Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea

The Dusk subset series takes place after the tragic conclusion of the Age of Alchemy.

The world runs dry, seas turns into deserts and monsters run rampant.

Two very different alchemists, Shallistera (Shallie) and Shallotte Elminus (also Shallie), meet at an oasis town where the water sources dry up.

Shallotte tries to make ends meet to support her mother and become an alchemist, while Shallistera focuses on saving the village.

The player chooses one of the two alchemists and unlike the previous dual hero Atelier games they each have a different adventure and the initial choice has a distinct impact on the story, even though they eventually meet, need to work together and bond.

The time management elements from the main series are replaced by life tasks, a number of quests and missions similar to the assignment board in Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky .

The plot is split up in several chapters where specific tasks need to be completed for the Stellade merchants' association.

After these are completed the environment can also be freely explored to gather items and harvest raw materials for mixing, to pursue the main alchemy goals to receive item traits, bonuses, improved statistics and experience bonuses.

The tasks are also the main way to receive global experience, rather than through combat.

The characters have different abilities that lead to specific tasks.

Shalotte will catch fish or clean rooms, while Shallistera can uncover hidden items.

Both characters are able to mine for items.

Tasks vary based on the chosen character and change based on the play style.

For instance, players

Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €46.79 loose, €47.10 complete in box, and €57.51 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

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The PAL version of Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea is currently worth €46.79 loose, versus €36.01 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.