Marcos Vinícius's Reviews
Atelier Ryza 3 may not be perfect but it certainly had a lot of love involved. It brings to light an optimistic vision for the future of the series, where I can't imagine Gust discarding the idea of open maps that encourage the player to carry out trivial activities such as quests and collecting materials. Normally I would recommend any modern Atelier as a starting point in the series, as I argue that each title is special in its own way despite the technical leap feeling like an impediment. However, I will contradict myself this time, as Atelier Ryza 3 is so delicious and so well-crafted that, frankly, it becomes a much safer recommendation for new fans.
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Overall, Void Terrarium 2 is a decent, self-assured sequel that retains its desolate atmosphere and a touching, succinct narrative that fills in the gaps left by Void Terrarium 1. However, it's certainly best enjoyed if you've already played the original.
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I genuinely can't look at Labyrinth of Galleria as an average experience within its scope. It really does everything it sets out to do very well. Therefore, if you are one of those who value a well-designed, challenging and mechanic-rich RPG, especially if you are an avid fan of RPG Dungeon Crawler, this is a title that deserves your attention.
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Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk is a solid and engaging experience. It offers distinct mechanics and a nice level of difficulty, making it a surefire recommendation for fans of the series. It takes advantage of several features already featured in NIS's Tactical RPG games, but adapts them to the format of a DRPG, while still introducing its own unique features.
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All in all, Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 3 is still a package that falls short of what it could have offered, just like the other two. There are several other similar treatments on the Nintendo Switch that do better than this. However, in terms of the games, I think they were the right choices. Although there are reservations, for an avid fan of Nippon Ichi Software's works, this is certainly a great package in the end.
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Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 2 hits the nail on the head with NIS's choice of returning games, bringing improvements that, while basic, still add value to the Nintendo Switch library with titles that never before were considered to be on a Nintendo platform. However, I still feel that there would be room for more work on this package, common perks such as the soundtrack and artbook, are restricted to the physical version. In terms of features, the collection still leaves something to be desired in terms of resources that would be useful to compensate some game design choices that nowadays feel dated.
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It's been 10 years of waiting for a new entry in this franchise since the release of Rune Factory 4 for the Nintendo 3DS, and even if the final result falls short of what fans deserve, Rune Factory 5 is still a genuinely enjoyable experience. I guarantee that the events of interaction will provide unique moments of relaxation and good laughs, and the simple but engaging plot is the least you'd expect from a game in the series.
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Atelier Sophie 2 ~The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream~ is a surefire gift for hardcore fans and a perfect introduction to the franchise for new players. If you choose to play on the Nintendo Switch, I guarantee that your experience will not be hampered by hardware limitations, because Gust did a great job here!
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Blue Reflection: Second Light brings a well-constructed plot with a very strong dramatic load and great character development, combined with slice of life elements represented by mechanics such as Dating that make the progress between one chapter and another less monotonous. Together with the great conversion for lower-end hardware and excellent art direction and soundtrack, the result is one of the most beautiful and relaxing games I could get my hands on in 2021.
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Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny is an epic adventure about determination and resilience, with all the silly and questionable humor that only Disgaea has to offer. It masterfully captures the essence of the series, while also trying to innovate within the franchise itself. The mechanics of Super Reincarnation may not reinvent the wheel, but they are very well executed within the narrative context and gameplay. It was fun to follow Zed and the charismatic cast of characters around him, all memorable and unique.
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Bravely Default II plays it safe but satisfactorily delivers everything that was presented in the previous games in an improved way and with additions that, although welcome, are nothing like we've seen in other JRPG titles. The graphics are striking due to the quality of the textures, but what really stands out are the mechanics already established in the series and the return of composer Revo for the game's music, which in turn generate memorable moments in the game in addition to exciting battles against the Asterisk holders.
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Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy is a necessary continuation of Ryza's adventures as it brings part of the development of each previously introduced character to the surface while also showing a lot of new things, thus noting a great evolution from the first title, making it even seem more dated. I admire Gust's concern for improving certain things we noticed in Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout instead of just introducing new mechanics, so I can say that yes, Atelier Ryza 2 is an excellent sequel.
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If you're a hardcore JRPG fan, Atelier Ryza doesn't offer a satisfyingly high difficulty or complex builds to work through, and you might be disappointed if, for example, you've just come off an epic adventure in Final Fantasy VII Remake or Xenoblade Chronicles. However, if you're a longtime fan, Atelier Ryza is the natural evolution of the franchise after the Mysterious trilogy, as it not only offers a visual touch-up but also brings additions - albeit experimental ones - to enrich you with a varied Atelier experience.
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void tRrLM(); //Void Terrarium is simple and captivating, however it was one of the best experiences I had in 2020. I can say that I was quite frustrated during my adventures and failed several times, but knowing that I am doing this for the good of a person, to keep them alive in a lifeless world, is my determination to continue progressing. I had sad and happy moments, and that was good.
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