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In the end, Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea is a charming JRPG with beautiful visuals and amusing game mechanics. While I can only imagine the storyline is very rich, it can be a difficult transition for newcomers to the series. The game is quirky and the characters are lovable in a way that any Anime aficionado can appreciate. For a starting price of about $50 USD, I believe it’s a solid buy if you’re into the JRPG genre and/or you have played the previous games before this. Otherwise, you may want to consider renting it for its charming storyline and wonderful art direction.
Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea is a game that requires players to be grown ups. You need to manage your own life and schedule. Unlike previous games, where it’s easy to go through the game by completing primary mission after mission, this installment introduces a new system. Here, personal accountability comes into play.
VGChartz's Daniel Carreras: "Just like the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 is an aging giant. It's now almost 10 years old but it's still receiving notable video game releases, from entries in major IPs like Metal Gear Solid to other notable (and occasionally surprising) Japanese releases. And it's this Japanese support which, as well as dominating this year's nominations list, will likely see the PlayStation 3 featuring in at least one more set of Game of the Year Awards."
PS3 continues to receive many great exclusives this long into its lifecycle
Dragoon of Morbid Play writes, "Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea is a good example of a sequel that improves on its predecessors in every way. It’s easy to pick up and play and doesn’t restrict the player as much as the series past incarnations did."
