Castle of Alchemists: Prologue

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Castle of Alchemists: Prologue is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Team Machiavelli and was released on June 3, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Check 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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Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

monetization10 negative mentions

The game combines engaging tower defense mechanics with fast-paced action, providing a unique and enjoyable gameplay experience.
Outstanding pixel art and captivating sound design enhance the overall atmosphere, making the game visually appealing.
It's free to play and offers a good amount of content, including in-game items that can be sold, making it a worthwhile experience for players.

The game is criticized for being more of an advertisement than a complete product, leading to concerns about its ethical implications.
Gameplay can be overwhelming for new players due to the fast pace and numerous mechanics, which may require significant adjustment.
There are reports of repetitive gameplay and resource grinding, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
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The gameplay is characterized by engaging tower defense mechanics where players control a super soldier to fight waves of enemies, featuring smooth combat flow and a variety of dynamic upgrades. While some users noted a learning curve and minor technical issues, the overall experience is enhanced by outstanding pixel art, unique sound design, and well-balanced mechanics that encourage strategic combinations. The game is praised for its fast-paced action and rewarding challenges, making it a worthwhile experience, especially given its free availability.
- “The gameplay is smooth and engaging, the pixel art is fantastic, and the music is wonderful.”
- “The game's mechanics are well-balanced, offering a challenging yet rewarding gameplay that keeps you on your toes.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “The gameplay itself takes some adjusting to, but is relatively enjoyable once you get used to the flow of combat.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of "Castle of Alchemists" is heavily criticized, with users labeling it as a deceptive advertisement rather than a legitimate game. It features a $15 price tag alongside microtransactions and NFT elements, which many view as exploitative, especially given the presence of fake positive reviews suggesting manipulation. Overall, players feel misled and argue that the game is more of a cash grab than a genuine gaming experience.
- “This advertisement is only superficially free.”
- “So yeah... this is an advertisement for a $15 game that's got microtransactions and Steam inventory 'NFT' scamware built into it... this really is cancer.”
- “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers, you deserve better than adverts... and this is as much scam as it is advert.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers describing the soundtrack as "wonderful" and "absolutely killer," complementing the overall engaging gameplay and impressive pixel art. While the visuals and music are appreciated, the gameplay remains the primary focus for many players.
- “The gameplay is smooth and engaging, the pixel art is fantastic, and the music is wonderful.”
- “It's awesome that our progress is saved; it's such a nice touch that we don't have to start from scratch if we want to get a better grip on the game and advance to the next level, and the soundtrack is absolutely killer.”
- “I can definitely say that it has very good pixel art and the soundtrack is really good.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features modern graphics that enhance its fast-paced gameplay, while also incorporating simple pixel art that adds charm. The dynamic visuals, combined with numerous upgrades, contribute to an engaging experience that players find appealing.
- “Fast-paced game with modern graphics and easy controls that seamlessly transition from location to location.”
- “The simple pixel graphics combined with dynamic gameplay and numerous upgrades make this game very interesting and worth playing.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The art style feels inconsistent and doesn't match the overall theme of the game.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are choppy, which detracts from the experience.”

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