Is it a good starting point to the atelier franchise?

[Mazhigigika Miludin do Din Nol..]

I've always wanted to try an Atelier game but for whatever reason I never did, this one looks really pretty visually so I'm tempted to buy it, I only play on pc is this a good game to be my first impression with Atelier games, is there any other on Steam you would recommend about the others?

Thanks

[Sorceress]

yes, Atelier Ryza is already bestseller in Japan.

[lantastic79]

I recommend Atelier Sophie for English-speaking people.
Because it is a North American package.

English subtitles are supported in all atelier games.
Sophie is the first work in the Mysterious series.
Only Sophie and Firis have English dubbing.
There is no Atelier with English dubbing implemented since Gust became a division of Koei Techmo.

[kuyanic]

This is a good start point as it is a start of a new story series. Story references to other Atelier "series" should be limited.

[Dwyriel]

So. I know nothing about this series but I got interested in this game for some reason so I wanted to ask to be completely clear: Are those games chronically linked or are them in the same universe but totally different? (something like persona(?))
I know it's pretty much the same question but in a "straight forward" way.

[jisaker]

The Atelier franchise traditionally consists of a series of 2-3 parts. Different series have different worldviews and storylines. The previous work, Atelier Lulua, was the first in a franchise history to have a 4 part series. (Arland series)
It's not yet clear whether Atelier Ryza will be the start of a new series, but it has a different worldview and storyline than the existing series. Therefore, it is a good starting point.
Of course, past works are also wonderful. There are different combat systems and alchemy systems.

[Dwyriel]

Originally posted by jisaker:

The Atelier franchise traditionally consists of a series of 2-3 parts. Different series have different worldviews and storylines. The previous work, Atelier Lulua, was the first in a franchise history to have a 4 part series. (Arland series)
It's not yet clear whether Atelier Ryza will be the start of a new series, but it has a different worldview and storyline than the existing series. Therefore, it is a good starting point.
Of course, past works are also wonderful. There are different combat systems and alchemy systems.

That was very helpful thanks a ton <33

[Jeffer'son Airship]

Originally posted by lantastic79:

I recommend Atelier Sophie for English-speaking people.
Because it is a North American package.

English subtitles are supported in all atelier games.
Sophie is the first work in the Mysterious series.
Only Sophie and Firis have English dubbing.
There is no Atelier with English dubbing implemented since Gust became a division of Koei Techmo.

I'd actually recommend Rorona, Ryza or Ayesha over Sophie. Sophie isn't a bad game but it's fairly bland compared to a lot of the series. However, time management is more emphasized in Rorona so it might not be as friendly for a newcomer.

Also, you're completely wrong on that last point: Gust has been a division of KT since before Ayesha's release (the switchover is why Ayesha wasn't dual audio.) They only started cutting the dubbing with Lydie and Suelle due to the declining sales in that trilogy (they also really really cheaped out dubbing Firis and it showed.)

[jisaker]

I previously wrote:

Originally posted by jisaker:

On December 13, 2011, GUST CO., LTD. became a wholly owned subsidiary of TECMO KOEI HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
On October 1, 2014, GUST CO., LTD. merged with KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. and dissolved.

[Jeffer'son Airship]

And yes that doesn't negate what I said at all. KT bought GUST during Ayesha's development.

Sophie and Firis both came out after 2014 and had a dub.

[lantastic79]

Atelier for purchase on Steam
Atelier Arland Series Deluxe Pack (A11-A13) [www.gamecity.ne.jp]
A11.Rorona
A12.Totori
A13.Meruru
A20.Lulua[www.gamecity.ne.jp]

Atelier Dusk SeriesDeluxe Pack [www.gamecity.ne.jp]
The Steam version is scheduled to be released on January 14, 2020.
A14.Ayesha
A15.Escha & Logy
A16.Shallie

Atelier Mysterious Series
A17. Sophie (English Dub) [social.gust.co.jp]
A18. Firis (English Dub) [social.gust.co.jp]
A19. Lydie & Suelle [www.gamecity.ne.jp]

Atelier ??? Series
The Steam version is scheduled to be released on October 29, 2019.
Scheduled to be released on November 1, 2019 in Europe only.
A21. Ryza [www.gamecity.ne.jp]

[Mazhigigika Miludin do Din Nol..]

Thanks for the answers I'm gonna pre-order it this month, and will check the other ones if I like it.