Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information
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The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Sophie" is the 1st instalment: a chance encounter between Sophie and a sentient book Plachta takes them on an adventure to recover Plachta's memories.
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX is a rpg, jrpg and female protagonist game
developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD..
Released on April 21st 2021 is available only on Windows
in 4 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Japanese.
It has received 857 reviews of which 772 were positive and 85 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 39.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10, 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5 750 or over
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or over, AMD Radeon RX 560 or over, 1280x720
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 12 GB available space
- Sound Card: 16 bit stereo, 48kHz WAVE file can be played
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Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX is a charming and richly crafted entry in the long-running Atelier series, offering both newcomers and veterans an accessible yet deeply rewarding alchemy-focused RPG experience. Developed by Gust and presented as a definitive edition of the original Atelier Sophie released several years earlier, the DX version improves upon its predecessor with enhanced visuals, quality-of-life updates, and additional content. This remaster strikes a careful balance between traditional JRPG elements and the series’ signature crafting systems, inviting players into a whimsical world filled with magic, mystery, and personal growth. The story centers on Sophie Neuenmuller, a bright and curious young alchemist who discovers a sentient, mysterious book named Plachta. This enigmatic tome not only serves as her guide but is also a central character with a deep connection to the unfolding narrative. The tale of Sophie and Plachta is heartfelt and imbued with themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the pursuit of knowledge. The narrative unfolds at a comfortable pace, combining lighthearted dialogue and character interactions with moments of genuine emotional weight. Sophie’s journey to master alchemy while unraveling the secrets of the mysterious book feels personal and engaging, and the world around her is populated with colorful characters who contribute to a sense of community and warmth. Gameplay in Atelier Sophie DX is heavily centered around the alchemy system, which is both deep and accessible. Players gather materials from the environment, battle monsters to collect rare ingredients, and then use sophisticated crafting menus to synthesize items ranging from potions to equipment. The crafting system is intuitive yet layered, encouraging experimentation with recipes and combinations. Each synthesis not only creates useful items but can also impact the quality and attributes of the resulting product, adding a strategic element to resource management. The game balances its crafting focus with traditional turn-based combat that requires thoughtful use of skills, buffs, and debuffs. Combat encounters are varied and often challenge players to consider team composition and item utility, rather than just brute force. The remastered visuals in the DX edition are a significant step up from the original, with sharper character models, more detailed environments, and smoother animations. The art style remains true to the series’ vibrant and whimsical aesthetic, with hand-drawn textures and expressive character portraits that bring the world to life. Locations range from cozy villages to mystical forests and ancient ruins, each filled with intricate details that reward exploration. The user interface has also been refined, streamlining inventory management and synthesis menus to make the overall experience more user-friendly without sacrificing depth. Audio design complements the visual presentation beautifully. The soundtrack features a mix of gentle melodies and uplifting themes that underscore the game’s adventurous spirit and emotional moments. Voice acting is fully implemented for key characters, enhancing immersion and adding personality to Sophie and her companions. Sound effects, from the clinking of alchemy tools to the impact of magical attacks, are crisp and satisfying, contributing to the tactile feel of crafting and combat. While Atelier Sophie DX shines in many areas, it does have some pacing issues, particularly in the mid-game where resource gathering and synthesis can feel repetitive if not balanced with exploration and story progression. The combat, while engaging, tends to be less challenging for players who quickly master its mechanics, potentially leading to a sense of routine. Some side quests also lean towards filler content, though they often provide valuable materials and character development. Nevertheless, these minor drawbacks are outweighed by the game’s charm, depth, and overall polish. In conclusion, Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX is a delightful and well-rounded RPG that combines a compelling narrative, engaging alchemy mechanics, and beautiful presentation into a memorable package. It serves as both a great entry point for newcomers to the Atelier series and a satisfying revisit for fans looking to experience the definitive version of Sophie’s story. The game’s emphasis on creativity, exploration, and character relationships makes it a standout title in the genre, offering countless hours of thoughtful and enchanting gameplay. Whether you’re a fan of crafting systems or simply enjoy heartfelt fantasy tales, Atelier Sophie DX is a magical journey worth embarking on. Rating: 9/10
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Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX Disclaimer: Sophie 1 was my first Atelier game and therefore my entry point into the Atelier series. I chose to start with Sophie as I heard that the Ryza games are quite different from the other Atelier games and the Mysterious trilogy is the most modern classic Atelier game. Story The story is very slow in the beginning as you are mainly tasked with discovering and crafting various recipes in order to progress. Around 15–20 hours in when you create the story slowly increases the pacing. The narrative is instead mainly told through character events that Sophie has with the inhabitants of Kirchen Bell. While I did like the overall story after finishing the game, I must admit that in the beginning of the game, I wasn’t really hooked and thought about throwing in the towel once or twice. But ultimately, I think it was worth finishing the game. If you, the reader, however desire a more tight narrative, then Sophie 1 definitely isn’t for you. Gameplay Sophie 1 is a game that is primarily focused on crafting. While you do have classic turn-based combat with Speed as the limiting factor of turns, your power/strength primarily comes from the items you craft, be it the armor or accessories to protect you or the weapons and attack items to deal damage. While there are skills in this game, they deal vastly less damage compared to crafted items so it took some getting used to the systems. However, once you get the hang of the crafting and trait systems, the combat can be a lot of fun. I played through most of the game on Normal although I switched to Despair in the endgame because I was getting too powerful. As for the ultimate endgame, there are superbosses in the game which I did not like. Both the ________ as well as ________ are really annoying boss fights which require you to craft specific items with specific traits and grind for hours to get the aforementioned traits to counter their gimmicks which can wipe your party in an instant. Furthermore, the game really lacks QoL features. For example, you do not have a robust search function in your crafting menu. In the early game, this isn’t a problem, but in the late game, with more than 50 recipes and 100 materials for crafting in the game, this results in a lot of searching. While you can filter for specific traits (thank god) you cannot sort alphabetically or search for a specific item. Huge oversight, which led to me navigating crafting menus over and over again. Overall, I did like the gameplay, but I hope that the sequel Atelier Firis is going to address some of my concerns. Performance As for technicality, the game runs really well. I played half of the game on a Steam Deck OLED and the other half on my desktop PC running an Arch-based Linux distribution. I had no issues with either Proton or the performance of the game so you can play this game without worries on whatever gaming OS you prefer. However, the launcher of the game is a bit clunky and the options to configure the game visuals and controls are really limited. Verdict I liked Atelier Sophie. I definitely think it’s not without flaws (as most games are) but I can see the charm and love being put into the game. The dialogue is funny and the character interactions are really comfy. Whether you’ll like Sophie is a different story though. If I’m being honest, I wouldn’t start nor do I recommend you to start with Atelier Sophie. I can’t recommend a game to start Atelier with yet, as Sophie is currently the only Atelier game I finished. Many people either recommend Ryza or Sophie. I will update this review once I have played enough Atelier games to recommend a good game to start with.
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MY DEAREST DAUGHTER I LOVE YOU SOOOO MUUUUUCH!!!! Jokes aside, Atelier Sophie is truly Peak Atelier imo, it has an amazing alchemy system, a fun combat system, a plethora of lovable characters... What's not to love?!? Also, Sophie is truly adorable!! Sophie/10
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Atelier Sophie was a fun experience! I really like the character designs (Sophie specifically) and music in this one. It's a nice introduction to the series after playing the first Ryza. I enjoyed the unique colorful alchemy, even though I never got my synthesizes perfect. I had fun unlocking a majority of the recipes, and I got Sophie's alchemy to the max level, as well as getting all characters to the max level. The battle music is really nice! I liked it a lot! I also love the rock theme that was going on with the final fight. And I just cannot get that doll making song out of my head either! My only problem with Atelier Sophie, is that I could never figure out how to speed up the combat on PC. I tried everything, and still never found the right button. So I went through the entire game on normal speed, which probably added a few hours to my playthrough. It's a good idea to get your stats up before fighting the final boss. It was pretty difficult, until I crafted more armor, used Angel's Whisper for auto revive, or you could use one of the better revival items. Put Corneria in the party (I think her delaying turn skill works on the enemy). And crafted a ton of God's Gifts, which helps a lot. Just throwing in some tips for the final boss in case maybe someone who is struggling decides to read through the reviews and sees this! There is some helpful information online too. All of this is what I worked with, because I didn't walk into the fight with the greatest gear. It was only decent. If you're not lazy and don't want to go through the effort of making super high quality items with crazy overpowered traits like me, then there are much better guides out there. Also, you will definitely need to do way better than this if you're playing on hard or despair mode. If I need to spoiler tag the item names, please leave a comment, and I will do so. I had a good time with Sophie. Now, next up is Firis! Edit: I feel like this review deserves an update. At the end of March, I completed all of the achievements after what seemed like a very long journey. Lots of struggles with the bosses, pushing myself to actually make better equipment and items, and really giving myself a challenge, felt great for a change. Sophie may have just been the push I needed to start working hard for satisfaction. Now I can say that I really understand the complexity of the alchemy, effects, and traits. All thanks to Sophie. I'm really looking forward to playing the rest of this series.
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Finally managed to beat Atelier Sophie. I started with the Ryza series and beat all 3 games so I decided to try out the other Atelier games, It didn't disappoint lol. At first it put me off because it did a lot of things different from Ryza but the more I played it, the more I enjoyed it. That's one thing that suck about these games, the start. I wouldn't really say it's boring but the "fun" really comes late game. Compared to Ryza, this one was a lot more difficult. Any enemies that were higher level than me (pretty much all game) whooped my a$$. Especially the final boss, I had to switch it to easy and take a couple hours just grinding levels/skills and creating the best armour I could. Which eventually made me just kill the boss too quickly and all that struggle went away but overall I struggled with the combat. Didn't like how it wasn't open open world, so exploring wasn't as exciting as Ryza but that's one of the thing that kinda grew on me and didn't end up minding as much. Story wise it was better than Ryza, but character wise the trio in Ryza I just cared a lot more about. Overall though, characters were great. OST was wonderful as always, I'd rate it a solid 8.5/10
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Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX is currently priced at 39.99€ on Steam.
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 39.99€ on Steam.
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX received 772 positive votes out of a total of 857 achieving a rating of 8.48.
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Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX was developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD..
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX is not playable on MacOS.
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX is not playable on Linux.
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX is a single-player game.
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX does not currently offer any DLC.
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
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KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
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KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
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21 Apr 2021
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