Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX
January 14, 2020
The promise begins. The Dusk series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust&s;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 &s;Atelier Ayesha&s; is now available as a deluxe version. DX …
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"Atelier Ayesha remains one of the best games in the long-running series and this DX version is a great excuse to play it if you haven&s;t already."
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70.0
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50.0
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40.0
"Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX begins another trilogy of the Atelier series to the Nintendo Switch and this improved version definitely features a good plot and a very developed game world. Alas, it&s;s also afflicted by some performance …"
Read original review"While the debut Dusk title shows little advancement from the Arland trilogy, it holds promise for future entries while remaining a solid Atelier experience."
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75.0
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70.0
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80.0
"Atelier Ayesha DX is by far the best version of the game to date and a perfect place for newcomers to start."
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68.0
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73.0
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62.0
"Its weaknesses are there, but they didn’t change the genuine joy and energy that the game oozes – and when one of my big complaints about a game is “I want freedom to play more of it,” it usually means …"
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35.0
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65.0
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58.0
"Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX seems to be a decent entry point into the world of Atelier, and its crafting system hides a depth that will satiate more meticulous players. The main story does take a back seat …"
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75.0
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90.0
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70.0
"Atelier Ayesha DX is a solid entry starting off the Dusk trilogy, with compelling crafting and gameplay loops, as well as plenty of loveable characters."
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68.0
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72.0
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75.0
"Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX is an RPG that bets on tenderness, affection and an extremely introspectiv approach. Its subtle narrative allied with an expressive cast makes a compelling experience while alchemy, though challenging, opens an entire universe …"
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70.0
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60.0
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70.0
"To conclude, I am happy to be able to replay this trilogy again. Hoping with the added bonuses and enhanced gameplay it would make Ayesha a joy to play. Unfortunately, the game is still as lacking to me as it …"
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68.0
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72.0
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74.0
"Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX is a great jumping-in point for newcomers to the series. It&s;s a welcoming start to the Dusk trilogy which hits the ground running whilst dialling back the traditional time limit aspect of the …"
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88.0
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78.0
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84.0
"Overall, I really enjoyed Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX. In terms of the story and characters, I feel it to be the strongest of the Atelier titles I have experienced so far. While I may have some mixed …"
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80.0
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80.0
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80.0
"If you are an Atelier fan, Atelier Ayesha is a good addition to your collection. In every Atelier game the synthesis and battle system is slightly different. Still, I feel Atelier Ayesha is the game that made an impact on …"
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