Kurt Perry
PC InvasionAtelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream review
Published 2/24/2022
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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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Jenny Jones
Push SquareReview: Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream (PS4) – A Great Game to Celebrate 25 Years
Published 2/24/2022
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Read originalDes Miller
RPGFanAtelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream | RPGFan
Published 2/24/2022
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