NIS bringing Atelier Ayesha: Alchemist of Dusk to North America in March

NIS America will be bringing Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk to North America on March 5th, 2013. Fans of the Atelier series have a lot to look forward to as the game will feature numerous new features. The game will revolve around Ayesha Altugle and her quest to find her missing younger sister.

The game's story is focused on Ayesha’s mission is to find her younger sister, Nio, who went missing after she left home to gather medicinal ingredients. Ayesha will be supported and helped by those already close to her, as well as new friends she'll meet along the way.

A new Diary System allows you to keep a log of Ayesha’s activities. Keeping up with the diary, Ayesha will be able to gain more recipes, bonus stats, and items. Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk does not have any time restriction on each mission; instead, every mission will be connected and will help determine your success in finding Ayesha’s younger sister.

The Alchemist of Dusk features an updated, turn-based battle system that emphasizes the importance of character positioning and distance from the enemies. Move behind the enemy and attack from behidn to score critical hits. Support and Assist attacks among your party will also play a big role in each battle.