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Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk
Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of DuskEmbark on a two‑year alchemical quest to rescue a missing sister in a mystical dusk world
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntA vast open-world action RPG with a acclaimed story and monster hunting.
Overview
Description

Ayesha Altugle, a young herbalist, sets out to uncover the truth behind alchemy and the glowing flowers of Dusk while searching for her vanished sister Nio. Players have three in‑game years to master a demanding, order‑sensitive synthesis system and unravel the mystery before time runs out. The game blends turn‑based combat with positional strategy, letting characters gain AC Support based on their placement on the battlefield.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a story-driven open-world RPG in which you play Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter searching for his adopted daughter. It is celebrated for its mature writing, meaningful side quests, and a massive, hand-crafted world.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $39.99, frequently discounted; expansions sold separately or in a Complete Edition.

Category
JRPG
Action RPG
Best for
RPG fans who enjoy alchemy and story
RPG fans and story-driven single-player gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
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release date
2012-06-28
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Specifications
developer
Gust
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publisher
Gust, Koei Tecmo Games
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age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 16
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multiplayer
Single player
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critic score
73/100
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platforms
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PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
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Game
open source
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No
api available
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No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich alchemy mechanics
  • Engaging story with emotional stakes
  • Strategic positioning combat
  • Beautiful fantasy setting
  • Outstanding writing and side quests
  • Huge, atmospheric world
  • Great value with expansions
  • Frequent deep discounts
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for synthesis
  • Limited platform availability (PS3 only)
  • Time‑pressure may feel restrictive
  • Combat feels dated to some
  • Overwhelming amount of content
  • Slow start
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10
User rating
Not enough data
4.3 (4)

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Reviews

4.3 (4)
Verified User

Recommend The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Picked up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt recently. Outstanding writing and side quests. One gripe: overwhelming amount of content. Would recommend.

Verified User

So much fun

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has been my go-to lately. Frequent deep discounts. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Love it

Picked up The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt recently. Huge, atmospheric world. One gripe: combat feels dated to some. Would recommend.

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