Alchemic Dungeons DX
- February 14, 2019
- Q-Cumber Factory
Get on SteamAlchemic Dungeons DX is a rogue-like game with crafting mechanics and turn-based action, offering endless variety through randomized dungeons and items. This deluxe version includes new characters, items, and dungeons, as well as enhanced background music. The game features an 8-bit aesthetic for a nostalgic retro experience, providing a fresh challenge for players.
Reviews
- The crafting system is well-integrated and adds depth to gameplay, allowing players to create their own weapons, armor, and potions.
- The game features multiple character classes, enhancing replay value and providing diverse gameplay experiences.
- It's a relaxing and enjoyable take on the Mystery Dungeon genre, with retro-inspired graphics and a charming aesthetic.
- The game can feel repetitive, as players may become reliant on a few effective strategies once they discover what works best.
- It takes a while for the game to ramp up in difficulty, with the first few levels being quite easy and not challenging until later on.
- The procedural generation is basic, leading to a lack of surprises and making each run feel familiar.
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its multiple classes, allowing players to experience different playstyles. However, some users feel that the basic procedural generation leads to a lack of surprises, making each dungeon run feel too familiar and potentially diminishing long-term replay value.
“The multiple classes increase the replay value significantly.”
“With 8 (9) classes, the replay value is really high.”
“The variety of classes adds a lot to the overall replayability of the game.”
“Multiple classes increase replay value.”
“With 8 (9) classes, the replay value is really high too.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a nostalgic, old-school style enhanced by retro graphics and sounds, emphasizing a crafting system for creating armors, weapons, and potions rather than traditional loot collection. Players appreciate the relaxing and laid-back nature of the experience.
“Relaxing and laid-back gameplay.”
“The old school gameplay is augmented by retro-inspired graphics and sounds, much like in other games published by Flyhigh Works.”
“The best feature of this game is how it is played: the gameplay is heavily focused on crafting your own armors, weapons, potions, etc., instead of finding the best loot.”
“The gameplay is relaxing and laid-back.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game, particularly regarding crafting; some find the process tedious and prefer direct item drops, while others who enjoy crafting appreciate the game's mechanics and value.
“I hate crafting, and I wish that instead of dropping all these reagents you have to tediously mix together, the game simply dropped the end items for you. I understand that this is a matter of preference, and if you're into crafting, this is a fun little game at a reasonable price point.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects received mixed feedback, with some users expressing a lack of enthusiasm for them.
“I wasn't a huge fan of the music and sound effects.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a retro-inspired aesthetic that complements the old school gameplay, reminiscent of other titles published by Flyhigh Works.
“The old school gameplay is augmented by retro-inspired graphics and sounds, much like in other games published by Flyhigh Works.”
