Castle of Alchemists: Prologue

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In "Castle of Alchemists: Prologue," players step into the role of Bellator, an alchemically enhanced super-soldier, tasked with defending the castle from hordes of invaders with unique abilities. Craft weapons, lay traps, and build towers to repel the enemy onslaught, while advancing your character's skills through detailed skill trees. This action-RPG and tower defense hybrid offers a challenging experience with a variety of enemies and a randomized arsenal of weapons and items.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Castle of Alchemists: Prologue screenshot

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 132 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

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 and audibly appealing.
The developers have shown great passion in creating the game, with many innovative mechanics and a rewarding progression system.

The pacing can be overwhelming for new players, as a lot of information is presented quickly during the initial hours.
There are occasional technical issues, such as softlocks due to unskippable dialogue boxes.
Some players may find the gameplay mechanics and strategies initially complicated, requiring time to adjust.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and dynamic, featuring well-balanced mechanics that encourage experimentation with various combinations, such as igniting oil or combining elements. While it may require some initial adjustment, players find it enjoyable and rewarding, complemented by outstanding pixel art and unique sound design. However, a softlock issue was noted during the prologue, but overall, the game is praised for its smooth combat flow and extensive upgrade options.
- “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.”
- “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.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised as wonderful and engaging, with many reviewers highlighting the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. While the pixel art and gameplay are also noted positively, the music is described as "absolutely killer," contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features simple pixel graphics that complement its dynamic gameplay and extensive upgrade options, making it engaging and enjoyable for players.
- “Simple pixel graphics, dynamic gameplay, and tons of upgrades make this game very interesting and worth playing.”