't have much to compare them to because I only played Firis for a while and didn't finish it.
The chibi animal crossing design is probably done on purpose because the original looked like it was kind of chibi at least with the playable models. I haven't played Animal Crossing either but it's about traveling to places to collect, helping neighbors and stuff like that.
Also in Atelier Sophie 1 and Atelier Lydie & Suelle I got kinda stress because sidequests have time limit (days).
Purr Purr Games are Purfect 🙂 Great review! Team member expenses cost makes it different compared to other RPG games, where you usually do not have to worry about those expenses. Time limited quests remind me of Daggerfall. And sometimes games have night/morning time separation (Person is only available at nights..)
A glowing review! I never even knew this game existed.
I’ve heard other reviewers saying it’s almost impossible to fail the time limit even if you play with it on. I think one mentioned he finished the game with well over half the time left and he wasn’t even trying to be fast. It definitely seems more simple than most Atelier games but because of that it might be a good starting point and then play more complicated Atelier games after.
I was happy when u gave this game the score that you did cause I wasn’t feeling this game too much even tho it was dressed up in a kind review by u ..
I found you because of a Dandy Warhols song you made a video for (love that video) and come to check your TH-cam from time to time 😊
Omg yeah that's old 😁👍 Thanks 😁
I disagree that Marie is not a good game to start with if your new. I was new. Never touched a single atelier game and I went with Marie because it was the original game. And I fell in love with it. It was super cute, and as you could turn off the only time limit that actualy matters (story ending) I wasnt stressed by failing or missing side quests. To be fair the sidequests usualy show in advance what you need. So I simply didnt even accept side quests untill I already had what I needed for them in my inventory. Never failed side quests again after that strat haha.
Marie is the reason I got into Atelier. And I will argue Marie is the PERFECT game to start with. Because it both provides the old traditional style, and an option to experiment with it with the deadline turnd off. Its a way to test if the time limit games are for you or not. Alchemy is also pretty straight foreward here. More simple. So another great way to experiment if you like that sort of gameplay.
Marie is charming, showing the roots of the franchise, and allowing you a sample taste because the game is not to big either. Also a reason its great as an introduction game.
I personaly would recommend everyone who never played atelier to look into Marie first. Unless they truly hate chibi art style. But fair is fair, I can only give the experience and opinion of somebody that was actualy 100% new, as in not played a single atelier game yet. I dont tend to marathong franchises, so I only have played a few of them so far, currently doing ayesha.
Anyway I get revieuws are personal and not gospel of course, but I just wanted to offer a different pov in case there are people in the chat who are still 100% new to atelier.
Marie is amazing as a first game. . When you dont know yet how you feel about time limits, this is the safest game to test that. Because other games either just have it, or dont, or have it for a part. But you can never chose. As far as I know anyway. So this is the perfect game to test it. Because it is short its also a great test game. Because crafting is not to complicated here, it is also a great test game. Will it become your favorite in the franchise? probably not. But it is for sure a good game to start the journey on. I did, and I am super glad so far I did this game before the others instead of after. I am pretty sure i would have enjoyed this game far less had I done it later. Have a nice day everyone.
First day buy (physical copy). No regrets. ☺
Atelier is actually really comfy game, and all this game along with mana khemia and other spin off have excelent va
I have a Dreamcast copy of this game. Can't read Japanese, so I've been using Google translate to try and play it. It sort of works, but this will make it easier to get through it. Waiting on my copy in the mail for PS4.
Amazing video, Ircha! ❤️ I love the buy or not ❤️
Thank you! 🤗
8:10 Now you know how I felt about Link's Awakening on Switch (regarding the blurryness).
On this game and in ‘Link’s Awakening’, it was probably partly done as a creative choice to simulate the tilt shift look that’s done in photography. Also, it partly may be a work-around for the graphical limitations of the Switch, much like the way the fog was used in the original ‘Silent Hill’ games to get the frame rate to a playable state on consoles.
@@SomeoneNamedJohn Without being a programmer myself I can hardly believe it was a choice of limitations, but personally I thought it was an artistic choice for Link's Awakening. Since the big twist is that you are in a dream, I thought the foggy boarder were to simulate the instability and flimsy nature of dreams, and how your mind can be foggy right when you wake up. I know, I am likely overthinking this, but that's because I have played too much Kingdom Hearts where abstract symbolism is everwhere.
@@PikaLink91 - Yeah. If it was an artistic choice, the tilt shift look is poorly implemented. Combined with the chibi look, they were most likely trying to create the feel of toys on a table top. I think the ‘Octopath Traveler’ games do a fantastic job of creating that tilt shift look by making an actual plane of focus rather than just plopping a blur on the top and bottom of the screen.
I never noticed that on my first play through, but I definitely did on my 2nd and it's so bad. How I ever overlooked it, I have no idea.
This game looks so cute. I Ive only played d the mysterious games but I cam excited to try this one
Rorona had you pay for team members to join your party too. I can't remember if other games in the series did that too.
Tack!
You're welcome, and thank you!!
I played the Ryzas... Turns out I played Mana Khemia waaay back then.But instead of Sophie I ended up with this one. Really relaxing, the chibi look reminds me World of FF Maxima I played on PS Vita. If this one is a 5/10, guess only get up then!
It plays out more like Stardew Valley and has Animal Crossing look to it. It doesn't play like a typical JRPG but it was trying to be like Harvest Moon. You can develop relationships with your allies to make them cheaper.
Yo i don't go to anyone else for all the low-down on the Atelier series. You're concrete mate. 💯
Before the announcement of this game I was contemplating gifting you the original Japanese PS1 version. Now I'm sorta glad never got around to it. What a disappointing gift that would've been ^_^'
The lack of comments about the sponsor of this video is surprising.
I plan to get the deluxe version that includes the original game but it can wait for a sale.
5 out of 10 is absolutely brutal!
Thanks for showing this game, I was curious but just not a fan of the art style I'll pass on this one but which Aletier would be a good game in the series to start with to get into this series?
I really liked the game, it just seemed like some of the early Atelier games to me, it still has the addictive game loop. The only downside was that it wasnt as long as other Atelier games. The chibi thing which i thought would put me off actually didnt seem to bother me after the first 5 mins. I am an Atelier fan though so im not sure how someone new to the series would feel about it.
This would not be the best start 😉
@@ircha I agree it's not the best representation of the rest of the Atelier series, especially the newer ones!
wow! I honestly didnt expect that an Atelier game would be one of your worst ever rated games! Irene, I salute you! (if you are giving the game a 5 though. this wouldnt be a c tiered game, it would be an E. This is my understanding for the tiers;
S - 10/10
A - 9/10
B - 8/10
C - 7/10
D - 6/10
E - 5/10
F - under 5/10
you''re welcome and yes, I would love to come over for dinner!
the Atelier Resleriana resell the spell of the smell of cunfusing a game to be swell, it don't make you feel well, kinda.
At last new video❤
Hi Ircha: Love all your videos! What do you recommend as a first Atelier game for someone unfamiliar with the series? Thanks
I would say Atelier Marie but that's from someone that only played Marie and little bit of Firis. I'm usuallly the type that have to play the first ones.
There's no physical edition in the west. Got no clue if Japan got a physical release, but oh well guess I'm getting a digital copy.
Playasia has physical copies
I need to hire a small house fairy IRL.
Me too!!
Yay
The MC looks like you, Irene 😂
Nice thumbnail
I guess that the blurr in the game is to have link’s awakening remake style.
This just doesn't look like one I want to play and was on the fence about it till I saw your review.
I was curious about this one, but I think I will avoid it. Thanks for the review
Atelier Marie is a fun game, it's just a shame it doesn't have an English audio option.
I hope they can add English voice acting for the series from now on!
ircha I don't know why but phisical copy of this game is so hard to find on switch, I was looking for ryza 1 and this remake and I can't find nothing, I can get digital but I do like to collect then too C:
You are so frickin cool
no Ircha in the post credits ??? =OOOOO
Oh you mean bloopers? 😁 I'll be sure to include more!
@@ircha Every opportunity to see more you is valid. And I love the video. I was kinda missing you talking "story", "music", "graphics". A spend my weekend talking like that cuz I like alot. urhueheueheue
Love the Japanese voice act
I love Ircha's tone of voice and facial expression at the announcement of "only-Japanese" voices. To me personally, I put English VA in higher regard quality wise than Japanese, so if a game is only voiced in Japanese, it tells me that the devs cheaped out and couldn't "afford" English voices. Then again, Ircha, aren't all Atelier games Japanese-only?
From rorona to firis they included english voices. Since lydie and suelle they dropped the english dub.
Like the other comment said 😊😊
Unfortunate about the score. I’ve never played one in this series and was curious if it would be a good starting point lol. I’ll put it on the bucket list.
We need more Atelier characters to fight in the Dead or Alive games. Just like Hayabusa, momiji, and Rachel came over from Ninja Gaiden. All of which are owned by Tecmo Koie
That screen blur is cringe. Thanks for the review
5/10 is not a bad game
It's cool that they remade it, but my no 1 immediate turn-off in ANYTHING, is the chibi style.
I'm not the biggest fan of that either 😁
That’s 100% the reason I never cared for Final Fantasy III and IV on the Nintendo DS
As much as i love to play atelier series, i really dont like the time management aspect of it. It always turns me off. I do love the story and cuteness though. My favorite will always be totori😊
Mostly I just hope for no bugs or glitches.
The most beautiful girl i have ever seen.Great game reviews and a great accent..the perfect channel.
Omg nooo, thank you 😭❤️
New subscriber here 😍
I was hyped about this atelier but i can't even finish it since i don't like to play it.
It has almost no story, no great characters.
Alchemy is ultra simple, like it would be in a mobile game.
Yep.
Thanx for the review!
Seems like this one is gonna be a pass. Gonna see if i can get my hands on the Mysterious Trilogy!
Good choice! This didn't hook me like the other games in the series did 😁
Omg Ricky du sprichst mir von der Seele! Ich hasse es wenn jemand nach einer zweiten Kasse fragen. Wenn jemand da wär wäre sie ja auch auf! 😅
I really want to get into these games but I wish they had an English dub. I don’t like playing games in a language I don’t understand🤷🏼♂️oh well keep up the great content Ircha!
Isn't Marie your middle name?
Yep 😁 Irene Marie 👌
See I think that should merit one extra point and another one for being blonde 😄@@ircha
Yeah 😂 maybe so 😎
Dude, you look like a real life barbie, you should have been cast as her instead of margot
Margot did a fantastic job in the role ❤️❤️ Thank you 💯
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i have to say it's my least favorite atelier game in the series , and i have finished over 9+ atelier games which is sad since i really liked Marie she's adorable but the game felt more like a mobile game than an actual jrpg
.. i also realllllllly hope that the future atelier games releases don't follow the design of this game .
7:14 I'll never understand people who prefer English dubs instead of the original Japanese audio
Because we speak English, it's that simple.
not simple but more like simple minded
Trust me, Japanese language is a challenging one to learn. Who are you to judge us?
I agree with this all, except the voice acting. Dubs are all trash and you can't change my mind lol.
All you do is play boring rpg's on the switch. How come you don't play and review cool action games like hyrule warrior's age of calamity. You need to branch out more.
On your bike, mate!
@@p6mkq i was trollin lol
@@p6mkq wat does on your bike mean
I want to import a physical copy but the special digital edition of this game on the eShop comes with the original ps1 version of this game included and it's the only way to get it. Im very torn 🫠
Playasia has physical copies on Switch and PS4.