My first journey into the world of Atelier began last year when I had the opportunity to review Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy. This gorgeous title ignited my love for the series, so I jumped at the chance to preview the latest game. It’s worth noting before we get into the nitty-gritty stuff, that Koei Tecmo provided me with a PS4 copy. However, I’ll update this preview to a full review once I have a chance to try out the Switch version.
Now, if you didn’t get the chance to play the original Sophie, or can’t remember what transpired, Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream features a story recap video you can access from the start menu. This synopsis does a great job of getting you up to speed in a concise way. I highly recommend viewing it on your first playthrough.
After watching the recap, I leapt right into the game. Sophie 2 takes place fairly soon after the first game, and sees Sophie and Plachta get sucked into the dream world of Erde Wiege. Once there, Sophie wakes up alone, and is taken in by a kind girl named Alette. The mission from there is clear – find Plachta, and work out how to get back home.
Source: https://www.pockettactics.com/atelier-sophie-2/review
