Atelier Ryza 3 - Do You Have to Play the First Two Games? Quick Answer
In this article we will answer the question whether it is necessary to know the first two games of the series to play Atelier Ryza 3. Read before you buy the game.
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key is an RPG developed by Gust and published by Koei Tecmo. It has been released recently on PC, PS4, PS5 and Switch. The game is another installment in the Atelier series, and the third game in a sub-series featuring Ryza as the main protagonist. If you are a new player, you probably wonder whether you can play the title without knowledge about previous parts. In this article we will answer this question.
Atelier Ryza 3 – Do you have to play the first two games?
The answer to the above question is simple – it is recommended but not necessary. The plot of the third part tells a new story; however, it is still closely connected with the previous games. The Atelier Ryza 3 assumes that you know some characters and events from the first two installments. Many of them are present or mentioned in the game. The title does not explain many things.
Luckily, it is possible to read about characters in in-game encyclopedia. What is more, there is a short animation which introduces you to the plot of the first two games – “Prologue Movie”. Watching it is mandatory if you have not played the series earlier. You can start it in the main menu.
The story will appeal to you more if you know the first two game. However, in the case of gameplay, Atelier Ryza 3 explains everything and features many tutorials, which will help you start. So, you don’t have to worry about that.
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