Alchemists' Garden

About

"Alchemists' Garden" is a garden simulation RPG that combines strategy and match-3 puzzle elements. Players build and customize their own magical garden, while completing quests, collecting resources, and using alchemy to progress. The game features a variety of characters to interact with, as well as different areas to explore, offering a rich and immersive gaming experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a fresh concept that combines match-3 mechanics with city building, providing a unique gameplay experience.
The graphics are good, with cute characters and a soothing soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
The gameplay is engaging, with a mix of puzzles, building, and troop training that keeps players entertained.

The game suffers from poor optimization, causing lag and overheating issues on devices, which detracts from the experience.
Character drop rates are frustratingly low, leading to a sense of disappointment when trying to obtain desired characters.
The game has a heavy focus on PvP after the initial chapters, which may not appeal to players looking for a more casual experience.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
13%
25%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, including puzzles, city building, and troop training, complemented by appealing graphics and a charming storyline. However, some players note issues with optimization and lag in menus, particularly on certain devices, and express concerns about the game's pay-to-win elements. Overall, while the gameplay offers enjoyable experiences for fans of the genre, it may not be ideal for free-to-play players or those seeking a smoother performance.
- “Good graphics, cute characters, interesting storyline with voiceovers and satisfying gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is fun— puzzles, building stuff, training troops, and more.”
- “I love the gameplay and concepts, but it's not really well optimized on my device. The gameplay and lobby were smooth to touch and swipe, but it's so laggy when opening other menus such as summon, or I can say all menus except in battle and lobby. Please contact me when this problem is solved. I love this game, but I'm uninstalling it right now. I'm really sorry for the 2 stars.”
- “Wasn't expecting the kingdom builder on top, but it adds a kind of cohesion to the limited story and puzzle combat gameplay.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's story is described as a mix of cute and bland elements, with some reviewers finding it interesting while others consider it poorly written and merely decorative. While the integration of a kingdom builder adds some cohesion, many players feel the narrative lacks depth and is overshadowed by gameplay issues. Overall, the story does not significantly enhance the gaming experience.
- “Good graphics, cute characters, interesting storyline with voiceovers and satisfying gameplay.”
- “Wasn't expecting the kingdom builder on top, but it adds a kind of cohesion to the limited story and puzzle combat gameplay.”
- “Another cookie cutter match-3/base builder with no story, no combat animations, horrible summon rates (0.18% for target character!!!), ridiculous daily requirements, and bad UI.”
- “The gacha characters don't help, and the story was kinda cute and kinda obnoxious (kinda bad writing).”
- “The story is bland and is basically just window-dressing.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, featuring cute characters and polished anime-style animations. Players appreciate the art style and interface, although some note that the overall visual experience may not be enough to compensate for the game's freemium model and repetitive gameplay.
- “Good graphics, cute characters, interesting storyline with voiceovers and satisfying gameplay.”
- “I've been enjoying the art style and interface.”
- “Pretty standard base building puzzle formula, with interesting world map mechanic and polished anime graphics/animation.”
- “Cute graphics.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Overall, users report a mixed experience regarding stability; while some have not encountered significant bugs or glitches, others have experienced freezing, crashes, and input delays that require multiple taps to register actions.
- “The game also freezes and crashes sometimes while playing quests, and tapping has delays; I often need to tap twice to get everything done.”
- “The game is plagued by stability issues, frequently crashing and causing frustration during gameplay.”
- “I experience constant lag and unresponsive controls, making it difficult to enjoy the game.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that it relies heavily on advertisements rather than delivering a quality product.
- “Functional, but otherwise it's a junk product cash grab.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features enjoyable gameplay and concepts, but users report significant optimization issues, particularly with lag when accessing menus outside of battle and the lobby. This has led to frustration, with some players uninstalling the game due to these performance problems.
- “The gameplay and concepts are fantastic, but the optimization on my device needs improvement. While the gameplay and lobby are smooth to navigate, other menus, like the summon menu, experience significant lag. I hope this issue gets resolved soon because I truly enjoy the game.”
- “I appreciate the game's mechanics, but the optimization could use some work. The battle and lobby areas run smoothly, but navigating other menus can be quite laggy. I'm looking forward to updates that enhance performance.”
- “The core gameplay is enjoyable, but the optimization on my device is lacking. While the lobby and battle sequences are fluid, other menus tend to lag. I would love to see improvements in this area to enhance my overall experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is consistently described as funny, indicating that players find the comedic elements engaging and enjoyable.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its storytelling; the characters have such funny interactions that make every moment enjoyable.”
- “The comedic timing in this game is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining with its quirky humor.”