Doodle God: Alchemy Jam
- January 26, 2018
- JoyBits
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Get on itch.io StoreDoodle God: Alchemy Jam is a puzzle game where players combine elements to create new ones and populate the world. With over 150 elements to discover and a relaxing soundtrack, it's a fun and engaging way to explore the world of alchemy. This updated version includes new elements, improved graphics, and updated achievements.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game features fun Doodle God mechanics that fans of the series may enjoy.
- It has nice visuals that could appeal to a younger audience.
- The game is very cheap, making it accessible for those looking for a casual experience.
- The game is extremely short, with only 37 levels that can be completed in about 30 minutes.
- Many combinations make little sense, leading to frustrating gameplay.
- It feels unfinished and lacks depth, with repetitive mechanics and minimal content.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Doodle God: Alchemy Jam" has been criticized for its lack of depth and brevity, featuring only 37 levels that diverge from the mechanics of previous titles in the series. While the visuals and mechanics are praised, the overall experience is described as short and lacking in achievements, making it feel more like a limited "spelling bee" session than a fully developed game.
“This type of gameplay is completely different from the main way that the previous Doodle God games worked.”
“Doodle God: Alchemy Jam is shortly described as a 'short experimental puzzle game, based on Doodle God alchemy mechanics.'”
“The game makes use of the puzzle gameplay mechanics from the original Doodle God.”
“The gameplay in this game is majorly lacking, with only 37 levels to play.”
“There's absolutely no reason for someone with a working brain to get this game; it has zero achievements and the gameplay is just the same as the other Doodle God game series, resembling a really short 'spelling bee' session.”
“This type of gameplay is completely different from the main mechanics of the previous Doodle God games.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users praising the nice visuals and appealing design, while others criticized them as weak and lacking depth. Additionally, there were mentions of screen size issues that affected the overall experience. Overall, the graphics seem to cater to a younger audience, though they may not meet the expectations of older players.
“Nice visuals.”
“Nice visuals, good mechanics and hints, but short and with some screen size problems.”
“The graphics are weak and look very outdated.”
“The visuals are subpar and lack detail.”
“The art style feels cheap and unpolished.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While the game is considered affordable, many users feel that its monetization strategy has shifted towards a cash grab approach, detracting from the original appeal of the concept.
“Admittedly, it is very cheap, but the way Doodle God became so cash grab oriented is saddening; the concept was awesome.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“I feel like the game is designed to push players towards in-app purchases rather than providing a fair experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely criticized, with users describing the soundtrack as awful.
“The soundtrack is awful.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The audio quality is subpar, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in this game to be tedious and frustrating, noting that it features a more staged progression compared to other similar games.
“Has more of a staged progression than the other doodle games that I've played, but just as tedious and frustrating.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Progression is painfully slow, turning what could be an enjoyable experience into a chore.”
