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Alchemica - Crafting RPG

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83%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
83% User Score Based on 719 reviews

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Alchemica - Crafting RPG is a single player tactical role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Crunchy Bit Games and was released on September 2, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Craft items, explore dungeons, run your alchemy shop in this retro pixel RPG!

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83%Audience ScoreBased on 719 reviews
story32 positive mentions
grinding52 negative mentions
  • Unique blend of RPG, crafting, and shop management with an engaging story and charming pixel art.
  • Deep gameplay mechanics with strategic turn-based combat and alchemy minigame providing satisfying challenge.
  • Minimal and non-intrusive ads with fair progression without pay-to-win elements, plus regular developer updates.
  • Steep and sometimes unfair difficulty curve, especially early bosses requiring excessive grinding and resource farming.
  • Clunky and unresponsive controls with slow animations and frequent loading screens hinder smooth gameplay experience.
  • Limited inventory and storage space causing frustration; shop mechanics and pricing minigame are often confusing and cumbersome.

  • story

    99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    32% positive mentions, 65% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The story is generally praised for its engaging, charming characters and immersive RPG elements, drawing comparisons to games like Stardew Valley and Adventure Bar Story. However, many players find quest progression unclear or frustrating due to frequent grind requirements, occasional bugs, and unclear instructions, which can hamper pacing and accessibility. Despite some difficulty spikes and UI issues, the narrative's depth, crafting, and combat systems keep players invested and eager for future chapters.

    • “I don't usually leave reviews but I feel obligated to leave one for this beautiful game; it has an interesting story, likeable characters, great mechanics, and loads to do.”
    • “It's fantastic; when I think of a mobile game this is what I imagine it should be: actual story, decent gameplay, a good challenge, and the real feeling of playing a game without having to pay my way through it. Even the ad rewards are worthwhile. Looking forward to the rest of the game.”
    • “I love this game so much: the quests, friends, the storyline, and that little masked creature.”
    • “The story is a bit confusing in certain parts, and some quests feel nearly impossible to complete without excessive grinding, such as repeatedly failing to find key items or characters like 'Lucas' in the forest.”
    • “The quest progression often feels unclear or frustrating, and there are issues like missing letters or bugs that prevent continuing the story, making it very frustrating to play.”
    • “The story pacing is slow and some quests require making a large amount of gold, which feels tedious and disrupts the flow of the narrative.”

  • gameplay

    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    48% positive mentions, 47% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    Gameplay offers an engaging blend of crafting, combat, and shop mechanics with clever boss fights and a deep content expansion in later chapters, appealing to fans of grinding and exploration. However, many players find the RNG-based farming frustrating and progression hindered by unclear mechanics, slow pacing, and occasional tedious or detached puzzle elements. While the game excels in charm and immersion, improvements in control responsiveness, combat variety, and clearer in-game guidance would enhance the overall experience.

    • “Chapter 2 has over tripled the amount of content and depth to the gameplay, along with several quality of life upgrades.”
    • “The gameplay is terrific and driven as well as the crafting system; they both work hand in hand.”
    • “It's so fun and the gameplay loop keeps me entertained a lot as I explore and test out new recipes as new ingredients unlock while progressing through the story!”
    • “The farming and RNG mechanics seem to troll you, as you'll often find common items suddenly impossible to find or get from drops when you need them to progress the story. The boss fights are clever, but the mechanics are often too subtle, and the puzzles are insanely difficult.”
    • “Current combat mechanics either involve not watching the screen while constantly tapping the attack button or blowing things up in one hit (which will require extra trips to the forest to continue). Hopefully there is more variety later, but this is what I've seen so far.”
    • “There is a fairly troubling lack of information on some core mechanics (how to combo/generate mana efficiently, what the symbols on monster nameplates mean). Requests include a peaceful area to collect basic ingredients, more information on game mechanics (transmutation, monster info, price ranges), and showing potion effects without needing to craft one first.”

  • grinding

    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    4% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 96% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is widely described as excessive, slow, and often tedious, with many players frustrated by the heavy farming and RNG mechanics required to progress. While some enjoy the challenging, grind-focused gameplay and crafting systems, others find the lengthy battles, slow animations, and repetitive item collection detract from their experience. Overall, the grind is a significant barrier for casual players, making enjoyment heavily dependent on one's tolerance for repetitive tasks.

    • “I'm a pretty big fan of RPGs, so I can understand a little grinding, but it would be nice if something like the blue slimes could spawn in other areas as well. Going back to Greenwood every time you need some bombs really hinders progress, especially when half the side quests are in Stony Ruin!”
    • “I want battling to be a challenge, not tedious to the point of not wanting to play. I know how to use the bombs and things.”
    • “The farming and RNG mechanics seem to troll you, as you'll often find common items suddenly impossible to find or get from drops when you need them to progress the story. The boss fights are clever, but the mechanics are often too subtle, and the puzzles are insane.”
    • “I really wanted to like this game... spent about 2 hours grinding and trying to make some progress in the game, but the battle animations are annoyingly slow, and the first boss is very difficult if you aren't over-leveled. It's a shame because the art is really fantastic, but this is just not a good source of casual fun.”
    • “The combat is unfun and tedious, the narrative is downright awful and the constant grinds are unrewarding.”

  • monetization

    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    7% positive mentions, 2% neutral mentions, 91% negative mentions

    The game features mostly non-intrusive, infrequent ads that are generally well-received for not disrupting gameplay, though some users find them annoying or forced at times. There is a strong desire among players for an ad-free option via in-app purchase to support developers and improve experience. Overall, monetization balances reasonable ad usage with a quality free experience, but clearer options for removing ads and store mechanics would enhance player satisfaction.

    • “Classic and fun RPG with no stupid microtransactions.”
    • “I don't mind if we spend money if this has in-game purchases.”
    • “I would love a link to pay so I can end ads, a help button for a quick rundown of the game's features, and some kind of save confirmation or save button.”
    • “Open game ad switch screens ad the longer I go without being able to save allows you to give longer ads or we lose our progress.”
    • “I lowered my stars because ads are no longer optional and the ID link is sketchy. I tried to delink my account from an old ID that was saved on my old phone I no longer have.”
    • “The decision to hold off on the ad-free version is an odd one to me, and appears to be an attempt to capitalize on the fact that the ads are reloaded every time you craft a potion.”

  • graphics

    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    54% positive mentions, 39% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their charming, pixel-art style that evokes nostalgia while offering detailed and visually appealing scenes reminiscent of classic RPGs like Stardew Valley. Despite some minor bugs and occasional glitches, the artistic direction and animations contribute significantly to the game's unique character and relaxing atmosphere. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong, beloved aspect that enhances the storytelling and gameplay experience.

    • “It truly blew me away with the level of detail, the visuals speak for themselves.”
    • “Absolutely fantastic experience with this game's gameplay and wonderfully made cute little pixelated graphics!”
    • “Beautiful graphics, engaging story, reminds me of the good old pixel RPG games, keep up the good work.”
    • “There is a graphic bug when collecting materials facing right.”
    • “Needs a ton of work: the proportions are off on the artwork, the aspect ratio is weird and off center, and small things like NPCs walk down a dead-end road and then aren't there, or talk to you as if you started a conversation before the game begins.”
    • “Improvement in graphics would be really appreciated.”

  • music

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The game's music is generally praised for its charm, beauty, and variety, with notable tracks reminiscent of classic soundtracks like The Legend of Zelda. Some users particularly enjoy the overall soundtrack and sound effects, though battle music receives mixed opinions. The option to independently adjust music volume is also appreciated.

    • “I love the characters, the music, the graphics, and the cute pixel art.”
    • “It is oozing charm, has beautiful music and visuals, and is exactly what I wanted out of a shop game.”
    • “Superb graphics and animations, lovely music and sound effects, standard but good story so far, nice gameplay with good variety and almost zero ads.”
    • “Music is good except for the battle music.”
    • “Some of the Legend of Zelda soundtracks... you might end up hearing a lot.”
    • “The Goron Village music from BOTW can get repetitive.”

  • stability

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Stability in the game is mixed, with several users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and game-breaking bugs like turn skips and glitches during combat or minigames. While some players experience no issues, many encounter frustrating stability problems that disrupt gameplay.

    • “I super love this game, however, after one full day of playing and attempting to do the same today, my game now glitches and shuts down.”
    • “After the newest update (totally amazing by the way) it freezes and kicks me out of the game.”
    • “I can be in a fight, running around, talking to an NPC, and the whole thing freezes.”

  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users find the humor in the game charming and entertaining, highlighted by witty character interactions and a particularly funny squishy sound effect when the music is turned off. The humor adds a lighthearted and enjoyable layer to the gameplay experience.

    • “If you turn the music off, there is a hilarious squishy dripping sound in the background!”
    • “Controls are easy, fights are strategic with characters that are humorous.”
    • “So hilarious.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its impressive visuals and relaxing, enjoyable atmosphere, enhanced by the absence of aggressive monetization. Early impressions suggest a well-crafted environment that promotes immersion and comfort.

    • “It is an amazing game with great visuals and a relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “I'm only 30 minutes in at the moment, so I'll adjust the score as more of the game unfolds, but so far it's been impressive in not monetizing everything and maintaining an enjoyable atmosphere.”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without any reported issues.

    • “I haven't found any problems, and runs smoothly.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is widely praised for its wholesome and emotionally uplifting experience, creating a positive and heartfelt atmosphere for players.

    • “A very wholesome game”

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users appreciate the simple yet cute character design, finding it comforting and enjoyable to draw, though some may feel the need to compensate for other aspects.

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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
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Alchemica - Crafting RPG is a tactical role playing game with fantasy theme. Common tags for Alchemica - Crafting RPG include free to play, turn-based, indie, female protagonist, immersive and others.

Alchemica - Crafting RPG is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Alchemica - Crafting RPG.

Alchemica - Crafting RPG was released on September 2, 2017.

Alchemica - Crafting RPG was developed by Crunchy Bit Games.

Alchemica - Crafting RPG has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Alchemica - Crafting RPG for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Alchemica - Crafting RPG is a single player game.

Similar games include Labyrinth Legend, Hero of Aethric | Classic RPG, Andor's Trail, Order of Fate - Roguelike RPG, Vampire's Fall: Origins RPG and others.