Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

 PlayStation 4
User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 111 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 91 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 111
  3. Negative: 9 out of 111
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  1. RowanBlack
    Jan 28, 2021
    6
    The lack of English Dub keeps me from loving this game. I find the combat, story and game mechanics worthy (not ground breaking). The graphics are dated but okay. If lots of reading dialog doesn't bother and you like traditional RPGs then I can recommend this game. If reading hours worth of dialog doesn't sound fun then skip this one.
  2. OneManCast
    Apr 30, 2021
    7
    Ok, first of all, the idea that people think Ryza is better than Sophie or Lydie/Sue is legit smoking something. Don't get me wrong. Atelier Ryza 2 is...decent.

    Yet when the story chokes on the last act, because all we got was repeating lines and storybeats from earlier in the game, I can't help but feel that it is overrated. Imo I'm being generous with that seven, because I could have    Ok, first of all, the idea that people think Ryza is better than Sophie or Lydie/Sue is legit smoking something. Don't get me wrong. Atelier Ryza 2 is...decent.

    Yet when the story chokes on the last act, because all we got was repeating lines and storybeats from earlier in the game, I can't help but feel that it is overrated. Imo I'm being generous with that seven, because I could have gone with a five. It still has no decent OST music, it is STILL a garbage ARPG and nothing about the items or combat have improved either.

    Also, I noticed things like rain texturing and other minor details that add up with its visual presentation.

    I'm glad Atelier Mysterious DX is out. It means I can wash the stench of mediocrity from both Ryza games.    … Expand
  3. OldAndCynical
    Sep 23, 2021
    6
    Core of Atelier games has always been crafting. So its a shame that crafting in them has never been as fun and solid as it was in DQXI (or even better, in Skyrim and F4). In fact, the alchemy, as crafting is called here, has gotten worse over the years and over the games. As a result, Ryza 2 has one of the most tedious and overcomplicated crafting systems ever seen in games.
    Sure, its    Core of Atelier games has always been crafting. So its a shame that crafting in them has never been as fun and solid as it was in DQXI (or even better, in Skyrim and F4). In fact, the alchemy, as crafting is called here, has gotten worse over the years and over the games. As a result, Ryza 2 has one of the most tedious and overcomplicated crafting systems ever seen in games.
    Sure, its nice to have boosts and special bonuses via alchemy. But, and this is the big but, nobody never really uses these boosts and bonuses in battles. When you throw bombs and items around in battle, you do not stop to read the bonuses in them. And so, the whole intricate alchemy system becomes totally pointless. Even more so when most gamers just use auto fill on the ingredients and let the game craft the best possible items automatic!
    Apart from the tedious and pointless alchemy, the game is ok, if very last gen in the visual and sound department. And there is good humor and decent amount of stuff to do. So its not all bad as JRPGs go. But there are better atelier games out there, ones where crafting is done better as well, so you might as well skip this one.    … Expand
  4. AYESRYU
    Feb 24, 2022
    7
    Every Game is the same same same nothing of variety and enemies tooo only change color
  5. Jofe
    Apr 30, 2022
    7
    Honestly, it was a fun experience. Not the most exceptional RPG, far from it, and the characters are quite unbearable at times. But making your own items and stuff with alchemy is really rewarding.

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#17 Best PS4 Game of 2021
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#30 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2021

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Meristation
    May 6, 2021
    85
    This sequel brings back Ryza and her friends in a new adventure which stands out by aspects like the combat system and new alchemy features along with an interesting story.
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  2. The Mako Reactor
    Apr 9, 2021
    90
    Atelier Ryza 2 is essential if you enjoy relaxing JRPGs and the perfect game to get into the Atelier series with thanks to its gorgeous visuals, brilliant music, fun combat, and great characters.
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  3. DarkZero
    Mar 26, 2021
    70
    Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy‘s core elements come together to make for understanding and engaging friendly JRPG. It has the option to automate complex elements and the battle system can be grasped early on without hours of learning, helped with the solo focused action. Whoever you are, the game wants you to enjoy its charming story and over-joyous characters. While there are some points where the plot can be interrupted, due to all the bite size dialogue squeezed into the the adventure, and there are signs of budget restraints in its game design and enemy variety, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy still makes for an entertaining time with a series that keeps adding additions to expand over its many game entries.
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