Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX

January 14, 2020

RPG Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

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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Critic Reviews (12)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Jan 2020
84.0 /100

"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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André Reis Starbit Jan 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

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 …"

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Ben Thompson SwitchRPG Jan 2020
80.0 /100

"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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Des Miller RPG Fan Jan 2020
83.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

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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Eliot Lefebvre Gamer Escape Jan 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

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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Jordan Rudek NintendoWorldReport Jan 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

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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Joshua Broadwell GameSkinny Jan 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

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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Juliana Paiva Zapparoli Nintendo Blast Jan 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

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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Natasha Waldram Chalgyr&s;s Game Room Jan 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

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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PJ O&s;Reilly God is a Geek Jan 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

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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Thomas Knight NookGaming Jan 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

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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Yvonne van Geloven LadiesGamers.com Jan 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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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