One day, while gathering wood, Agnes crosses paths with Bell Faris, her former alchemy master, who she hasn’t seen in seven years. Bell is in debt and seeks to use Agnes’s talents to repay it, leading to a strained and complex relationship. As Agnes navigates her business and personal life, she must balance her responsibility to her sister with the demands of Bell and the dangerous world of alchemy.
1. Alchemy Crafting and Business Management:
- Engage in alchemy crafting where you gather ingredients, brew potions, and create powerful concoctions. Your alchemical skills will be put to the test as you help run your business in Trading City.
- Manage your alchemy shop by fulfilling customer orders and improving your recipes. The more successful your business, the better your opportunities to help your sister.
- Craft unique items using the resources you gather, while unlocking new alchemy recipes and enhancing your skills as an alchemist.
2. Character-driven Storyline:
- Atelier Agnes features a deep and emotional narrative, exploring the bond between Agnes and her sister Lufa, as well as the manipulation by her master Bell Faris.
- The game focuses on Agnes’s growth as she grapples with the emotional weight of caring for her sick sister while managing her business and facing the pressures from Bell’s debt.
- Players will encounter various characters along the way, each with their own stories and challenges, which may impact Agnes’s journey and the choices she must make.
3. Exploration and Quests:
- Explore different areas of Trading City and the surrounding countryside to gather rare ingredients and materials for your alchemy creations.
- Complete quests for various townspeople to gain rewards, unlock new resources, and develop relationships with the city’s inhabitants.
- Every decision you make in the game will affect your progress, as you choose which quests to prioritize and how to manage your time between work, family, and your alchemical pursuits.