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The long awaited 4th installment of the popular "Arland" series that had begun with the "Atelier Rorona"! In this new story, players will revisit the nostalgic world of Arland and embark on exciting journey of alchemy together with Rorona's daughter, Lulua.
Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~ is a rpg, anime and jrpg game
developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD..
Released on May 20th 2019 is available only on Windows
in 4 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Japanese.
It has received 556 reviews of which 506 were positive and 50 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 59.99€ on Steam.
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- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Core i5 2.6GHz (4 core) or over
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX660 or better, Graphic Memory 2GB or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 16 GB available space
- Sound Card: 16 bit stereo, 48KHz WAVE file can be played
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Extensive review of the Entire Arland-Series Introduction I like playing franchises chronologically, so I started with Atelier Marie Remake, which is the first game in the Atelier-series. But as the other games are not available on Steam, my first real experience with the Atelier-Series was with the Arland-Quatrology. In my opinion Marie is actually a really good starting point, as it introduced the Alchemy-system, which Atelier is famous for, without making it too complicated. It was a cute little game, that can be beaten in under 20 hours. Gameplay it was a seemless transition from Marie to Rorona, as both use the same Alchemy-system, but it was just improved and expanded upon, so there were no issues there. Gameplay While playing through Rorona-Totori-Meruru was a mostly seemless experience (Totori was a small downgrade in comparison to Rorona, as Rorona was apparently a Remake and not a Remaster as the other two), but I got used to it relatively quickly, Lulua is where my problems were. Characters Considering Atelier Lulua is (probably) the final game of the Arland Series, they should have brought more characters back. So many characters are missing (Gio, Cordelia, Astrid, Esty, Iksel, Hagel and many more, to many to list them all) and some characters that are in the game are not playable for whatever reason, like Mimi, Jeltje. Another weird thing is, that they changed to the voice actor of Keina for whatever reason. It was weird booting up Lulua after Meruru and hearing her voice being different. Plot/Story While earlier games had a relatively simple story, this changed with Lulua. Time travel plays a big role. They first introduced it in the DX-content of Rorona, which released in Decemeber 2018 (Lulua was 100% in development back then). Astrid played a significant role in the post-game content. She was also teased to have an important role in a sequel in the true ending of Meruru, which was also introduced with the DX-remaster. While it's nice, that Piana is in the game, it feels like, that Astrid should have been the mentor of Lulua. It's would have fit more with the theme of the game being time travel and also her finally taking things seriously, that was teased at the end of Meruru. Even after playing all 4 games, there are still some open questions: [*]Why is Astrid not in the game? Before it was revealed, I was 100% convinced, that Astrid wrote the Alchemyriddle, as she is the only truly capable Alchemist in Arland. [*]Why is Gio not in the game? Sterk said, that he finally beat Gio, but it should have been in this game, as this was a reacuring plot-point for Sterk since Rorona. [*]What happened to Alanya? Why is it not in this game? Totori mentioned it once, but I find it really weird, that every major location from the earlier games are present in Lulua except Alanya. [*]Is it just me or does this game feel incomplete? Is there any more information I can find about Lulua? Basically there is so much missing content and nothing has been wrapped up, it doesn't feel like the final game of the series. The first three Arland games felt complete and had a good ending but I don't feel the same about Lulua. Endword But unfortunately, considering I could barely find any information about Lulua on the internet (there is only one guide), the older games had a lot more information you could find, Atelier Lulua probably did not sell well. And also despite me not having played them yet, I know, that the franchise blew up in popularity with the release of Ryza, which was the next game after Lulua, so it's very unlikely that we will ever see a return of the Arland-Series again. But if it happens, a prequel playing as Astrid (when Sterk and Astrid worked together) would be really cool.
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Another fun atelier game, albeit with its own flaws. Im not a fan of the new 2D models of reoccuring characters and as the 4th Arland game i was wishing for a bit more cameos. Great synthesis system. Great combat on the surface, but it quickly evolves in watching the same animations over and over again. Progression is very weird and the timing at which chapters end and begin seem random. And that last point is what keeps me from truly liking this game. Still a fun game and a must play for atelier fans. P.S a much better pc port compared to the 2 prior games, just wish the anti-aliazing was done better
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Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland feels like a swan song for the series in many ways, offering a nostalgic return to the Arland world. As the adopted daughter of Rorona, Lulua’s journey to become a great alchemist is a charming and fitting way to revisit these beloved characters and locations. The graphical advancements make exploring Arland feel fresh and exciting, and seeing where characters like Meruru (now a queen), Rorona (a world traveler), and Totori (an extremely skilled alchemist) are years later is a major highlight. The gameplay remains a familiar and enjoyable mix of alchemy and JRPG combat. A new back-support system adds a fun layer to battles, allowing for new character combinations and strategies. The difficulty felt fair for most of the game, though the end has a notable difficulty spike that can be challenging. While the main plot, which involves time travel and parallel worlds, can feel a bit convoluted and silly, the rest of the cast is excellent. Lulua's best friend Eva is funny and supportive, her teacher Piana is a fun kind of crazy, Aurel is a smooth swordsman, and Nico is a hilarious pirate. The strong ensemble cast makes the adventure consistently engaging. One of the game's biggest drawbacks is the lack of quality-of-life improvements found in the DX versions of the earlier games. Features like a fast-forward button for battles are sorely missed, especially during the grind. Despite these issues, Atelier Lulua is a great game and a worthy addition to the Arland saga. It's a wonderful journey filled with memorable characters and a solid gameplay loop. For fans of the series, this is an excellent return to a beloved world. Overall Score: 8/10
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Big step up from previous arland games Previous arland games the story was pretty much non existent for most of the game, Lulua on the other hand has a more engaging story that is prominent throughout the whole game. The need to do request board has been drastically reduced as enemy drops provide more money and the overall reward from request board has been increased. The alchemy system has been improved from past arland games, more mechanics are introduced creating more depth to the system. What I didn't like about the game [*]Most of the recipes are hidden behind a 2 riddle system, similiar to sophie and lydie & suelle. If you solve both riddles for that 1 recipe you unlock the recipe. The problem is the riddles are vague so you end up just looking up online on what the requirement is because it doesn't feel good wasting materials on synthesising something that doesn't end up matching the riddle. [*]Story is kind of bad. Relative to atelier games its ok but relative to other jrps the story is terrible but its better then barely any story like past arland games. [*]Probably most grindy atelier game to date. Balancing is kind of off. The very first boss is way too hard and you have to grind exp/money (to buy accessories) to beat it. Prior to the final boss, the game doesn't really challenge you. It's only in the last chapter where the difficulty spikes through the roof and you have to lock in and build the best gear possible. If you are just killing enemies for bounties only, you will be 40lvl under the final boss, and at that point grinding mobs isn't viable so you have to craft the best gear to compensate. Overall if you enjoyed the past arland games you will enjoy this one(and you don't mind some grind), if you are not a fan of the riddle system to unlock recipe I recommend you stay away from this game. If you play atelier games for the synthesis system and the power fantasy of being op like modern atelier games then i recommend you stay away from this game too. If your new to atelier series I redirect you to more modern atelier games or other jrps that have better story.
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This is my first Atelier game, and I am distinctly impressed. Despite a few frustrations, this is one of the very select class of game that has always left me with a smile on my face. The story is a sequel to the earlier Atelier Arland titles, but you don't need to know anything about previous chapters to get this story, as it focuses on the growth and hijinks of Elmerulia "Lulua" Frixell, a trainee alchemist who obtains a magical book. The characters are charming if slightly stereotypical, and there is a zero-pressure approach to things that is delightfully refreshing. The gameplay is deceptively shallow, with a basic turn-based combat system and exploration of small areas. There is a surprising and sometimes unexpected level of depth, with character move combinations, support triggers, equipment and weapon-based stats, and item or accessory use. There are some difficulty spikes, and enemy levels mean something: just a level or two is the difference between surviving a boss's powerful attack and getting a party wipe. With items and accessories, we hit the other half of Atelier Lulua; the alchemy. It is a complex and engaging system, with mutually conflicting elemental balance, traits, awakened effects that can be triggered, and an item's quality. This is apparently one of the most complex alchemy systems in the series, but once it clicked, it was a great time finding ways to boost effect levels and create items that could take down enemies more than ten levels higher than the party. A note on this compared to other Atelier titles. While the other Arland titles have in-game time limits and time-based mechanics, Lulua limits itself to ingredients or events only happening at certain times, or some enemies only appearing during day or night. There is no time limit, meaning the player can explore and complete optional story events at their own pace. There is challenging post-game content, and New Game + for those who want to go through and see more of the game's twelve or so endings if they don't unlock them on their first runthrough. Onto the music, graphics, and technical side. The music is absolutely fantastic, a wonderful mixture of calming tunes, remixes of earlier Arland tracks, combat tracks, and character themes. The visuals aren't the most impressive, with some pop-in and stiff character animation, but Mel Kishida's character designs and the overall aesthetic are charming. Also PC versions of Atelier titles have frequently had technical issues, but Atelier Lulua suffered nothing more than some occasional stuttering when entering areas. On the whole, I'd call this a solid game in its own right, and (for me) a sound introduction to Atelier. It has some limited time mechanics, but no time limit. The crafting can be overwhelming, but deeply engaging. Combat is simple to grasp, but tricky to master, and surprisingly challenging at times. The graphics are not the greatest, but the art and soundtrack are stunning. This is also one of the most technically sound PC ports within the series. Highly recommended for seekers of cozy RPGs. 8/10.
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Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~ is currently priced at 59.99€ on Steam.
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Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~ received 506 positive votes out of a total of 556 achieving a rating of 8.49.
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Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~ was developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD..
Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~ is playable and fully supported on Windows.
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Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~ is a single-player game.
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KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
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KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Release
20 May 2019
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