Alchemy DIY: Magic Lab

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Alchemy DIY: Magic Lab is a single player action game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Discover and mix elements to create your own planet. Become the magic alchemist.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 826 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

monetization370 negative mentions

The concept of the game is fun and engaging, allowing players to mix elements creatively.
The art style is simple yet appealing, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience.
The game has educational value, teaching players about elements and their combinations.

The game is overwhelmed by an excessive number of ads, making it nearly unplayable.
Many players report that the game is a blatant rip-off of Little Alchemy, lacking originality.
The gameplay is often interrupted by intrusive ads that block essential features and hinder progress.

monetization
371 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of this game has been heavily criticized due to an overwhelming number of ads, which players report as intrusive and disruptive to gameplay. Many users express frustration over the frequency of ads, claiming they appear every few seconds and often block essential game elements, making the game nearly unplayable. Additionally, there is no option to pay for an ad-free experience, further aggravating players who enjoy the game but are deterred by the constant interruptions.
- “This game has the most interruptive ads I've ever seen.”
- “Unplayable due to the amount of ads; don't install.”
- “The amount of ads in the first minute is unbearable.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for being slow and repetitive, with frequent pop-ups and a poor layout design that detracts from the experience. Many users note that the game heavily resembles "Little Alchemy," leading to accusations of plagiarism, and the overwhelming number of ads significantly disrupts gameplay, making it difficult to enjoy. Despite some appreciation for the artwork, the overall consensus is that the gameplay is marred by these issues.
- “It's really unfortunate because the actual gameplay is nice and the artwork is great.”
- “90% of gameplay is closing ads.”
- “Aside from the intro being stupid and the game being a complete rip-off of Little Alchemy, the gameplay is just boring and slow, with a pop-up after each new discovered element and a terrible layout design.”
- “Way too many ads, even during gameplay, to the point you can't even play with the pop-ups in the way.”
- “You literally watch more ads than the total gameplay; it's filled to the brim with ads.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the simple and enjoyable art style, while others criticized it for appearing cheap and lacking depth compared to similar games. Overall, while the gameplay is appreciated, the artwork seems to detract from the overall experience for some players.
- “The concept seems fun and the art style is simple and good.”
- “It's really unfortunate because the actual gameplay is nice and the artwork is great.”
- “The artwork and game design looks cheaper than in other games.”
- “The art style is also horrible.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is described as simple and enjoyable, but it suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, lag, and freezing after just a few minutes of play.
- “It's simple and fun, but very buggy.”
- “The app often lags and freezes after a few minutes (<5) of playing.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it effective for distraction and enjoyment. Many consider it to be among the funniest experiences, even comparing it favorably to its movie counterpart.
- “Really funny if you want to get your mind off things.”
- “The best game! I even saw the movie; it was funny! ❤”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is criticized for feeling overly convoluted and lacking coherence, suggesting that the developers may have added excessive elements without a clear narrative focus.
- “It feels like the developers thought they could just throw in a story and keep adding more without any real coherence.”
- “The plot is convoluted and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving the story feeling flat and uninteresting.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express strong emotional reactions, indicating that certain game elements can evoke frustration and anger, particularly in moments of interaction, such as when characters touch hands. This suggests that the game effectively elicits intense feelings, whether positive or negative, from players.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is appreciated for its uplifting and positive vibe, reminiscent of popular movie songs, which enhances the overall experience. Players feel that it contributes to a good atmosphere, making it enjoyable to engage with the game.