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Cubed3Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland Review
Published 6/6/2026
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PS4 / PC / Switch - 5/21/2019
Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland
The 4th entry in the Atelier "Arland" series, released 10 years after Atelier Rorona's launch date. Learn about the world of Arland in Lulua’s perspective as she deciphers the mysterious “Alchemyriddle” book with no time pressure. New and old fans can enjoy the new Synthesis system that features "Dual Elemental Attributes" and "Awakened Effects", as well as a Turn-based Battle system inspired by Atelier Lydie & Suelle while introducing combat features such as “Interrupts” and “Primal Arts”.
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- Gust
- Publisher
- Koei Tecmo Games
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81
22 scored reviews
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22
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60–100
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The critic average is 81 across 22 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1006 reviews · 27%
80–898 reviews · 36%
70–797 reviews · 32%
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Shane Jury
Cubed3Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 12/16/2019
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80
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Read originalGary Sheppard
GameGrinAtelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~ Review
Published 9/4/2019
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85
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Read originalJae Lee
ZTGDAtelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~ (PS4) Review – ZTGD
Published 7/31/2019
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80
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Read originalDerek Heemsbergen
RPGFanRPGFan News - Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland Review
Published 6/10/2019
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalEric Zander
GBAtempAtelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland: Official GBAtemp Review
Published 6/8/2019
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85
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalElizabeth Henges
RPG SiteAtelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland Review | RPG Site
Published 6/6/2019
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalFrancesco De Meo
WccftechAtelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland Review – Alchemy Never Felt Better
Published 6/4/2019
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78
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalmajorsloth88
But Why Tho?REVIEW: 'Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland'
Published 6/3/2019
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90
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Read originalSeth Cano
Pure NintendoReview: Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 6/3/2019
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95
+14 vs critic avg
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