Alchemist Penguin
- June 5, 2015
- Foot in the Box
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is highly addictive and provides hours of fun with a variety of unlockable weapons and abilities.
- The cartoonish art style and clear graphics make it easy to distinguish between different dinosaurs and gameplay elements.
- The gameplay is simple yet challenging, making it a great time burner and worth the low price.
- Controls can be confusing, especially with the potion and technique buttons, which may lead to accidental misplays.
- Some levels can feel repetitive despite having unique twists, and the UI could be improved for better visibility of important information.
- There are minor bugs, such as getting stuck in certain areas, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a clear and simple cartoonish art style that effectively represents the dinosaurs and map. While some users desire more graphical options, the straightforward design does not necessitate extensive settings. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience.
“The art style is cartoonish and simple, making the dinosaurs and map clear.”
“I really like this game: it has good gameplay, art style, and is very clear.”
“Could be more graphical options (e.g. more resolution options), but the simple cartoonish art style doesn't need loads of options for this.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging, particularly in the archaeologist mode where players collect bones from defeated dinosaurs to power a unique ultimate ability. This mechanic adds a fun layer to the experience without being overwhelming, contributing to an overall positive impression of the game's design and clarity.
“Gameplay: I had fun playing Archaeologist mode where you pick up bones from dinosaurs you defeat to charge up your 'ultimate' - a powerful single-use ability that comes from a large shotgun blast of bones to a dinosaur friend that kills enemy dinosaurs for a short period.”
“Conclusion: I really like this game; it has good gameplay, art style, and is very clear.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game enjoyable, contributing to its overall appeal despite its basic gameplay, leading to extended playtime.
“A rather basic game, but I think it's funny and I spent a lot of hours on it.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game lacks a significant narrative, focusing instead on delivering an intense bullet-hell experience without a structured story.
“There's no story to speak of, just pure bullet-hell goodness.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks any real depth or engagement.”
“Character development is almost non-existent, making it hard to care about the outcome.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users particularly enjoying the tracks, especially the one featured in the trailer, which many feel would have been a great choice for the game's overall soundtrack.
“The music is nice; I really enjoy the tracks, particularly the one in the trailer video. I would probably have chosen that one for it too if I had to.”
