Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

 PC
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream Image
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 172 Ratings

Your Score
0 out of 10
Rate this:
  • 10
  • 9
  • 8
  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • Summary: A mysterious story of a mysterious dream...
    One of the stories experienced throughout the Alchemist Sophie’s many adventures, as she continued her travels after leaving her hometown of Kirchen Bell.
    This is Sophie’s adventure as she searches for her friend Plachta in the dream world Erde    A mysterious story of a mysterious dream...
    One of the stories experienced throughout the Alchemist Sophie’s many adventures, as she continued her travels after leaving her hometown of Kirchen Bell.
    This is Sophie’s adventure as she searches for her friend Plachta in the dream world Erde Wiege, where they become separated, and shows the bonds she forms with the people she meets and passing of hearts.

    ■Evolved turn-based battles & seamless transitions!
    In the 6 member party turn-based battles, the 3 members in the front and 3 in the back form 2 teams cooperating “multi-linked turn battles”, and transitions from exploration to battles without loading times in “seamless battles”, the entire game can be enjoyed at a great pace.

    ■2 types of panels for everyone to enjoy synthesis!
    This game uses panel synthesis, the synthesis system of the Mysterious series, where materials are placed in the panel slots to create new items in this puzzle-like feature. By placing the certain materials in the slots, various effects can be produced.
    There are 2 types of panels in this game that players can select from : a regular panel and a restricted panel that has a higher synthesis difficulty level.
    The board of the restricted panel is fairly complex, but when materials are placed just right, items with high effects can be synthesized, which can't be generated from the regular panel.     … Expand

Trailer

Play Sound
Please enter your birth date to watch this video:
You are not allowed to view this material at this time.
Atelier Sophie 2 - Launch Trailer

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. RPG Fan
    Feb 24, 2022
    90
    With a fun and rewarding battle system, lush visuals, a touching story, charming and endearing characters, and grand world, Atelier Sophie 2 is a fantastic game that is easy to recommend. Fans of the series are in for a treat, though they may be a little surprised by just how story-heavy the game is. New players have an easy way to catch up on the story in a matter of minutes, ensuring there are as few roadblocks as possible. While the game took me just over 60 hours to complete, it never once felt too long. It’s a wonderful, wholesome, and heartwarming game that wears its heart on its sleeve. If this, Atelier Ryza 1 and 2, and Blue Reflection: Second Light are what we can expect from Gust with a little more time and money, I can’t wait to see what they have in store for the 25th anniversary this May.
  2. Wccftech
    Mar 1, 2022
    90
    Regardless of my complaints, Atelier Sophie 2 does many things right to warrant a recommendation. It’s a great entry-level RPG with some intricate systems that will keep you entertained. The turn-based system might be a turn-off for some players, but I believe that we could work more with this genre, and Gust seems like they are willing to experiment more with it.
  3. RPGamer
    Mar 24, 2022
    90
    Atelier Sophie 2: Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream would seem to be the very definition of a sequel which no one wanted. The Mysterious trilogy as a whole received a mixed reception, and not much more was expected of this. And yet, what we’ve got here is a well-crafted narrative in an original setting with a cast of properly developed characters and a plot that actually knows where to find the beat. When I started this game, I was not expecting to find the best Atelier game of its generation, but the development team at Gust has proven with Sophie 2 that they can learn from experience, leveling up in knowledge and skill just as the alchemists do to provide a more polished product.
  4. Noisy Pixel
    Feb 24, 2022
    85
    Atelier Sophie 2 offers a heartwarming and nostalgic adventure. While most of the cast is new, the game doesn’t shy away from providing a narrative that both new and returning fans can enjoy. Its battle system is highly addictive as it evolves throughout the game, mirrored by the updated synthesis system with streamlined options and quality-of-life improvements. There are some low points in this adventure, but Atelier Sophie 2 proves traditional JRPGs can still flourish in this modern world.
  5. RPG Site
    Mar 18, 2022
    80
    Atelier Sophie 2 manages to synthesise old and new in a way befitting improvements to the franchise while leaving it comfortably with the rest of the Mysterious games. It doesn’t quite reach the heights of Atelier Ryza 2, but will still definitely keep most Atelier fans quite happy.
  6. INVEN
    May 10, 2022
    79
    Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream is the latest work of Atelier series which is famous for unique alchemy system in gameplay. It took and improved old systems and styles for reviving the series, but inconvenient details of classic games came together. This game is recommended for those who want to savour slow life and relaxing atmospheres.
  7. PLAY! Zine
    Feb 24, 2022
    70
    At first glance, the new instalment in the Atelier series continues the trend of its predecessors but actually provides an upgraded and refined experience. The UI is very user friendly, and the world is more colourful and lively than ever. One of the main downsides is the game’s PC port optimization, which is fairly poor.

See all 11 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Cjtumc
    Jun 6, 2022
    10
    Highly enjoyable and what a masterpiece. The storytelling and writing and characters are all superb.
  2. dmat
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    Wow! Atelier Sophie 2 was such a charming and sweet game to play from start to finish! I just enjoy it tremendously so it's highly recommendedWow! Atelier Sophie 2 was such a charming and sweet game to play from start to finish! I just enjoy it tremendously so it's highly recommended for anyone who likes to play good games.… Expand
  4. Stjepan3203
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    I finished today Atelier Sophie 2 what a ride! The ending made me almost cry, such an amazing game. It isn't a perfect game but I had a LOT ofI finished today Atelier Sophie 2 what a ride! The ending made me almost cry, such an amazing game. It isn't a perfect game but I had a LOT of fun and I will never forget the ride. This game is for me a 9/10 BUT I will give it a 10/10 in hopes that the overall user score reflects the games true potential. This game took everything the first game did and improved upon it, like the gameplay mechanics, graphics, physics (yes the fan service physics as well LMAO), story although still not as complex as I would wish to... was still really EMOTIONAL and satisfying in the end and although the story was simple the characters definitely carried the game.

    Everyone who loves anime turn-based JRPG's, should give this game a chance. You will LOVE IT.    … Expand
  5. Milinda2016
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Игра получилась хорошо.
    Но есть небольшие проблемы на ПК
    1. Я выставил разрешение 2560х1440 но играет почему-то 1920х1080(( монитор    Игра получилась хорошо.
    Но есть небольшие проблемы на ПК
    1. Я выставил разрешение 2560х1440 но играет почему-то 1920х1080(( монитор отобразил информацию 1920x1080
    1.1 Модель Монитор Samsung Odyssey G7 LC27G75TQSIXCI
    2. Частота кадров от 54 падает до 43.
    3. Интерфейс не подстраивается под джойстик XboX и отображает клавиши клавиатуры.
    надеюсь это пофиксят.

    Покуда наиграл больше часа всё остальное устраивает.
    ну хотелось что бы в игру русские субтитры добавили))    … Expand

Trailers

Awards & Rankings

47
#47 Best PC Game of 2022

Current PC Games

Full List »
95 Persona 5 Royal
93 Dwarf Fortress
92 Resident Evil 4
91 Chained Echoes
89 Pizza Tower
89 Portal with RTX
89 Hi-Fi Rush
88 Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania
88 Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
88 Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
87 Vampire Survivors
86 Kynseed
86 8-Bit Adventures 2
79 Ghost Song
77 Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
77 Contraband Police
75 Honey, I Joined a Cult
75 Atomic Heart
72 Storyteller
70 Scorn
All Current Games »