In One of 2025's Biggest RPGs, Crafting Is Nearly Everything
Briefly

The article discusses the Atelier series and its upcoming title, Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Envisioned Land. Noting the division among players regarding crafting, it highlights Atelier's niche of appealing to those who seek engaging crafting mechanics. Producer Junzo Hosoi encourages newcomers to start with Atelier Yumia, which has integrated fan feedback to enhance various gameplay aspects. The series offers lighthearted stories alongside turn-based battles and a robust crafting experience, making it a suited choice for fans looking for less combat-oriented RPGs.
Crafting is one of those things in games that you either love or hate... but for the sort of player whose complaint is that there's not enough crafting in games, the Atelier series provides a welcome change of pace.
By listening to fan feedback of previous titles, we improved various aspects of every part of the game, from battle to synthesis, so this is a great game to get started with.
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