Atelier Lydie & Suelle ~The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings~
Developer KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings is a role-playing video game developed by Gust, and originally released in Japan for the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 4 in December 2017. It was released worldwide in March 2018 for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Microsoft Windows. It is the nineteenth main entry in the Atelier series celebrating the 20 years of the franchise. It is also… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
98 reactions from 1 source (Steam reviews) · newest Sep 7, 2025 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
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87 positive · 11 negative
95% range 81–94%
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60 of 98 · most liked firstI've been playing the Atelier game since Rorona and have enjoyed the games. Gust has been a bad influence, but up until this game in the series, the game was fair and dlc included extras (you could make or buy yourself in the game with time) or special stuff like outfits, that didnt' really matter so much, but were nice. However, the Secret Bag and increasing the basket size has always been part of the mechanics to improve gameplay and make the game less tedious. It was a pain that you…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Note: Most of my playtime has been on the PS4 version, but I double dipped to support the developer. (and so that I can replay it with g-sync later) This is easy the best game in the Mysterious series, and a huge step up from the disappointing Atelier Firis. The game returns to the zone style of exploration found in Atelier Sophie and is considerably more attractive as a result. The combat is also greatly improved and the overall flow and story are excellent. I certainly do not…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been playing Atelier games since A11, but this one is hard to recommend in its current state. Performance: Atelier Firis is already a very graphics card taxing game, but at least I can manage 60fps at 4K with a 1080TI. For Lydie&Suelle it's another step up: in the introduction map my framerate dropped to 40-ish fps with a highly overclocked 1080Ti. Just to be sure I've also overclocked my CPU and memory to no avail. For me this has moved from borderline acceptable to unacceptable. It's…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This will paint your heart with warm colors Atelier Lydie&Suelle is a third and last game in “Mysterious” saga. This time you play as two sisters – alhemists who want to own the best atelier in town by competing with other ateliers and doing exams to increase their rank. And by the way you can change which of the girls Lydie or Sulle you want to control while exploring. This Atelier game probably has one of the best stories in the whole series in my opinion. Main story could be a bit sad but…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For fans of the previous games, if you, like myself, liked Sophie (the main hub being one town, no time limits) you'll most likely like this game. If you've never heard of the Atelier games, a lot of these reviews on all of the games sum it up pretty well. Relaxing gameplay and fun storytelling. If you, however, don't want to pay 60 euros for this then I'll recommend Atelier Sophie, it's only 30 euros but still a very very good game (it also was my first Atelier game).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →50+ Hours in and gotta say was worth the $60, I didn't think I would have so much fun. Only issue is a few drops in FPS but im sure that is because of my rig. At least for me i'm giving this game a 9/10. The $60 price tag might be hard to jump on, but you should just wait for a sale. Sue is best girl.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game requires the same minimum requirements of Atelier Sophie and my atelier Sophie run at 60FPS and this one run at 10FPS and you cant even change the graphics
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →(!) Get this if you like JRPG, cute and refreshing story and crafting. + cute loleeh protagonist + two cute loleeh protagonists + sophie nee-chan is cute + porting and translation are okay + render, texture and blur effect are nice. + classic JPRG crafing + cute story + great voice acting - quite expensive - no steam trading card and background - no swimsuit DLC yet +/- only has japanese dub Atelier Lydie & Suelle (or Atelier Twins) is the 3rd sequel of Atelier mysterious series. I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Sophie appears, like a hero, to lend a helping hand in the time of dire need." Love it, Sophie-chan <3 btw it run 144 fps on my pc 1 thing i don't like is where the full field map button
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No issues running the game at 60FPS on a 1920x1080 resolution. Atelier Lydie & Suelle is, far and above, the most satisfying Atelier title to date. I've completed every Atelier released in the West, and as far as I'm concerned, Gust deserve praise for what they have accomplished here. Atelier titles are character-focused, crafting-heavy, comfy adventures. This has been well-established over the years. L&S improves upon these core traits by introducing a hefty helping of humor that has been…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you've ever played an Atelier game, you know that you're getting 40+ hours of an overall relaxing JRPG crafted to the highest standards that the studio's budget allows. The strength of Atelier has always been in the music, art style, character events, multiple endings, and the core alchemy system. This game is no exception. In fact, I consider it the best in the Mysterious trilogy. Having said that, I can't recommend this port, at least not the Steam version. This game, while beautiful, is…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The series costs too much even on sales.I am sure I'll wait for discount on the next tittle or just give up.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Now that im near the end of this game, well i think i am, who knows, I decided to write a review for this game. Now i am a simple man, i see lolis, i buy. But boy oh boy, i got more than what i expected. Overall the story is fantastic, honestly they have a way of making weak characters. Instead of everything being rosy, this game has some really impactful story. At times you will laugh, other times you will get angry, and in many instances you will be on the verge of tears. I dont rally…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game runs very well compared to Atelier Firis, I'm quite enjoying it. No crash and frame drop so far. Will continue to update this review later on.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Audience [ X ] Beginner [ O ] Casual [ X ] Normal [ X ] Expert Story [ X ] There is none [ X ] Bad [ O ] Alright [ X ] Good Gameplay [ X ] Frustrating [ X ] Boring [ O ] Fun [ X ] Challenging Difficulty [ X ] Just press a bunch of buttons [ O ] Average [ X ] Hard [ X ] Unfair Graphics [ X ] Paint.exe [ X ] Alright [ O ] Good [ X ] Beautiful Music [ X ] Earrape [ X ] Alright [ X ] Good [ O ] Beautiful Bugs [ X ] Game itself is one big BUG [ X ] Can get annoying [ X ] Few Bugs [ O ] Nothing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So...already at Chapter 7 and judging from the recipe list i'm kinda 1/3 of the way through? so i think i know well enough for a review. Pretty bias tho since i'm a long time fan of the series. *A pretty good port . Better than Firis. *We're finally back to the town hub like Sophie was instead of it being open world like Firis. *Battle system and progression feels a lot better than before. You dont get to be too OP too quickly. Enemies always feel scaled to yours as long as you're up to date…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Get this game if you happen to enjoy slowpaced JRPG franchises//Or if you have played the previous Mysterious series Atelier games -A Huge improvement to gameplay compared to Firis and Sophie, -A more indepth story (It's actually gotten really sad as of my current stage in the game) -Very well-designed main characters, both lydie and suelle along with other Side-characters (i'm pretty fond of Alt) -A very good bunch of VA's (We have the voice actor for Kenpachi zaraki (from bleach) doing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You're always going to enjoy a game like Atelier Lydie & Suelle if you're a turn-based jrpg fan. So far, its been a wonderful experience and the plus points I see in the game are: -Cute characters and beautifully drawn cel shaded graphics. -Alchemy and turn based system is pretty engaging and fun. -Game runs fine except a few frame drops but they are negligible especially in a turn based game where quick actions are not necessary. -Some people say gameplay has not improved from Atelier Firis…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Looks good, Runs smooth, Honestly don't even notice that its Japaness with english subtitles, but I'm used to reading my J-RPG's dating back to Shining Force I & II.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →100+ hours into this game and yes i love everything in this game. i love how A19 telling about old experience in A17,A18 if you played those before you gonna enjoy reading them because it give good old memory. if you ask do you think is game worth to spend 40-50$ i do say "yes it worth spend for ending of this series" also this game make happy and cry a lot.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DLCs are really disappointing
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →absolutely no regrets buying this. lots of laugh and funny moments, how can refresh my mood I love sue, she is funny and cute and sometimes weird it's best atelier in mysterious series
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You love loli? You love kawaii stuff? You love loli doing kawaii stuff? Then the answer is clear. edit: vote for award!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I been waiting this game since 2017 I just love the music and character its destroyed my heart. its stable fps in modern system without problems.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fixes a lot of tedious alchemy mechanics in Firis and in normal Gust fashion it has amazing music and cute girls doing alchemy and other cute things. Probably the best in the mysterious series!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is my favorite Atelier game so far. If you've played previous Mysterious series Atelier games, this one is a must-buy. For newcomers who are interested in this series and want to try and check it out, I highly recommend Atelier Sophie. Graphics and animation quality have received a significant improvement. And the port is much much better than Firis's. The graphics engine is now able to render some comical visual effects during cut-scenes which is quite satisfying and hilarious as well.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I must admit, compared to previous series like Arland series and Dusk series, I don't like the new Mysterious series (which you can find all of them on steam) that much. Maybe mainly becsause the story arc and characters are "too light-hearted" for me. Don't get me wrong, Atelier series had always taken the light-hearted route of story telling. However, Dusk series have the near apocalypes setting, which lead to some depressing (yet awsome) side of story. While Arland series while not take…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The worlds and landscapes were interesting, but I didn't really like any of the new characters, and it relied heavily on the reappearance of past characters. Also, I don't know why they decided they needed to make the alchemy mechanics so convoluted. It was alright, but I preferred the past two games over this one. At least I got to see the end of Corneria and the Weissberg's stories. I missed Kald though. He was my favorite. Too bad he didn't appear in this one.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Had a lot of fun playing this game, tho I wasn't too fond of main twins at a first glance, but they grow on you. Alchemy: I liked what they did with Alchemy process here, much better than Fris. And once again you make weapons with a Smith, it's a great thing, never liked when they made you make weapons with alchemy. Recipe ideas: Compared to Firis it's done in a simple and effective way, no need for a guide...you always know what to do. Plus for that. Combat: Great too, you can use all your…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lots of fun, great addition to the Atelier series. If you've already played an Atelier game and liked it, there's really nothing more you need to know: Yes, you'll like this one. If you're new to the series, it's a JRPG series focused less on INTENSE DRAMA BLOOD RAGE SEX GRRR and more on people fulfilling their dreams, using alchemy which in these games is basically god-tier creation magic! It's got your JRPG core battle elements, but the focus is on gathering ingredients, making explosives,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you liked the other Atelier games on steam, this one is good as well. As people have already said, no english dub this time though. And no time limit on the main quest line unlike Firis (at least from what I have seen....) Little bit of a framerate drop too on my older PC, but in this kind of game it's not particularly noticable (ie turn based combat). So, if you're a fan of the series, or this is the first one, you'll be good to go with Lydie & Suelle.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Atelier Lydie & Suelle serves as a bookend for the Mysterious Saga. And what a fitting end that was. This game is probably the most polished out of the three, with a revamped alchemy system rather than only simple iteration from Atelier Firis, a comeback of instant map travel, and featuring many secondary characters from the previous Mysterious games. The PC port, while not without its blemishes, shows an immediate improvement from Atelier Firis. Frame pacing is adequate in most of the areas.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →THE AMOUNT OF CUTENESS IS HEART-MELTING! Ok to the main point now, I'm in love. +ArtDesign 10/10 +Story +Battle +Characters +Conversations
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The dad is DIO.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Took me 90 hours to complete 100% achievements of this game, and if you wanna find out everything in the game as well as DLC contents (including new maps, bosses, traits and materials etc...) it may take more than 150 hours. Recommend to: - Play Atelier Sophie & Atelier Firis first for story experience. - Buy the game + season pass on sale (50% should be good)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →hi do you like little girls who have savage minds and breathe fire for words buy this game tbqh
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →CAPTAIN BACKEEEEN!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A huge improvement from Sophie and Firis. I love the world, the art style, the characters, the music, the gameplay, everything in this game. It's the first Atelier game to drop the English dub, which is a very very good thing. I'd give it a 10 out of 10. Better party members than FFXV.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →give it 8 out 10 only one i don't like about it is that don't have english dubbed
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Atelier is a decent JRPG, with fun and relaxing gameplay. The game features a turn-based battle system, cute characters and crafting, so if you this sounds interesting then you might like this game. Pros + Decent port, I have had no random drops in framerate. + The music is decent, Gust always do well in this area. (No BGM packs yet) + Crafting is still fun, and I enjoy unlocking everything. + The story is interesting, refreshing and well-paced. + Excellent character design. + Graphics are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I sold my kidney for this game. ลาก่อย KT.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love this game so much and the soundtrack so nice <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My Playthrough [url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTZKn1hLlcQMqGrXNROJRUIjLoq7dI06F] Youtube Playlist The Review This game is like a hybrid of Mysterious Book and Mysterious Journey. Like Mysterious Book this game has only one town but like Mysterious Journey it has similar story progression. This game streamline most of the gameplay mechanics from the previous Mysterious games making the game far more easier and fun. The story is far more sad than…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Well, well, well... It's that time once again. It's time to review another Atelier game from the Mysterious series. This time, I will be going through Atelier Lydie & Suelle. In short, Atelier Lydie & Suelle was a lovely game experience. I had a lovely time playing this game and had a great experience while doing so as well. I actually enjoyed Atelier Lydie & Suelle more than the other Atelier games from the "Mysterious" series, which I wasn't anticipating. I wasn't going in this game with…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →During my play through in Atelier Lulua, I've come to realize how much I like Atelier Lydie & Suelle. I know it is a poorly optimized port and it is expensive as hell, but I much prefer the crafting system here, and the combination arts let me truly enjoy the combat (but i wish we are given the choice to skip the combination art's animation tho...), and the characters... oh the characters... instantly bought both character DLC, i regret nothing
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Firis, taught by Sophie, now teaches a pair of twins how to alchemy, who then learn how to paint. --- More of the same goodness from Atelier Sophie (again including Sophie, plactha and last games protagonists Firis and Lia, yay recurring characters) with some changes to the alchemy system but still enjoyable.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Where you can get annoying lolis for free!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just as good as the other Atelier games, a bit weirded out that these little kids are dressed so skantily though? Like the other Atelier girls aren't this way or are at least a bit older?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a very laid back, casual kind of jrpg. As an experience, it basically boils down to...hanging out with your friends everyday, and completing jobs of varying kinds (combat and crafting mostly) to make a living (and build up your shop). The characters are all done entirely in 3D in this installment, unlike some older ones, where they relied a lot on actual 2d art, which I'm not nearly as fond of. In this game, all dialogue is voiced. So you won't have to rely on text if you don't want to,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like the crafting in this game the most of the atelier titles I played.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its a great JRPG. Lots of kawaii moments ^^
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ended up writing a 1500+ word review that was waaaaaaaay too long and boring that noone would ever want to read so I'm just going to do this. Relaxing atmoshpere, lighthearted story mostly told through interactions with a great cast. Great music. Like wowee. Very interesting combat and alchemy systems, building upon everything from the previous games. Both systems proved an incredible blend and are the best in the trilogy by a landslide. The paintings are a really fun way of providing a highly…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have played atelier serries since Sophie. It use same style character model as Firis. And I am not really sure but the char model of Sophie is still the best. Area exploration back to Sophie's simple style, no need to waste some minutes just to walk to your destination. They add more complex mech for synth your item, make it easier to get your perfect stuff. It upgrades battle system, so you can combine skill etc to deal ton damage, not just throwing an op bomb.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →well after finish atelier firis .. and finished it cause this appears. Thinked ok i liked a little more sophie in terms of battle but here wow is a very good improvement of both games.. basicly if you liked sophie that dont have time and is easy know what you can do.. with easy to spot events, but a depth alchemy and way better ingredents than firis this is for you ..
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game runs well. If your a fan of the series you will like this one.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Airhead Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought in the same year around 2018: • Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book • Atelier Lydie & Suelle ~The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings~ Boy, they were expensive. But I loved the Atelier series and at least hoped to play on PC platform. I did when the day arrived I could. And then the next thing I knew they drop this "DX" on the steam store on 2021. Reading the description, it has a little more content and a cheaper price? They also discontinued this as of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game. The alchemy/synthesis is as fun as always. Its been further optimised from Sophie and Firis. Blocks are actually important now and are how colour strength is now measured. Adjacency bonuses and percentage bonuses have been replaced with tile bonuses which take a little getting used to but are a great new system. There are now enhancers which help you to achieve your goals too. Weapon crafting has changed again. Weapons no longer have their own abilities. Instead they have core and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another good game of Atelier series. This is the third part of the Mysterious series after Sophie and Firis. There are some connections but not a big deals but for those who's into the story, it's very interesting how they connect each characters. This game's theme is very funny and even more cheerful that the past. It make me laugh all the time playing the game. Very recommend if you need a relax game after a hard day.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A crafting system is pointless if you are not limited in time or ressources. In other words, the entire game is pointless.
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