Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea DX (2020)

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Developer: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 268 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 40 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, melancholic RPG that balances crafting and combat with a quiet sense of loss and hope.

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What players say

Players praise the combat as the best in the Dusk trilogy, but are split on the story, calling it the weakest in the series. The game has two protagonist campaigns with significant differences, though the true ending requires a New Game Plus. A few players encountered a game-breaking bug during a boss fight, while others appreciate the removal of time limits and the relaxed pace.

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