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.
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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 a variety of play styles.
- It's a charming and enjoyable Mystery Dungeon-style roguelike that offers a relaxing experience, especially on mobile platforms like the Nintendo Switch.
- The game can feel repetitive and lacks challenge in the early levels, taking time to ramp up difficulty.
- Procedural generation is basic, leading to a lack of surprises and making each run feel too familiar.
- The absence of achievements and limited Steam Overlay functionality diminishes the overall experience.
- replayability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its multiple classes, allowing players to experience different playstyles. However, the basic procedural generation leads to a lack of surprises, making each run feel familiar and potentially diminishing long-term replay value.
“The multiple classes increase the replay value significantly.”
“The variety of classes adds a lot to the replayability of the game.”
“With 8 (9) classes, the replay value is really high.”
“Multiple classes increase replay value.”
“Classes and replay value.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a nostalgic, old-school style enhanced by retro graphics and sounds, emphasizing a crafting system where players create their own armors, weapons, and potions rather than relying on loot. This approach contributes to a relaxing and laid-back gaming experience.
“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.”
“Relaxing and laid-back gameplay.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of crafting, wishing for a more streamlined process that delivers end items directly instead of requiring tedious mixing of reagents. However, some acknowledge that this aspect may appeal to those who enjoy crafting, suggesting a divide in player preferences.
“I hate crafting, and I wish that rather than 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.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects received mixed reviews, with some users expressing a lack of enthusiasm for them. Overall, the audio elements did not resonate well with certain players.
“I wasn't a huge fan of the music/sound effects.”
“I wasn't a huge fan of the music/sound effects.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % 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. This nostalgic visual style enhances the overall gaming experience.
“The old school gameplay is augmented by retro-inspired graphics and sounds, much like in other games published by Flyhigh Works.”
