Absolute Alchemical Potion
- September 28, 2020
- Lotos Project
Get on SteamAbsolute Alchemical Potion is an action-packed RPG where you brew potions to gain abilities and defeat enemies. Explore a procedurally generated world, collect ingredients, and discover alchemy techniques to upgrade your potions. Battle challenging bosses and save the world from destruction.
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Reviews
- The game features charming artwork and a well-developed world, making it visually appealing and immersive.
- Celsia, the protagonist, is a refreshing character with a strong personality, providing a unique perspective compared to typical otome leads.
- The game offers multiple endings and character routes, allowing for replayability and a variety of romantic interactions.
- The pacing can feel rushed, and some romantic elements lack depth, making it hard to connect emotionally with the characters.
- The main character's self-absorbed nature may be off-putting to some players, leading to a lack of attachment to her and the love interests.
- Technical issues such as inconvenient save/load systems and inconsistent character art can detract from the overall experience.
- story74 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story is generally praised for its creativity and engaging characters, particularly the strong female protagonist and her interesting love interests. However, some reviewers noted that the romance feels rushed and the plot can be inconsistent, with a significant overlap in storylines across different routes. Despite its brevity, the narrative is described as captivating, with enjoyable artwork and music that enhance the overall experience.
“An engaging enough story about an alchemist that fails in her latest creation causing her to lose her magical powers; thus recruiting three male helpers to aid her on her journey to recover replacement ingredients so she may try again.”
“The art is lovely, the music fits perfectly, and the story has hidden depths.”
“Great story with cute characters and a lot of endings and details.”
“The storyline doesn't always make sense, and I found myself occasionally asking the screen why there wasn't another, better option for the next quest.”
“The main story is not very long, and then you just have to play again and again just to achieve slightly different results story-wise.”
“Story and world building doesn't branch out much beyond what it name drops or shows a little on, but it's a short visual novel; if there was more written about that, and didn't make the routes with the love interests brushed over or simplified, I would've cared about someone at least and felt more complete.”
- music18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and fitting, enhancing the fantasy and romance themes of the story. While some find it unremarkable, it serves well as soothing background noise, with standout tracks like "orchestic" and "shy" by gentlepunk. Overall, the combination of beautiful artwork and music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
“In terms of background music, 'Orchestic' and 'Shy' by Gentlepunk help to bring out the fantasy and romance themes in the story and are very pleasant to listen to.”
“The art is lovely, the music fits perfectly, and the story has hidden depths.”
“A beautiful fun story, amazing artwork, and music.”
“The music is unremarkable but serves well enough for background noise.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the colorful artwork, unique character designs, and chibi styles. However, some users note inconsistencies, such as character artwork not matching the tone of the text and certain CGs appearing off in proportion. Overall, while the artwork is celebrated, it is also considered the weakest aspect of the game.
“Kay the artwork: amazing.”
“I was smitten with the colorful artwork and unique character designs even if there were a few CGs that looked off proportion-wise.”
“A beautiful fun story, amazing artwork and music.”
“Graphics are definitely the weakest part of this game, though I liked the chibis.”
“There are a few cons, though, with the first being that the cute and expressive character artwork does not always match the tone of the text.”
“I was smitten with the colorful artwork and unique character designs, even if there were a few CGs that looked off proportion-wise.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating the main character's witty jokes and tough, independent demeanor. The dialogue is often entertaining, featuring humorous exchanges that enhance the overall enjoyment of the story. Despite some mixed feelings about the protagonist, her comedic moments and assertiveness are seen as positive aspects.
“Quite enjoyable, the story is interesting and the main character is hilarious. Unlike a lot of other otome/visual novel heroines, she's tough and independent.”
“The characters are fun, and the conversations and remarks that the main character says are quite funny sometimes.”
“She has funny jokes and moments where she's rude or stands up for herself, which, despite me not quite liking her, is still a plus.”
- character development6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development is present for all characters, with the main character showing growth, though opinions on her overall quality vary. The game's colorful artwork and unique character designs enhance the experience, despite some inconsistencies in proportions. Overall, players appreciate the depth and evolution of the characters throughout the gameplay.
“Is she the best kind of main character or even person out there? Probably not, but does she have character development? Yes.”
“Since I only finished Sitri's route, I can't talk much about the other two, but from the gameplay, there is character development for everyone.”
“I was smitten with the colorful artwork and unique character designs, even if there were a few CGs that looked off proportion-wise.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with romantic elements described as thin and failing to evoke significant feelings. While some characters, like Glem, are seen as wholesome, the overall narrative does not deliver a strong emotional impact, leading to a neutral reception.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it often requires replaying the entire game or managing multiple save files to achieve various endings and unlock achievements. This repetitive nature can detract from the overall enjoyment of the experience.
“Grinding can be tedious to get achievements, endings, etc. due to having to replay the whole game or load a lot of different saves.”
“Grinding can be tedious to get achievements, endings, etc. due to having to replay the whole game or load a lot of different saves.”
