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Collection Checklist/Wishlist

This page is organized into categories of various video game series that we care about collecting, with descriptions and "how much we want this"/"how likely we are to play this" ratings from 1 to 3 stars. Series are sorted alphabetically, with standalone games at the bottom.

⭕ = Collected (I already have this)
❌ = Not collected (I don't already have this)

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Game
Platform
Notes


 



Atelier Series

A cutesy series about doing alchemy and running a shop while also doing JRPG things. This is a series we always wanted to play when we were younger but avoided it due to fear of being seen as "too girly".

This series has a bunch of different sub-series, so I'll split things up.

How Much We Want These: ⭐⭐⭐
How Likely We Are To Play These: ⭐⭐

Salburg Series


Game
Platform
Notes
Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg
PS1
 
Atelier Elie: The Alchemist of Salburg 2
PS1
 
Atelier Lilie: The Alchemist of Salburg 3
PS2
Japan-only.
Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg Ver 1.3
Saturn

Atelier Marie Plus: The Alchemist of Salburg
PS1

Atelier Lilie Plus: The Alchemist of Salburg 3
PS2
Japan-only. Upgraded version of Atelier Lilie.
Atelier Marie+Elie: The Alchemists of Salburg
PS2
Japan-only. Upgraded version of the first two games. Can be played in English.
Hermina and Culus: Atelier Lilie Another Story
PS2
Japan-only. Side story/sequel to Atelier Lilie.
Atelier Marie, Elie & Anis: Message on the Gentle Breeze
GBA
Japan-only. Side story/sequel to the series.

Gramnad Series


Game
Platform
Notes
Atelier Judie: The Alchemist of Gramnad
PS2
Japan-only.
Atelier Violet: The Alchemist of Gramnad 2
PS2
Japan-only. Also spelled "Viorate".
Atelier Judie: The Alchemist of Gramnad: Imprisoned Guardian
PSP
Japan-only. Improved and expanded version of Atelier Judie.
Atelier Violet: The Alchemist of Gramnad 2: The Memories of Ultramarine
PSP
Japan-only. Improved and expanded version of Atelier Viorate/Violet.

Iris Series

This is the series where they randomly abandoned running a shop and decided to make a normal RPG with a male protagonist.


Game
Platform
Notes
Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana
PS2
 
Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny
PS2
 
Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm
PS2
I'm missing the case and manual for this one.

Mana Khemia Series

This one's weird, sort of spinoff-y, but fun. Magic school antics.


Game
Platform
Notes
Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis
PS2
I think I'm missing the case and manual.
Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy
PS2
Really expensive :c
Mana Khemia: Student Alliance
PSP
Expanded port of Mana Khemia.
Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy Portable Plus
PSP
Japan-only. Expanded port of Mana Khemia 2.

Arland Series

There's also a Switch collection which is improved but not by much. There's also also a set of expanded Vita ports that would be awesome to have, but don't waste your time: they were released in extremely limited quantities and sell for hundreds of dollars each.


Game
Platform
Notes
Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland
PS3
I have the collector's edition!
Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland
PS3
I have the collector's edition!
Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland
PS3
The collector's edition is probably too expensive :c
Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland
PS4
EXPENSIVE BUT I WANT IT
Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist of Arland
PS3
Super enhanced remake.

Dusk Series

There's a Switch collection of this one too but it's not very enhanced (still would be fun though!).


Game
Platform
Notes
Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk
PS3
 
Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky
PS3
 
Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea
PS3

Mysterious Series

There might be a Switch collection but I don't think it's enhanced.


Game
Platform
Notes
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book
PS4
 
Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey
PS4
 
Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings
PS4

Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
PS4

Secret Series/Ryza Series


Game
Platform
Notes
Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout
PS4
 
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy
PS4
 
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
PS5

Yakuza Series

This is a crime drama soap opera with over-the-top comic book violence and wild tone shifts between silly and serious. It's the best.

How Much We Want These: ⭐⭐⭐
How Likely We Are To Play These: ⭐⭐⭐


Game
Platform
Notes
Yakuza
PS2
Not a huge want.
Yakuza 2
PS2

Not a huge want.

Ryuu ga Gotoku Kenzan!/Yakuza Kenzan
PS3

Japan-only, but there's a translation guide. Samurai Yakuza.

Yakuza 3
PS3

Not a huge want.

Yakuza 4
PS3

Not a huge want.

Kurohyou/Black Panther
PSP


Yakuza: Dead Souls
PS3

What if Yakuza with zombies? This one is a huge want.

Kurohyou 2: Ashura Hen/Black Panther 2: Ashura Chapter
PSP


Yakuza 0
PS4

Somehow I don't have a physical copy of this.

Yakuza Kiwami
PS4


Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
PS4


Yakuza Kiwami 2
PS4


Yakuza Remastered Collection
PS4

3, 4, and 5 but with better scripts and more stuff.

Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise
PS4

Fist of the North Star Yakuza.

Judgment
PS4


Yakuza: Like a Dragon
PS5

aka Yakuza 7, but they rebranded.

Lost Judgment
PS5

Judgment 2

Judgment
PS5

Remake of Judgment with better graphics, a new engine, and a few other differences.

Like a Dragon: Ishin!
PS5

The other samurai Yakuza game.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
PS5

aka Yakuza 7.5.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
PS5

aka Yakuza 8.