Alchemist Adventure

Alchemist Adventure is an action-adventure RPG, where players take on the role of a powerful Alchemist, Mya. Throughout her journey, she will solve various puzzles, fight enemies, and brew all sorts of potions to aid her.

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62% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

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Alchemist Adventure is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with a kids theme. It was developed by Bad Minions and was released on June 10, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"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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story7 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The free-form alchemy system is engaging and allows for creative experimentation with no predefined recipes.
The game runs smoothly on handheld devices like the Steam Deck, making it suitable for short play sessions.
The art style is vibrant and charming, contributing to an enjoyable exploration experience.

The puzzle design is often considered lackluster and fails to provide a compelling challenge, leading to player disengagement.
The user interface and menu navigation are clunky and tedious, making it frustrating to manage potions and elements during gameplay.
The game suffers from various bugs and technical issues that can hinder progress and enjoyment.

story
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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71%
9%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and intriguing, particularly the character of Mya and her quest to uncover her past. However, many critics note that the narrative can feel thin or simplistic, with a lack of depth and coherence in the lore, and some express frustration with the pacing and presentation. Overall, while the story has potential and is complemented by exploration and puzzle-solving elements, it often feels like a secondary aspect to the gameplay experience.
- “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 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. You really want to invest yourself in finding every piece of memory and see what happens next because it's breathtaking not knowing.”
- “The story has the makings of a mystery, and the combat and puzzle-solving show great promise.”
- “I found the lore/story messed up a bit; it looks like it was changed and reworked multiple times. The lore is nothing more than Plato's Atlantis with alchemy, a lustrous and advanced empire falling to its hubris.”
- “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.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Alchemist Adventure features a unique free-form alchemy system that allows for extensive crafting and exploration, but it suffers from a steep learning curve and an overly complex user interface. While some players appreciate the depth and potential of the mechanics, many find the constant menu navigation and tedious mechanics detract from the overall experience, making it feel frustrating and cumbersome. Despite its engaging combat and puzzle-solving elements, the game struggles to balance its ambitious ideas with user-friendly execution.
- “The core gameplay revolves around exploring the island's varied environments, solving puzzles, and battling enemies using alchemically created concoctions.”
- “While the story and pacing could be improved, the satisfying exploration, engaging combat, and deep crafting mechanics make it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.”
- “Despite its simplicity, the alchemy mechanics are really fleshed out and you can get different results while mixing elements, and there's a lot to play around with.”
- “Was also curious about the endings and wanted to see that, but all this is just bogged down or made frustrating from gameplay (almost all of it). I really wanted to like this, but I just don't.”
- “It's boring and spends way too much time in full screen tutorials of words explaining mechanics you won't interact with for hours.”
- “The UI is too complex and obtuse to get into all the mechanics in this game.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a vibrant and colorful art style that appeals to many players, though opinions are divided on its execution. While some appreciate the whimsical design and variety of aesthetics, others criticize the inconsistent art style and lack of cohesion, leading to a mixed reception overall. Technical settings are available to enhance the visual experience, but the overall impression remains that the graphics are average and not particularly groundbreaking.
- “The art style is vibrant and colorful, giving the game a distinct and appealing look.”
- “The graphics, lighting, and design all show heart, showcasing a whimsical idea.”
- “Not every game can be as pretty as Final Fantasy XVI or look as stylized as Hades, especially with small teams, but having a consistent art style is very important to having the game feel cohesive.”
- “Clunky, tedious, and an inconsistent art style.”
- “This game does not have a consistent art style.”
- “Also, there's something about the animated character portraits that doesn't match the aesthetic of the rest of the game.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and clunky, with many expressing frustration over the skill tree's requirements and the lack of meaningful upgrades. While the game offers a variety of activities, including combat and exploration, the repetitive nature of grinding for resources and achievements detracts from the overall experience. Some players appreciate the depth of mastery and farming, but those averse to grinding may find it a significant drawback.
- “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.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its suitability across various maps, enhancing the overall experience with calming and engaging tracks. While there are minor issues with the intro video playback, the in-game audio, including music and sound effects, is well-balanced and contributes positively to the immersive atmosphere. Overall, players appreciate the thoughtful integration of music with gameplay elements, making it a standout feature.
- “The music is suitable for every map, enhancing the overall experience and atmosphere of the game.”
- “Collect elements, craft new potions, and solve puzzles in this fun game with great art and calming music.”
- “+ good music”
- “The music is suitable for every map, but it lacks variety and can become repetitive over time.”
- “The audio mixing is off; sometimes the music drowns out important sound effects, making it hard to focus on gameplay.”
- “While the game has a great story and engaging mechanics, the music doesn't enhance the experience as much as it could.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is generally well-received, earning an 8/10 rating; however, some users have reported occasional frame drops that can affect gameplay experience.
- “The optimization is solid, with only minor frame drops that don't significantly impact gameplay.”
- “Overall, the game runs smoothly, achieving a solid 8/10 in optimization despite occasional frame drops.”
- “While there are some frame drops, the optimization is generally well done, making for an enjoyable experience.”
stability
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The game's stability is somewhat lacking, as players report experiencing bugs and unclear mechanics, particularly during the initial hours of gameplay. Despite these issues, some users still find enjoyment in the experience.
- “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.”

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Alchemist Adventure is a role playing game with kids theme.

Alchemist Adventure is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4 and others.

Alchemist Adventure was released on June 10, 2021.

Alchemist Adventure was developed by Bad Minions.

Alchemist Adventure has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Alchemist Adventure is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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