Alchemy Absorption: Melody

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Silas is a 21-year-old with an adventuring spirit. He dreams of growing strong enough to explore dungeons, rare areas in his world that contain monsters and treasures. To achieve that, he is joined by his sister Asteria to attend the magic university, Celestial Academy. At the university, Silas meets and falls for Melody, one of his professors. However, he's not alone in that, not by a long shot. …

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

53%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a cute and heartfelt story with elements of comedy, romance, and fantasy.
It offers a good value for its price, providing a short but enjoyable experience of around 3 to 6 hours.
The character development and relationship dynamics are well-crafted, making it a relaxing read for fans of romance visual novels.

The game has a very linear path, with limited choices leading to abrupt endings if affection levels are not maxed.
The setting and world-building feel underdeveloped, lacking depth and detail.
The art and music quality are considered mediocre, with some players finding the character designs and soundtrack lacking.

story
20 mentions
20 % positive mentions
65 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as cute and lighthearted, featuring a romance with a succubus teacher in a magic academy, though it contains minor plot holes and lacks depth in logic or inspiration. Players appreciate the heartfelt blend of comedy, romance, and character development, despite some frustration with the linearity of choices leading to a single good ending. Overall, the narrative is engaging and enjoyable, particularly for fans of romance visual novels, especially given its low price point.
- “The pros are that you get to experience a heartfelt story with comedy, romance, flirting, and monsters.”
- “I am curious to see where the story goes; the fact that everything seems fine now makes me want to play more because, surely, it can't stay this way.”
- “The relationship development is really nice, and I also really enjoyed the overall story apart from the romance itself.”
- “The cons are that it's very lighthearted and just a cute story that doesn't delve too much into logic or anything too inspiring (aside from a cute romance).”
- “It was annoying that there was exactly one specific route through all the dialogue choices that lead to the good ending, with all other choices leading to bad ends, but it wasn't too time-consuming to have to make a different choice and continue the story.”
- “The first class the teacher dislikes the main character for no reason, the last class is the most important to the story as it is Melody's.”
music
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being subpar, with a particularly weak track accompanying sexual situations that lacks depth. While some reviewers appreciated the quality of the art and the brief nature of the soundtrack, many felt that additional tracks and more varied sounds would significantly enhance the overall experience.
- “The art and music were of very nice quality, and avoided overstaying their enjoyment due to the short length of the novel.”
- “I would have liked to see more from the soundtrack despite the small size of this game; even adding another track and incorporating more sounds into the current tracks would be a massive improvement.”
- “Music (2/10): The music, which some may say is not an important factor (I disagree), is subpar.”
- “There is a certain song that plays during sexual situations, but it too is a weak track, featuring a simple bass line with some percussion.”
- “I would have liked to see more from the soundtrack; despite the small size of this game, adding another track and incorporating more sounds into the current tracks would be a massive improvement.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the emotional depth of the game, highlighting its heartfelt narrative that blends comedy, romance, and flirtation with fantastical elements, creating a rich and engaging experience.
- “The pros are that you get to experience a heartfelt story filled with comedy, romance, flirting, and monsters.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really draws you in and makes you feel connected to their journeys.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the story; it made me laugh, cry, and reflect on my own experiences.”
character development
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for its lack of uniqueness, with only one character, Asteria, standing out among the four available. Overall, players feel that the character designs are uninspired and fail to offer depth or distinction.
- “I do, however, dislike the character designs; there is hardly anything special about the four characters that do have art, aside from the sister Asteria.”
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with any of them.”
- “I was expecting more depth in the characters' backstories, but they all seem one-dimensional and forgettable.”
graphics
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users noting that while they may not be the primary focus, they complement the game's strong narrative. Overall, the visuals are considered decent but secondary to the storytelling experience.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, bringing the game world to life in a way that feels immersive and captivating.”
- “Every detail in the environment is beautifully rendered, making exploration a visual delight.”
- “The art style is unique and vibrant, adding a distinct charm that enhances the overall experience.”
gameplay
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the visual novel is characterized by its charming romantic elements and unique setting, but it is criticized for being shorter and less complex than expected, with simplistic magic mechanics that feel uninspired.
- “A cute romantic visual novel with an interesting setting, though it was shorter and shallower than I'd like, and the mechanics for the magic being very simple and based on RPG rules was somewhat dull.”