Alchemist's Awakening
- June 3, 2019
- OsarisGames
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Alchemist's Awakening" is a 3D puzzle-adventure game where players step into the role of an aspiring alchemist. Solve intricate puzzles and harness elemental powers to purify a corrupted land and uncover the truth of your past. Featuring an immersive atmosphere and challenging gameplay, embark on a journey of self-discovery and alchemical mastery.
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Reviews
- The crafting system is unique and interesting, allowing players to combine essences to create various items and spells.
- The game features a beautiful voxel world with a variety of environments to explore, enhancing the overall experience.
- The ability to create and animate golems and other creatures adds a fun and creative element to gameplay.
- The game lacks substantial endgame content and feels bare-bones, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, making it feel unfinished.
- The combat system is clunky and the AI for enemies is underdeveloped, resulting in frustrating encounters.
- gameplay35 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this title is characterized by a mix of innovative crafting and building mechanics set in an enchanting open-world environment, which encourages exploration and experimentation. However, many players find the experience marred by shallow content, clunky mechanics, and a lack of progression, leading to a sense of disappointment despite the game's potential. While some enjoy the cooperative multiplayer aspect and the creative possibilities, others criticize the game for its unfinished feel and technical issues.
“As an adventurer who revels in open-world exploration and sandbox gameplay, I can confidently say that this title is a true gem that captivates and inspires from the very beginning.”
“The gameplay encourages experimentation and innovation.”
“With its boundless sandbox gameplay, enchanting world, and cooperative multiplayer, the game stands as a shining example of how exploration, creation, and imagination can meld into a truly magical experience.”
“Cheesy graphics and clunky mechanics with very little interesting content.”
“Honestly, the game is pretty much summed up with the feeling 'ok, I guess.' While it's fun to build and decorate, the story is very underdeveloped. Many gameplay issues exist, such as enemies being too easy to defeat and a lack of incentive to build or do anything. Despite some major problems, I still enjoyed it enough to give it a recommendation.”
“If you want actual gameplay, you'll have to wait for the devs to add in progression.”
- story32 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and underdeveloped, with many players noting a lack of a coherent narrative or engaging missions. While some appreciate the potential for creativity and exploration, they feel that the absence of a substantial storyline detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game seems to prioritize sandbox elements over a structured plot, leaving players to create their own narratives within a largely empty world.
“The main quest was engaging, the final battle epic, and the reward for winning it pretty darn cool.”
“Love that you can feel like there should be a story in there and you can just start thinking up your own.”
“Great game concept but unfinished, this is a game I am hoping the developer is going to continue to develop with more mobs and points of interest and an interesting story.”
“My biggest critique would be the story, which is very short and very repetitive.”
“This game has no story; basically, you run around killing enemies while crafting golems out of random objects and building structures if you like.”
“Don't expect this to have a storyline or some deeper character interactions; in the end, it's just your own freedom.”
- graphics29 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Alchemist's Awakening" receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the stunning visuals and pleasant atmosphere, while others criticize the graphics as crude and outdated. Many agree that while the game runs well and is enjoyable, it lacks the polish and detail seen in more graphically advanced titles. Overall, there is a consensus that improvements are needed, but the potential for future enhancements is recognized.
“The visuals and art direction in 'Alchemist's Awakening' are nothing short of stunning.”
“The world that was generated for my first experience is beautifully rendered with high-quality graphics.”
“I am testing with graphics at maximum and not only does the game look beautiful, but it also runs at 60 fps without any lag.”
“Cheesy graphics and clunky mechanics with very little interesting content.”
“It feels like a really old game; very old graphics, poor animations, the controls are a bit meh, combat is almost non-existent, especially in early stages, and spend most of your time just flying away and hoping that the tiny amount of air-time you can have is enough...”
“I can't talk much about the gameplay as I literally cannot do anything, and I have a pretty good PC that's able to play games with way better graphics than this.”
- stability11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- -18 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The game's stability is characterized by numerous bugs and glitches, which can lead to frustrating experiences such as freezes and crashes, particularly during gameplay. While players acknowledge these issues as typical for an early access title, they still find the game enjoyable, especially when playing with friends. Overall, the stability is inconsistent, with some minor glitches not detracting significantly from the overall experience.
“The game runs smoothly with minimal crashes, providing a stable experience overall.”
“I've encountered very few bugs, which makes for a more enjoyable gameplay experience.”
“The stability of the game allows me to focus on strategy rather than technical issues.”
“Definitely worth testing in early access if you don't mind some freezes and crashes from time to time.”
“The game is also extremely buggy.”
“Sometimes the screen freezes during combat, causing game delays.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some praise the developer-created soundtrack as beautiful and fitting, others find it lacking and repetitive, suggesting it needs significant improvement to enhance the overall experience. Some users noted issues with volume levels, indicating that while the music has potential, it currently fails to maintain engagement. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight by some, but many feel it requires reworking to avoid monotony.
“+ beautiful soundtrack”
“The rolling waves, the blowing wind, the rain, and the music flow with the storm.”
“Yes, I would recommend it, but it needs a lot of work. I would not buy it now; they need to redo the music in the game and rework a lot of things. It gets very boring, and the music definitely doesn't keep you going like in other games. It's a good concept, but very lackluster.”
“Everything looks as it should, and the music and sound work, but nothing is either disappointing to me or mind-blowing.”
“One high note is the soundtrack; it was entirely made by the developer and is shockingly good, although way too loud in one spot.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting excessive resource usage even on high-end systems, leading to overheating issues. While some users express hope for improved graphics options and acknowledge that it runs decently, the overall consensus is that substantial optimization is still needed for a smoother experience.
“I hope to see more graphics options for optimization, but I'm quite pleased that it runs so well.”
“Interesting premise, I really want to like this game, but the optimization is horrible. My PC's fans spool to max even at 1080p. I have a fairly beefy rig and I can play games released this year at 4K with settings at ultra, and I'm smooth as glass at 60 fps.”
“Sadly, I believe it needs a ton of optimizations.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its glitches and quirky character behaviors, which can be amusing, especially when playing with friends. While some players find the humor entertaining, others note that it can become frustrating over time. The golems are specifically highlighted as a source of laughter.
“Was fun to play with friends, definitely funny with all of the glitches (though some can be very frustrating) and whatnot.”
“It was kinda funny at first until I realized the ungrateful turd had really run off, so I made another one and it did the same thing.”
“The golems are hilarious!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable, as it involves some tedious tasks like placing pipes, but these are not essential for progressing in the main game. Overall, the experience avoids the pitfalls of endless, mindless grinding or resource farming.
“Placing and getting the pipes to work is tedious but not required for the main game.”
“You're not endlessly, mindlessly grinding, farming, gathering resources.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highlighted by its pleasant graphics and immersive elements, such as occasional wind storms that enhance the overall experience. However, despite these positive aspects, some players felt compelled to recommend against it for other reasons.
“The occasional wind storm that kicks up is very cool and atmospheric.”
“Pleasant atmosphere and graphics, along with some innovative gameplay, drew me in.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the game's monetization approach, noting that it feels genuine and innovative rather than exploitative or like a cash grab, which is a refreshing change in the genre.
“The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
“I appreciate the effort to create a fun game, but the constant push for in-game purchases feels like a cash grab.”
