Alcatmist : Merge & Story

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Alcatmist : Merge & Story is a single player simulation game. It received positive reviews from players.

Merge & Craft magic items, and decorate your own adorable shop!

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 372 reviews

story10 positive mentions

monetization65 negative mentions

Adorable and cute art style with charming cat characters and magical items that enhance the merging gameplay experience.
Engaging and unique merge mechanics, including merging different types of items and crafting potions, with an enjoyable storyline and shop-building elements.
No forced ads; advertisements are optional and used reasonably for bonuses or speeding up gameplay, allowing free-to-play enjoyment.

Excessive monetization with very high prices for ad removal and in-game purchases required to complete events, making it feel pay-to-win especially for limited time events.
Constant intrusive tutorial hints and hand-holding that cannot be disabled, which frustrates players and detracts from the game’s enjoyment.
Performance issues such as long loading times, occasional freezing, glitches, lost progress, and some UI/controls problems that impact gameplay.

monetization
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
4%
84%
The game's monetization features mostly optional ads that help speed up gameplay or replenish energy, with no forced or intrusive ads, which many users appreciate. However, the high cost to permanently remove ads—ranging from around $25 to $60—is widely criticized as excessive and a major drawback. While microtransactions and ads can sometimes interrupt flow, the game remains playable and enjoyable without spending money, though frequent ads during events or for energy are seen as somewhat aggressive by some players.
- “No ads, no pop-ups; I was able to play this game straight for a whole hour without interruptions.”
- “I bought the permanent no ads version and have had no regrets.”
- “Interesting concept, loads of recipes to make so it doesn't get boring, no intrusive ads, and it's super easy to get energy.”
- “None of this sounds bad at first, it's when you get into a groove with it and are constantly roadblocked by ads or you pay $50 to remove them.”
- “Also, the more you use ads to refresh an item generator, the longer it takes without ads, meaning you're slowly forced to watch more ads or use more buyable gems just to keep using the energy you've built up.”
- “It costs $60+ to remove ads permanently as a one time fee... or $30 per month!”
story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
53%
11%
The story is consistently described as cute, charming, and well-integrated with the game's alchemist cat theme, offering an enjoyable and adorable narrative experience. However, some players feel that frequent story interruptions can disrupt gameplay flow, and there is a desire for more balanced pacing with additional orders between story segments. Overall, the storyline is appreciated for its charm and creativity, though some wish for smoother progression and the option to skip or streamline story elements.
- “Great storyline of alchemist cats building up some shops.”
- “The characters and story arcs are adorable.”
- “The art is precious and stellar, the story is cute, and the mechanics are solid for a merge game.”
- “It would also be nice if there were more orders to complete between story bites; it feels like the story is interrupting gameplay every 30 seconds or so.”
- “I really don't want to do them, I just want the option to skip them and just play the main story.”
- “However, once that tickle is gone, it starts to become a chore. Sure, you have tons of things to do, but unless you play all day, as much as you can squeeze from your free energy, it really doesn't give you enough time to do the secondary quests. Many times, I would be just shy of unlocking the extra character or barely make it with hours or even minutes left.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
35%
The graphics are widely praised for their adorable, cute, and charming art style, which significantly enhances the game's appeal. Visuals are simple yet delightful, fitting well with the gameplay and overall aesthetic. Some users wished for sharper graphics, but the overall consensus is that the art style is a strong, positive aspect of the game.
- “The art style is absolutely adorable.”
- “The graphics are absolutely adorable, and the potions are well designed.”
- “Really cute and beautiful artwork!”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The gameplay offers a unique and enjoyable twist on traditional merge mechanics by combining dissimilar items for crafting, enhanced by cute graphics and charming characters. While the mechanics are simple, fun, and progressively more complex, some users find the energy recharge system and guided tutorials restrictive, slightly impacting the overall experience.
- “I've played a few match games with order systems, but the mechanic of merging dissimilar items to craft potions or magic items is unique and much more fun than other similar games.”
- “Quality dialogue, artstyle, gameplay, and most importantly, alchemist adds a new interesting twist to a typical merging game.”
- “The merge mechanics get more complex when you unlock more shops.”
- “All gameplay takes place on a separate screen, so you don't see the scenery.”
- “Not only this, but you are expected to upgrade multiple areas of gameplay for additional fees, just so the processes don't feel like a slog.”
- “No freedom in gameplay.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report stability issues including frequent freezing, glitches when interacting with icons, and missing in-game music, often occurring after recent updates. These problems disrupt gameplay and cause frustration despite overall enjoyment of the game.
- “It's really fun, but the update caused an issue and now the game freezes once it loads.”
- “So far I do really like this game, but I am having an issue where the game freezes and locks up when I merge some items together.”
- “Now it just freezes constantly.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
Users generally appreciate the game's music for being cute, enjoyable, and unobtrusive, enhancing the overall experience without being annoying. However, some have reported issues with in-game music not playing, possibly due to bugs or updates.
- “I'll be honest, I never usually enjoy mobile games, but the lack of forced ads and the completely free nature of this game, as well as all the cute music and art, is amazing.”
- “Super cute design and the music is enjoyable.”
- “I don't have in-game music. Not sure if it's due to the last update or if it's a bug.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is enjoyable but currently suffers from significant optimization issues and bugs that need to be addressed for a smoother experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players wish for more convenient grinding options, such as the ability to use items on themselves or a side setup for idle grinding to reduce manual effort.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by cute, relaxing tones and expressive, funny character dialogue that adds charm and enjoyment.

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Alcatmist : Merge & Story is a simulation game.

Alcatmist : Merge & Story is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Alcatmist : Merge & Story.

Alcatmist : Merge & Story was developed by Chamelio Games.

Alcatmist : Merge & Story has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Alcatmist : Merge & Story for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Alcatmist : Merge & Story is a single player game.

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