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The Nintendo Switch struggles to handle this new entry in the Atelier franchise, but beyond its technical issues the world of Erde Wiege introduces players to characters that…


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Atelier Sophie is one of those games that look cozy and adorable, while in reality, they couldn’t be further from that definition. While the atmosphere of the game…


Il mio Journal, Pagina 22, 20 Ottobre 2022 – È tempo di alchimia con Atelier Sophie e Atelier Sophie 2
Atelier Sophie è uno di quei giochi che sembrano tranquilli e adorabili, mentre in realtà non potrebbero essere più lontani da questa definizione. Se da un lato l’atmosfera…


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As expected, we have yet another adaptation of an Atelier game. This time is, Atelier Ryza as Reisalin Stout decides she has had enough of being forced to…


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Atelier Marie can be clunky and might need you to be patient with its many peccadilloes. But also, it's a sweet, cozy sim game that reinforces the notion…


Preview - Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg
While the 1997 original never came to the United States, Gust is working on a remake of the beloved Atelier Marie RPG. Let's go back to the start…


Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land
I can wholly vouch for The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land as a fun, breezy title perfect for ringing in the springtime.


Summer 2023: Atelier Ryza First Impressions
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Pipe Dream is an upcoming slice-of-life dating sim developed by indie studio, Notome Games. This is my first experience with this team, but when your studio claims to specialize…


Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
Ryza is and always will be that charming, winsome alchemist with an eager smile and boundless joy for seeing the world. And it just feels good to explore…


PREVIEW: Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
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While travelling to a nearby town to investigate a priest that claims to create things from nothing, Edward recalls the path that has brought him here. They paid…


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IT’S JUST A DREAM… RIGHT? FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Remember the IRL fujoshi friend I mentioned? It’s Just a Dream… Right? was a title recommended by her and I just found the time to sit down and read it…


First Impressions – Kai to Otome to Kamikakushi (Mysterious Disappearances)
Kai to Otome to Kamikakushi was a series that had an asterisk next to it on the schedule for sure.


Summer 2022 First Impressions – The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious
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First Impression: Mysterious Disappearances
An off-kilter lullaby and grainy image make for an ominous opening scene as a young girl prepares for the day in what seems to be the dormitory of…


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A convoluted, teenage, wet dream– First Impressions: Plunderer
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First Impression: The Unaware Atelier Meister
Kurt does the chores for an elite party of adventurers…until they kick him out for not contributing enough. He gets some part-time work doing construction and astounds the…


First Impression: Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time
Takumi Iruma is the unfortunate victim of a summoning mistake by a goddess from another world. Goddess Norn intended to summon a group of heroes, in which Takumi…


First Impression: Management of a Novice Alchemist
Well, no one lost an arm and a leg in the opening so we’re already seeing a slightly happier alchemist tale that FMA. We open things up with…


Autumn 2021 First Impressions – #2
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First Impressions: Call of the Night
This is the most on top of a First Impression I, Star, have ever done LOL. So let’s get right to it shall we! Watch the trailer So…


First Impressions: The Rose Of Versailles
Is she woman or man? Would a rose raised as a thorn still smell as sweet? There are a few things that I tend to obsess over. (Okay,…


First Impressions: The Book Of Bantorra
With the books of the world at stake, know that the librarians kick ass. I saw a preview for this series on Anime Network and thought that the…


Management of a Novice Alchemist Episode 1: The First Step
One of my most anticipated shows of the season. I had no idea what to expect but hoping it’ll somehow fill the void of RPG Real Estate. As…
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Seasonal First Impressions: The Dream Lives On in LOVE LIVE! NIJIGASAKI HIGH SCHOOL IDOL CLUB SEASON 2
The prodigal daughter returns. Nijigasaki High School Idol Club’s second season promises a return to the crackling, infectious energy of the first.


Seasonal First Impressions: Enter Oblivion with BANG DREAM! AVE MUJICA
The first episode of the MyGO sequel paints a picture of its lead as a truly damaged person. But are the masks enough to keep her band, and…


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First Look: Bungo and Alchemist -Gears of Judgement-
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First Impression: Bungo and Alchemist -Gears of Judgement-
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Mysterious Blogger Award Pt. 2
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First Impressions – Nomad: Megalo Box 2
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Spring 2021 First Impressions – Ariana #2
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Autumn 2022 First Impressions: Moeronpan 2
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Spring 2021 First Impressions – Moeronpan #2
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Spring 2022 First Impressions – Ariana 2
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Deaimon: Recipe for Happiness, Miss Shachiku and the Little Baby Ghost


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Annnnnd that’s the last of the First Impressions for the Winter Season! Sorry for the slight delay in getting this post out; I was having some minor internet…
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Summer 2022 First Impressions – Junko #2
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Spring 2022 First Impressions – Junko 2
Summertime Render has finally aired its first episode, so, without further ado, here is my second First Impressions post for the season! We start with the tale of…
Autumn 2022 First Impressions: Junko 2
Apologies for the delay, guys – some stuff in my life kinda just happened absolutely at once. Here is my much belated FI post, hope you still enjoy…


Summer 2022 First Impressions – Moeronpan #2
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