‘Atelier Yumia: The alchemist of memories and the imagined earth’ is the last title of the long series’ATELIER‘, But at the same time it is a highly recommended door to the saga, since it does not require having played any of its previous titles.
This game marks the start of a new sub -one called “ENVISED“, designed to be accessible for both new players and for the many followers of the saga. Developed by Gust and published by Koei Tecmo Games for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC through Steam, Xbox Series X | S and Xbox One, in it, we follow the journey of the alchemist Yumia and we accompany her in all the adventures that finds along the way.
A new beginning
So how has the new line stayed? That is what we will discover now, in another magnificent review of reason! So prepare the cauldron and review your recipes, because dear readers we will move to a world that, without a doubt, can be considered one of the most magical and fantastic recreational spaces in the current interactive panorama. But since we have come here, why not talk about the veteran franchise?
‘Atelier Yumia: The alchemist of memories and the imagined earth’ is the twenty-seventh member (discounting spin-offs and remakes) from a long list of Japanese role-playing games that dates back to a distant decade known as the nineties. Except for exceptions, the series offers a game system with common bases that shows variations in each delivery. Its most characteristic element is the use of alchemy as a method to create objects from others. In response to the above, our game arrives with renovating air and the commitment to inaugurate a new era for the saga based on everything that has been added year after year and mainly, in the line of the adorable Ryza.
Yumia enters the franchise through the big door
Forget Marie, from Sophie, and (a little) even Ryza. Friends, it was time for a new hero to shine intensely. ‘Atelier Yumia: The alchemist of memories and the imagined earth’ gives rise to the saga of Yumia Liesfeldt, an alchemist who struggles to find his place in the world and, incidentally, justify that both she and her ability are not something that should be avoided or fear.
A long time ago, a kingdom called Aladiss flourished until it dominated everything in its path using the power of good and ancient alchemy. However, some strange event ended up causing the nation to be decimated and hundreds of years later, the explorers have begun to investigate among the remains of the aforementioned nation in search of answers about what happened. This is where Yumia enters the equation. After losing his mother and discovering that he descends from a line of alchemists, our newcomer decides to join an expeditionary group that tries to discover what really happened to Aladiss. On the way you will also find answers about your power, the relationship with your mother, the connection between alchemy and its memories and, who knows, even discover where you can really find a home.
Under this basis ‘Atelier Yumia: the alchemist of memories and the imagined land’ grows on a really elaborate plot, supported by adorable characters that dare to investigate such interesting issues as prejudice, fear, belonging and the constant need for defense. They are issues that have been addressed in the right way and that raised certain doubts, while the character develops and a way for action is obtained.
‘Atelier Yumia: The alchemist of memories and the imagined land’ maintains the formula of the franchise in which we explore semi -open maps while we complete missions, fight against monsters, collect resources, we improve our atelier and, little by little, we become even more powerful fighters and alchemists. With regard to JRPG elements, there is no lack of the traditional system system that increases as we gain battles, as well as improvement points that can be spent to make Yumia improve aspects such as combat, exploration or alchemy. In addition, we also find nuclei that allow us to increase our volume of energy, necessary to protect ourselves from falls from elevated areas and collect certain types of resources.
Precise and fast fighting
The fight of ‘Atelier Yumia’ is an evolution of what was seen in Ryza, but is more interested in real -time dynamics. We can control heroin within a combat area by changing the close and distant range of the enemy, while attacking with simple blows (which need to be loaded), using combat or curative elements.
The fights are usually decisive quite agile, however, an expert player can do a lot with what is offered here. For example, we can use certain attacks to leave the stunned enemy and vulnerable to double elementary attacks. Or perfect elusive dodges that can be followed by a character change with an extra attack in the middle. In addition, the objects you have created can be transformed into swords or spears that will help you attack. You can use these objects as many times as you want, so do not hesitate to do so and beat the enemies that get in your way. Everything is perfectly coordinated and is very striking at the visual level, as it should be.
With regard to exploration, ‘the alchemist of memories and the imagined land’ sits in an extensive semi -open map full of points of interest. In addition, all locations are full of alchemy ingredients that we can collect and use, either picking them out of the ground or letting them fall from above using our rifle cane. Apart from that, we can make a series of primary, secondary, random (simpler (simpler that appear at certain times) and a list of smaller goals that generally revolve around creating something or finding certain elements. That is, we have a lot to do and it is very rare to find a stage of the game in which we only have the main route open.
Speaking of alchemy, Yumia returns with the distinctive synthesis of the saga in a way, apparently, much more accessible than until now. We can create different types of items quickly and directly adding nuclei and ingredients. Each has its own characteristics, which modify the final result. In addition, they have resonances that when crossing even more yield to the final element. We can do it manually or using automatic mode. This works perfectly to ensure that the idea of alchemy is somewhat representative of the entire game, either obtaining ingredients or creating baratijas to use in battle. It is a climax of the experience that, like the previous titles, is executed with majesty.
Build your own furniture
However, one of the great novelties of ‘the alchemist of memories and the imagined earth’ is the mode of construction. Now we can use the alchemy of the hammer and the nail to create furniture, tools, decorations and even houses. Whether in larger or small construction areas, the title provides many possibilities to create a small corner that suits any taste. The characteristic really works, because it increases even more the range of options that are given to the player, in addition to serving as a door entrance to a mechanic that can be perfected in the next Yumia and company adventures.
The technical aspect of ‘Atelier Yumia’ combines well -built and worked models, but the textures of the scenarios and some elements have a certain margin of improvement in upcoming updates. While this resolution problem is expected, even so, it is worth mentioning.
More powerful is the sound part, both for the Japanese dubbing and by the soundtrack prepared for the exploration and fighting phases, which are in the line of what you can expect from the saga, and does not disappoint at all. In addition, it arrives in Spain translated into Spanish, something that allows not losing details of the plot.
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Conclusions
‘Atelier Yumia: The alchemist of memories and the imagined earth’, is an outstanding delivery that, without losing the essence that characterizes the saga, manages to introduce innovations that refresh the experience for new players and veterans equally. The implementation of the construction mode, which allows customizing spaces and creating furniture through alchemy, provides a personalization level that we had not seen in previous deliveries. In addition, the improvement in combat mechanics, implements more dynamics and adds depth to the game, without sacrificing the essence of alchemy that has always been the soul of the saga. The renewal of your recipe in this new line has been very interesting and an excellent option for anyone who enjoys gender.