Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea tells the tale of Shallistera, the daughter of a tribal leader who embarks on a voyage to find a solution affecting her homeland, and Shallotte, a struggling alchemist who dreams of “hitting it big.” Both are joined by a diverse cast of characters who will help them throughout their journey. Players will encounter the quick-thinking Kortes, Shallistera’s childhood friend and bodyguard, Wilbell voll Erslied, a grand magician in training, Jurie Crotze, a lone-wolf treasure hunter, and Miruca Crotze, a childhood friend of Shallotte’s who works as a blacksmith.

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea offers a synthesist’s splendor of content, including brand new episodes for fans to further explore the swirling mysteries of the world of Dusk. Combined with new bosses to challenge, PlayStation Vita optimization features, further additions to character costumes that allow players to accessorize their favorite characters, a brand new message log feature, and all of the DLC released for the PlayStation®3 version, players will find that Atelier Shallie Plus is the perfect way to experience this acclaimed Atelier entry!

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea features a Synthesis system which allows players to craft more efficient items using ‘Synthesis Skills’. These abilities can be utilized by adding certain materials to the cauldron which can bestow a variety of effects upon the final item, such as granting extra uses or increasing the resulting effect. All materials fall under one of four elemental attributes: fire, water, wind and earth. When combined successfully, these elements can activate a ‘Chain’ which further enhances items, resulting in bonuses stronger than those obtained through executing standard synthesis.

Players can make the most of their powerful new concoctions when taking on the brand new boss battles that appear in Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea. The most prominent of those bosses being the powerful ‘Beast King’s Champion’; a foe of overwhelming strength which will require a skilled team equipped with strong weapons to have any chance when facing off with an enemy the likes of him!

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Aside from tackling these new bosses, Shallistera and Shallotte can partake in a wealth of other missions through the ‘Life Task’ system in the game, now returning with new touch screen functionality specifically for the Vita. By progressing the story, characters will discover exciting new missions to undertake. Completing these optional objectives will reward the player with experience points, while Special Life Tasks will pit players against powerful enemies to really pump up the danger.

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Seacontains a myriad of brand new costumes designed specifically for the Plus version ofAtelier Shallie, ensuring that any Alchemist can craft their own unique style. Players can choose from the Crimson Guard, Grand Pirate Dress, Lady Villain and Cobalt Saber costumes to dress up their team, along with having access to all of the downloadable content originally released for the PS3 version of the game.

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea will also debut with a limited Collector’s Edition, available exclusively through NIS America’s online store. Inside the wonderfully illustrated Collector’s Edition box is a 48-page softcover art book, the original soundtrack featuring 30 tracks of in-game music, a 6” by 6” microfiber cloth depicting protagonists Shallotte and Shallistera and a physical copy of the game.

Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea will be available as digital download through the Playstation Store.

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