How can a game with such an uninteresting story and shallow characters (except one) be so comfy and heartwarming? Probably because it was made by people who really love this world. We will never know.
The first game was mediocre at best. I skipped most of the main story and just focused on doing alchemy and collecting materials. A fun game, nothing more than that. 1 year later I decided to continue the journey with the second, not expecting much better than the first, instead I got a charming experience that I will cherish, even if it is not a perfect game in my usual standarts.
Alchemy is better and has more systems and more creation options. Combat is also more engaging and fun. The story and characters are not great. I once again skipped most of the main story and just focused on the side quests. Ryza is and continues to be an incredible protagonist and is the heart of this game.
After being asked about 5 times on my discord about why I was playing this game, and after finishing it I finally had time to reflect why. You don't need an epic story about saving the world, complex characters, insane gameplay or anything like that to make a good game, if you played and enjoyed it, that's what really matters. I skipped the entire story and I still have little drops of manly sweat in my eyes after the ending. Ryza just wants to have her little adventure with the friends she loves so much. It’s good vibes only.
As a certain toaster once said: "you don't need to save the world to find the meaning of life, you just need to protect what's important to you". Just enjoy the games you love! Don't care about anything else.
Atelier Ryza 2 is far from a perfect game on any of the points I like to consider, but it was a fun and fullfiling experience that I will keep in my memories.
Thighs change lives.
The first game was mediocre at best. I skipped most of the main story and just focused on doing alchemy and collecting materials. A fun game, nothing more than that. 1 year later I decided to continue the journey with the second, not expecting much better than the first, instead I got a charming experience that I will cherish, even if it is not a perfect game in my usual standarts.
Alchemy is better and has more systems and more creation options. Combat is also more engaging and fun. The story and characters are not great. I once again skipped most of the main story and just focused on the side quests. Ryza is and continues to be an incredible protagonist and is the heart of this game.
After being asked about 5 times on my discord about why I was playing this game, and after finishing it I finally had time to reflect why. You don't need an epic story about saving the world, complex characters, insane gameplay or anything like that to make a good game, if you played and enjoyed it, that's what really matters. I skipped the entire story and I still have little drops of manly sweat in my eyes after the ending. Ryza just wants to have her little adventure with the friends she loves so much. It’s good vibes only.
As a certain toaster once said: "you don't need to save the world to find the meaning of life, you just need to protect what's important to you". Just enjoy the games you love! Don't care about anything else.
Atelier Ryza 2 is far from a perfect game on any of the points I like to consider, but it was a fun and fullfiling experience that I will keep in my memories.
Thighs change lives.
god i fucking love yuri