Brave Alchemist Colette
- April 26, 2020
- Acerola
- 41h median play time
Get on Steam"Brave Alchemist Colette" is a game where players assume the role of Colette, an apprentice alchemist tasked with managing her master's workshop in the capital while she is away. Colette must help people in need, using her alchemical skills to complete various tasks and quests. The game features a blend of puzzle-solving, exploration, and narrative-driven gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features cute and funny characters with a simple yet engaging storyline.
- The art is well done, and the gameplay mechanics, including crafting and quests, provide a fun experience.
- There is a good variety of H-scenes and customization options for the main character, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- The game suffers from repetitive and grindy gameplay, making it feel tedious over time.
- There are significant stability issues, with frequent crashes and bugs that disrupt the gaming experience.
- The dialogue is overly lengthy, leading to a lot of skipping, which detracts from the narrative immersion.
- story62 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story of "Brave Alchemist Colette" is characterized by a simple yet engaging narrative that follows the protagonist, Colette, on her journey as an alchemist, filled with light-hearted humor and quirky characters. While the main storyline is mostly linear, it is complemented by a plethora of side quests that enhance character relationships and provide varied gameplay experiences. However, some players noted a lack of depth in character interactions and a desire for more diverse narrative choices, particularly in romantic pairings.
“The story develops through a system of missions divided into three types, normal being the majority of them, and also the main source of income for the protagonist.”
“Despite some darker twists and turns, the story remains upbeat and light-hearted: all main characters are generally in a happy mood and enjoying what they are doing.”
“Brave Alchemist Colette presents us the funny story of the young Colette while looking for improvement in the path of alchemy, following the teachings of her master.”
“5 hours in, I am still doing stupid quests with no progression of the storyline or any interesting relationships or scenes.”
“The main storyline is mostly linear, up to the end of chapter 5 (out of 7).”
“There's absolutely no fun interactions between characters outside of the main storyline and the quests, like in the Atelier series. Conversations between characters are almost non-existent, and you don't get to hear the few that are there.”
- gameplay29 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring simple mechanics and a variety of quests that provide fun and engaging experiences, particularly in crafting and combat. While some players appreciate the humor and adult content, others note issues like repetitiveness and technical problems such as lag and save file corruption. Overall, the game offers a mix of entertaining mechanics and visuals, though it may not stand out significantly from similar titles.
“Great game with a simple storyline, cute and funny characters, pretty good art, and gameplay is nice enough for me; I had fun doing quests.”
“The combat gameplay has a decent crafting system attached to it, making dungeon diving more fun and rewarding.”
“I had a lot of fun with the game; the mechanics are entertaining and the scenes are good.”
“6/10, good variety but the gameplay was very repetitive, especially side quests.”
“That's good if you are just trying to rush the lewd scenes, but it is detrimental to the narrative and gameplay if you do so.”
“Other than that, there's really nothing that separates this game's gameplay from other similar themed games.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cute and funny characters, engaging storylines, and clever dialogue that often leads to hilarious moments. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone and the comedic elements woven into the quests, making the experience enjoyable despite some gameplay flaws. Overall, the humor adds a vibrant and entertaining layer to the game's narrative.
“In many cases you need to read it to know what to do and where to go, but it can be downright hilarious also.”
“The RPG mechanics are hilariously broken and shallow in the patched version, but I didn't care because it's not what I came for--which is, indeed, a pun.”
“Restarted the story over, and the difference in dialogue and events is honestly hilarious.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the beautiful artwork and anime character designs, others criticize the graphics for feeling outdated and lacking effort. The censored version is noted to be missing key features, but the game's art style remains a highlight for many players.
“The artwork is beautiful, and I did, overall, enjoy playing the game without the patch!”
“Because the art style is very beautiful, it goes without saying that the CGs you get as rewards for losing, or triggering an event are also all top-notch.”
“The censored version was still good, don't get me wrong, but it was missing a lot of artwork and key features.”
“The graphics look like a Game Boy Advance game thrown together with little effort.”
“The creators put quite a lot of effort into both the mechanics and the graphics, and it shows.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive, with some noting that while a bit of grinding is necessary for leveling up and crafting, it becomes less significant as the game progresses. The initial stages may require more effort to bridge the gap between worlds, but the focus shifts towards obtaining end-game rewards rather than extensive grinding. Additionally, unlocking all scenes in the gallery requires considerable grinding, which can be frustrating for some players.
“It has plenty of content, but it's really repetitive and grindy.”
“The gallery doesn't unlock after completion; good luck grinding for every scene.”
“A bit of grinding is necessary to gain XP and level your characters, particularly in the beginning of the game.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a lively and happy soundtrack reminiscent of the studio's previous work, along with Japanese voiceovers for characters. While some users find the music to be average, others appreciate its polish and entertainment value, noting the inclusion of tracks from Persona 5. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The game is very well polished too, with entertaining music, decent dialogue and translation, bits of voice-acting and a neatly designed user interface.”
“In the music department, we have the lively and happy soundtrack we’re used to from the studio, combined with Japanese voices for each of the girls, including their groans and 'pure' speech while being used by others.”
“In the music department, we have the lively and happy soundtrack we're used to from the studio, combined with Japanese voices for each of the girls, including their groans and 'pure' speech while being used by others.”
“Has music from Persona 5.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game features a mix of cute and wholesome scenes, though some players express a desire for a deeper narrative experience, feeling fatigued by the typical wholesome themes prevalent in the Atelier series.
“Some cute, wholesome scenes.”
“Long story short, the Atelier series offers an emotional depth that I genuinely want to experience, breaking away from the usual wholesome tropes that I'm starting to find repetitive.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report issues with stability, particularly noting instances of screen freezes that require them to exit the game and sometimes even restart Steam. This suggests a significant concern regarding the game's reliability during play.
“This means if your screen freezes and you have to close out of the game and maybe Steam entirely, you're in for a frustrating experience.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy without constant interruptions.”
“I've encountered multiple bugs that cause the game to freeze, forcing me to restart my console.”
