Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

8.2/10

Uh-oh; it's one of my favourite RPG series ever and Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian is one delightful crossover.

Nintendo LifeEthan Zack

8/10

Between a restrained scope and structure that harkens back to the Atelier games of old, a bevvy of fresh gameplay twists to call its own, and a metric ton of fanservice for veterans, Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian feels like a triumphant celebration of the entire series’ legacy. More importantly, it’s just a really great RPG experience. Appropriately, it mixes together a bunch of quality ingredients — a heartwarming narrative, strategic and dynamic turn-based combat, complex crafting systems — and synthesises them into a jolly little romp of an adventure. There’s ce...

Final WeaponHitoshura

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian brings the beloved series back to its roots. With charming visuals, classic alchemy mechanics, and a cozy yet engaging story, it feels like a love letter to longtime fans—though its safe approach may not surprise everyone.

GameSpewKim Snaith

8/10

Its title may be a mouthful, but Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian is an excellent entry into the long-running Atelier series. Series fans will love the wealth of familiar faces that pop up, and JRPG fans will love its tight story, its fun combat and its varied gameplay.

Playstation UniverseTimothy Nunes

7.5/10

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist and The White Guardian leans into the old staples that the franchise sustained itself on, focusing on turn-based combat and crafting to win the day. Several elements take a step back from what recent titles in the franchise have done, instead focusing more on farming instead of exploring. It's still about alchemy, but getting to the alchemy is more repetition and less discovery. For longtime fans of the series, the Atelier formula is still there for a good time. With that said, newer fans may recoil a bit if they first jumped into the franchise alongside R...

NoobFeedChoitytata

75/100

A return to roots with heart, craft, and adventure.

RPGSiteNathan Lee

7/10

If you're a longtime fan, Atelier Resleriana has your favourite characters come together for another game. For people not familiar with the series, there's not a lot here to hook you.

VGChartzThomas Froehlicher

7/10

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist and the White Guardian is a great return to a traditional Atelier experience, albeit with a lack of polish here and there.Releasing two full Atelier RPGs in less than a year was certainly a bold move from KoeiTecmo. While [...]

But Why ThoAbdul Saad

7/10

While Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian doesn’t provide a shockingly different or awe-inspiring experience, it is still a respectable and enjoyable entry in the Atelier series.

Twisted VoxelAli Haider

7/10

Atelier Resleriana is a serviceable spin-off that succeeds with its engaging combat and deep alchemy system, serving as a good entry point for newcomers.

GamingBoltVarun Karunakar

7/10

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist and the White Guardian isn't a revolutionary addition to the RPG genre, but nails down its execution well enough to be an entertaining game in its own right. The alchemy system is surprisingly deep while its combat mechanics are decent for an evening of fun without the need to master enemy attack patterns and party windows.

Pure NintendoKirk Hiner

7/10

We were introduced to Atelier Yumia back in March. This November, we'll be reintroduced to Atelier Ryza. Between the two, say hello to Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian.Read More