Alchemage
- November 4, 2020
- Arupaca Laboratories
"Alchemage is an action-packed multiplayer and single-player game where you play as an alchemist transported to a mysterious world. To find a way back home, you'll explore diverse biomes, battle creatures, and discover ancient monuments. Craft and build in this procedurally generated world, collecting magic scrolls and materials to cast powerful spells and create your own modifications."
Reviews
- The game has an interesting design and spells system, providing a fun and challenging experience.
- Good control system with customizable keys, and the graphics are appealing for this style of game.
- Offers a lot of playability with various creatures, building options, and a decent amount of content for an early access title.
- The game suffers from bugs, including a loading issue that prevents progress and a lack of updates, leading to concerns about abandonment.
- Combat mechanics can be clunky and frustrating, with some enemies being overly difficult to defeat.
- Limited content and a lack of replayability make the game feel incomplete, leaving players wanting more.
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being poorly developed, with bugs that prevent quest updates and a lack of clear directions or hints for players. While there are numerous quests available that can provide hours of engagement, the overall narrative experience is hindered by these issues and incomplete localization.
“Plenty of quests to do.”
“The game does have multiplayer and a whole lineup of quests that can keep you engaged for hours.”
“Most of the content is in English, however, some of the quest guide or book content may require additional reading.”
“The never-dying boss and the bugged story that doesn't update are major issues.”
“Quests don't provide directions or hints, making it frustrating to progress.”
“While there are plenty of quests to do, the game feels incomplete and not fully developed.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it calming and enjoyable, while others consider it bad enough to disable. Overall, many appreciate the soundtrack as a relaxing accompaniment to gameplay, enhancing the experience for those who enjoy having it in the background.
“Lovely soundtrack, I could listen to it all day; it's so calming!”
“The game can run on practically any computer, so you can always have the game on the go, and the soundtrack is really enjoyable to listen to.”
“If you are a student or a busy body, having the game run in the background while listening to the music is very relaxing, in all honesty.”
“The music is bad, and I have disabled it or turned it down to 0.”
“If you are a student or a busy person, having the game run in the background while listening to the music is very relaxing, to be honest.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are well-received, complementing the game's style and enhancing the overall experience with smooth gameplay and no noticeable glitches. Additionally, features like weather effects and a map editor contribute to the visual appeal, making it a strong recommendation for players seeking a visually engaging experience.
“I still recommend it if you're looking for similar gameplay in a different setting; it has great graphics and music, weather effects, zoom in/out, various settings (volume sliders, autosave interval, etc.), a map editor, multiplayer, creative mode, and so on.”
“Graphics are good for this style of game.”
“Graphics are good, gameplay is smooth, no glitches during any of my gameplay.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and variety, featuring a map editor, multiplayer options, and a creative mode, all enhanced by impressive graphics, music, and weather effects. Additionally, it offers customizable settings such as volume sliders and autosave intervals, making it a versatile experience for players.
“I still recommend it if you're looking for similar gameplay in a different setting. It has great graphics and music, weather effects, zoom in/out, various settings (volume sliders, autosave interval, etc.), a map editor, multiplayer, creative mode, and so on.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a stable gaming experience, highlighting smooth gameplay and the absence of glitches, contributing to an overall positive impression of the game's stability.
“The graphics are good, and the gameplay is smooth with no glitches during any of my sessions.”
“I appreciate how stable the game is; I haven't encountered any crashes or major bugs.”
“The performance is consistently reliable, making for an enjoyable gaming experience.”