Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends &a; the Secret Fairy

"Atelier Ryza 2 is a good looking and highly entertaining game once you get past its snail paced narrative and complicated mechanics."

"Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends &a; the Secret Fairy channels some of the best attributes of JRPGs without falling victim to its worst tropes."

"Atelier Ryza 2 has great crafting and combat. But that&s;s because it mostly copies and pastes them from the last game. There&s;s still some new stuff to see and the game is enjoyable regardless, but don&s;t expect them to reinvent …"

"Anyone who loves the Atelier Ryza – or the Atelier series in general – is going to love this game. The slight tweaks that the sequel makes to the combat and alchemy improve upon the already solid fast-paced JRPG turn-based …"

"Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends &a; the Secret Fairy revisits Ryza and some of her friends as they deal with some of the challenges in entering adulthood."

"Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends &a; the Secret Fairy marks the very first direct sequel in Atelier&s;s twenty-three years old history. Bringing back Reisalin Stout makes perfect sense and the game benefits from Reisalin and her cheery cast of compatriots. …"

"There&s;s no doubt about it, Ryza 2 is the most refined experience you can get playing an Atelier game as long as you&s;re not expecting a top-notch story. Aside from the lighthearted tone, nothing stands out when it comes to …"

"While Atelier Ryza 2 doesn&s;t do much to stand out other than its in-depth crafting system, the core joys of the genre are here. If you like JRPGs, you could do much worse than this."

"Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends &a; the Secret Fairy&s;s core elements come together to make for understanding and engaging friendly JRPG. It has the option to automate complex elements and the battle system can be grasped early on without hours …"

"Opinions can differ, but I wouldn&s;t laugh at anyone who says that this may be the best Atelier game to date. Due to the fact that the protagonist is the same as in the previous game and that the story …"

"Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends &a; the Secret Fairy is a great early entry for 2021 and an unmissable gem for JRPG fans."

"A new chapter of Ryza&s;s saga, Atelier Ryza 2 improves the combat system with the interesting Item Rush mechanic. Its longevity is also very good thanks to a wide veriety of activities, but those looking for a challenge might be …"

"Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends &a; the Secret Fairy improves many of the flaws from the original game while carving out its own identity. Ryza and her companions are some of the best this franchise has seen. With a bigger …"

"Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends &a; the Secret Fairy is a strong entry in the series and is an improvement on the previous game. It introduces new mechanics that fit well within the context of the story without feeling like …"

"Atelier Ryza 2 is satisfied to offer more of the same gameplay from the first title, with marginal improvements over the game published last year. It&s;s still a good JRPG but, unlike its predecessor, plays it a little too safe."

"Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy is a brilliant sequel that expands upon everything that made the original great, while forging a path forward that can be further expanded upon in the trilogy&s;s final chapter."

"Atelier Ryza 2 is a great addition to the Atelier series, bound to please long-time fans and hook in newcomers. Featuring a colourful cast of characters, an interesting mystery to unfold, and fun crafting features, it&s;s a joy to sink …"

"It’s time for some alchemical romance once again as Atelier Ryza 2 builds on the positive elements of its predecessor while also addressing previous issues. A skill tree helps make crafting more intuitive while improved map design and new field …"

"Atelier Ryza 2 improves on the original in almost every way and, despite a few stumbling points, proves Gust is still one of the best at making something magical out of ordinary things."

"Atelier Ryza 2 is an excellent entry in an item-crafting focused JRPG series. It improves on its predecessor via quality-of-life improvements, more in-depth character interactions and a sprawling story. Plus, it&s;s absolutely adorable!"

"This sequel to an already-decent entry in the Atelier franchise makes improvements in just about every area, giving fans good reason to reunite with Ryza and pals for another alchemy-filled adventure"

"Although I’ve picked apart several problems with Atelier Ryza 2, the bottom line is that they’re all minor issues. Rarely does anything detract from the joy of stepping into Ryza’s shoes and simply existing in this gorgeous world. There’s so …"

"Although it occasionally gets bogged down under its own ambition, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy is consistently surprising and fun. It may lack the melodrama and heroics of most JRPGs, but it still offers a lengthy …"

"Atelier Ryza 2 is a new way to explore and craft."

"Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy is a lighthearted JRPG, with an incredibly compelling gameplay loop of crafting and leveling up."

"Overall, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends &a; the Secret Fairy is what you&s;d expect from a sequel. It builds on the base, continues Ryza&s;s adventure, and holds true to what players love about the franchise. The performance boost found on …"

"Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy overshadows its monotonous alchemy system with a fitting combination of charm, exploration, and a dynamic, living world."

"Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends &a; the Secret Fairy is a significant shift for the series, being the first-ever direct sequel with a returning protagonist in all of Atelier. While this isn&s;t a perfect entry point for newcomers, Atelier Ryza …"

"Atelier Ryza 2 doesn&s;t have the perfect rhythm, but is almost exactly what you&s;d expect from a game in Atelier series, and a JRPG in general. Atelier Ryza 2 builds on the series core elements and improves them at the …"

"Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and The Secret Fairy will not be for the average gamer but will undoubtedly be a great 20-30 hour adventure for series veterans."

"Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends &a; The Secret Fairy is an accessible RPG that fans of the series will appreciate. There&s;s not a huge challenge for much of the adventure, but then Atelier Ryza doesn&s;t bill itself as being particularly …"

"Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy takes everything good about Gust&s;s 2019 Atelier adventure and further refines it, resulting in the best entry in the long-running franchise to date. This may still be a relatively small-scale, old-fashioned …"

"Atelia Ryza 2: Lost Legends &a; The Secret Fairy is a highly enjoyable JRPG. Returning fans of the series and new ones should be delighted. Ryza has an infectiously bright personality and her relationship with the other party members meshes …"

"By rejecting series traditions, Atelier Ryza 2 ends up disheartening despite boasting a stellar alchemy system."