Wait , begin from the beginning .

There are currently 24 games in the tenacious running Atelier series . If you are new to the series , but want to dip your toes in and try out , you may be tempted to start with its most recent entry , Atelier Ryza 3 . Typically Atelier games have standalone story , so entering at any point in the serial should n’t be a problem . However , in this case , it is not what we recommend . Here ’s what we remember you should do if you want to try the Atelier series .

Do you need to play Atelier Ryza 1 and 2 before 3?

You really do . While Atelier Ryza 3 , in our opinion , is anothergreat installmentof the series , specially technically , it is not a very good starting full point due to the fact that it is not a standalone taradiddle . The " Secrets " Trilogy , which Atelier Ryza 3 close , is the first Trilogy in the Atelier series to follow the same character throughout all three game . Without playing the first two , you wo n’t have the emotional takings of concluding some of their stories . It wo n’t be the same experience at all .

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Luckily , you have several other alternative usable to you if you want to dive into the Atelier serial . You could still start with the " Secrets " Trilogy , which start out with the originalAtelier Ryza . While it helps to play the original Atelier Sophie , you could also tryAtelier Sophie 2 . It ’s a Modern biz in the series , but features a more traditional turn - based combat organization . Only two characters carry over in this instalment , and there is no real requirement to receive the prior story to revel the second . If you really want to go back in the series story , the " Dusk " Trilogy , lead off withAtelier Ayesha , is broadly well received . All of these games are available digitally on Switch , PlayStation 4 , as well as PC via Steam .

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