Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

 PlayStation 4
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 103 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 90 out of 103
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 103
  3. Negative: 9 out of 103
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  1. SylvaConnect
    Mar 16, 2022
    3
    Huge step back from Ryza 2. Animations and graphics are not up to date like one review said, it doesn't even have a ps5 version. FPS is not 60, combat is old and dated compared to Ryza 2s active turn based, nothing exciting about it. Overall design of everything feels super dull. Sophie 1 was my favorite before Ryza, but its a decade later now, and sophie 2 feels like a 2007 release game.Huge step back from Ryza 2. Animations and graphics are not up to date like one review said, it doesn't even have a ps5 version. FPS is not 60, combat is old and dated compared to Ryza 2s active turn based, nothing exciting about it. Overall design of everything feels super dull. Sophie 1 was my favorite before Ryza, but its a decade later now, and sophie 2 feels like a 2007 release game. With combat mechanics true to turn based models, sure, but it doesn't feel anything like ffx or persona in that regard. It just isnt….. fun, even a little. Bad move gust. Stick to 4k 60fps PS5 with active ATB combat ..

    They’ve been skimping on english VA for years now and got away with it for Ryza. Now they’re even trying to skimp out on the entire next gen? It is upsetting that they'd treat one of my favorite entries so horribly…    … Expand
  2. iKickBullies
    Mar 25, 2022
    4
    So here it is, Sophie 1 was the beginning of a downward spiral for this series and I'm still lost as to why they'd go back to the Mysterious titles after all the garbage it was. BUT then I found out that while the games were Meh people liked Sophies design WHICH I actually agree with and they figured since Ryza's biggest success came from being a interesting character design thatSo here it is, Sophie 1 was the beginning of a downward spiral for this series and I'm still lost as to why they'd go back to the Mysterious titles after all the garbage it was. BUT then I found out that while the games were Meh people liked Sophies design WHICH I actually agree with and they figured since Ryza's biggest success came from being a interesting character design that benefitted from the art community and anime community. They went with the most interesting looking and if that's there goal I agree. I do love her design.

    Now the gameplay, lets be honest. This is a Atelier Lulua situation, but following the worse series in Atelier. It works, but it's just that. After playing Ryza, it's just not a interesting move.
    Here's another problem I have with this game specifically and the Mysterious games. Koei Tecmo and their cheap practices covered in excuses. They removed dubs with the 3rd game in a series of games that follow each other, they did this with Lulua as well after we know her mother and everyone else with English voices ruining the experience for people who played that way. I'm fine with the Ryza series being Subs only for the fact it's a series that didn't get a dub to begin with. But that's just trash imo.
    I really want Atelier to succeed, but Koei and Gusts practices feel more like they're trying to milk than make a good game now    … Expand
  3. Liuna
    Mar 26, 2022
    1
    I'm starting play Atelier series since Ryza 1, and I'm Falling in Love to Atelier and of course I Played Ryza 2, and I Love it. But when I play Sophie 2 well...I really don't Like the Story and point of view character on this game!

    Sophie 2 it's Defnetly Downgrande from the previous series! I don't mind gameplay Battle system Turn Base! Even I really Like it! But... Grafic downgrade!    I'm starting play Atelier series since Ryza 1, and I'm Falling in Love to Atelier and of course I Played Ryza 2, and I Love it. But when I play Sophie 2 well...I really don't Like the Story and point of view character on this game!

    Sophie 2 it's Defnetly Downgrande from the previous series!
    I don't mind gameplay Battle system Turn Base! Even I really Like it! But...
    Grafic downgrade! Bad Character! Bad Story! Everything character logic it's too kind and cute, that was very not Natural! specially I Hate Elvira, Sophie, and plactha Chara!

    I'm Regret to Buy This game!    … Expand

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. PSX Brasil
    May 7, 2022
    95
    Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream is a masterpiece by Gust and the best game in the franchise so far. All elements work to perfection to deliver a rewarding experience. There's an amazing cast of characters, great story and the best combat, alchemy and exploration systems ever seen in the series.
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  2. GameCritics
    Apr 11, 2022
    90
    Year in, year out, the Atelier series never fails to top itself. Atelier Sophie isn’t just a check-in with beloved character — it manages to meaningfully increase our understanding of that character by giving her the chance to interact with her closest companions in an entirely new context. For fans of the franchise, this is one of the most satisfying experiences that Gust could have offered, and for anyone looking for a chill, accessible JRPG, it doesn’t get any better than this.
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  3. Meristation
    Mar 27, 2022
    85
    The new entry on Atelier Series brings not only one of the most charming main characters in the franchise on a new adventure but also the classic turn system and alchemy mechanics with new features that results in a remarkable title.
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