Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land review: Video game soup
Atelier experienced a significant boost when the Ryza trilogy was released for the Nintendo Switch, selling out multiple times. This series struck a chord with many people, even though it retained traditional aspects and had intricate, system-focused gameplay. With this newfound success, developer Gust decided to branch out by introducing real-time (or nearly real-time) combat mechanics, making an effort to widen their audience. They also focused on enhancing the crafting aspect of the game. A notable change was transitioning from zoned environments to open world-style exploration, similar to Monster Hunter. Atelier Yumia is a clear reflection of this new direction in every way.