Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny, released in Japan as Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana 2 is a console role-playing game developed by Japanese developer Gust for the PlayStation 2. The game was released in Japan on May 26, 2005 and in North America on April 25, 2006. It is a prequel to Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana. The combat system in Atelier Iris 2 has been improved over its predecessors'. However, the out of battle gameplay has been reduced in complexity, resulting in a more linear style of play. The alchemy and invention systems have been merged to create a more simplistic way of item creation, as well.

Battles are primarily turn-based. A turn bar at the top left shows the amount of time that each character or enemy has left until his or her turn arrives, while a skill gauge to the right shows how many Skill Points (SP) the playable party has at its disposal. Because SP are shared by all party members, each character does not have individual skill gauges.

Skills and Equipment
Each character is automatically equipped with a weapon and can further equip two accessories and two alchemy items. Weapons provide mostly offensive power, accessories boost various stats and alchemy items provide skills. While an alchemy item is equipped, its particular skill will be in effect. However, by gaining the appropriate number of Skill Points (different from the SP for the skill gauge) from battle while the item is equipped, it is possible to learn the alchemy item's skill permanently. In this way, each character has the potential to learn a wide range of skills varying from several stat-increasing skills to others that can dodge or block attacks.

Unlockables

Bonuses after completing the game
Complete the game and save. Now at the title screen there will be a new Extras option that has things like Theater Mode and Names List.

New Dragon's Nest Trials
Once you complete the game there will be 10 new Trials in Dragon's Nest. Load a previous save and go there to check them out.

Ultimate Trial
To unlock the ultimate trial you will need to complete all 19 original trials and 10 extra trials (ones that unlock after beating the game).

Here's the final boss fight in the game, gone wrong: