Apotheker
- November 20, 2020
- Pine Drake Games
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Reviews
- Charming art style and engaging characters that enhance the cozy atmosphere of the game.
- Satisfying potion brewing mechanics with multiple solutions to each request, providing a fun puzzle experience.
- Relaxing gameplay with a light storyline, making it suitable for short or longer play sessions.
- The game is quite short, with the main story mode lasting only about 3 hours, which may leave players wanting more.
- Limited replayability as the core mechanics and potion brewing process do not change significantly after the first playthrough.
- Some players may find the management aspects and the consequences of their actions to be less enjoyable.
- story17 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a quest to brew the elixir of life to save the protagonist's grandmother, featuring multiple character storylines and choices that impact the immediate narrative. While the overall campaign is short and can be completed in about three hours, players appreciate the engaging puzzles and the humorous details woven into the story. Despite its simplicity and ease, the game offers a rewarding experience with interesting choices and a lighthearted narrative.
“The goal of the story campaign is to, by the end of 14 days, brew the elixir of life to save your grandmother from dying.”
“Great game with an awesome story, music, and a lot of experimenting!”
“The story is good, with interesting choices to be made.”
“I played the game in casual mode and finished the story in 3 hours.”
“The glaring issue is that this game's only mode is a story mode, but on medium setting, it's extremely easy and short.”
“Choices matter a bit, in the here and now, though less, I think, for the overarching story as such.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a cozy and chill atmosphere, enhanced by enjoyable music and satisfying crafting mechanics, particularly in potion brewing. Players appreciate the straightforward yet dynamic mechanics that allow for creative problem-solving with various ingredients, making it easy to pick up while still offering depth. Overall, the game combines fun puzzle elements with a humorous touch, making it an engaging experience for players.
“It's cozy and chill with nice music and satisfying crafting mechanics.”
“The core gameplay of potion brewing is very satisfying, and I thought the blurbs for each request were quite funny.”
“The gameplay is super easy to pick up, but quickly adds new and interesting tools that keep the game dynamic while still making you feel like a potion seller.”
“There are better games that employ this mechanic.”
“The gameplay is focused on forcing the properties of your potions into the marked ranges, which you do by choosing different ingredients and processing them with various devices.”
“Apotheker's mechanics are straightforward, with the effects of different ingredients helpfully displayed on the screen.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their vibrant and colorful art style, which enhances the overall fun and casual puzzle experience. Reviewers appreciate the appealing character designs and the feel-good nature of the visuals, making it a standout feature of the game.
“What instantly drew me to the game is the wonderful colors, art style, and seemingly casual puzzle experience offered.”
“But, I guess it's worth the price of admission for the colorful graphics and feel-good nature of the game.”
“Very challenging, great graphics, love the characters.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as cozy and chill, enhancing the overall experience, though some users feel it could be improved and appreciate the option to turn it off. Many praise the soundtrack as a standout feature, complementing the engaging story and satisfying gameplay mechanics.
“It's cozy and chill with nice music and satisfying crafting mechanics.”
“Great game with an awesome story, music, and a lot of experimenting!”
“A super chill puzzle game with lots of lovable characters and a killer soundtrack.”
“Music could be better, but you can switch it off.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
While the potion brewing aspect offers some fun and replay value, many users feel that the lack of significant changes in the process may lead to it becoming stale over time.
“The potion brewing is fun for what it is, and while there is replay value, the process doesn't change much, so I can see this getting stale after a while.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The story doesn't change, and the side quests feel repetitive.”
“After finishing the main storyline, I found myself with no desire to replay it. The choices I made didn't seem to impact the outcome enough.”
“The game lacks variety in its missions, making it feel like a chore to replay. I was hoping for more dynamic content on subsequent playthroughs.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through amusing blurbs for potion requests and clever details that enhance the overall experience. Players find the comedic elements to be a delightful addition to the satisfying core gameplay and engaging storylines.
“The core gameplay of potion brewing is very satisfying, and I thought the blurbs for each request were quite funny.”
“Great puzzle game with delightfully funny details and super rewarding storylines.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability, with users reporting no bugs or glitches, and it functions smoothly even on basic hardware and peripherals.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally engaging, highlighting its lovable characters, intriguing elements, and heartwarming narratives that contribute to an enjoyable experience.
“This game is really fun with a lot of lovable characters, interesting ingredients, and heartwarming stories.”
