Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. 4P.de
    Feb 1, 2021
    73
    The predecessor’s upward trend is continued. But nonetheless technically as well as mechanically there is plenty of room for optimization.
  2. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Jan 27, 2021
    70
    Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & The Secret Fairy is an accessible RPG that fans of the series will appreciate. There’s not a huge challenge for much of the adventure, but then Atelier Ryza doesn’t bill itself as being particularly demanding. The tactics mixed in with real-time battling is a good mix, and other quality of life aspects help to move the player along the rather lengthy campaign. Hundreds of side quests flesh out the story for those who wish to be fully engrossed in the world, while those who prefer to stick to the main plot can easily do so. A lack of next-generation features isn’t surprising to see this early on in the PS5’s lifecycle, but at least load times are non-existent here. Atelier Ryza 2 is an easy game to enjoy without thinking too much, and sometimes that’s just what the alchemist ordered.
  3. Attack of the Fanboy
    Jan 26, 2021
    70
    While Atelier Ryza 2 doesn't do much to stand out other than its in-depth crafting system, the core joys of the genre are here. If you like JRPGs, you could do much worse than this.
  5. IGN Japan
    Dec 28, 2020
    70
    This PS5 entry in the Atelier series delivers gorgeous anime-style visuals, which its alchemy mechanics make it easy to create equipment of the highest rank, making the speedy and dynamic combat a lot of fun. That being said, the game’s design can sometimes feel a bit too much on the user-friendly side, which can make the exploration feel tedious. While most of the story depicts the characters’ everyday lives, be prepared for a dramatic ending.
  6. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jan 10, 2021
    55
    Atelier Ryza 2 is a frustrating experience as it continues to deconstruct the main principles that have supported the series for more than 10 years. We are witnessing a script written on a corner of the table, an interventionist adventure full of empty dungeons, and uninspired conversations between characters of all kinds. It is the sad impression of a forced march towards naive and insipid general public standards which destroy the charm of yesteryear. However, we take a lot of fun in the fights and with the flawless alchemy system that appears more than ever as the last bulwark before the general collapse.

Awards & Rankings

47
#47 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2021

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 117 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 87 out of 117
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 117
  3. Negative: 30 out of 117
  1. Nimesin
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Loved the first game and continued to love the second. Seeing the characters grow and evolve gave me the same warm feeling I had previouslyLoved the first game and continued to love the second. Seeing the characters grow and evolve gave me the same warm feeling I had previously and it's amazing how such light games can give you so much satisfaction. Ryza series were the first Atelier games I played and after this can't wait to get more.… Full Review »
  2. iKickBullies
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    So heres my thing, I give this a 9 because I love everything about the Ryza games from a gameplay standpoint.

    I'm probably the one person    So heres my thing, I give this a 9 because I love everything about the Ryza games from a gameplay standpoint.

    I'm probably the one person who really thinks Ryza's really too much of an over the top character. My issue is that, she's support to be a tomboy but acts very feminine and cutsy. Always in peoples face thinking everyone needs to be like her. Running off the with the boys, but everything about her Design contradicts the character she's portrayed as. This is the example of fanservice over great design choices. If I was to look at ryza only head to shoulders, she begins looking great. Then you add her character description and the rest of her body and my only response is, Japan.... Always doing the most.

    Outside of that, a whatever story but my favourite combat in the series and like that it's more adventure based than I think any of the titles I've played have been.    … Full Review »
  3. regalrealm
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    what a great game we have here, a huge improvement for this franchise, really addictive
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