In virtually every way possible Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland is a wonderful end to the Arland saga. It brings together familiar characters and tales, and introduces new fans to several more games to pick up and enjoy. Lulua isn't perfect, but her constant efforts eventually herald results. Her growth as a person and as an alchemist brings immense...
Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland2019
Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland
2019 Koei Tecmo Games77Good
Playtime
LongIt typically takes about 50 hours to finish the game.
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Available on
- $59.99
- $59.99
- $59.99
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Details
- Launch
- March 20, 2019
- Developer
- Gust
- Publisher
- Koei Tecmo Games
Overview
The 4th entry in the Atelier "Arland" series, released 10 years after Atelier Rorona's launch date. Learn about the world of Arland in Lulua’s perspective as she deciphers the mysterious “Alchemyriddle” book with no time pressure. New and old fans can enjoy the new Synthesis system that features "Dual Elemental Attributes" and "Awakened Effects", as well as a Turn-based Battle system inspired by Atelier Lydie & Suelle while introducing combat features such as “Interrupts” and “Primal Arts”.
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Reception
Press79
Players84
GoodGreat- Metacritic78from 22 reviews
- OpenCritic80from 33 reviews
Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland is a significant leap in the series when compared to its predecessors. Not only has its visual environment undergone a major rework next to previous games in the series, it also features the finest alchemy and combat systems in games carrying the Atelier name. The best game for anyone to enter this series and a very...
Atelier Lula: The Scion of Arland is currently the most calm, sweet and simple, designed for beginners part of the series with well-written characters, significantly redesigned alchemical system and non-straining course of history. If you want to get acquainted with the rich world of Atelier, but were afraid of time limits and big jumps of difficulty,...
Atelier Lulua is a solid, albeit safe final entry in the Arland quadrilogy that does an admirable job of bidding farewell to a lovable cast of characters.
Lulua is an exceptionally safe Atelier title that feels less like a return to form and more like an achromatic stroll down the rugged cobblestone of memory lane.