Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

Final WeaponUnknown

Atelier Ryza 2 is an excellent JRPG that marks a step forward for the series. While being a major improvement from the previous game, it introduces new features and elements that make it a more enjoyable experience. This is a must play for fans of the series and for JRPG fans who want to try something new. The wholesome journey of Atelier Ryza 2 impresses greatly!

Capsule ComputersTravis Bruno

9/10

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy has seen improvements across the board that may move it further from what older Atelier games may have been but offers a great upbeat RPG that will delight anyone looking for a fun, almost relaxing, time.

TechRaptorKate Mitchell Jewett

9/10

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 absolutely adorable!

Steam Deck HQNoah Kupetsky

8/10

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy is a fantastic JRPG that improves on the prequel's mechanics and adds in some new ones to spice things up. And, with some tweaks and a GPU fix, it performs very well on the Steam Deck!

GameSpewKim Snaith

8/10

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 much to do, and every element of the game – from exploring, to crafting, to combat – is immersive and rewarding. It’s a shame there’s no English voice acting, and a bit more direction would be helpful at times, but even with those faults, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy remains a delightful way to spend 40+ hours of your life.

Pure NintendoKirk Hiner

8/10

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy may lack the melodrama and heroics of most JRPGs, but it still offers a lengthy campaign full of compelling combat, exploration, and crafting.Read More

GamingBoltMatt Bianucci

8/10

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.

WellPlayedKieron Verbrugge

8/10

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

DestructoidZoey Handley

7.5/10

I’m sort of in the same position as I was last time around: I enjoyed the experience, but I’m not exactly in a hurry to go out and pick up the rest of the series. If anything, I’ll wait until the next opportunity I get to slip into Ryza’s incredibly tight shorts. Given the series’ typical pace, that will probably be in another year or so.

Twisted VoxelSalal Awan

7/10

Atelier Ryza 2 is a fun game with a crafting system that easily ranks as one of the best among the series. Read the full review by Twisted Voxel.

Checkpoint GamingOmi Koulas

7/10

The Atelier series is an RPG series that is now 22 games deep with Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and The Secret Fairy. Despite being nearly two-dozen games in, this is only the second direct sequel in the entire franchise. The developers at Gust don’t need to establish new characters or a world to explore. Instead, Atelier Ryza 2 extends the titular protagonist’s adventure and introduces improvements to abilities, exploration, monsters, and dungeons. While the gathering and synthesis gamep...

VGChartzThomas Froehlicher

5.5/10

By rejecting series traditions, Atelier Ryza 2 ends up disheartening despite boasting a stellar alchemy system.With no less than half a million copies of Atelier Ryza shipped worldwide, Gust's beloved RPG series has [...]