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Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey / フィリスのアトリエ ～不思議な旅の錬金術士～

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2017

Should you play it?

The second entry in the 'Mysterious' saga follows the adventures of the enthusiastic Firis Mistlud and her loving older sister Liane Mistlud. The sisters have lived their entire lives in the isolated town of Ertona, where Firis uses her unique ability to see where crystals of materials are buried.

What works
  • Deep and rewarding alchemy crafting system
  • Large open world with diverse exploration
  • Relaxing slice-of-life story and characters
  • Multiple endings and extensive post-game content
  • Pleasant music and anime-style visuals
Things to keep in mind
  • Poor pc port optimization and performance issues
  • Time limit can feel stressful for some players
  • Repetitive crafting required to increase proficiency
  • Limited fast travel early in game
  • Some character interactions and story depth are shallow

What to play next

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Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey / フィリスのアトリエ ～不思議な旅の錬金術士～: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Thrill, Leadership.

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