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Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX (2021)

Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX cover
Developer
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG
Rating
4.5 of 5, 1,019 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 37 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, whimsical adventure focused on alchemy crafting and heartfelt character moments with a soothing, low-stakes pace.

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What players say

Players praise the charming characters, chill atmosphere, and addictive alchemy system, but warn about a grindy crafting loop, dated UI, and frequent crashes with no auto-saves. Reviews split on the basic story, and some note the DX version adds little over the original.

Screenshots

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