75
MONSTER
In a world where alchemy is deemed "taboo", the alchemist Yumia yearns for the "truth" that lies hidden in the ruined continent. Now, she takes her first steps on a grand adventure across the continent─
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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76
Praised for its mature themes and emotional depth, Atelier Yumia falters with uneven pacing, underdeveloped characters, and a confusing structure, despite ambitious storytelling.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
76
Positive Reviews (80-100)
57%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
38%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
5%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Praised for its mature themes and emotional depth, Atelier Yumia falters with uneven pacing, underdeveloped characters, and a confusing structure, despite ambitious storytelling.
Gameplay Mechanics
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80
A bold evolution for the series, Atelier Yumia dazzles with immersive open-world exploration and refined alchemy, but falters in combat depth and balance, leaving a creatively rich yet uneven journey.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
80
Positive Reviews (80-100)
57%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
40%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
3%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
A bold evolution for the series, Atelier Yumia dazzles with immersive open-world exploration and refined alchemy, but falters in combat depth and balance, leaving a creatively rich yet uneven journey.
Graphics and Visual Design
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74
Atelier Yumia dazzles with vibrant anime aesthetics and immersive environments, but technical flaws—clipping, pop-in, and poor optimization—harm its visuals, especially on Switch, marking it as a mid-gen title that falls short of modern standards despite its charm.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
74
Positive Reviews (80-100)
38%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
58%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
4%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Atelier Yumia dazzles with vibrant anime aesthetics and immersive environments, but technical flaws—clipping, pop-in, and poor optimization—harm its visuals, especially on Switch, marking it as a mid-gen title that falls short of modern standards despite its charm.
Music and Sound Design
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81
Critics laud Atelier Yumia's sound design and music for immersive, emotionally resonant storytelling, blending orchestral diversity and regional melodies to elevate its world-building—though some call it occasionally forgettable and technically uneven, with minor localization hiccups overshadowed by its overall excellence.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
81
Positive Reviews (80-100)
68%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
32%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Critics laud Atelier Yumia's sound design and music for immersive, emotionally resonant storytelling, blending orchestral diversity and regional melodies to elevate its world-building—though some call it occasionally forgettable and technically uneven, with minor localization hiccups overshadowed by its overall excellence.
Voice Acting
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77
Japanese voice acting in Atelier Yumia shines with emotional depth and standout performances, boosting immersion and character development—praised by critics like IGN France and Critical Hits—but its lack of English dub, repetitive lines, and minimal subtitles alienate non-Japanese players, creating a divisive trade-off between artistry and accessibility.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
77
Positive Reviews (80-100)
50%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
50%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
Japanese voice acting in Atelier Yumia shines with emotional depth and standout performances, boosting immersion and character development—praised by critics like IGN France and Critical Hits—but its lack of English dub, repetitive lines, and minimal subtitles alienate non-Japanese players, creating a divisive trade-off between artistry and accessibility.
Technical Performance
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64
PS5 shines with smooth 60FPS and polish, Xbox Series X offers solid performance despite minor hiccups, while Nintendo Switch and PC suffer from crippling bugs, frame drops, and optimization disasters—proving technical quality hinges on platform.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
64
Positive Reviews (80-100)
21%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
58%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
21%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
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technical performance
PS5 shines with smooth 60FPS and polish, Xbox Series X offers solid performance despite minor hiccups, while Nintendo Switch and PC suffer from crippling bugs, frame drops, and optimization disasters—proving technical quality hinges on platform.
Replay Value
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70
Game praised for exploration/crafting replayability but criticized for repetition/monotony; mixed reception on long-term appeal.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
70
Positive Reviews (80-100)
35%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
54%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
11%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Game praised for exploration/crafting replayability but criticized for repetition/monotony; mixed reception on long-term appeal.
Overall Verdict
75
MONSTER
OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
75
Positive Reviews (80-100)
74%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
26%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Atelier Yumia dazzles with heartwarming storytelling and refined alchemy but falters with simplified mechanics, tech glitches, and repetitive systems, offering a solid yet flawed JRPG debut.
75
MONSTER
Reviews
133 reviews found90
GameBlast
Apr 8, 2025
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Overall, Atelier Yumia is praised for its vast world, engaging combat, and deep synthesis mechanics, despite some issues with the new synthesis system and unclear recipe unlocking.
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90
TheSixthAxis
Mar 17, 2025
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Atelier Yumia is a significant evolution for the series, maintaining its charm while introducing new gameplay mechanics and a deeper narrative. It may challenge long-time fans, but it offers an engaging experience overall.
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90
Loot Level Chill
Mar 14, 2025
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Atelier Yumia is praised as one of the best entries in the series, offering a captivating gameplay loop and a beautiful world, making it a must-play for both newcomers and fans.
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90
Siliconera
Mar 16, 2025
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Atelier Yumia is described as the best game in the series, successfully blending core elements with new features, making it appealing to both newcomers and series veterans.
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90
PlayStation Universe
Mar 14, 2025
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Atelier Yumia is praised for its improvements over previous entries, with a higher production value and engaging gameplay that invites exploration, making it a strong addition to the franchise.
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90
Nintenderos
Mar 16, 2025
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A pesar de las limitaciones en Switch, Atelier Yumia es un avance para la franquicia y ofrece una experiencia de rol excelente.
90
RPG Fan
Mar 21, 2025
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Atelier Yumia is a strong start to a new series, successfully transitioning to an open world while maintaining engaging gameplay and a heartfelt story. Despite some flaws, it competes well with higher-budget titles.
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90
TechRadar Gaming
Mar 14, 2025
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Atelier Yumia is deemed a must-play RPG, praised for its engaging gameplay and crafting system, despite some visual shortcomings. It is positioned as one of the best RPGs of 2025.
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90
Digitally Downloaded
Mar 14, 2025
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Atelier Yumia is a commendable effort to evolve the series, offering a new direction with a compelling story and engaging gameplay, despite some technical shortcomings on the Switch.
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90
KeenGamer
Apr 2, 2025
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Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is a fun game with a mix of exploration and crafting, despite its flaws in visuals and a steep learning curve.
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