Alchemy

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Alchemy is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Default Company and was released on December 30, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Alchemy is a 3D Puzzle platformer taking place at Chemical Laboratories, a company that discovered a powerfull substance capable of giving superhuman characteristics. Chemical labs will be hosting an event for investors were a gateway to another reality will be opened, what could go wrong? Find your way out trough chambers and try to understand what is going on at this bizarre shuffle of what chem…

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The puzzles are well-designed and provide a fun challenge, reminiscent of Portal.
The game is free to play, offering good value without any hidden costs or microtransactions.
The gameplay is engaging with interesting mechanics and a decent amount of content, taking several hours to complete.

The movement controls are slippery and imprecise, making navigation frustrating.
The visuals are low quality and lack effort, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game is criticized for being a derivative ripoff of better titles like Portal and Q.U.B.E.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are characterized by low-quality, low-poly minimalist 3D visuals that many players find unappealing and lacking effort. This minimalism detracts from the overall gaming experience, as the visuals do not meet the expectations of a visually-driven medium, potentially alienating a significant portion of the audience.
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
- “The visuals are minimalistic to the point where it feels like there was little effort put into the graphics.”
- “In terms of visuals, this game features fairly low-quality, low-poly minimalist 3D graphics that will understandably deter a lot of gamers.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high-quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring smooth mechanics and challenging puzzles that enhance the experience with interesting lore. However, some players find the movement frustrating, leading to repetitive actions that detract from the fun. Overall, while many appreciate the game's design, there are mixed feelings about its execution and pacing.
- “Pretty cool portal-like game, nice mechanics, interesting lore and challenging puzzles.”
- “It features nice, smooth gameplay and includes some lore, which adds depth to the experience.”
- “Gameplay was fun, wish there was more but I'll play again to see if I get faster.”
- “I'm still going to finish it, and I think it's worth playing if you don't mind not having fun. However, the movement is very annoying and forces you to redo things repeatedly, and not in a 'difficult gameplay' way.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, which detracted from the overall experience.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally considered simple and somewhat lacking, with criticisms aimed at the text-to-speech quality and overall narrative coherence. However, players appreciate the engaging puzzles, which enhance the overall experience despite the story's shortcomings.
- “Great game, portal-style game with a simple but fun story.”
- “The text-to-speech is terrible, and the story is quite strange.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to engage the player.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a minimalist 3D design that evokes a portal-like ambiance, enhancing the overall puzzle-solving experience.
- “A minimalist 3D puzzle game with a portal-like atmosphere.”
- “The game immerses you in a beautifully crafted world that feels both serene and mysterious.”
- “The atmospheric sound design perfectly complements the visuals, creating an engaging and immersive experience.”
- “The atmosphere feels too sterile and lacks any real sense of immersion.”
- “Despite the minimalist design, the atmosphere fails to evoke any emotional response.”
- “The game has a portal-like atmosphere, but it feels more like a copy than an original experience.”