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Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX

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.

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17 Steam reviews

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Steam User 6064STEAMRecommended

i love alchemy !

Mar 16, 2026·32h·Verified

Steam User 6402STEAMRecommended

　結論を先に言えば、アトリエシリーズを初めてする人向きな作。
　半面、調合や戦闘が従来作と勝手が違うので、自分のようにシリーズを長く遊んでる人にはお勧めしにくい。

　最後のレシピの霊薬が出来た時点で、クリア出来てしまった。武器と防具も最強より一つ下のランクで。中ボスだと思っていたらまさかのエンドロール。
　このくらいの緩さがアトリエ初心者向きと判断した理由。特性を捏ね繰り回さずとも、デバフアイテム２個でタコ殴りすればOK.
　但し、本作はDXであるので、アトリエ初心者は追加要素にそれなりに難儀する筈。

Mar 16, 2026·177h·Verified

Steam User 1276STEAMRecommended

体验舒适就是好评。虽然平面世界地图体量不大，但很方便也不会经常撞怪，简单就是轻松

Mar 8, 2026·11h·Verified

Steam User 9048STEAMNot recommended

Overall, Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX is the first Atelier game I can officially say is BAD for me.

I really just dislike almost everything this game has going for it. I think the plotting is really badly done. The grand mystery is just an awful plot of a book turned into a half-naked doll named Plachta via the Dollmake system, which I didn't find appealing at all. I also dislike most of the cast, save for Leon and Sophie. I think the rest of the cast is meh or just downright bad.

On top of that, I really dislike the gameplay loop. The Logical Turn-Based combat is incredibly dull and weak compared to almost any other title. I hate the tactics phase where you have to pick out your entire party's attack pattern before the turn even starts. I think the Chain Burst combo system sucks, and the Offensive/Defensive Stance system is badly implemented and restrictive.

I also think the mixing of alchemy to make new weapons and items is not very fun. The Cauldron Synthesis, that stupid puzzle box grid you use to try and hit bonus nodes for stronger traits, is not fun at all. Who THOUGHT this was fun? It’s just Tetris but with worse rewards.

Then add on the fact it's just a boring loop of doing very dull missions. The Recipe Idea system is a slog; having to perform mundane tasks just to "think" of a new item felt like busywork. I was so bored I just started playing podcasts to get through this.

Bad story, bad pacing, bad cast, bad gameplay make for a very not-fun game. It functions; you can play it. You can beat it. There are not too many glitches. So I can't give it below a 4. But in terms of entertainment, this barely hits any of my buttons. A 4.5 out of 10.

Mar 1, 2026·12h·Verified

Steam User 0488STEAMRecommended

[h1][b]🎮 Reseña de Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX[/b][/h1]

[h2]Resumen del Juego[/h2]
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX es un JRPG de fantasía con protagonista femenina que decidió que “pelear” es secundario… porque lo verdaderamente importante en la vida es recolectar media pradera, volver al taller y fabricar cosas hasta que el libro hable bonito de ti. Es un rol por turnos, sí, pero su corazón está en la alquimia: explorar, juntar ingredientes y convertirlos en bombas, pociones y accesorios como si tu inventario fuera un supermercado con ansiedad.

La primera impresión es clarísima: esto no viene a darte trauma existencial ni a castigarte con cinemáticas eternas; viene a darte colores, ternura, música rica y una vibra “casual” que te arrulla… hasta que te das cuenta de que la profundidad real está en el sistema de fabricación, donde el juego te mira a los ojos y te dice: “si no optimizas, no te quejes”. Y ahí es cuando el supuesto relax se vuelve una hoja de cálculo con glitter.

[h2]Alquimia Brillante vs. Ternura con Letargo[/h2]

Lo Bueno:
✅ 🧪 Fabricación adictiva y con capas: el verdadero “rol” aquí es ser artesano obsesivo.
✅ 🎵 Gran banda sonora: te acompaña perfecto mientras farméas como si fuera deporte olímpico.
✅ 🗺️ Exploración y recolectatlón constante: siempre hay algo que juntar, para bien o para tu dignidad.
✅ 💖 Protagonista femenina adorable en un mundo colorido y emocional: sí, funciona y se siente coherente.
✅ ⚔️ Combate por turnos que no estorba: cumple sin robarle el show a la alquimia.

Lo No Tan Bueno:
❌ 😴 Ritmo “casual” que a ratos se siente como caminar en gelatina: si vienes por adrenalina, te equivocaste de puerta.
❌ 🎮 Compatibilidad parcial con mando: en pleno 2026 esto se siente como “te quiero, pero no tanto”.
❌ 🧾 El enfoque en recolectar/fabricar puede volverse repetitivo si no te enamoras del loop.
❌ 🏆 45 logros: varios te van a pedir que vivas en el taller (y que lo aceptes con una sonrisa).

[h2]Tabla de Evaluación[/h2]
[table]
[tr][th]Aspecto[/th][th]Puntuación (0-10)[/th][th]Comentario[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]Jugabilidad[/td][td]8[/td][td]La alquimia manda; el loop engancha si te gusta optimizar.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Dificultad / IA[/td][td]6[/td][td]Más amable que retadora; el reto real es tu propia paciencia.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Contenido[/td][td]7[/td][td]Hay bastante por hacer entre explorar, fabricar y progresar.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Gráficos / Video[/td][td]7[/td][td]Estilo anime colorido y agradable, sin romperte la retina.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Historia[/td][td]7[/td][td]Buena trama para el tono; no pretende ser épica y eso le ayuda.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Ambientación[/td][td]8[/td][td]Fantasía cálida, mitos y vibra “cozy” bien lograda.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Efectos (VFX)[/td][td]7[/td][td]Efectos vistosos en combate y alquimia, sin exceso.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Música[/td][td]9[/td][td]De lo mejor: acompaña y eleva la experiencia constantemente.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Voces[/td][td]7[/td][td]Cumplen para el tono anime; ayudan al encanto general.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Diversidad[/td][td]6[/td][td]Enfoque clásico de JRPG; más “adorable” que variado.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Rendimiento[/td][td]8[/td][td]Experiencia estable para un juego de un jugador con Steam Cloud.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Rejugabilidad[/td][td]7[/td][td]Si te atrapó la fabricación, vuelves; si no, ni con alquimia.[/td][/tr]
[tr][td][b]Total Puntuaciones (Muy Bueno)[/b][/td][td][b]7.4[/b][/td][td]JRPG cálido con alquimia excelente y ritmo para paladares pacientes.[/td][/tr]
[/table]

[h2]Conclusión (Muy Bueno)[/h2]
Atelier Sophie DX es de esos JRPG que te desarman con ternura y luego te secuestran con un sistema de fabricación que, honestamente, es el verdadero protagonista. Si te gusta explorar, recolectar y convertir ingredientes en herramientas cada vez más rotas (con música buenísima de fondo), aquí hay magia… de la que no explota, pero sí engancha.

Ahora, seamos controversiales: si tú eres de los que llaman “contenido” a pelear cada 30 segundos, esto te va a parecer una siesta interactiva. Y encima, la compatibilidad parcial con mando es un recordatorio de que la alquimia no arregla decisiones raras de comodidad.

Con 21 jugadores activos, no es precisamente el centro del universo en Steam hoy, pero las 893 recomendaciones totales no salen de la nada: esta serie tiene público fiel porque ofrece un rol distinto, más artesanal y emocional. Si ese es tu mood, vale la pena.

[h3]Recomendación de Compra (Recomendado para fans del JRPG relajado)[/h3]

Puntuación Total: 7.4/10
Número de jugadores activos al momento de hacer esta review: 21
Descuento máximo registrado: N/A
Veredicto: [i]Muy Bueno: alquimia top, combate correcto, ritmo tranquilo (a veces demasiado).[/i]

Si buscas un JRPG de fantasía con protagonista femenina, exploración constante y un sistema de fabricación que te haga decir “solo una receta más” hasta que amanece, dale. Si lo tuyo es la acción intensa y el mando perfecto, mejor ve a pelearle a otro juego… aquí se viene a fabricar y a sonreír (aunque sea con sarcasmo).

Feb 28, 2026·5h·2·Verified

Steam User 0614STEAMRecommended

The Atelier series is fast becoming one of my favorites. I originally found Atelier Sophie when it originally released here on Steam and I've played all of the "Mysterious" Series mainline games. I'm farther along now in this remastered version than I thought I'd be, but so far, it seems great.

There are minor updates to the clipping system and it feels easier to figure out how to play and maneuver the puzzle mechanics of the titular ALCHEMY part of the game. It made it much more enjoyable. The only drawback was some of the descriptions on item effects STILL not quite making it clear what they do (example: "Grows Good Ingredients?") which makes it feel like a gamble to even make it once--thus avoiding even synthesizing said item simply to experiment, when there are much more readily apparent useful items to synthesize.

The added battle speedup mechanic made it much more enjoyable, as it didn't feel like a punishment for everyone having long skill animations.

As for noticing the "added DLC" from the first release, I have no clue. I never purchase split DLC from ANY single player game, since it is an obvious cash grab. I would compromise with this if the DLCs were much lower priced. However, I like complete editions like this, because it feels like a much more COMPLETE game. I do not enjoy purchasing something, then having to purchase added fragments of story that they either wanted to put in or couldn't (but should have). That practice is something I've seen anywhere, but I just have to make known here, since the publisher does this a lot with single player games.

Overall, I would definitely recommend the Atelier series to anyone who likes a game with puzzle mechanics, battle mechanics, and a love for a good story that may or may not make you cry. Full disclosure, I am a very emotional person. But in the end, isn't that what these types of stories want to accomplish?

Do enjoy the game, if you decide to get it.

Feb 26, 2026·30h·Verified

Steam User 7351STEAMRecommended

不思議系列的第1作, 相對前作夏莉像在測試取消時間限制, 此作是真的拿掉日數這概念, 由阿蘭德系列開始玩鍊金工房系列覺得時間限制頗有趣的, 取消了有點可惜
說回遊戲本身, 此作跟前面的作品不同, 取消了2週目3週目的承繼系統, 只有打完主線後讀回存檔開始主線後的故事, 也因為這因素遊戲時間比較短, 隊伍基本選定了4人就一直打到結局沒什麼變化, 也因為這樣省下調合所有角色裝備的時間, 雖然遊戲有幾個角色最後只用到4-5個比較可惜
難度方面要拿成就有2-3隻BOSS特別噁心, 就算將難度設為EASY都很難打必須回去弄裝備, 要挑戰這些隱藏BOSS還要不斷睡覺賭運氣在酒場刷出相關傳聞, 然後刷出來去挑戰BOSS被暴打又要回去弄裝備睡覺繼續刷傳聞比較麻煩
整體來說這遊戲有不少缺點, 但整體說是否推薦還是可以推薦, 承繼鍊金工房系列的優點故事和角色設計不錯, 調合系統比之前的系列大幅簡化可能比較適合新手也不定

Feb 25, 2026·61h·Verified

Steam User 3815STEAMRecommended

好玩兄弟👍👍👍

Feb 24, 2026·42h·Verified

Steam User 6672STEAMRecommended

大菲老师可爱(●'◡'●)

Feb 24, 2026·65h·Verified

Steam User 0118STEAMNot recommended

I wanted to get into the Atelier series, and everyone seemed to recommend this game as a good entry point, so I played it. It was a terrible decision. If you want to get into this series, start with Ryza.
This game has so many flaws that it's not even funny. The "story" progression (this game doesn't even have a proper story, but whatever) is terrible. You can be in the middle of a different mission or crafting an important item, and suddenly a random, completely unrelated story will start out of nowhere. Moreover, Atelier Sophie lacks ALL the quality of life features it needs. No quest marks (or any marks at all, for that matter), alchemy progression is ridiculously unintuitive (which is a huge pain because the menus are terrible), and the list of fatal flaws just goes on and on. The writing is terrible—you don't get to create a connection with any of the characters. The graphics are awful considering when this game came out...
The only positives are the art (2D art and 3D models) and the voice acting. But that's it.
To sum up, please don't play this game. It is terribly overrated by fans of the series.

Feb 23, 2026·36h·Verified

Steam User 9719STEAMRecommended

苏菲可爱的捏🥰🥰🥰

Feb 23, 2026·61h·1·Verified

Steam User 6713STEAMRecommended

玩了四小时。人物建模很精致啊，但是场景也太糊了……跟人物完全不是一个等级的。剧情纯白开水甚至可以说没有剧情。就是单纯的收集材料解锁图纸然后合成反复循环。然后重点来了，没有自动存档+会闪退！还好退的那次我五分钟前刚刚保存。直接让我养成了每次回城必手动保存的习惯。然后这个保存嘛……也挺磨叽的要加载很久才能保存好。数值也挺奇怪的被各种怪物吊打，希望后面能好起来

Feb 22, 2026·4h·Verified

Steam User 6334STEAMRecommended

2023.11.27購入　3部作セット￥7722（-51％）

PS4版のソフィー・フィリスを通常版でプレイ済
リディー＆スールとDX要素未プレイの為ついでのセット購入
３作の内2つ又は自分の様に1作＆DXなど未プレイならセット買いオススメ！

やっぱりアトリエシリーズで一番好きなのはソフィーちゃんかもしれない！
不具合や最適化という言いでも自分の環境では全く問題なし
PS4版ではトロコンまでやりませんでしたが無事達成！
なぜかアトリエシリーズは定期的にプレイしたくなる・・・
おそらくなにかしらの必要な栄養素を摂取できるからだ！

Feb 22, 2026·72h·Verified

Steam User 0470STEAMRecommended

目前玩下来
苏菲很可爱，音乐很好听
日式魔法幻想真是让人无法拒绝
除了没有PS系手柄的图标让我强迫症犯了以外，其他暂时没遇到问题

Feb 21, 2026·2h·Verified

Steam User 1310STEAMRecommended

苏菲可爱！
我真傻，真的，为什么要顶着五灯绝望难度开荒，7w5血的忘却之影差点给我打的道心破碎，玩了四十小时才知道，采集灯和敌人等级挂钩，最高的五灯血量翻三倍，攻击也高的离谱。
千万千万别边采集边打boss！

打完1才知道苏菲和奶奶第二部的离别感触有多伤感，还有苏菲2最开始与普拉芙坦失联为什么那么焦急，苏菲果然还是可爱