Atelier Ayesha Plus: The Alchemist of Dusk

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Jan 15, 2015
    100
    Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk is a more complex game than initially appears, with a nuanced and interesting setting and narrative. At the same time it's supported by likable characters, clean gameplay and a traditional JRPG combat system that hits all the right notes. It's GUST at its most insightful, and it's arguably the finest game on the PlayStation Vita.
  2. The Vita Lounge
    Mar 9, 2015
    92
    With a world bursting with charm and an intriguing storyline to keep you hooked, Atelier Ayesha Plus is a fantastic JRPG that will keep you coming back until you reach your conclusion, be it good or bad.
  3. Gaming Age
    Feb 11, 2015
    91
    It may look like all the others that have come before it, but play it for any length of time and you'll quickly find that it's anything but.
  5. Worth Playing
    Jan 21, 2015
    83
    Atelier Ayesha Plus is one of the best Atelier games available.
  6. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 24, 2015
    75
    Not the best in the series, but packed full of new exclusive extras that make a return visit well worth it. [March 2015, p80]
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  7. LaPS4
    Feb 10, 2015
    75
    Atelier Ayesha Plus: The Alchemist of Dusk is the ultimate version of the original for Playstation 3. It offer interesting new contents, although Spanish isn't one of them. If you already have the original games, there won't be many reasons to get it.
  8. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Jan 26, 2015
    75
    I enjoyed my time with Atelier Ayesha Plus: The Alchemist of Dusk. From the fun, turn-based combat system to the deep crafting and alchemy system, The Alchemist of Dusk offers many hours of gameplay. Not only that, but the PS Vita version of the game looks surprisingly nice and has a lot of extra content, although that sometimes can at the cost of the frame rate, which does drop significantly in certain areas.
  9. Vandal
    Jan 19, 2015
    75
    We get more content in a portable experience. It's not a revolution, but it keeps the soul of the series.
  10. 3DJuegos
    Jan 15, 2015
    75
    Another great RPG port from PS3 to PS Vita. The new features added are a welcome plus.
  11. Meristation
    Jan 15, 2015
    75
    More items, more crafting, missions, Final Bosses, characters and costumes, but basically the same game that we played two years ago, this Atelier Ayesha Plus is certainly the definitive edition of The Alchemist of the Dusk, but it's better suited to new fans who haven't played the original yet, and die hard fans that love the lovely and sweet Ayesha Altugle.

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best PS Vita Game of 2015
16
#16 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2015
21
#21 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2015

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 54
  3. Negative: 6 out of 54
  1. deadlysilentbob
    Jan 14, 2015
    9
    epic game trully. the time limit is surely more lenient compared to the arland trio. combat is sleek and the graphics are top notch. soundepic game trully. the time limit is surely more lenient compared to the arland trio. combat is sleek and the graphics are top notch. sound track is AMAZING.

    negatives include the fact it still can take a half day to gather one point and recycling of voice actors (willbels voice actor is the same as ceci's from atelier totori)

    overall greatly recomended as the best atelier game in years.    … Full Review »
  2. NepNepy
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    You should play this as vita are lacking of good non indie games, especially if you like JRPG or anime style game whatsoever. Great combatYou should play this as vita are lacking of good non indie games, especially if you like JRPG or anime style game whatsoever. Great combat system, great alchemy, good story, good graphic but with some framedrop. But overall its enjoyable… Full Review »
  3. MakotoBlue
    Jan 25, 2015
    9
    Atelier Ayesha Plus is a fun light-hearted adventure, while still keeping a sad melancholic feel in the ambiance. It has an interestingAtelier Ayesha Plus is a fun light-hearted adventure, while still keeping a sad melancholic feel in the ambiance. It has an interesting story and characters, a great soundtrack and a combat system that is simple but can be challenging to master. There's even an added Hard mode for those seeking a more difficult game.
    Although, this has the worst framerate of the Atelier Vita games. Noticeable frame drops in certain areas occur. The game features dual audio if you prefer Japanese voice acting over the English cast. Both voice options sound great which is rare, it's usually one or the other that ends up being good. Highly recommend for JRPG fans as this is the perfect game to jump in to the Atelier series if you haven't, it's the start of the Dusk trilogy.    … Full Review »
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