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"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 471 reviews of which 438 were positive and 33 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 15.99€ on Steam with a 60% 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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System requirements

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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

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June 2025
i found out about this series because a lovely elderly woman spoke about this game on a youtube video and now it won't get out of my head
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX is currently priced at 15.99€ on Steam.

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX is currently available at a 60% discount. You can purchase it for 15.99€ on Steam.

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX received 438 positive votes out of a total of 471 achieving a rating of 8.63.
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Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX was developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD..

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX is not playable on MacOS.

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX is not playable on Linux.

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX is a single-player game.

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX does not currently offer any DLC.

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX does not support Steam Remote Play.

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Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX PEGI 16
-60% 39.99€ 15.99€ -17% 39.99€ 33.21€
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438
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KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
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KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Release 14 Jan 2020
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