Atelier Ryza’s small scaled world and short paced story are a refreshing touch and way to experience JRPGs. It’s a small game, but every single corner is gorgeous and beautifully detailed and decorated. Small but excellent, in the truest sense possible.

There is hardly a game that makes gathering ingredients as useful and meaningful as Atelier Ryza or the Atelier series in general. It’s this game’s essence and I enjoy how you can create anything from these ingredients: weapons, combat and healing items, tools and anything that’s essentially needed in a JRPG. That drives the motivation to explore its beautiful and interconnected world.

Its original soundtrack is a serene and atmospherical experience at any point of the game and with a free DLC, you’re able to listen to the series’ entire soundtrack and assign your favorite tracks to any area and any type of battle. The Japanese voice acting is flawlessly executed. However, it does not contain an English voice over.

Photo mode and accessibility are two additional plus points I want to mention.

In conclusion, thick thighs save lives.