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To find a way to save her island, Ryza and her friends will set off on final adventure surrounding the \"roots of alchemy.\"","109853\u002Fatelier_ryza_3_cover_webp","109853\u002Fatelier_ryza_3_header_webp","https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FpBNdcRTLcyM","2023-03-24",82.14,217558,"atelier-ryza-3-alchemist-of-the-end-and-the-secret-key",3365050,[19,24],{"company":20,"developed":22,"published":23},{"name":21},"Koei Tecmo Games",false,true,{"company":25,"developed":23,"published":22},{"name":26},"Gust",[28,29,30],"Role-playing (RPG)","Simulator","Adventure",[32,33,34,35],"PC (Microsoft Windows)","PlayStation 4","Nintendo Switch","PlayStation 5",[37,53,68,83,95,108,122,136,150,163,177,190,203,215,229,241,254,266,278,292,305],{"id":38,"author":39,"outlet":42,"summary":48,"review_url":49,"review_date":50,"original_score":51,"normalized_score":52},143,{"id":40,"name":41},14,"Isaac Todd",{"id":43,"logo":44,"name":45,"website_url":46,"score_format":47},1,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FTechRaptor%20Logo.png","TechRaptor","https:\u002F\u002Ftechraptor.net","10","Despite the simple combat and some story issues at times, Atelier Ryza 3 offers an engaging gameplay loop that never gets boring.","https:\u002F\u002Ftechraptor.net\u002Fgaming\u002Freviews\u002Fatelier-ryza-3-alchemist-of-end-secret-key-review","2023-03-23","7",70,{"id":54,"author":55,"outlet":58,"summary":63,"review_url":64,"review_date":65,"original_score":66,"normalized_score":67},18824,{"id":56,"name":57},2050,"Emma Ward",{"id":59,"logo":60,"name":61,"website_url":62,"score_format":47},13,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FDualshockers-logo.jpg","DualShockers","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dualshockers.com","The team at Gust did a great job of taking all the elements that worked in the prior two games and adding to them. Sometimes these new features are too frequently thrown at you or are not highly valuable to engage with, such as the excessive dialogue moments or Random Quests. Still, the added layer of detail and complexity they bring to the game just makes the overall experience feel that much more robust. As I watched the countless interactions between Ryza and her friends, it reminded me of who they were at the beginning of the trilogy, and how different they are now. It is truly charming to see them all grow up and come into themselves over the course of the three games. By the time the credits finally rolled, I was sad to know this was the last time I’d see them all, while still feeling a sense of closure to their story.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dualshockers.com\u002Fatelier-ryza-3-review\u002F","2023-03-27","8.5\u002F10",85,{"id":69,"author":70,"outlet":73,"summary":78,"review_url":79,"review_date":80,"original_score":81,"normalized_score":82},2236641,{"id":71,"name":72},17841,"Kirk Hiner",{"id":74,"logo":75,"name":76,"website_url":77,"score_format":47},158,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FPurenintendo.jpeg","Pure Nintendo","https:\u002F\u002Fpurenintendo.com","Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key adjusts the JRPG series' gameplay formula in numerous ways—some subtle and some dramatic. Do the changes work? Let's go on a summer adventure to find out!Read More","https:\u002F\u002Fpurenintendo.com\u002Freview-atelier-ryza-3-alchemist-of-the-end-the-secret-key-nintendo-switch\u002F","2023-03-25","8",80,{"id":84,"author":85,"outlet":88,"summary":93,"review_url":94,"review_date":50,"original_score":81,"normalized_score":82},76432,{"id":86,"name":87},3427,"Noah Kupetsky",{"id":89,"logo":90,"name":91,"website_url":92,"score_format":47},39,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FSteamDeckHQ-Logo.jpg","Steam Deck HQ","https:\u002F\u002Fsteamdeckhq.com\u002F","Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key is a fantastic way to end the Ryza trilogy with new mechanics and refined gameplay systems. While it has some quirks, the game can run well on the Steam Deck!","https:\u002F\u002Fsteamdeckhq.com\u002Fgame-reviews\u002Fatelier-ryza-3-alchemist-of-the-end-the-secret-key\u002F",{"id":96,"author":97,"outlet":100,"summary":105,"review_url":106,"review_date":50,"original_score":107,"normalized_score":82},62423,{"id":98,"name":99},3923,"Kim Snaith",{"id":101,"logo":102,"name":103,"website_url":104,"score_format":47},27,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FGameSpew-Logo.jpg","GameSpew","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gamespew.com","Still, it’s hard not to be enamoured with Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key as a whole. Being back in the fold of Ryza and her friends feels like sinking back into a warm, cosy blanket – and anyone already acquainted with the series will instantly hit the ground running. There’s a new, engaging story to become engrossed in, and alongside familiar areas, there’s a whole new world to explore – which feels larger and more varied than ever. Sure, some changes don’t quite land – we’re not the biggest fans of the key mechanic – but it’s not enough to sour us from the experience. What a trilogy this has been, and this final serving might be the best part yet.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gamespew.com\u002F2023\u002F03\u002Fatelier-ryza-3-alchemist-of-the-end-the-secret-key-review\u002F","8\u002F10",{"id":109,"author":110,"outlet":113,"summary":118,"review_url":119,"review_date":120,"original_score":121,"normalized_score":82},28501,{"id":111,"name":112},3043,"Ravi Sinha",{"id":114,"logo":115,"name":116,"website_url":117,"score_format":47},29,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FGaming%20Bolt%20Logo.png","GamingBolt","https:\u002F\u002Fgamingbolt.com","Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End and the Secret Key doesn't completely rewrite the series' rules, so much as expand and improve on them. It's still a relaxing traipse with Ryza and friends, but evokes a sense of nostalgia and hope for the future.","https:\u002F\u002Fgamingbolt.com\u002Fatelier-ryza-3-alchemist-of-the-end-and-the-secret-key-review-that-summer-feeling","2023-03-29","8.0",{"id":123,"author":124,"outlet":127,"summary":133,"review_url":134,"review_date":50,"original_score":135,"normalized_score":52},37159,{"id":125,"name":126},3504,"Nicola Kapron",{"id":128,"logo":129,"name":130,"website_url":131,"score_format":132},7,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fcog-connected-logo.png","COGConnected","https:\u002F\u002Fcogconnected.com","100","Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key is the latest entry in the classic Atelier franchise. This cute, quirky, and surprisingly intense JRPG series has always been at the edge of my radar. So I jumped at the chance to try out this game. I was eager to find out what all the fuss was about. Now I think I can safely say it’s the mix of cheery slice of life, focus on friendship, and grueling gameplay.","https:\u002F\u002Fcogconnected.com\u002Freview\u002Fatelier-ryza-3-review\u002F","70",{"id":137,"author":138,"outlet":141,"summary":147,"review_url":148,"review_date":50,"original_score":149,"normalized_score":82},34589,{"id":139,"name":140},3459,"Jeremy Peeples",{"id":142,"logo":143,"name":144,"website_url":145,"score_format":146},31,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FHardcore-Gamer-Logo.jpg","Hardcore Gamer ","https:\u002F\u002Fhardcoregamer.com\u002F","5","Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key is a fantastic blend of turn-based and action RPG combat with an engrossing storyline. The chemistry between the cast works nicely and is reminiscent of something like Lupin III or Cowboy Bebop, where the ensemble cast allows everyone to shine. The brisk battle system keeps combat engaging, while alchemy makes weapon and item forging satisfying to accomplish. The game is held back by iffy visuals in the form of small text and muddy textures, but has gorgeous-looking character models and animation alongside a killer soundtrack.","https:\u002F\u002Fhardcoregamer.com\u002Freviews\u002Freview-atelier-ryza-3-alchemist-of-the-end-the-secret-key\u002F438865\u002F","4.0",{"id":151,"author":152,"outlet":155,"summary":160,"review_url":161,"review_date":162,"original_score":107,"normalized_score":82},68725,{"id":153,"name":154},2711,"Ashley Shankle",{"id":156,"logo":157,"name":158,"website_url":159,"score_format":47},26,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FGameSkinny-logo.png","Game Skinny","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gameskinny.com","Atelier Ryza 3 improves upon its predecessors in a warm sendoff to Ryza and friends.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gameskinny.com\u002Freviews\u002Fatelier-ryza-3-alchemist-of-the-end-and-the-secret-key-review-a-warm-goodbye\u002F","2023-04-20",{"id":164,"author":165,"outlet":168,"summary":173,"review_url":174,"review_date":50,"original_score":175,"normalized_score":176},76824,{"id":166,"name":167},5581,"Miguel Moran",{"id":169,"logo":170,"name":171,"website_url":172,"score_format":47},56,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FTheSixthAxis-Logo.jpg","TheSixthAxis","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thesixthaxis.com\u002F","Every Atelier Ryza entry has been the best Atelier game yet, and Atelier Ryza 3 is no exception. It's the perfect final chapter for fans of Ryza and her story, but it's also the most polished and expansive exploration of the core ideals of the franchise we've seen yet – alchemy feels natural, exploration feels natural, and combat is a delightful adrenaline rush. It's sad to see my favourite tomboy alchemist go away, but if this game is any indication, the Atelier series will only get even better from here.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thesixthaxis.com\u002F2023\u002F03\u002F23\u002Fatelier-ryza-3-review-alchemist-of-the-end-the-secret-key\u002F","9.0",90,{"id":178,"author":179,"outlet":182,"summary":187,"review_url":188,"review_date":50,"original_score":189,"normalized_score":82},79290,{"id":180,"name":181},4705,"Eddie De Santiago",{"id":183,"logo":184,"name":185,"website_url":186,"score_format":47},38,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FBut-Why-Tho-Logo.jpg","But Why Tho","https:\u002F\u002Fbutwhytho.net\u002F","Ultimately, much like one of Ryza’s alchemical recipes, there are a lot of great ingredients that went into creating Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key. The game may not look perfect, but there’s a lot of heart and fun to be found, and the ability to finetune new weapons, armor, and combat items to your exact needs is unmatched.","https:\u002F\u002Fbutwhytho.net\u002F2023\u002F03\u002Freview-atelier-ryza-3-review-switch\u002F","80",{"id":191,"author":192,"outlet":195,"summary":200,"review_url":201,"review_date":50,"original_score":202,"normalized_score":67},84971,{"id":193,"name":194},6809,"Genghis \"Solidus Kraken\" Husameddin",{"id":196,"logo":197,"name":198,"website_url":199,"score_format":47},41,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FXbox%20Era%20Logo.jpg","XboxEra","https:\u002F\u002Fxboxera.com\u002F","For the technicalities: Ryza 3’s PC port is a bit middling. Compared to other Koei Tecmo releases on Steam, Ryza 3 runs pretty well. But it doesn’t run well enough, as even on an RTX 3070 the game struggles to hold 60 frames per second while you’re running about. There are also some weird issues with the graphics, lots of pop-in even at the highest settings, aliasing issues, and the depth of field in particular almost looks broken; It’s really hard to see anything with it on, so I highly recommend you turn that off. Forget about keyboard and mouse controls as they’re a bit unpleasant, it’s controller or bust.","https:\u002F\u002Fxboxera.com\u002F2023\u002F03\u002F23\u002Freview-atelier-ryza-3-alchemist-of-the-end-the-secret-key\u002F","8.5",{"id":204,"author":205,"outlet":208,"summary":213,"review_url":214,"review_date":50,"original_score":81,"normalized_score":82},87027,{"id":206,"name":207},1998,"George Yang",{"id":209,"logo":210,"name":211,"website_url":212,"score_format":47},60,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Finverse-logo.jpg","Inverse","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.inverse.com\u002F","","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.inverse.com\u002Fgaming\u002Fatelier-ryza-3-alchemist-of-the-end-the-secret-key-review",{"id":216,"author":217,"outlet":220,"summary":225,"review_url":226,"review_date":50,"original_score":227,"normalized_score":228},87621,{"id":218,"name":219},7067,"Ule Lopez",{"id":221,"logo":222,"name":223,"website_url":224,"score_format":47},75,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fwccftech-logo.jpg","WCCFtech","https:\u002F\u002Fwccftech.com\u002F","It's almost undeniable that the Atelier Ryza series is the reason why the Atelier franchise as a whole has managed to bring new light to its developer, Gust. As such, some might find it a bummer that Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End and the Secret Key is the last entry in this particular series.","https:\u002F\u002Fwccftech.com\u002Freview\u002Fatelier-ryza-3-alchemist-of-the-end-and-the-secret-key-off-with-a-bang\u002F","9.5\u002F10",95,{"id":230,"author":231,"outlet":234,"summary":239,"review_url":240,"review_date":13,"original_score":81,"normalized_score":82},88766,{"id":232,"name":233},4018,"Jenni Lada",{"id":235,"logo":236,"name":237,"website_url":238,"score_format":47},71,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FSiliconera-Logo.jpg","Siliconera","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.siliconera.com\u002F","The story begins when a group of islands called Kark Isles appear near Ryza's—the protagonist's—hometown. Seeing this as a threat to their home, Ryza and her friends investigate the isles and discover ruins with a huge gate. Just as Ryza approaches the gate, a strange voice echoes in her head, telling her to reach the Code of the Universe. Switch version reviewed.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.siliconera.com\u002Freview-atelier-ryza-3-does-the-trilogy-and-its-characters-justice\u002F",{"id":242,"author":243,"outlet":246,"summary":251,"review_url":252,"review_date":50,"original_score":253,"normalized_score":176},133284,{"id":244,"name":245},10940,"Payne Grist",{"id":247,"logo":248,"name":249,"website_url":250,"score_format":146},142,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FFinal%20Weapon%20Logo.jpg","Final Weapon","https:\u002F\u002Ffinalweapon.net","Atelier Ryza 3 takes everything that makes the prior games great and attempts to improve, and improve it does! The new elements mix with the old to make an addicting and refined concoction. Everything from Exploration to Combat to Synthesis has been polished to a mirror sheen. Atelier Ryza 3 looks back respectfully while taking a confident step forward.","https:\u002F\u002Ffinalweapon.net\u002F2023\u002F03\u002F23\u002Fatelier-ryza-3-review-a-barrel-of-fun\u002F","4.5",{"id":255,"author":256,"outlet":259,"summary":264,"review_url":265,"review_date":65,"original_score":202,"normalized_score":67},102471,{"id":257,"name":258},8992,"David McNamara",{"id":260,"logo":261,"name":262,"website_url":263,"score_format":47},140,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fcheckpoint-gaming.jpg","Checkpoint Gaming","https:\u002F\u002Fcheckpointgaming.net\u002F","A glowing world filled with riches, a satisfyingly dense combat experience, and a whole lot of crafting await in Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key, the final adventure in Koei Tecmo’s trilogy focused on plucky alchemist Ryza.","https:\u002F\u002Fcheckpointgaming.net\u002Freviews\u002F2023\u002F03\u002Fatelier-ryza-3-alchemist-of-the-end-the-secret-key-review-a-cosy-little-treat\u002F",{"id":267,"author":268,"outlet":271,"summary":275,"review_url":276,"review_date":120,"original_score":277,"normalized_score":228},135177,{"id":269,"name":270},11087,"Travis Bruno",{"id":38,"logo":272,"name":273,"website_url":274,"score_format":47},"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fcapsule-computers-logo.jpg","Capsule Computers","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.capsulecomputers.com.au\u002F","Atelier Ryza 3 serves as an emotional and satisfying conclusion to Ryza’s journey while also delivering some of the most expansive gameplay the series has ever had.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.capsulecomputers.com.au\u002F2023\u002F03\u002Fatelier-ryza-3-alchemist-of-the-end-the-secret-key-review\u002F","9.5",{"id":279,"author":280,"outlet":283,"summary":288,"review_url":289,"review_date":290,"original_score":291,"normalized_score":52},155653,{"id":281,"name":282},12930,"Nick Mangiaracina",{"id":284,"logo":285,"name":286,"website_url":287,"score_format":146},153,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fmonstervine-logo.png","MonsterVine","https:\u002F\u002Fmonstervine.com\u002F","Ryza 3 didn’t resonate with me. The excitement of a new series had worn off, I had hit a wall personally. But even still, Ryza 3 was exciting in thinking about the next Atelier game and how the series has evolved. Considering just how big Ryza 3 is, all the different exploration and crafting techniques, new enemies and items to collect, new worlds to explore, it feels like the next Atelier series is going to be incredible. I didn’t find the key system very engaging and felt like crafting progression was stifled over providing too many options for exploration off the beaten path.","https:\u002F\u002Fmonstervine.com\u002F2023\u002F05\u002Fatelier-ryza-3-alchemist-of-the-end-the-secret-key-review-familiar-places-new-beginnings\u002F","2023-05-18","3.5",{"id":293,"author":294,"outlet":297,"summary":302,"review_url":303,"review_date":304,"original_score":149,"normalized_score":82},84129,{"id":295,"name":296},6585,"Alex Fuller",{"id":298,"logo":299,"name":300,"website_url":301,"score_format":146},65,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FRPGamer-Logo.jpg","RPGamer","https:\u002F\u002Frpgamer.com\u002F","Ryza's journey is finally coming to an end with the final installment of her trilogy now released. Did Gust learn from its past mistakes and give Ryza the send-off she truly deserves?","https:\u002F\u002Frpgamer.com\u002Freview\u002Fatelier-ryza-3-alchemist-of-the-end-the-secret-key-review\u002F","2023-04-08",{"id":306,"author":307,"outlet":310,"summary":315,"review_url":316,"review_date":317,"original_score":318,"normalized_score":176},83358,{"id":308,"name":309},6617,"Scott Adams",{"id":311,"logo":312,"name":313,"website_url":314,"score_format":146},128,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FThe-Outerhaven-Logo.jpeg","The OuterHaven","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theouterhaven.net\u002F","Discover the ultimate culmination of the Atelier Ryza series with Atelier Ryza 3: The Alchemist of the End & The Secret Key. This exciting conclusion boasts new quality-of-life mechanics that elevate the gameplay experience to new heights. Explore a world of alchemy and adventure in this must-play game.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theouterhaven.net\u002F2023\u002F04\u002Fatelier-ryza-3-alchemist-of-the-end-the-secret-key-review\u002F","2023-04-10","4.5\u002F5",21,0,[21],[26],[]]