MarkDG
2022
Somehow is this one of the best and worst Pokémon games at the same time. The gameplay is a lot of fun and I enjoyed the freedom they gave you (after the ridiculously long and text heavy tutorial section). The side characters actually had some depth to them as well, with Arven being my favorite. But good LORD the performance is unacceptable. It's worse than it has ever been in any Pokémon game and it bring the game down by a lot. The frame dips and stutters combined with the low resolution can literally make this game nauseating. If this ever gets a "remaster" on the next Nintendo hardware, this might skyrocket into my top 3 Pokémon games.
This is my favorite Atelier game. It improved on everything that made the first Ryza game fun, but added a larger focus on the more intimate character stories. From the characters, to the soundtrack and the gameplay, this is peak Atelier to me. Also, Lent is super hot in this game don't @ me.
A fun departure from the more intimate Atelier games. Atelier Ryza dives into more typical JRPG waters with a larger focus on exploration, combat and the story. Lovely characters and a fun time.
A lot of fun and options to recharge your energy for free. The story is kind of typical Atelier, but with higher stakes and villains. Looks stunning and the soundtrack is fantastic. Sadly, the monetization isn't the best. Gems are expensive and the pull rates are far too low (0,5% for banner characters? Get out of here). I'll keep playing though.
2023
The gameplay is amazing. The soundtrack is amazing. Sadly, the greedy monetization brings the game down a lot.