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Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk - Playstation 3
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ASIN | B00ANGVX9I |
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Release date | March 5, 2013 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #74,436 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #1,418 in PlayStation 3 Games |
Product Dimensions | 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches; 4 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Teen |
Item model number | 00231 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 4 ounces |
Manufacturer | Tecmo Koei |
Date First Available | December 12, 2012 |
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Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk PS3
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Customers find the game original, fun, and interesting. They also appreciate the engaging, deep storyline and well written events. They find the graphics beautiful and the monsters cute and non-threatening looking. Customers also appreciate female protagonist, simplicity, and battles. However, some customers have mixed opinions on voice acting, and time limit.
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Customers find the game amazing, fun, and interesting. They say the story is exciting and motivating. They also say it's worth playing, with a great crafting game and rewarding items. Customers also mention that the game has an anime-ish feel to it.
"...a lot is a lack of originality in gaming - and this series is extremely original, with the entire focus being on item synthesis..." Read more
"...is different from the Arland but it grows on you and art and graphics are better than ever. The voice acting is also pretty up to par in my book" Read more
"Is a beautiful and interesting game, the story is very exciting and motivate, the main protagonist is looking for her sister...." Read more
"Very fun. The emphasis on item creation is not overwhelming but i can see how some people may have difficulty...." Read more
Customers find the storyline very engaging and deep. They also say the events are funny and well written. Customers also mention that the game has not so serious stories, cheerful characters, and a fun world. They find the main quest interesting and mentioning it's a good start to a new trilogy.
"...lightly tacked on point of progression, here though the story is actually very well written and after getting all the endings including the true one..." Read more
"...the characters, storyline, and battles are great The tone is different from the Arland but it grows on you and art and graphics are better than ever...." Read more
"...The events are algo a good part and some of them are funny ^_^. It seen that game focuses more on exploration to finds ingredients to the alchemy..." Read more
"...The storyline is engaging and if you enjoy modern anime then you shouldn't feel too out of place since there are common anime tropes in it...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the video game. They say that it's more beautiful than the previous games, with cute and non-threatening monsters. They also mention that the ambiance is more serious.
"...Graphically this is way more beautiful than the previous games...." Read more
"...Battles are beautiful aesthetically. Most monsters are as cute and non threatening looking as ever although they can still give you a run for your..." Read more
"...2. Graphical style took a step back with Atelier Ayesha. The characters look somewhat disproportionate and their design are slightly out of place...." Read more
"...Graphically is beautiful, the battle music, the alchemist, and everything make a great game...." Read more
Customers find the female protagonist sweet, beautiful, and nice. They also say she sets a good atmosphere and has a share of happy cheerful moments.
"...She is very agreeable, and nice...." Read more
"...music returns with appropriate tracks for all situations and sets a good atmosphere.CONS:1...." Read more
"Great game, great girl, great endings, only thing I hate is the time based mechanic which ruins my explorer soul!!!..." Read more
"...Deeper story than what I thought it was going to be. Had a share of happy cheerful moments combined with moments of sadness for a dying world." Read more
Customers find the video game simple, user-friendly, and easy to play. They also mention that the controls are simple and the story is sweet and beautiful.
"...- Synthesis is also handled way more fluidly and user-friendly, yet at the same time while it feels much simpler it's also much more complex, it's..." Read more
"...The control is simple, but you will enjoy the story and everything of this game, even the beauty graphic." Read more
"...It has an easier play thru unlike its predecesor which time go's by with every little thing you do...." Read more
"Simple, sweet and beautiful..." Read more
Customers say the battles in the video game have been drastically improved. They also appreciate the revamped battle system, which makes it feel worth fighting enemies.
"...Gameplay Pros:- Battles have been drastically improved from the other games...." Read more
"...the characters, storyline, and battles are great The tone is different from the Arland but it grows on you and art and graphics are better than ever...." Read more
"The battle system has been revamped, making it feel as though it is worth fighting enemies...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the time limit. Some mention that it's not that bad, it'll be easier to deal with the time constraints, and the pacing has been increased from previous iterations. However, others say that it doesn't have enough time, it’s a bit shorter than the previous games, and that the lead character has a bland performance.
"...Overall Pros (in comparison to prior Atelier titles):- No Time Limit: There is a restriction in that you need to finish the game within 3 years..." Read more
"...The time limit isn't that bad despite what some people say...." Read more
"...Furthermore, the game is a bit shorter than the previous games, though it has the same replayability as older games with new game plus and going..." Read more
"...The pacing has been increased from previous iterations, accelerating the rate of alchemical discovery and exploration compared to both Totori and..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the voice acting in the video game. Some mention that it's up to par, with likeable characters and cheerful world. Others however, complain about the sparse voice acting and the fact that you can't get the full voiced version.
"...The voice acting is also pretty up to par in my book" Read more
"...The most common complaint is the sparse voice acting...." Read more
"...They typically have not so serious stories, cheerful characters, and a fun world. I've played several of these games and Ayesha is the best...." Read more
"...No more irritating characters and has a more serious ambiance all around...." Read more
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I've played Annie, Rorona, Totori, Meruru, Iris (all 3), some of Mana Khemia, and now Ayesha. Of all of them, Ayesha is by far the best.
I'll do this in a more organized list fashion to keep it shorter than it'd end up otherwise;
Overall Pros (in comparison to prior Atelier titles):
- No Time Limit: There is a restriction in that you need to finish the game within 3 years, but there's nothing else - no longer do you have to worry about turning in this side job in a few days or getting screwed for it. It's much more manageable and never gives you that feeling of being rushed as the past games have.
- Graphically this is way more beautiful than the previous games. I loved Mel Kishida doing the designs for the last 3 titles, but this artwork by the new guy doing the designs for this trilogy fits much better with the 3D models and backgrounds than Kishida's did. It looks stunning.
- The music is far superior to the previous games (aside Rorona's workshop tune, which I put on in this one in the workshops).
- The story this time is actually a real story. Most Atelier games have a "story" but nothing very important or serious, a lightly tacked on point of progression, here though the story is actually very well written and after getting all the endings including the true one, you really see that this story is building up into something amazing. Hopefully KT brings over the sequel. You constantly feel a sense of foreboding and 'the end of the world' and the old ways of alchemy being so incredibly powerful all come up very often throughout the game. The setting, unlike in the past games, feels much darker and somber, but...
- the lighthearted upbeat feeling is still here entirely! And, actually, this game is much more "just a girl living her life" than the previous ones wherein you were a princess trying to prove daddy wrong, or a girl forced to run the shop, and so on.
- Cities and outside areas are all much more lively and big, no more five foot sized zones.
Gameplay Pros:
- Battles have been drastically improved from the other games. They are much smoother, more fluid, and now a placement system has been put in that makes strategy actually relevant.
- Synthesis is also handled way more fluidly and user-friendly, yet at the same time while it feels much simpler it's also much more complex, it's just laid out better so that it doesn't HAVE to be. You can synth stuff easily enough, but for those who want to go further the system now has much more depth to it and creating items is very fun and rewarding. You have (if you choose to care about it) entire control over the ingredients, what order you put them into the mix, traits, and so on.
- Loading is not a problem anymore, everything is pretty instant.
- The cast this time around is also probably the most well written and developed too of the series, with the exception of the Atelier Rorona cast.
The only cons for this game are ones that are a little exaggerated by some fans of the series who refuse(d) to buy this:
- The game is dub-only. KT decided to not include the original JP audio on the discs for some reason. However, the dub is very good even by the standards of people who aren't usually open to English audio, so I wouldn't recommend letting this turn you off from it.
- The dub is mostly complete, but some smaller less relevant scenes don't have audio because KT didn't want to spend the extra money. It sounds very bad - but honestly after playing through three times now and 100%ing it each time, this is pretty much entirely unnoticeable.
Overall - I'd definitely, 100%, no doubt, suggest this game to just about anybody. One thing I hear gamers complain about a lot is a lack of originality in gaming - and this series is extremely original, with the entire focus being on item synthesis (which no other games aside those made inspired by this - mostly just indie Japanese titles - have done) and even smaller details like how combat works (using your own self-made weapons, healing items, and explosives to attack the enemy) and so on.
On top of that, these games are just outstanding and extremely fun. If you're someone looking for something original or unique, someone into anime, someone into JRPGs, or someone who is already a fan of this series - I'd say for sure to get this game. Especially if you're a fan who is 'on the fence' due to the dub issue. This game is way too good to pass up for any reason.
Overall if you're a fan of the series in general I think you'll love the new addition.
the characters, storyline, and battles are great The tone is different from the Arland but it grows on you and art and graphics are better than ever. The voice acting is also pretty up to par in my book
Graphically is beautiful, the battle music, the alchemist, and everything make a great game. The events are algo a good part and some of them are funny ^_^. It seen that game focuses more on exploration to finds ingredients to the alchemy and create a lot of items.
The control is simple, but you will enjoy the story and everything of this game, even the beauty graphic.
Gameplay wise, the game is similar to the Arland games. Alchemy is back, of course. So is the usual time limit with time passing for various tasks like alchemy, traveling, fighting and gathering. The game also has an excellent sound track like previous games. Combat is turn based like before, but has a new positioning system that plays a big part.
There are a fair number of differences from the Arland games though. Most obviously, this is a brand new setting, so none of the Arland characters are there. Its an entirely different world after all. Secondly, the alchemy system has been changed up a bit. Furthermore, if you liked the kingdom building aspects of Meruru, those did not make a return in Ayesha.
Ayesha does have some downsides. The most common complaint is the sparse voice acting. All the major scenes and some minor scenes are voiced, but the majority of minor scenes are not. Furthermore, the game is a bit shorter than the previous games, though it has the same replayability as older games with new game plus and going for new endings. Also, a minor annoyance, there is little variety in enemies. There are about 10 different kinds of normal enemies, and maybe 6 or so different boss enemies, and you fight pallete swap versions of them throughout the game.
Overall, if you enjoyed the original trilogy, you should find plenty to love with this one. Its less meaty than Meruru, but it sets a firm foundation as the first game in a new trilogy and if you liked the previous games, you would be doing yourself a disservice not giving it a go. If you have been interested in the series but haven't played the earlier games for whatever reason, this isn't a bad starting point either.