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Atelier Lydie & Suelle ~The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings~

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

"Lydie and Sue are twin sisters who live in the Kingdom of Adalet, and they aim to make their atelier the best atelier in the kingdom. One day, they discover a certain Mysterious Painting that will eventually become the very key to realizing their dream... A new Mysterious story to mark the 20th anniversary of the Atelier series!

What works
  • Deep and engaging alchemy system
  • Charming and emotional story
  • Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
  • Strong character interactions and development
  • Beautiful music and art style
Things to keep in mind
  • High price and expensive dlc
  • Some performance issues on pc
  • Limited fast travel in maps
  • Some repetitive or slow exploration
  • Lack of english voice acting

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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  • Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout DX

  • Ys X: Nordics
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Atelier Lydie & Suelle ~The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings~: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Survival, Thrill.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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  • Cooperation

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    "Combat involves party members and support characters; social interactions and bonding with other characters are central."

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and personal interest; no pressure or obligation reported."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players experiment extensively with alchemy recipes, item traits, and combat tactics."

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  • Exploration

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    "Players explore diverse hand-painted locations and uncover lore, though some areas are revisited repeatedly."

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    "Players explore multiple unique painting worlds and real-world locations, unlocking new areas through story progression."

  • Expression

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    "Character customization includes costumes and equipment; some cosmetic DLC and character personalization available."

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    "Character customization includes costumes and visual changes; players can personalize equipment and alchemy creations."

  • Fantasy

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    "Strong fantasy setting with alchemy, magic, and imaginative characters in a fictional world."

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  • Fellowship

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    "Players feel part of a community through rich character interactions, relationships, and shared story experiences."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills in alchemy, combat, and exploration; character arcs conclude and new ones develop."

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    "Players develop skills in alchemy, combat, and strategy; story focuses on character growth and personal development."

  • Health

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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    "Players accumulate items, upgrades, and alchemy traits; progress through ranks and story chapters."

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  • Thrill

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  • Value

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    "Some players feel the $50 price and DLC costs are steep, though others find the content worth it."

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  • Survival

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    "Low risk environment; some challenge but no strong survival mechanics."

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Last update: 09/07/2026