Atelier Online～Alchemist of Bressisle～ (AO) has you take on the role of an apprentice alchemist at a bustling academy.
Audio (★★★★★)
✔️ Amazing anime-ish opening song
✔️ Pleasant soundscape
Story (★★☆☆☆)
✔️ Fully-voiced dialogues in Japanese
✔️ Options are available in dialogues
❌ Translations are rough around the edges
❌ Story can be rather slow-paced at times
❌ Dialogue options do not affect the storyline
Gameplay (★☆☆☆☆)
✔️ A mashup of game elements (Crafting, resource-gathering and adventure RPG game mechanics)
✔️ Gacha system for characters and gears
✔️ Auto-mode available
❌ Automated turn-based combat (that is often slow-paced)
❌ Terrible gacha rates
❌ You’ll need dupes to limit break characters
❌ Monotonous grind
❌ Loses its flare after a while
Graphics (★★★☆☆)
✔️ A stunning mix of 2D and 3D art styles
❌ Typical JRPG graphics
Verdict (★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆)
Although the game may possess stunning graphics, it still can’t seem to scratch the itch that I’d love it to. Sure, I may not be a fan of the Atelier series, but the challenge of collecting characters and completing quests may offer a sense of accomplishment but doesn’t seem to go far.
Still, if you’re in it for the love of the Atelier series and RPG games, there’re still tons to be admired here. Otherwise,
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