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Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk

Critic score7 critics
First release
Jun 28, 2012
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure · Fantasy
Platforms
PlayStation 3

The promise begins. The first entry in the Atelier "Dusk" series. Ayesha goes on a journey to find her missing sister. Learn the truth behind alchemy and the glowing flowers in the land of Dusk within 3 in-game years. This entry introduces an order-sensitive Synthesis system where players can expect to constantly recheck the steps until they reach a satisfactory predicted result, as well as a positional Turn-based Battle system where players can use "AC Support" depending on party members' position in combat.

Also known as アーシャのアトリエ ~黄昏の大地の錬金術士

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Storyline
Ayesha Altugle is a young herbalist who runs a modest workshop, quietly carrying on after the loss of her grandfather and the mysterious disappearance of her younger sister, Nio. When she glimpses an apparition of Nio near her supposed grave, Ayesha becomes convinced her sister is still alive somewhere. A chance meeting with a wandering alchemist reveals that mastering the nearly forgotten art of alchemy may be the only way to bring Nio back, and that she has just a few short years to succeed before the chance is lost for good.Read more

Ayesha Altugle is a young herbalist who runs a modest workshop, quietly carrying on after the loss of her grandfather and the mysterious disappearance of her younger sister, Nio. When she glimpses an apparition of Nio near her supposed grave, Ayesha becomes convinced her sister is still alive somewhere. A chance meeting with a wandering alchemist reveals that mastering the nearly forgotten art of alchemy may be the only way to bring Nio back, and that she has just a few short years to succeed before the chance is lost for good.

Release dates
PlayStation 3
Jun 28, 2012
PlayStation 3
Mar 05, 2013
PlayStation 3
Mar 08, 2013
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
exploration, anime, magic, crafting, jrpg
… All 15, female protagonist, roaming encounters, turn-based combat, alchemy, playstation trophies, world map, loot gathering, resource gathering, potion, playstation now

At a Glance

Critic Score
73

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface, audio
IGDB · recorded 21 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 21 Oct 2026