Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea DX
Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea DX
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Game2020
Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky DX
Developer KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
"The promise is entrusted to two alchemists..." The "Dusk" series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust's popular Atelier series, tells the story of a world on the verge ruin, told from the perspective of its unique characters. From the Steam store page
185 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy) · newest Oct 27, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
91
LovedLoved
125 positive · 13 negative
95% range 85–94%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 125 | 13 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 18 | 2 | 20 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 1 | 6 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
142 of 155 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
91% recommend · 126 yes, 13 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 139 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (361 of 398 positive).
Players praise the game's relaxed time limits and engaging dual-protagonist system. [1][2][3] Some reviewers note the port has bugs that reset system data and costumes. [4][5][6] Many find it a great entry point or favorite in the Atelier series. [7][8][9]
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Representative posts
- [5]
Game has severe a bug that erases your game system settings. The effect of this is that unlocked items like costumes get reset and locked and you cannot get the back. This also blocks you from achieving the true ending as that requires replaying this game with a special flag set during first clear and this also will reset. As usual, KT is dead silent so maybe when Arland DX Mega Uber 16xHD, comes out in 20 years …
- [7]
My favorite one in the franchise. Super fun, more RPG focused than the rest. It has some issues that need to be patched out, but neither will ruin your experience. Perfect game to start with if you're interested in the series.
- [9]
This just might be the best game in the Atelier series. Combat's good, alchemy is great and pretty well explained, music is superb, story and characters are right up there with Arland. Assignments with time limits do a good job of giving you direction, but don't really put much deadline pressure on you even when going for all the optional stuff. The only thing I can really think to criticize is the localization. …
- [17]
Although Escha & Logy isn't my first brush with the Atelier series (my previous attempts ending in complete disaster and disappointment), I would consider it my entry point as it's the first game I stick with for a few reasons, chief among them being the fact that I'm at a stage in my life where I can appreciate games with a slower pace and a character-focused plot that lacks an epic overarching narrative. While the …
- [1]
Beautiful Story, One of the Best Atelier Games Atelier Escha & Logy is a beautiful game where the old meets the new Atelier Escha has clear objectives and a bunch of side tasks to complete during each period with the good old bingo chart from Rorona, while also having a very relaxed time limit to do everything to the point that it's impossible to fail the objective. It is a perfect balance for both beginners and …
Summarised from 34 of the 183 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
91% of the 139 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky DX. The complaint that keeps coming up: port has bugs that reset system data and costumes. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Reactions
60 of 185 · most liked firstVideo review for trilogy: https://youtu.be/wic4Yv9SPNE Written version below! This is my review for the Dusk Trilogy as a package. I posted to all 3 store pages, but the review itself is identical. I will post a full review for each game individually as I complete them. So for those that aren't that familiar with it, the Atelier franchise is a JRPG series largely focused on exploration, gathering, combat, and crafting. The stories are usually laid-back and include a bunch of slice of life…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game has severe a bug that erases your game system settings. The effect of this is that unlocked items like costumes get reset and locked and you cannot get the back. This also blocks you from achieving the true ending as that requires replaying this game with a special flag set during first clear and this also will reset. As usual, KT is dead silent so maybe when Arland DX Mega Uber 16xHD, comes out in 20 years they will fix this.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My favorite one in the franchise. Super fun, more RPG focused than the rest. It has some issues that need to be patched out, but neither will ruin your experience. Perfect game to start with if you're interested in the series.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hello （╹◡╹）~ I drew Escha and Logy in one of their prototype clothing designs back in 2020. They’re from the game “Atelier Escha & Logy.” These pieces were included in my Atelier Series fanbook I released for Atelier Fes that year. #アトリ絵 #アトリエシリーズ #AtelierSeries #kariavalonart
neutral · AI labelView post →Escha Malier and Logix Ficsario illustrations from Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky by artist Hidari. More art from the game: www.creativeuncut.com/art_atelier-...
neutral · AI labelView post →Beautiful Story, One of the Best Atelier Games Atelier Escha & Logy is a beautiful game where the old meets the new Atelier Escha has clear objectives and a bunch of side tasks to complete during each period with the good old bingo chart from Rorona, while also having a very relaxed time limit to do everything to the point that it's impossible to fail the objective. It is a perfect balance for both beginners and veterans of the series because if you want to 100% all the tasks you're…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →People are still seriously making "Destiny 2: Where do we go from here?" videos like the answer isn't obvious: play a different game! I recommend Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky
positive · AI labelView post →Gaming updates! Finished my Escha route in Atelier Escha & Logy. Going to do a Logy route with New Game+ next! Pokémon Pokopia time! This will be a majority of my time. Then continue Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and Temirana for my next visual novel 🎮
neutral · AI labelView post →Promotional illustrations from Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky by artist Hidari. More art from the game: www.creativeuncut.com/art_atelier-...
neutral · AI labelView post →Character designs from Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky by artist Hidari. More art from the game: www.creativeuncut.com/art_atelier-...
neutral · AI labelView post →Always choose Logy first. Atelier Escha and Logy is the 2nd Atelier game in the Dusk series. But honestly speaking, you don't need to play Atelier Ayesha before playing this (especially if you want to play as Logy). This game introduced me to the Atelier series and had lots of fun playing it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game: Atelier Escha & Logy I love Atelier and this is my favorite one. Amazing atmosphere and tone with enough of the later QoL features to make playing it a smooth ride. Plus you've got Logy's immaculate drip.
positive · AI labelView post →This just might be the best game in the Atelier series. Combat's good, alchemy is great and pretty well explained, music is superb, story and characters are right up there with Arland. Assignments with time limits do a good job of giving you direction, but don't really put much deadline pressure on you even when going for all the optional stuff. The only thing I can really think to criticize is the localization. Enough typos and grammar errors to be noticeable, though not egregious. Gets off…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Regardless of how good or bad the game is, this port is too bad. -Your system data gets randomly "deleted". Essentially means, all your global progress, like unlocking costumes, filling the extra mode with images and so on, will NOT work on the long run. This is a critical and known error where I have no idea how this gets so completely ignored. -Vsync is broken. If you tab out of fullscreen, the game goes max fps. If you are in fullscreen, the game struggles actually keeping constant fps and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think Dusk is peak Atelier for me. I know this particular style of Atelier, with the time management aspect, will never return, so nowadays I appreciate and love the entries like Sophie 2 and Resleriana as they are the next best thing. But there's something about the Ateliers from this era here that nothing else provides, for me. Escha & Logy DX is a beautiful game that aged gracefully, I really like the characters models and textures, really pretty and expressive. The scenery is simple…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Atelier series before the Mysterious games are more of a mystery to most people, and there's some reasons for that, namely the existence of time limits and the lack of various quality of life features. After playing through Escha & Logy, which was my first time with a pre-Mysterious game, I can say this: Your first Atelier experience should be with Mysterious or Ryza since the streamlined features and mechanics make the barrier to entry much less rough than the older games. However, if…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got the true ending for Atelier Escha & Logy! Really hope they return again for the third Dusk game. I’ll start Atelier Shallie soon. Ideally after I finish Dragon Quest VIi Reimagined 🎮 Now more Pokémon Pokopia! Finished the main story in 2 areas! Hope to complete the Rocky Ridges story soon 👾
neutral · AI labelView post →A great follow-up to Atelier Ayesha! The synthesis system is even more involved and the two alchemists being there means that a barrage of items and things you can use in combat follows! Especially considering the double draw mechanic! Big numbers! Cast is nice, music is nice! Surprisingly interesting optional boss fights and dungeons. Would recommend!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I enjoyed the dynamics of the alchemists pair in this game. I completed both routes, although I must admit that I enjoyed Escha's route the most. The character events are enjoyable, albeit I find them somewhat… lacking. Perhaps the rather spotty localisation didn't really make a strong case of it either. Hidari's artwork is still godly, though. And the soundtrack has quite a few bangers in there as well. There are several haunting tracks, including the ED, that I feel quite fitting for the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🟡 Requires heavy tinkering [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/993090/Lossless_Scaling/] Lossless Scaling or Borderless Gaming https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases to run it in borderless fullscreen properly. Ingame fullscreen option stretch the image on non 16:9 screens. Tested on: OnexPlayer Mini Pro 6800U [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/42772030-Handheld-Friendly/] Follow Handheld Friendly
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a great Atelier game. I had a lot of fun! Seeing a few returning characters from Atelier Ayesha was awesome. Especially Wilbell, she's so cute~ The Alchemy was simple yet fun as well as the turn-based combat. The bond between Escha & Logy was lovely. I enjoyed this comfy slice-of-life adventure with them.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Game Collection] This Friday, I want to share one of my Asian import games! Atelier Dusk Trilogy Deluxe Pack. The most valuable thing here is having three games on the cartridge: Atelier Ayesha, Atelier Escha & Logy (my favorite so far) and Atelier Shallie. 🧪🌆3️⃣ #PhysicalFriday #AmiibruCollection
positive · AI labelView post →Last month I tore through **Clair Obscur: Expedition 33**. Best game I've played so far this year, and as I hinted at in my recent community post, it has the best soundtrack I've heard in years. Otherwise I was off the genre mostly, finally getting to play The Last of Us Part II with its PC release, and diving back into Baldur's Gate 3 for a little bit with the new patch. For May I'm leaning most towards picking up **Atelier Escha & Logy** again, but I do have my eye on **Romancing Saga 2:…
neutral · AI labelView post →Solle is best boy.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun game, but the port can be improved by a bit such as the random system save reset bug. Sometimes all of the costumes you unlocked reset for no reason.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wanted to look up what game Wilbell is from and found this cute render of her appearance in Atelier Escha & Logy 😭 What kinda crack are they putting in their characters man 😭 #ReslerianaKAV
neutral · AI labelView post →As I start the atelier series with atelier iris: eternal mana. This is one of the closest combat gameplay to mana khemia 1 & 2 aside from atelier shallie. Hoping mana khemia will get a remaster. So please consider supporting atelier marie remake. <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Although Escha & Logy isn't my first brush with the Atelier series (my previous attempts ending in complete disaster and disappointment), I would consider it my entry point as it's the first game I stick with for a few reasons, chief among them being the fact that I'm at a stage in my life where I can appreciate games with a slower pace and a character-focused plot that lacks an epic overarching narrative. While the characters, crafting, combat, and the autumnal vibes made me stay, I'd be…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The levels of character growth are beyond words! Although this title does feature time limits, if you stick to your tasks, you will most likely be left with plenty of spare time to grind and explore the second entry of the Dusk Trilogy. The character growth, as I stated above, had me in tears at a point or two because of how easily I get attached to stories. In the end though whether you choose to go through the story with Escha, our adorable yapper, or as Logy, our man with a secret or two.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →5) Atelier Escha Logy It's my favourite Atelier game, it's very very very good
positive · AI labelView post →Atelier Escha & Logy: My first impressions were of a generic anime game with little to grip onto.. but it sucked me in and didn't let go until I played through it 3 times for over 100 hours of play. Alchemy is akin to a TCG, a strong RPG endgame, and the central love story has believable chemistry
positive · AI labelView post →i bought this game 2 times but unfortunately cant play with keyboard. i loved this series so much but its just frustated where you cant play it
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →True happiness can only be achieved by using government capital to fund your sweets addiction. Probably the best Atelier game in part because the dual protagonists are both interesting and have a great dynamic. The monthly system was weird at first but grew on me over time. The map is pretty weak compared to earlier Atelier games but works well enough within the time system.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →5. Favorite game Likeable characters, great battle system, intuitive alchemy system... to me, Atelier Escha & Logy is the whole package. It's the game that first introduced me to the series a decade ago, and playing it for myself (and Ayesha) showed me how wonderful this series is.
positive · AI labelView post →m*n in my girly cauldron game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →None completed this month for me. I played a little **Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance** and will likely continue to do so this month. I keep trying **Atelier Escha & Logy** but it's just not grabbing me. Not unusual for me with Atelier but feels worse this time somehow. Might try **Breath of Fire IV**. Also have had my eye on **Fantasian: Neo Dimension**, could pick it up if it's on sale this month.
negative · AI labelView post →Atelier Escha & Logy is done! I liked it. It was cute and was more fun to do alchemy on than Ayesha imo. Going to play some FF VI with friends now, but that’s another atelier game down
positive · AI labelView post →i love escha and logy to bits. logy forever. A very sweet and comfy game, and the time limit was almost non existent. if you're considering getting this, stop hesitating and buy it already!!!!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Second game of the Dusk series. In this title, you get to choose whether your adventure revolves around Escha Malier or Logix Fiscario. Together, they will be working to complete several assignments as they investigate the nearby areas of Colseit. This game was a massive blast to first time through. The opening alone got me so hyped. I just love most of the OSTs and the writing felt a mile ahead of its previous game. The game expands a bit on some of Atelier Ayesha's mechanics, as well as…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Videogame OSTober] Day 15: Favorite From A Game You Havent Played From: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (1.5 HD Remix ver.) No doubt in my mind on this one. Man i need to play this series. Honorable Mentions: •"Sky of Twilight" from Atelier Escha & Logy •lots of KH tracks •"Stigmata" from Mana Khemia
neutral · AI labelView post →Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky DX Highly Recommend! Another fantastic Atelier game! Only slightly behind Atelier Ayesha for me. Ayesha had the stronger story, characters and world building. Escha & Logy had the better battle system and alchemy. Love Escha & Logy together 🩵
positive · AI labelView post →You guys are not gonna believe the game I'm playing (it's Atelier Escha & Logy)
neutral · AI labelView post →Another solid entry into the Atelier franchise. The pacing was excellent, both with quest progressing, unlocking better materials, and experience. I hadnt realized this game did the whole 'quest bingo card' thing before Rorona did. Also there was a fun 'area activity' mechanic you could do some pretty interesting stuff with, I wonder why they never reused that in later games. It was also really interesting how hard this game let you lean into romance, given my general experience…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Definitely **Trails Beyond the Horizon** and **Ys X: Proud Nordics**. I'm not a "must play day 1" fan for Ys like I am with Trails, so it was pretty easy to wait for the new version considering how quickly they announced it after it finally came out in English. I also just started the **Dragon Quest III** remake in Japanese and already am having a good time with it. Plan to continue nibbling at that for a while. The currently announced games in the genre are honestly kinda lean for me.…
neutral · AI labelView post →I resumed my playthrough of PS5R after leaving the game for like 1 year? I'm almost done... and I also started playing Atelier Escha & Logy 👀
neutral · AI labelView post →Atelier Escha & Logy is very fun! The synthesis was great, although I never figured out how to control the stats bar. Personally I really liked 2 of the new characters, and one of the returning characters, the rest were okay or not good. The environments are pretty, and the boss fights are fun. The story was kind of lacking this one, it was very slice-of-life which is fine, but did not have the big character growth slice-of-lifes are usually known for. My biggest issue with the game was, gosh…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For upcoming releases, I have **Trails through Daybreak 2**, **Final Fantasy VII Rebirth** (PC version), **Suikoden I & II HD Remaster**, **Clair Obscur: Expedition 33**, and **Ys X: Proud Nordics**. Trails, Expedition 33, Ys are day 1 buys, and maybe Suiko depending on reviews; it's a little spendy for a remaster of games I've played multiple times. I'll be waiting for a big discount on Rebirth as there were a number of things I didn't like about Remake. As for those already out, I think the…
neutral · AI labelView post →This is the 2nd Dusk game in the Dusk trilogy, which I played this just after Ayesha. This one has a better "Dusk" theme IMO. I kind of dig the government job setup going on, managing expenses (Don't worry it is restocking, nothing hard) and getting points based on how you do your job. You also get cute homunculus co-workers. I found this game to be on the easier side for 100% the story, which you will have to do 2 play-throughs, because there is one town and everyone is there. The only way…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had a blast playing this. I've had the Atelier series on my "To-Play" list for a while now, but I've generally looked over most of them as I love the premise of the games, but I wanted more commitment to romance rather than just "bait," and this one seems to do a good job at going through with it. That might seem silly to prioritize for some gamers, but I have a hard time showing interests for side characters if I don't see a proper development for the characters' growth together. That's a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another Atelier in the bag and once again...I'm completely split down the middle on this one. The initial 3 years of game play was a great time and I enjoyed pretty much everything...but that last free year just eats up so much of the game with nothing new to do except make endgame gear...and if you're not really interested in doing that (like me) you're going to be bored and sleep the whole thing away. I did TRY to make post game sufficient gear of course...but upon going to the super bosses…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I actually did not like this game. I loved Atelier Iris 1 & 2, and thought this might be a nice updated version of that. It's not. There is no story, it's like a slice-of-life thing, there is really no exploration nor RPG elements to speak of, the combat becomes super easy very quickly to the point that it's basically pointless, you can't really farm anything or play around with the alchemy system because of the way the timing system works, it's just all-around kind of boring. I heard that…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Introduction As a fan of the series, I decided to write reviews for the Atelier games. I tried to make them in a way that newcomers and maybe even fellow fans who're looking for the next installment find out something about it. About Atelier This is a classic JRPG franchise, meaning it has turn based battles where you have to select from a list what will your characters do in their turn. Atelier's charm however lies in the alchemy system. This system is about gathering materials in around…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →(A Sweet Reward by Chirinuruwowaka) End credits music for Atelier Escha & Logy perfectly captures the doomed sincere emo vibe of the game, especially as all those faded smiling anime faces drift past as this song plays
positive · AI labelView post →Here's a little tribute I made to Atelier Escha & Logy back in 2020. Such a good game... #AtelierSeries
positive · AI labelView post →131 hours later and I am done (for now) with 100 Line: Last Defense Academy. Hit the true ending (or at least what most consider the true ending) and I'm satisfied with what I've played. An absolutely incredible, unique, and flawed game. Next up I think we're going to finish Atelier Escha & Logy.
neutral · AI labelView post →Definitely better than Ayesha, with multiple QOL stuff added, like having all consumable items replenish when you get back to Colseit, and you aren't forced to defeat every super boss to get every achievement. Also, Willbell is back, and she is the BEST character from Ayesha, and you can't convince me otherwise.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just like with most Ateliers, E&L is a laid-back jrpg with a focus on crafting and gathering. It has a strong "autumn" feel to it, with muted colors and pensive overall mood, but even in this bleak setting you end up chilling with the characteres and appreciating the beauty of their world and life. The fun cast is balanced well both combat-wise and screentime-wise, allowing you to play around with many party options. Alongside great artstyle, good ost and engaging gameplay loop, this is a great…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I haven't finished Atelier Escha & Logy (and idk if i can ever finish it) but you're telling me that Logy is in the latest game??? NO ONE KNOWS BUT I LOVE HIM ICBDIDNXKDKD
neutral · AI labelView post →Playing some Atelier Escha & Logy while I take a breakfast break. Great for short burst, this game. Wilbell and Katla have joined. The combat is getting good.
positive · AI labelView post →Got hard walled by the 2nd to last boss, rest of the game was easy. It debuffed my whole team then took 6 turns in a row while healing.
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