Alchemist Adventure
- June 10, 2021
- SUPERGG.COM
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Alchemist Adventure" is a fantasy action-adventure game where players assume the role of an alchemist, exploring, battling enemies, and solving puzzles using various elemental spells. The game features a unique alchemy system that allows players to mix and match elements to create different attacks and abilities. With hand-drawn 2D graphics and a compelling story, "Alchemist Adventure" offers a fresh take on the classic action-adventure genre.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique mix of adventure and puzzle-solving, with an engaging story and interesting alchemy mechanics.
- Players can explore at their own pace, revisiting areas with new spells and abilities to discover hidden collectibles and secrets.
- The developers are responsive to player feedback, regularly addressing bugs and adding new content, showing a commitment to improving the game.
- The game suffers from frustrating bugs and unclear mechanics, which can lead to players feeling stuck and having to restart their progress.
- The user interface is overly complex and not well-explained, making it difficult for players to grasp the various mechanics and systems.
- Combat can feel tedious and unbalanced, with some players experiencing issues with difficulty settings and elemental potions not performing as expected.
- story21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story of "Alchemist Adventure" revolves around the protagonist, Mya, on a quest to uncover her forgotten past, blending elements of mystery with straightforward progression. While some players find the narrative engaging and appreciate the depth of lore and side quests, others criticize it for being simplistic and poorly integrated into the gameplay, with frustrating bugs detracting from the experience. Overall, the story has potential but is hampered by execution issues and a lack of compelling presentation.
“Alchemist Adventure is a 3D action-adventure puzzle game in which you play as a young heroine named Mya on a quest to solve the mystery of her forgotten past.”
“While the game is still far from perfect, it offers players an interesting mix of adventure and puzzle-solving while telling an engaging and intriguing story.”
“The story has the makings of a mystery, and the combat and puzzle-solving show great promise.”
“However, with the overwhelmingly frustrating bugs that completely force me to restart my playthrough from square one, an amnesia-focused story, and a depressing world, I do not see myself playing any further.”
“The story feels like it's grafted on and just an excuse to bring the player from one area to another.”
“The story is boring and the cutscenes are annoying.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a blend of hack and slash action with strategic spell casting, offering depth through its alchemy mechanics and customization options. However, players have noted that the complexity of the UI and the steep learning curve can make the experience tedious and overwhelming, detracting from the enjoyment. While the core mechanics are well-designed and engaging once mastered, many feel that the game could benefit from clearer explanations and a more polished approach to its various systems.
“The gameplay offers hack and slash melee action as well as some strategic spell casting in your quest to fight hordes of beasts and learn the secrets of your past.”
“The game has a lot of depth in terms of the story, the customization, how the mechanics work, and the interaction with many elements in the game are amazing. Everything feels smooth once you get the hang of it, and you start turning into a true alchemist, using potions and casting blazing tornadoes. You're going to love it.”
“Despite its simplicity, the alchemy mechanics are really fleshed out, and you can get different results while mixing elements. There's a lot to play around with.”
“While the gameplay itself is not overly complicated, the game does throw a lot of in-game mechanics that players may find quite tedious.”
“The UI is too complex and obtuse to get into all the mechanics in this game.”
“Has potential but the learning curve is really steep; the mechanics need more explaining and more polishing in my opinion.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while the main storyline can be completed in 10-12 hours, achieving 100% completion requires significant grinding for collectibles and tedious achievements. The combat system is described as repetitive and lacking depth, leading to a tedious experience, especially for those who do not enjoy grinding or mastery mechanics. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a double-edged sword, appealing to some while frustrating others.
“While an entire playthrough can be completed in about 10-12 hours, gamers may find themselves multiplying that in their quest to find all the collectibles and grind out some of the more tedious achievements.”
“While the gameplay itself is not overly complicated, the game does throw a lot of in-game mechanics that players may find quite tedious.”
“Combat is tedious, not requiring strategy but just keep dodging and throwing the same potions or just hacking with the sword.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game exhibit a whimsical charm and thoughtful design, but the execution is inconsistent, with some elements, like the animated character portraits, feeling out of place. While the overall aesthetic has nostalgic appeal, it fails to fully resonate with all players, leading to mixed feelings about its quality.
“The graphics, lighting, and design all show heart, showcasing a whimsical idea.”
“I have big nostalgia for 3D graphics in older games, but this isn't for me.”
“Also, there's something about the animated character portraits that doesn't match the aesthetic of the rest of the game.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for being well-suited to each map, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience. While there are some technical issues with the intro video, the in-game cutscenes feature the music effectively. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the immersive storytelling and gameplay.
“The music is suitable for every map, enhancing the overall experience and atmosphere of the game.”
“The game story is amazing, and the music complements the breathtaking journey of discovering each piece of memory.”
“The interaction between the elements and the music creates a captivating environment that draws you into the gameplay.”
“The music is suitable for every map, but it lacks variety and can become repetitive over time.”
“While the game has a lot of depth, the music doesn't enhance the experience and often feels out of place.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't leave a lasting impression, which is disappointing given the game's otherwise engaging elements.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is generally perceived as lacking, with players experiencing bugs and unclear mechanics that can lead to frustrating moments, particularly during critical gameplay sections. Despite these issues, some users still find enjoyment in the initial hours of play.
“I had fun with the first eight hours or so with the game, even if things were a little buggy and unclear, with blind leaps into poison clouds in order to progress.”
