Atelier series to return in March
The Atelier series is set to return this year, when Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk is released on Playstation 3 on March 8.
The latest game in the popular series from Gust and Tecmo Koei will feature a new story (see below) and new characters, as well as new features and additions to the turn-based battle system (including flanking maneuvers called Back Attacks).
As the title suggests, alchemy is set to feature prominently. Some plot details are included below, as well as some screens that have been released in support of this announcement.
Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk follows the story of Ayesha Altugle, a girl who has been living alone in a secluded workshop ever since her grandfather died and her younger sister went missing a few years ago. She supports herself by making and selling medicine. As the story begins, she finds out that her younger sister IS alive somewhere in the world. Now, she must devote herself to finding her younger sister. Her journey to keep her promise begins...
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