Gameplay is too easy and not rewarding or mentally challenging even on highest difficulty. Game has a poor balance of dialogue and actual gaming. If I wanted lots of reading dialogue I'd pick up a book. Not my cup of tea.

Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland feels like a swan song for the series in many ways, offering a nostalgic return to the Arland world. As the adopted daughter of Rorona, Lulua’s journey to become a great alchemist is a charming and fitting way to revisit these beloved characters and locations. The graphical advancements make exploring Arland feel fresh and exciting, and seeing where characters like Meruru (now a queen), Rorona (a world traveler), and Totori (an extremely skilled alchemist) are years later is a major highlight. The gameplay remains a familiar and enjoyable mix of alchemy and JRPG combat. A new back-support system adds a fun layer to battles, allowing for new character combinations and strategies. The difficulty felt fair for most of the game, though the end has a notable difficulty spike that can be challenging. While the main plot, which involves time travel and parallel worlds, can feel a bit convoluted and silly, the rest of the cast is excellent. Lulua's best f...