15 Best Hidden PS4 Gems Of The Generation (So Far)
11. Atelier Sophie
Sometimes it’s nice to just sit back and relax, and Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist Of The Mysterious Book very well knows it.
Most JRPGs have a grand, overarching plot, with conspiracy and apocalyptic themes, having you fear for the life of your characters at every twist and turn.
Sophie’s plot is a little smaller scale, as she just wants to be a better alchemist. There’s plenty of little stories and events, sure, but the main focus of the game is just going around and collecting materials to mix together.
As the title suggests, she’s also got a mysterious, magical book. As well as experiment and find new recipes, Sophie has to help this sentient book regain its own memories, to solve the mystery behind it.
The actually process of alchemy is pretty involved too, with players even needing to select an appropriate cauldron for the ingredients. Like many others on the list, the game is far cheaper now than at launch, and fairly easily available.