Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX

"The promise begins." The "Dusk" series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust's popular Atelier series, tells the story of a world on the verge ruin, told from the perspective of its unique characters. The 1st title in the series "Atelier Ayesha" is now available as a deluxe version.

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX is a rpg, jrpg and anime game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD..
Released on January 14th 2020 is available only on Windows in 4 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Japanese.

It has received 440 reviews of which 412 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam and has a 50% discount.

The Steam community has classified Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX into these genres:

RPG JRPG Anime Female Protagonist Cute Fantasy Crafting Story Rich Turn-Based Combat Turn-Based Exploration Simulation Lore-Rich Colorful Casual Emotional Collectathon Great Soundtrack Adventure Singleplayer

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Requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows® 10 (64bit required)
Processor: Core i5 2.6GHz or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX660 or better,1280x720 (Graphic Memory 2GB or better)
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 17 GB available space
Sound Card: 16bit Stereo 48kHzWAVE

Reviews

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Oct. 2024

I enjoyed Ayesha's journey to saving her sister! And have witnessed the true ending. Seeing her grow and interact with other characters was heartwarming, and all the characters were great. The alchemy and the turn-based combat were fun too! Ayesha & Wilbell are so cute and funny together. The music and the world were beautifully crafted! Note that this game has a time limit so everything you do must count but it's not too hard.

Sept. 2024

Atelier Ayesha is my favorite Atelier game, I have played many Gust's games, and I love the Ar Tonelico series; Atelier Ayesha is the game that comes closer to AT than any other. From the themes, music, and characters all gives Ar Tonelico feelings that I don't get in any other atelier game. It also helps that it's a good game overall.

Sept. 2024

An Atelier game with a drastically and unique world and atmosphere, one of small hopes in the midst of despair. A more serious story when compared to the previous Arland series, though still retaining the light heartedness that make this series so comforting. The time limit in this game is super generous, making me question whether there is a point to time management at this point. The characters are great, the events are fun and the story is gripping. This is a definite recommend.

July 2024

Awesome game, however there is a time limit that you need to be aware of when starting this game, if you don't complete the story by the time the limit is reached you will get an ending (not necessarily a bad ending but an unsatisfying one). If you've played the first Ryza game, I would say this games Alchemy is much more simple than Ryza's, combat is easier as well. Currently as of writing this review there is a bug on the steam deck where the cutscenes that occur throughout the game do not play and instead give a weird error.

July 2024

"Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk" is a 2012 game that was ported to PC in 2020. However, be aware that despite the page stating the port supports both keyboard and mouse and gamepad, playing without a controller can lead to constant freezes. Therefore, prepare a gamepad or download an emulator. Personally, I used the Vjoy emulator, and it worked well. Atelier Ayesha is a JRPG with a focus on turn-based combat, gathering, and crafting. To get straight to the point, I didn't find the gameplay outstanding. While gathering and crafting are quite addictive, the combat system is generally repetitive. Personally, I started to find it monotonous around the 10-hour mark. As I neared the finale, I increasingly avoided battles with ordinary opponents because the experience and resources gained weren't worth it. Fortunately, the game often allows you to avoid combat, offering choices to fight or not. This feature didn't significantly detract from enjoying the game's other engaging mechanics and charming atmosphere. The world of Atelier Ayesha is set in a fantasy medieval environment with light steampunk elements. The locations are modest, with a limited set of models, giving a nostalgic feel reminiscent of older game designs. Despite not being a high-budget game, it exudes warmth, coziness, magic, and mystery. This effect is achieved through a pleasant color scheme and lovingly designed locations. The atmosphere is further enhanced by the excellent music, which includes OSTs, soundtracks, and endings. Most of the compositions are instrumental, dominated by piano, bells, and string instruments, which are truly captivating. Sometimes, I would stand still in the game just to enjoy the melody. Not every game evokes such emotions, and I even found a whole album of the music on YouTube, which I listen to periodically. Among the game mechanics, time and resource management stand out as particularly engaging. Preparing for new campaigns, crafting bombs and potions, buying supplies and equipment, upgrading gear, tracking deadlines, and balancing major and minor quests became key sources of enjoyment for me. These elements, combined with the enchanting sound design and the charming interactions between characters, kept me motivated until the end. I completed my playthrough in 34 hours, finishing the main story and a few side quests. You can start a NG+ to see a different ending or focus on story and companion quests, many of which are worth exploring. With better time management, it's possible to complete everything in one playthrough, though this is challenging without a guide. In summary, I enjoyed the game. It may not be perfect, but it has its own charm and a unique, unforgettable atmosphere.

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