Atelier Ryza series producer shares thoughts on why game was so successful

The Atelier series has been going on for a long time now, but none of the games have seen success like Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout. It's the best-selling entry in the franchise, and continues to woo in new players. What caused this entry to do so well compared to all others? Atelier Ryza series producer Junzo Hosoi shared his thoughts in a NintendoEverything interview.

I think that Toridamono-san’s character design gained a lot of attention and was well-received by the players were the key points. And the feeling of being stuck in her everyday life and wishing for an extraordinary experience is something that each one of us feels, may be have resonated as well? I think that Ryza being a relatable, true-to-life girl is what made her connect with a lot of people.