Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX (2020)

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Developer: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 549 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 37 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, leisurely RPG where you gather ingredients, craft items, and explore a sun-bleached world at a meditative pace.

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What players say

Players praise the cast and the serious story, but warn of a strict time limit that can lead to the bad ending on a first playthrough. The alchemy system is rewarding yet opaque for newcomers, and the first boss is a notorious difficulty spike.

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