Castle of Alchemists: Prologue
- June 3, 2024
- Team Machiavelli
Get on SteamCheck out the full version! Your saves carry over! About the Game Forged by battle, Perfected by alchemy, First of his kind, Last line of our defence, Bellator di Alchemia. Castle of Alchemists is an action-RPG and tower defence hybrid where you take on the role of Bellator, an alchemically enhanced super soldier and fight against relentless hordes of enemies from other worlds. Craft items wit…
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Reviews
- The game combines engaging tower defense mechanics with fast-paced action, providing a unique and enjoyable experience.
- Outstanding pixel art and captivating sound design enhance the overall gameplay, making it visually appealing.
- The developers have shown great passion in creating the game, and it feels polished for an early access title, with meaningful unlocks and a variety of gameplay options.
- The pacing can be overwhelming for new players, as a lot of information is presented quickly, which may lead to confusion.
- Some gameplay elements, like dialogue boxes, can lead to frustrating softlocks, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game can feel chaotic at times, with overlapping effects and widgets that may complicate the gameplay for some players.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and smooth, featuring well-designed mechanics and dynamic combat that may require some initial adjustment. Players appreciate the game's unique sound design, outstanding pixel art, and the variety of upgrades and combinations available, which contribute to a rewarding experience. Despite minor issues like softlocks, the overall mechanics and fast-paced gameplay make it a worthwhile and enjoyable experience.
“The gameplay is smooth and engaging, the pixel art is fantastic, and the music is wonderful.”
“I can tell the developers have put their passion into making the game, lots of great mechanics and animations that should be more widely adopted by games of the genre.”
“The game's mechanics are well-balanced, offering a challenging yet rewarding gameplay that keeps you on your toes.”
“I did encounter a softlock during gameplay due to a dialogue box being neither skippable nor self-terminating, but I'll just chalk that up to this being the prologue.”
“The gameplay itself takes some adjusting to, but is relatively enjoyable once you get used to the flow of combat.”
“There are various combinations in the game, some of them are igniting oil with fire, combining water with electricity and suddenly the gameplay becomes dynamic.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as wonderful and a standout feature, complementing the engaging gameplay and impressive pixel art. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as "absolutely killer," enhancing the overall experience while acknowledging that gameplay remains the primary focus.
“The gameplay is smooth and engaging, the pixel art is fantastic, and the music is wonderful.”
“The soundtrack is absolutely killer.”
“I can definitely say that it has very good pixel art and the soundtrack is really good.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features simple pixel graphics that complement its dynamic gameplay and extensive upgrade options, making it engaging and enjoyable for players.
“The simple pixel graphics combined with dynamic gameplay and a plethora of upgrades make this game very interesting and worth playing.”
