Eric Ace
Cubed3Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 4/20/2022
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60
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PS4 / PC / Switch - 2/25/2022
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
The latest entry in the series follows the beloved alchemist, Sophie Neuenmuller, shortly after her adventures in 2016’s Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book.
- Developer
- Gust
- Publisher
- Koei Tecmo, Koei Tecmo America Corporation, Koei Tecmo Europe
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Critic avg
82
23 scored reviews
Total coverage
23
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 82 across 23 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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23 included scored reviews
90–1006 reviews · 26%
80–8914 reviews · 61%
70–792 reviews · 9%
Below 701 review · 4%
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Scott Adams
The Outerhaven ProductionsAtelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream Review – A Delightful JRPG
Published 3/29/2022
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalThomas Froehlicher
VGChartzAtelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream (PS4) Review
Published 3/23/2022
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70
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalCwb
Niche GamerAtelier Sophie 2 Review - Niche GamerAtelier Sophie 2 Review - Niche Gamer
Published 3/23/2022
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90
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Read originalDavid Flynn
GamingTrendGamingTrend Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream Review
Published 3/20/2022
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85
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalPaige Chamberlain
RPG SiteAtelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream Review | RPG Site
Published 3/18/2022
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalEric Zander
GBAtempAtelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream (PlayStation 4)
Published 3/11/2022
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88
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Colozzi
Pure NintendoReview: Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 3/9/2022
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris "Atom" DeAngelus
Worth PlayingPS4 Review - 'Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream'
Published 3/8/2022
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80
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Read originalZoey Handley
DestructoidReview: Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
Published 3/2/2022
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-2 vs critic avg
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