Nelke & The Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World

About

"Nelke & The Legendary Alchemists" is a town-management simulation RPG that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the "Atelier" series. The game lets you build an Atelier town with the help of legendary alchemists from past titles, while also governing and expanding the town. This creates a unique blend of slice-of-life and RPG elements, offering fans a fresh "Atelier" experience.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Nelke & The Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World screenshot

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Engaging town-building mechanics that allow for creative city management and character interactions.
Nostalgic appeal with a large cast of beloved characters from previous Atelier games.
Cute art style and enjoyable music that enhance the overall experience.

Lacks depth in RPG elements and exploration, making gameplay feel repetitive and menu-driven.
Long tutorials and a lack of English voice acting may deter some players.
Difficulty spikes can be frustrating, leading to potential restarts and a sense of tedium.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
55%
14%
The gameplay in the game features a mix of enjoyable town-building mechanics and simple RPG combat, though it can become repetitive and lacks significant challenge. While the tutorial is uninspiring, the overall experience is charming and accessible, appealing to both newcomers and series veterans. However, some players feel that the gameplay elements are somewhat diluted, leading to a less engaging experience than expected.
- “Awesome game, all your favorite atelier characters are back, the whole gang and it has fun town building mechanics.”
- “The RPG combat and crafting (aka synthesis in alchemy...) mechanics are still there, and the exploration is gimmicky in its own way.”
- “Putting forward an experience both accessible to series newcomers and engaging for veterans, it does a brilliant job of captivating players despite its relatively easy to grasp gameplay loop.”
- “While the game has some positive aspects, the gameplay can become quite tedious and repetitive from time to time.”
- “I’ve been a huge fan of the series, but there is hardly any gameplay in this game.”
- “[watered down role-playing elements, town-building, while addictive, isn't particularly deep, gameplay loop eventually becomes repetitive]”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The story in "Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World" is generally regarded as decent, featuring interesting characters and a charming atmosphere, though some players found its execution lacking and the narrative not particularly gripping. While the game offers a unique crossover experience with engaging character interactions and a cute storyline, it struggles with pacing and challenge, which may detract from the overall enjoyment for some players. Overall, it appeals to fans of the series with its colorful presentation and solid gameplay mechanics, despite mixed feelings about the depth of the story.
- “The story will capture you and you’ll be loving, crying, hating, or rooting for pretty much everyone at one point or another.”
- “A light and breezy atmosphere topped off with so many charming character interactions make Nelke's story an undeniably pleasant adventure.”
- “Decent story, interesting characters, but poor execution.”
- “I didn’t bother finishing it, as there was no way I could get my friendship up with the different alchemists high enough fast enough to finish the tree storyline within the timeframe I was given.”
- “The story and voice acting made the already in-depth gameplay systems even better.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find that while the game has its merits, the grinding aspect can lead to tedious and repetitive gameplay, detracting from the overall experience.
- “While the game has some positive aspects, the gameplay can become quite tedious and repetitive at times.”
- “The grinding feels endless, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over, which really took away from the overall enjoyment.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The music and sound effects in the game are generally well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The music and sound effects are equally impressive.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay experience.”
- “The audio design enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The sound effects are underwhelming and don't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the game runs smoothly in handheld mode, indicating effective optimization for that platform.
- “The frame rate runs smoothly in handheld mode.”
- “The game performs exceptionally well, even on lower-end devices.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have optimized the loading times, making the experience seamless.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics in "Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World" are praised for their adorable artwork and vibrant design, which complement the game's city-building mechanics and JRPG elements. The visuals celebrate the legacy of the Atelier series, enhancing the overall experience with charming character representations and engaging environments.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, with vibrant colors and beautifully designed characters that bring the world to life.”
- “The art style is charming and unique, perfectly capturing the whimsical essence of the game.”
- “Each environment is meticulously crafted, making exploration a visual delight.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development in the game is praised for its satisfying gameplay loop and a surprising array of choices that allow for meaningful growth. Players appreciate the enjoyable evolution of already-established personalities, enhanced by well-executed dialogue dubbed in Japanese.
- “The character development is enjoyable, especially for already-established personalities, allowing for a satisfying gameplay loop.”
- “There is a surprising amount of choices for growth, making the character development feel rich and engaging.”
- “The dialogue, dubbed in Japanese, adds an extra layer of depth to the character development experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of Nelke's story is characterized by a light and breezy tone, enhanced by charming character interactions that contribute to an undeniably pleasant adventure.
- “A light and breezy atmosphere topped off with so many charming character interactions makes Nelke's story an undeniably pleasant adventure.”