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Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of a New World

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69%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
grinding, graphics
70% User Score Based on 84 reviews
Critic Score 72%Based on 20 reviews

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Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of a New World is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. and was released on March 25, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of a New World" is a crossover game celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Atelier series. As Nelke, players build and manage a town with the help of legendary alchemists from past games, while also exploring the surrounding area and completing tasks. The game blends slice-of-life town-building with the excitement of expanding and governing a successful town.

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Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews
story6 positive mentions
grinding9 negative mentions
  • Charming world filled with characters from the entire Atelier franchise, providing nostalgia for fans.
  • Simple yet rewarding management gameplay that can be addictive and engaging.
  • Visually appealing with a pleasant soundtrack, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
  • Gameplay can feel tedious and repetitive, especially with heavy micromanagement and strict time limits.
  • Lacks the depth of traditional Atelier games, with minimal exploration and crafting mechanics.
  • Technical issues such as frame rate problems and missing voice lines detract from the overall experience.
  • story
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in this installment of the Atelier series is generally perceived as lackluster, with many players feeling that the plot and character development fail to engage, despite the presence of familiar characters from previous titles. While the game features a variety of characters and interactions, the narrative is often overshadowed by tedious gameplay mechanics and time constraints, leading to a mixed reception overall. Fans of the series may still find enjoyment in the character interactions and nostalgic elements, but the story itself does not stand out as particularly compelling.

    • “Lovely characters, and every one of them has their own little story.”
    • “It brings the alchemists and many supporting characters from all previous Atelier games in and weaves a story between all of them quite well.”
    • “It's nice to see the interactions between the characters from the different series and see how the story unfolds.”
    • “Unlike most Atelier games, the plot and characters don't hook me; even the characters I'm already fond of from other titles are just in cameo roles and play no part in the plot.”
    • “A trickling of story with boatloads of inane chatter.”
    • “Maybe it'd be a good visual novel if they took all the 'gameplay' out of it, but I never got far enough to see where the 'story' would go.”
  • gameplay
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet addictive loop of crafting and exploration, appealing to newcomers but becoming tedious for veterans of the series. Many players express disappointment with the lack of traditional Atelier mechanics, such as gathering and alchemy, and criticize the game's design for penalizing players in frustrating ways. While it offers a charming world and nostalgic characters, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, particularly for those seeking a deeper gameplay experience.

    • “It's a game with a simple but addictive gameplay loop of setting up ateliers and shops to craft and sell items in one day, then going out to explore in the next.”
    • “Great fan game with addictive gameplay!”
    • “If you are new to the series, the gameplay is good enough to keep you engaged, then when you are interested in a character, check their original game out.”
    • “The gameplay loop was fun early but got tedious and boring because you need to complete the task or you game over and have to start again from scratch.”
    • “It fails as a management/city builder game (becoming extremely tedious later in the game), it fails as an atelier game (there's no gathering, exploration, or even alchemy system to speak of), it fails as an RPG (it's basically an auto battler where 90% of your characters aren't even directly controllable), and presents nothing unique or compelling enough to make me want to keep playing after losing so much progress to such a pointless mechanic.”
    • “Gameplay wise, you will spend more time book balancing than combat as you progress through the game.”
  • grinding
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious, particularly when aiming for 100% completion in a single playthrough. The initial enjoyment of the gameplay loop diminishes as the need to repetitively complete tasks leads to frustration, especially in the later stages where managing numerous characters and resources becomes overwhelming. Overall, the grinding mechanics detract from the experience, making it feel more like a chore than an engaging part of the game.

    • “The gameplay loop was fun early but got tedious and boring because you need to complete the task or you game over and have to start again from scratch.”
    • “It fails as a management/city builder game (becoming extremely tedious later in the game), it fails as an atelier game (there's no gathering, exploration, or even alchemy system to speak of), it fails as an RPG (it's basically an auto battler where 90% of your characters aren't even directly controllable), and presents nothing unique or compelling enough to make me want to keep playing after losing so much progress to such a pointless mechanic.”
    • “The big problem is that when you get to the second half of the game and you have 30 alchemists to assign orders to every turn because you need 50 different things, it gets pretty tedious, and that's why the mass order menu isn't particularly helpful.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by vibrant anime artworks and a charming atelier aesthetic, which many players find appealing. While the overall visuals are nice, some elements, like the sky, are criticized, and the lack of graphics options may limit customization. Performance is solid on mid-range PCs, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

    • “It's a city builder with atelier aesthetics.”
    • “The vibrant anime artworks are stunning.”
    • “And like in any other atelier game, the artworks are of the highest quality.”
    • “I can’t say the graphics are amazing; the sky looks terrible, but everything else is quite nice for an atelier game.”
    • “While the art style is what you’d come to expect, and the visuals are nice to look at, that’s about all this game has going for it.”
    • “Its city builder with atelier aesthetics.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and relaxation, with many users highlighting its quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience. Reviewers consistently rate the soundtrack highly, noting that it captures the essence of the game and contributes to its overall appeal.

    • “I really enjoy the music as well.”
    • “It is really relaxing to listen to this music while managing the production.”
    • “You instantly get greeted by an awesome soundtrack and you know you’re playing an Atelier game.”
    • “The music lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive.”
    • “While the game has some charm, the music fails to leave a lasting impression.”
    • “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally poor, requiring high power consumption to achieve stable frame rates even on low settings, while battle performance is also lacking. However, it performs well on mid-range PCs, though the absence of graphics options limits customization.

    • “Performance is great on mid-range PCs; there are no graphics options, though, so you'll need to learn to live with what you have.”
    • “The game is badly optimized, so expect to use high TDP to hit consistent FPS even on low settings.”
    • “In addition, the battle performance is somewhat rough.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy and glitchy, leading to a low level of overall completion and user satisfaction.

    • “The game is incredibly buggy, with frequent glitches that disrupt gameplay.”
    • “I experienced numerous stability issues, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
    • “The low level of completion is evident, as many features feel unfinished and unstable.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users noting that it remains funny throughout the experience.

    • “The humor in this game is consistently hilarious!”
    • “I found myself laughing out loud at the clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
    • “The comedic timing and absurd situations kept me entertained throughout.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its engaging characters and immersive sceneries, making it particularly appealing for players who appreciate rich environmental storytelling.

    • “This game is for you if you truly enjoy immersive characters, stunning sceneries, and a captivating atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly rich and engaging, drawing you into its world.”
    • “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The replayability of the game is limited, as players can only use the protagonist alchemists from previous titles, with no option to play as other characters or utilize 3D models from the series. This restriction may reduce the incentive for players to replay the game.

    • “No characters from Atelier Lilie through Mana Khemia 2 have 3D models or are playable in expeditions, and from the other games, only the protagonist alchemists are playable, leaving little variety.”
    • “The lack of diverse characters to play in expeditions significantly reduces the game's replayability.”
    • “With only a handful of playable characters from previous titles, the game feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed for multiple playthroughs.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers praise the character design in "Nelke" as one of the best in the Atelier series, highlighting its quality and appeal. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of narrative or growth, suggesting that while the design is impressive, the depth of character development may not be as strong.

    • “I must say, Nelke's character design is probably one of the best, if not the best, I’ve seen so far in Atelier games.”
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Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of a New World is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of a New World is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 45 hours playing Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of a New World.

Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of a New World was released on March 25, 2019.

Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of a New World was developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD..

Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of a New World has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of a New World is a single player game.

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