Full disclosure: I have never played an Atelier game before. It’s not because I didn’t want to; due to a backlog that keeps growing, I’ve had to be slightly more conservative with my monthly gaming budget. When the chance to write the Atelier Lulua review for our site came up, I hesitated. Was I up to the task? Could I stop playing Fallout 76…
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Love the turn-based battle system
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References to previous titles in the Arland series are welcome
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Alchemyriddle entries are (mostly) fun challenges to decipher
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Easy for newcomers to pick up and play
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Some may be disappointed at the lack of an English dub
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Getting the hang of making better alchemical concoctions can take some time for those unfamiliar with the series
