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This week, Koei Tecmo and Gust are launching DX variations of Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout, Atelier Ryza 2: Misplaced Legends and the Secret Fairy, and Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the Finish & the Secret Key as standalone releases or via the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack. With three video games which have older and now DX variations throughout totally different console generations and PC platforms, I needed to try to provide help to discover which model of the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack is greatest to purchase and play going over not solely the PS4, PS5, Change 2, Change, and Steam variations, but in addition testing how the Change model performs on Change 2, how the Change 2 model compares to the Change launch, the PS5 model of Ryza 2 in comparison with the brand new DX launch, and far more. 

In numerous methods, that is by far the most important comparability characteristic I’ve performed simply by way of totally different variations and backward compatibility testing throughout three totally different video games. Along with the technical variations, I am additionally going to cowl the characteristic variations and what you want to remember throughout platforms when trying on the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack. Earlier than that, this is a reminder of the totally different platforms and launch timeline for the Atelier Ryza video games.

Atelier Ryza collection launch timeline

The Ryza collection of Atelier video games has seen video games throughout generations and with the brand new DX releases arriving simply months after Nintendo’s latest console, there are numerous variations and platforms you’ll be able to play the Atelier Ryza video games on. The discharge timeline is beneath with some context for every platform since I’ve examined all of them on each system from day one.

• September 2019: Atelier Ryza is launched in Japan on PS4 and Nintendo Change.
• October 2019: Atelier Ryza is launched within the West for PS4, Nintendo Change, and Steam. The PS4 model feels fairly missing for this launch with numerous shimmering, 30fps goal, and lengthy load occasions. The Change port however is great in comparison with prior Atelier releases and it was my important platform for Ryza. The PC port was an enormous step up over prior PC variations as nicely, however it wasn’t good. 
• December 2020: Atelier Ryza 2 is launched in Japan on PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Change.
• January 2021: Atelier Ryza 2 is launched within the West on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Change, and Steam. For Ryza 2, a PS5 model was added and it’s fairly dangerous. I needed to pressure the console to 1080p for a good body charge and it by no means felt as clean because it ought to. The PS4 and Change variations supplied comparable experiences to Ryza 1, and I ended up enjoying on Change as my important platform for Ryza 2. The PC model of Ryza 2 was simply the very best of the lot although with enhancements over the primary recreation a shocking quantity of graphics and show choices.
• March 2023: Atelier Ryza 3 launches worldwide for PS5, PS4, Nintendo Change, and Steam. Ryza 3 was a extra demanding recreation than 1 and a pair of, and it suffered on Change. For this launch, the PS5 model ended up being my favourite. It did not really feel rushed like Ryza 2’s PS5 model and customarily was nice. Ryza 3 was additionally wonderful on PC, however it was extra demanding than 1 and a pair of in my testing. 
• November 2025: The Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack is launched worldwide for PS5, PS4, Change 2, Change, and Steam with particular person DX releases of Atelier Ryza, Ryza 2, and Ryza 3 that includes prior DLC and new content material. Save information from the unique variations don’t carry over, however you get a particular save bonus for having Ryza collection saves on the identical platform.

Wanting again on the unique releases, the Ryza collection felt like the beginning of once they took Change significantly and it exhibits with each Ryza 1 and a pair of being wonderful regardless of cutbacks on Change. The PS4 variations of each had been high-quality, however felt missing in comparison with the polished expertise Atelier video games delivered earlier than, although I’d say the one actual dangerous model of Ryza 1 and a pair of on console was the PS5 model of two with it simply being unstable. Ryza 3 was extra demanding and it’s the place the PS5 model shines and excels fairly a bit above the others. I bear in mind enjoying Ryza 3 and whereas it is not dangerous, it was positively not a perfect expertise. That is once I hoped we would see a Change 2 patch or improve. 

That brings us to the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack providing native PS5 and Change 2 variations of the total trilogy because the highlights along with providing nice worth packages of the bottom recreation with DLC and new content material for different platforms. Whereas I haven’t got sufficient bandwidth to cowl each model like I normally do with devoted PC and console articles, I hope this finally ends up being helpful if in case you have entry to a number of platforms and are curious what to anticipate with the Ryza DX video games throughout consoles and PC.

Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack contents and platform characteristic variations

The Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack is a digital-only launch within the West for all platforms with Japan getting a bodily launch on PS4 and PS5 together with English. There isn’t any Nintendo Change 2 bodily launch in any area and the Change model reportedly helps English in Asia. This Change model is why I additionally made certain to check the Change 1 DX variations performed on Change 2 on this text. The Japanese web site has no point out of English for the Change bodily although. The Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack bundle contains the DX variations of all three video games that embody prior DLC and new content material collectively. Your older saves don’t carry over, however there’s a save bonus.

The PS4 and PS5 variations are a single buy digitally with save information transferring from PS4 to PS5. I verified this myself once I tried launching the PS5 model of the video games on my PS5 after enjoying them on my PS4 Professional. The console prompted me to obtain save information if I needed to proceed enjoying. As soon as I downloaded the information, the PS5 Ryza DX video games have an import information possibility on the primary menu that allows you to proceed from a PS4 save on the PS5 model. Additionally it is price noting that whereas Ryza 2 and three had PS5 and PS4 variations, Ryza 1 didn’t have a PS5 model till this DX launch and it’s the solely technique to play Ryza 1 at 60fps on console proper now.

The Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack is a very separate buy on Change 2 and Change with no save carry over between variations. In contrast to on PS4 and PS5, you can’t convey your Change save information for the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack into the native Change 2 model.

With the platform characteristic variations out of the way in which, I made a decision to deal with the console variations throughout the identical technology adopted by my ideas on the PC model performed on handhelds with my ultimate ideas on this launch.

Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack Change 2 vs Change 1 variations

I nonetheless contemplate the primary two Atelier Ryza video games as very spectacular Nintendo Change releases, however I will not fake like they’re good. With the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack on Change 2, not solely is the decision quite a bit increased, however we additionally see will increase to texture high quality, foliage, shadows, and ambient occlusion. The one disappointment is that the three video games are nonetheless capped at 30fps. Primarily based on how the video games play on PC handhelds, I really feel like 60fps ought to’ve been potential not less than as an possibility for the primary two video games. Ryza 3 specifically is a bit too demanding typically. Possibly Koei Tecmo and Gust determined to maintain it at 30fps for consistency, however it’s nonetheless disappointing. 

I additionally observed the Change 2 model options some extra sharpening on the general picture. I nonetheless am proud of the way it seems to be handheld, however docked is unquestionably not as steady because the PS5 model regardless of the Change 2 concentrating on 30fps whereas the PS5 model targets 60fps.

Should you performed the Ryza video games on Change and wish to replay them, the Change 2 variations within the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack are nicely price your time. Simply understand that not like on PlayStation the place you get each PS4 and PS5 with a single digital buy, the Change 1 and a pair of variations of the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack are fully totally different purchases with no save switch. It might probably detect the unique Ryza trilogy saves for the bonus although.

Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack PS4 vs PS5 variations

The Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack contains a 60fps goal on PS5 in comparison with the PS4 model along with a lot sooner loading. The PS5 model typically is a step above the PS4 model in different graphics choices as nicely like filtering and ambient occlusion, however it is not as drastic a bounce as Change 1 to the native Change 2 model in terms of pure visuals. The PS5 model is the one console model to ship a 60fps expertise although and that makes it one of the simplest ways to play it on console so far as I am involved. Every thing is extra responsive and the improved load occasions assist quite a bit even throughout exploration and shifting across the city. The excellent news with the PlayStation model is that in case you purchase it digitally, you get each the PS4 and PS5 variations collectively in a single digital buy together with your save carrying over from PS4 to PS5.

Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack Steam Deck and PC impressions

Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack (all three video games), like the unique releases, is a 30fps expertise on Steam Deck with good visuals. When you can attempt to play with decrease settings to get higher efficiency, the Ryza DX (and unique) video games do not scale too nicely at 720p leading to a visible expertise I am not a fan of. I’d really recommend enjoying at 768p downsampled to 720p for Ryza DX and Ryza 2 DX on Steam Deck and sticking to 720p for Ryza 3 DX. Primarily based on my testing, other than the very lengthy preliminary load that impacts the PC model of Ryza DX, the efficiency and visuals are much like the unique Ryza video games, although the DX video games have a greater default preset and settings primarily based on my testing. 

As for my Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack Steam Deck beneficial settings, you’ll be able to play a mixture of Excessive and Normal settings, however flip down shadows and depth of area. I additionally suggest disabling movement blur as a result of it’s too robust. The outcomes are good for Ryza DX and Ryza 2 DX, however Ryza 3 DX is a bit missing visually. Fortunately, you needn’t use any exterior GPU fx or mod such as you needed to for the unique video games round launch.

As for the PC port itself, Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack on ROG Ally delivers an incredible expertise with quick loading (other than the preliminary load on Ryza DX), however it’s once more a 30fps expertise there in case you play at 1080p. I am not a fan of how the Atelier Ryza video games look when operating beneath the display’s native decision or at decrease settings, however in case you are okay enjoying at 720p on the low preset utilizing the 25W mode, it is best to have a reasonably good 60fps expertise for essentially the most half within the first two video games and numerous the third recreation. I did not hassle testing this an excessive amount of because the video games look very dangerous on the low preset in comparison with the default or excessive settings.

Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack load occasions throughout PS5, Change 2, PS4, Change, and PC

For load occasions, I made a decision to check all of the outdated and new variations throughout each single platform. This implies I examined Atelier Ryza 1 on PS4, PS4 on PS5, Change, Change on Change 2, Change 2, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally with Atelier Ryza 1 DX on PS4, PS4 on PS5, PS5, Change, Change on Change 2, Change 2, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally. For Atelier Ryza 2 and Ryza 3, I had the identical take a look at situations as Ryza 1, however since Ryza 2 and three had PS5 variations even earlier than, I additionally examined the totally different load occasions for the PS5 unique and DX variations. This ended up taking numerous time since I needed to retest to stop any incorrect outcomes. I additionally needed to change how I tabulate the outcomes in order that it would not trigger readability points on cell. I’ve break up up the load time outcomes into three tables: one for every recreation.

For testing, the PS4 model wasted on PS4 Professional, the PS4 model put in to the inner SSD on PS5, the PS5 variations on the inner SSD, the Change variations on my Change OLED put in to the SD Card, the Change and Change 2 variations put in to the Change 2’s inside storage, and likewise the Steam model put in to the inner SSD on each Steam Deck and ROG Ally. I used to be not joking once I stated I’ll take a look at each model on each platform I’ve entry to. I measured the time taken to load the sport’s title display from the console dashboard and a particular early recreation save on all programs. 

Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout and Ryza DX load occasions throughout PS5, PS4, Change, Change 2, and PC

Observe: All load occasions above are in seconds. 

Barring the weirdly lengthy preliminary load time for Ryza DX on Steam, every little thing else went about as anticipated. I retested the Ryza DX loading on ROG Ally three totally different occasions over every week and I simply could not work out why this particular model took longer than the Steam Deck when the opposite Ryza DX video games load faster on ROG Ally and the non DX model of Ryza masses a lot sooner. Barring that, the PS5 model of Ryza DX is the quickest throughout the board.

Atelier Ryza 2: Misplaced Legends & the Secret Fairy and Ryza 2 DX load occasions throughout PS5, PS4, Change, Change 2, and PC

Observe: All load occasions above are in seconds. 

Identical to with Ryza DX, the PS5 DX model is the quickest. I wish to word as soon as once more that the PS5 vanilla launch for Ryza 2 was a poor port and it is not price enjoying anymore. As for the remainder, I nonetheless assume Ryza 2 is the very best of the trilogy and I am glad I now have a very good handheld console model (Change 2) I can suggest along with a superb PS5 launch. 

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the Finish & the Secret Key and Ryza 3 DX  load occasions throughout PS5, PS4, Change, Change 2, and PC

Observe: All load occasions above are in seconds. 

Atelier Ryza 3 actually suffered on PS4 and Change. It’s good to see the DX variations already enhance load occasions from the identical set up location and platform. Past that, the PS5 DX model is the quickest as anticipated with Change DX on Change 2 coming in a bit faster than the Change 2 DX model. 

My takeaway from testing all of the variations throughout all platforms is that I am nonetheless shocked at how dangerous a number of the load occasions are on PS4 when put in to a tough drive versus SSD. The Change 2 native launch whereas a bit slower to load than anticipated, continues to be fairly quick and responsive whereas in-game. I’ve no qualms in recommending it as a high-quality technique to play the Ryza trilogy on the go now.

Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack visuals in contrast — PS5, Change 2, PC, PS4, and Change

I’ve performed two units of comparisons for every Ryza DX recreation. One covers the docked or TV expertise together with Change 2 docked, Change docked, PS5, and PS4 Professional. The second is the hand held expertise together with Change 2 handheld, Change handheld, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally. For handheld seize, I’ve used the Change and Change 2 system seize performance since there isn’t any different technique to get handheld seize from these units. I used Steam’s screenshot instruments for ROG Ally and Steam Deck. For TV or docked seize, I used my 4K seize gadget. I’ve then chosen the identical or as shut of an in-game state of affairs to match. The outcomes are beneath. I like to recommend viewing the pictures at full high quality and never as thumbnails so you’ll be able to see the variations between platforms correctly. I’ve cropped them to spotlight as a lot as potential, however the thumbnail compression is not superb.

Atelier Ryza DX PS5, PS4 Professional, Change 2, and Change visuals in contrast

Atelier Ryza DX Change 2, Change, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally handheld visuals in contrast

Atelier Ryza 2 DX PS5, PS4 Professional, Change 2, and Change visuals in contrast

Atelier Ryza 2 DX Change 2, Change, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally handheld visuals in contrast

Atelier Ryza 3 DX PS5, PS4 Professional, Change 2, and Change visuals in contrast

Atelier Ryza 3 DX Change 2, Change, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally handheld visuals in contrast

Is the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack price it for current house owners?

Should you already personal Atelier Ryza video games with all DLC and play on Change or PC, I do not assume that is price it. Should you play on PS5 although, the PS5 variations of Ryza DX and Ryza 2 DX are price enjoying over the PS4 model of Ryza 1 and the mediocre Ryza 2 PS5 model. Should you solely personal the bottom video games or do not even personal each recreation within the trilogy, I feel the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack is price it. For newcomers, that is the one model to think about if you wish to play the Ryza video games. I additionally suggest shopping for the entire trilogy when you’ll be able to moderately than a single recreation since there would not appear to be any improve path or bundle low cost as of this writing.

On the subject of the brand new content material included within the three video games, since you’ll be able to’t convey over your progress for every recreation, it’s only going to be price it in case you actually wish to replay all three video games. Should you solely performed the bottom releases earlier than, the bundle is unquestionably price it for the worth assuming you wish to replay the video games. Should you do not see your self eager to replay these video games, I would not hassle shopping for it proper now. I did not have time to play via all three video games all the way in which for the brand new content material so I can not touch upon how substantial the additions are. 

Do you have to purchase the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack on PS5, Change 2, PC, PS4, or Change 1?

I’d say the very best variations proper now are on a excessive finish PC or PS5 for enjoying on TV and on ROG Ally (or the same PC handheld) for enjoying on the go, although you’re going to get higher battery life on the Change 2 than the ROG Ally Z1 Excessive in my testing. The Change 2 and Steam Deck are shut, however I’d go Change 2 over Steam Deck for the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack. The Change 1 model and PS4 variations aren’t price contemplating except you haven’t any different technique to play these video games.

Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack points nonetheless current on all platforms

Proper now, the way in which foliage is rendered in some areas, the shortage of fine texture filtering, and never nice anti-aliasing on any platform are the key points current. I get that this wasn’t deliberate as a remaster and is principally an enhanced port for brand spanking new platforms and to incorporate all prior DLC with some new content material, however it’s disappointing to see the identical shimmering grass in Atelier Ryza DX all these years after I used to be first aggravated by it on base PS4. This is only one instance of the visible points you’ll run into.

I am additionally disenchanted within the lack of a 60fps efficiency mode on Nintendo Change 2. It delivers a strong 30fps expertise, however having performed the trendy Atelier video games at 30fps on Change for years, I hoped to see a 60fps possibility for Nintendo Change 2. Past that, whereas I respect the PC port options, Gust ought to’ve added correct upscaling assist for handhelds not less than. The ultimate subject I needed to cowl is subtitles. I gave up on anticipating Atelier video games to get dubs,  however it’s disappointing to see Koei Tecmo nonetheless not subtitling every little thing in-game. Some spoken strains throughout exploration or fight stay with none translation for English talking gamers. You might argue this is not essential for the story, however I anticipate each single voiced line to be subtitled at this level. 

Hopefully this comparability characteristic protecting Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack on PS4, PS5, Change 2, Change, and PC throughout a number of units helped you resolve the place to purchase it or whether or not it’s price your time in case you personal current variations of any of the video games.

Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack launches on November 13 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Change 2, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Change, and PC (Steam).