Info about Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land: Official game description: "Digital Deluxe" Set Details ============================ List of Contents: • The main game • Atelier Yumia - Colorful Collection Costume palette changes for Yumia, Flammi, Viktor, Isla, Rutger, Nina, and Lenja (2 for each character, 14 total), three "Puni Badge" accessories, and the recipe for Puni Badges. While equipped, Puni Badges increase the experience gained from defeating Puni-type monsters by 50% and guarantee that they will drop items. Note: \- Please check the official "Atelier Yumia" site for details. \- Costumes are available after unlocking base building and placing a Dressing Room (the relevant characters must also have joined your party). Accessories can be checked from the container, and recipes can be checked after unlocking synthesis. \- Please be aware that other editions containing this product exist. Be careful not to make duplicate purchases. \- Please be aware that the main game is also available for purchase as a standalone product. Be careful not to make duplicate purchases. "Ultimate Edition" Set Details ============================== List of Contents: • The main game • Atelier Yumia - Colorful Collection • Atelier Yumia season pass • Ultimate Edition bonus: "Black Rose Magician" Costume for Yumia Season pass contents: 19 items including the bonus 1) Season pass purchase bonus: Atelier Yumia - Additional Hair Color Set Five hair color changes for Yumia, Flammi, Viktor, Isla, Rutger, Nina, and Lenja (Flammi's fire color changes). There are five different colors for each character. 2-8) Unique swimsuit costumes for each of the seven party characters 9-15) Unique academy-themed costumes for each of the seven party characters. 16) Recipe and Blueprint Expansion Pack "The Art of Aladiss" 17) Additional Map 1 18) Additional Map 2 19) Gust Extra BGM Pack Note: \- The Ultimate Edition purchase bonus and items 1-8 will be released at the same time as the main game. Items 9-19 are planned to be released by the end of October 2025. \- The name, details, and release date of each item are subject to change. Please check the official "Atelier Yumia" site for details. \- Item 16 includes recipes for combat items, accessories, and Simple Synthesis, as well as blueprints for the Building feature. \- Items 17 and 18 will add additional maps and open fields. You will have to reach certain points in the game before you are able to explore the additional maps. \- Item 19 is a BGM pack for changing the in-game BGM. It includes over 400 songs from previous Gust titles. \- Costumes and hair color changes are available after unlocking base building and placing a Dressing Room (the relevant characters must also have joined your party). \- Recipes can be checked either after unlocking synthesis or after placing a Recipe Recall Station, blueprints can be checked after unlocking base building, and the BGM pack can be checked after placing certain furniture. \- Other requirements to use each item exist. \- Please be aware that the main game is also available for purchase as a standalone product. Be careful not to make duplicate purchases. \- Separate products that include the main game and the same content exist. Excluding the Ultimate Edition bonus, items can be purchased separately through the season pass or as individual products. Be careful not to make duplicate purchases. Note that when making individual purchases, for the costumes included in items 2-8 and 9-15, Yumia and Flammi's costumes will be sold as a set but not separately. Early Purchase Bonus ==================== Atelier Yumia - Aladiss Investigation Preparation Set Includes a costume for both Yumia and Flammi, three "Training Wrist Weight" accessories, and the recipe for Training Wrist Weights. Training Wrist Weights increase the experience gained from defeating monsters by 3% while equipped. List of Contents: \- "Athlete of Memories" Costume for Yumia \- "Floating Object of Memories" Costume for Flammi \- Exclusive Equipment "Training Wrist Weight" (Set of 3 plus recipe) Note: The early purchase bonus can be claimed up through April 3rd, 2025. Costumes are available after unlocking base building and placing a Dressing Room. Accessories can be checked from the container, and recipes can be checked after unlocking synthesis. This content may become available for purchase or for free separately at a later date. Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land - Demo ===================================================================== A demo where you can play part of the story of "Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land." Experience a special version of the opening act of the story! Note: Some mechanics in the demo version differ from those found in the release version. Please update to the latest version when carrying over save data to the release version. Please check the official "Atelier Yumia" site for details. Note: You cannot earn achievements in the demo version. In order to carry over save data from the demo version to the release version, the save data must be stored on the same system as the one you use to play the release version, and you must use the same account for both the demo and release versions. **Carrying over Steam® demo save data to the Steam® release version** The following two conditions must be met in order to carry over save data from the Steam® demo to the Steam® release version: • There must be save data from the demo version on the system you are using. • There must not be existing save data from the release version on the system you are using. If the two above conditions are met, a screen will be displayed asking if you wish to carry over save data when you start up the release version. If you follow the on-screen instructions and choose to transfer, then the save data from the demo version will be imported as release version save data. (The save data file from the demo version will be copied to the save data folder for the release version.) Note: When you load save data that was imported from the demo version, achievements related to story progress that you made in the demo version will be unlocked. About the Game ============== Walk the forbidden path, no matter where it leads. "Atelier Yumia" is a story about Yumia and her companions confronting memories and, despite their uncertainties, forging ahead on the path they believe in. System: ------- Collect, battle, create— Experience it all on your journey with friends. \- Freely traverse the vast open field in all directions. --------------------------------------------------------- The continent is an unexplored land where the player can use a wide range of items and actions to forge their path forward. \- Battle Ranges and items allow for a captivating variety of actions in combat. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You will be tested on your ability to make split-second decisions during real-time combat. Fight strategically utilizing two types of attack ranges which change your skills as your switch between them. Additionally, synthesized items will transform into weapons like swords and spears, which can be used to attack. Items can be reused any number of times, so don't hesitate to deploy them while driving away enemies that stand in your way. \- Synthesis Weave together mana to create items. --------------------------------------------------- Manipulate the mana contained within ingredients to create new items based on recipes. The items you craft will exhibit powerful effects in various situations, such as exploration and combat. The strength of an item's power depends on the ingredients used during synthesis, so select ingredients carefully while assessing the power of their contained mana. \- Create items while out in the field and customize bases however you like! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can use Simple Synthesis to create exploration tools for opening the path forward, as well as items that will benefit you during combat and synthesis. You can also use the Building feature to construct bases and then decorate them with furniture to your liking. Story: ------ The Aladissian Empire once thrived on a certain continent, having achieved remarkable development through alchemy that kept other nations at bay. However, it met its end due to a sudden and mysterious cataclysm. Time progressed, and several centuries later, alchemy has become known as a dangerous art that brings destruction, and is considered "evil" and "taboo." Now, a lone alchemist takes her first step into this unexplored and perilous land. Her name is Yumia Liessfeldt, and after losing her mother in an accident three years ago, she came to learn that she descends from a line of alchemists, which left her with many questions. Why was Aladiss destroyed? Why did alchemy become taboo? Is alchemy truly evil? Believing that all the truths she seeks lie within the fallen continent, Yumia embarks on a journey to uncover its lost history. Note: Images are taken from an in-development build. The final product may differ from what is shown. \---- **Steam® version content: Atelier Yumia - Backpack Set** An accessory set for changing the color of Yumia's backpack and Flammi's smoke. List of Contents: \- "Flammi Backpack" Accessory for Yumia \- "Memory Backpack" Accessory for Yumia \- "Twinkling Smoke" Accessory for Flammi \- "Crackling Smoke" Accessory for Flammi Note: This content can be accessed after unlocking base building and placing a Dressing Room. Release date: 20 Mar, 2025 Categories: Open-World Exploration, Real-time Combat, Crafting, Base Building, Character Customization, Resource Management, Single-player Story, Party-based Combat - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: No data - Playtime Metrics: No data - Time-to-fun: No data - Player Archetypes: No data Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Enjoyable, accessible, and relaxing experience (weight 0.96): The game is consistently praised for being enjoyable, fun, and relaxing. Many reviewers highlight the engaging open-world exploration, accessible gameplay, and satisfying core mechanics. The game is also beginner-friendly. - Dynamic and engaging combat system (weight 0.56): The combat system is frequently mentioned, with many reviewers appreciating the shift towards more action-oriented gameplay. The combat is described as dynamic, smooth, and engaging, with some comparing it favorably to other action RPGs. Some reviewers find the combat system to be the best in the series. - Appealing character designs and animations (weight 0.38): The game features appealing character designs, animations, and interactions. The main character, Yumia, is particularly well-received, with many reviewers praising her design and personality. The characters are well-written and enjoyable. - Rewarding and engaging open-world exploration (weight 0.38): The open-world exploration is a major focus, with reviewers praising the engaging map design, rewarding discoveries, and freedom of movement. The game encourages exploration with incentives to check every corner of the map. Gathering materials is streamlined and rewarding. - Significant improvements over predecessors (weight 0.33): Many reviewers note that this installment is a significant improvement over previous entries in the series. Improvements include a more mature story, better graphics, and a more engaging open world. Some reviewers consider it the best in the series. - Deep and accessible alchemy/crafting (weight 0.2): The alchemy and crafting systems are highlighted as enjoyable and deep, with a good balance of complexity and accessibility. The game simplifies resource gathering and provides a satisfying sense of progression through item creation. The crafting system is approachable and easy to use. - High-quality voice acting and music (weight 0.07): The game features high-quality Japanese voice acting and excellent music. The voice acting is fitting and well-suited to the game. The cutscenes are much better than previous games. - Enjoyable and engaging base-building mechanic (weight 0.05): The game includes a base-building mechanic that many reviewers find enjoyable and engaging. The building system allows for detailed customization and enhances the overall experience. - Multiple language options available (weight 0.05): The game includes multiple language options. Some reviewers mention that they did not experience major issues with the game. Common complaints: - Alchemy system lacks depth (weight 0.62): The alchemy system, a core element of the Atelier series, is widely criticized for being overly simplified and less engaging than in previous titles. Many reviewers feel it lacks depth, strategic elements, and a sense of accomplishment, with some even suggesting it feels unnecessary or like a mobile game mechanic. - Too easy and unpolished (weight 0.31): The game is criticized for being too easy, even on higher difficulty settings, leading to a lack of challenge and strategic depth in combat. Reviewers also mention an overabundance of tutorials, a slow start, and a general lack of polish, contributing to a feeling that the game is unfinished or rushed. - Problematic camera controls (weight 0.17): The game suffers from significant camera issues, including limited vertical range, erratic movement, and clipping problems. Reviewers also report unresponsive aiming, input lag, and a lack of customization options, making it difficult to control the camera and aim accurately, especially with keyboard and mouse. - Outdated and blurry graphics (weight 0.12): The game's graphics are criticized for being subpar for a modern full-price game, with blurry textures, jagged edges, and clipping issues. Reviewers also mention that the graphics look outdated and comparable to games from several years ago, even on the highest settings. - Undercooked base building system (weight 0.1): The base building system is criticized for being undercooked, clunky, and limited, with janky object placement, snapping issues, and rotation problems. Reviewers also mention restrictions on construction, area limitations, and a lack of interactive items, making the housing system feel like an afterthought. - Poor controller support (weight 0.09): The game suffers from controller issues, including incorrect button displays, a lack of customization options, and unintuitive mapping. Reviewers also report bugs with gamepad/controller and difficulties performing certain actions without a mouse, indicating poor controller optimization and porting. - Excessive bloom and lighting (weight 0.08): The game's lighting effects are criticized for being excessively bright and overwhelming, with excessive bloom and light rays that wash out colors and obscure details. Reviewers also mention inconsistencies in the main character's appearance and behavior, creating a sense of incongruity. - Unpolished and confusing UI (weight 0.08): The UI and overall presentation are criticized for lacking polish, being confusing, and feeling cheap. Reviewers describe the UI as sluggish, unresponsive, and poorly designed, making it difficult to navigate menus and understand game mechanics. - Excessive sexualization concerns (weight 0.06): Some reviewers express concern over the sexualization of the main character and the game's reliance on sex appeal, which detracts from the healing atmosphere of previous Atelier games. Others criticize the game's story for involving verbal abuse and exploitation of the protagonist, making it difficult to empathize with her. - Poor map design and controls (weight 0.06): The game's map is criticized for being slow to open, difficult to read, and filled with question marks that ruin the joy of exploration. Reviewers also mention cursor instability, unintuitive keybinds, and a large map size that feels pointless due to poor map design. Gameplay feedback: - Open world exploration focus (weight 0.31): The game features an open world with exploration, resource gathering, and puzzles. Traversal is improved with climbing and tools like ziplines. Some find the open world engaging, while others feel it can be empty or tedious, with scattered points of interest gating progression. - Exploration and combat flaws (weight 0.08): Some reviewers found exploration tedious due to map design and navigation issues. Combat can suffer from visual clutter and close distances. The triple jump system can be inconsistent, and pathfinding can be frustrating early on. - Rifle adds new mechanics (weight 0.07): The protagonist utilizes a rifle for combat, environmental interaction, and puzzle-solving. This adds new mechanics and combat styles to the gameplay. Yumia also has unique abilities like triple jump and mana control. - Departure from Atelier formula (weight 0.06): The game represents a departure from previous Atelier titles with its combat system and open-world elements. Some feel it retains the core Atelier formula while evolving to a modern game base. Others find it weird and disconnected, drawing inspiration from other games. - Item recombination and bonuses (weight 0.05): The game features item recombination, where items are created from multiple pre-made items, inheriting bonuses. Combat items function like new abilities with their own combos. Recipe levels are crucial for item creation. - Progression tied to preparation (weight 0.04): Progression is tied to map exploration, puzzle-solving, and raising recipe levels. Spending time on gathering and mixing strengthens the player, potentially overshadowing RPG elements. Prioritizing the 'Resonance Fragment Acquisition' skill tree is recommended. - Map secrets and rewards (weight 0.04): The map contains many secrets marked with question marks, leading to rewards for character abilities, recipes, and equipment. Some reviewers find this reminiscent of other open-world games. Areas outside the question marks contain treasure chests with better loot. - Adjustable difficulty levels (weight 0.04): The game offers adjustable difficulty levels, including Very Hard. However, the AI on Very Hard may not be very intelligent, requiring manual character switching. Some reviewers found the game too easy on Normal difficulty for the first several hours. - Limited skill customization (weight 0.03): Skills are limited in number and have cooldowns, but can be chained together. There are options for vanguard or rear positioning for strategic depth. Some reviewers found the lack of customization limiting. - Similar to Genshin Impact (weight 0.03): Some reviewers felt the gameplay and map exploration were similar to Genshin Impact. The party setup and interface resemble popular gacha games. The game is described as a mix of Zelda, Palworld, and Genshin Impact elements. Performance notes: - High CPU and VRAM usage (weight 0.38): The game's CPU and VRAM usage is high, with some users reporting the game being CPU-dependent. Some players are experiencing high VRAM usage even with unimpressive visuals. Adjusting texture quality can mitigate stuttering. - Limited upscaling, graphics options (weight 0.32): The game lacks DLSS and FSR support, only offering XeSS. Some players found that disabling certain features like Light Rays or Intel DLSS improved performance. The game sometimes defaults to integrated graphics cards. - Texture and visual fidelity issues (weight 0.11): Some reviewers noted jagged or blurry textures, pixelated graphics, and excessive bloom/light shafts that cause eye strain. Character models may clip through the environment, and skin shaders can be poorly configured. Rainy weather can exacerbate graphical issues. - Frequent crashes and bugs (weight 0.09): Players have encountered various bugs, including camera issues, getting stuck in terrain, and lighting problems. The game also suffers from frequent crashes, sometimes requiring a restart to fix controller input issues. - Post-launch patches, setting adjustments (weight 0.06): Some reviewers noted that the game received a day-one patch that improved performance. Graphics settings can be adjusted, but may require a full game restart to apply. The game has many options for optimization, suggesting future improvements are likely. - Optimization worse than Ryza 3 (weight 0.03): Some reviewers feel the game's optimization is worse than 'Atelier Ryza 3', with similar or worse graphics performance. The game is graphically demanding, even more so than 'Monster Hunter'. - Loading pauses and loading bars (weight 0.02): Players are experiencing loading pauses when talking to NPCs and after fast traveling. Cutscenes also feature loading bars, which detracts from the experience. - Control settings bugs (weight 0.02): Some players have encountered bugs related to control settings. These include the 'confirm button assignment' reverting to OFF upon restarting and the control button guide displaying both gamepad and keyboard/mouse inputs simultaneously. - Performance drops after updates (weight 0.02): A small update caused performance to plummet to below 10 FPS for some players. FPS can also randomly drop when accessing the regular menu. - Falling through map, control issues (weight 0.01): Some players have reported falling through the map or being unable to control the character in the first battle, forcing a restart. - Camera rotation issues (weight 0.01): Some players have encountered an issue where the camera could not be rotated when the frame rate was set above 60 during the initial tutorial. Frame rate drops can also occur when rotating the camera with a controller. - Potential performance workarounds (weight 0.01): Disabling all HID entries in Device Manager or reducing resolution to 2K may improve frame rates for some users. Recommendations: - Price too high; wait for sale (weight 0.73): The game's high price point is a recurring concern. Many suggest waiting for a sale, especially given Koei Tecmo's history of discounting games. Some feel the game isn't worth the full price in its current state due to technical issues or lack of innovation. - Poor performance; wait for fixes (weight 0.65): Many reviewers recommend waiting for patches or sales due to significant performance and optimization issues, especially on PC. Some suggest trying the demo or purchasing on console instead. These issues severely impact the gameplay experience and make it difficult to recommend at full price. - Divisive changes to core mechanics (weight 0.32): A significant point of contention is the game's departure from traditional Atelier mechanics, particularly the alchemy system. Some appreciate the changes as a way to broaden the series' appeal, while others feel it sacrifices the core essence of what makes Atelier games enjoyable, potentially disappointing long-time fans. - Try the demo first (weight 0.28): Several reviewers suggest trying the demo before purchasing. This is especially recommended for those new to the series or unsure about the changes. The demo allows players to assess performance and gameplay to determine if the game suits their preferences. - Bland, generic, and unoptimized (weight 0.13): Some reviewers express strong negative opinions, comparing the game unfavorably to titles like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. They criticize the game for being bland, generic, and poorly optimized, leading to a recommendation against purchasing it. - Camera and control issues (weight 0.05): Several reviews mention issues with the camera and controls, impacting exploration and puzzle-solving. These issues contribute to a feeling of the game being unpolished and can even cause motion sickness in some players. Recommendation is contingent on these issues being addressed. - Personal enjoyment expressed (weight 0.02): Some reviewers express strong personal enjoyment, even considering the game a GOTY contender or a masterpiece. However, these points lack specific details and constructive feedback. - Combat system needs overhaul (weight 0.01): One cluster focuses on the combat system, suggesting it needs a complete overhaul if the game aims to be an action title. The reviewer suggests specific control schemes for mouse and keyboard. Other player notes: - Incomplete, unoriginal feeling (weight 0.17): Some reviewers express reservations about recommending the game wholeheartedly, even while enjoying it to some extent. This is often due to the game borrowing elements from other titles without fully committing to them, leading to a feeling of incompleteness or lack of originality. - Focus on character appearance (weight 0.05): Several reviewers focus on the physical appearance and design of the character Yumia. While some express appreciation, others make suggestive comments or express concerns about character proportions, which detracts from constructive feedback. - Tedious alchemy, content concerns (weight 0.02): Concerns exist regarding the game's content and balance, particularly in later stages. Reviewers cite issues such as an overabundance of certain materials (like iron scraps), a lack of overall content due to the game's size, and a tedious alchemy system. - High CPU usage (weight 0.01): Some users are reporting surprisingly high CPU usage. This could indicate optimization issues that impact performance, especially for players with less powerful hardware. - High NPC model reuse (weight 0.01): While NPC models have been updated, reviewers note a high reuse rate. This can detract from the overall immersion and sense of novelty within the game world. - Dynamic camera causes motion sickness (weight 0.01): The dynamic camera movement is a point of contention. While some find it immersive, others experience motion sickness, indicating a need for options to customize or disable this feature. - No English dub available (weight 0.01): The absence of an English dub may disappoint some players who prefer to experience the game in their native language. This limits accessibility and personal preference. - Basic character customization (weight 0.01): Character customization options are limited, restricting player expression and personalization. This can be a drawback for players who enjoy creating unique characters. Emotions: No emotions}