Elixir

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Elixir is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Moxu Projects and was released on July 29, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Elixir" is a game where you step into the role of an ancient alchemist, tasked with exploring a mysterious house to discover forgotten alchemy techniques and recipes. Each lost soul you encounter has unique conditions that you must identify to create the right Elixir and help them on their journey, with the consequences of your actions potentially leading to salvation or damnation. With over 700 Elixirs to craft and over 10 million randomized soul encounters, the game offers endless replayability and a deep, immersive story.

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Single-Player

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and laid-back experience with a lot of opportunities for exploration and experimentation.
The crafting mechanics are well thought out, allowing players to create various potions from different materials, which adds depth to the gameplay.
The visual cues for solving puzzles are intuitive, making it easy for players to understand what is needed to progress.

The first mission feels rushed, which may lead to frustration as players are still learning the mechanics.
Controls can be clunky, leading to accidental actions that disrupt the crafting process.
Some players feel the game lacks content, which may affect replayability.

atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a mysterious and cold ambiance, enhanced by pixel art visuals and compelling sound effects that evoke feelings of hopelessness. Players find the combination of these elements immersive and attention-grabbing, contributing to the overall experience.
- “A nice indie pixel game with a mysterious atmosphere.”
- “A nice game with super cool sound effects, immersing you in this cold atmosphere of hopelessness with those guys hanging on chains.”
- “A nice game, with super cool sound effects, immersing you in this cold atmosphere of hopelessness of those guys hanging on chains.”
- “The pixelized scenery together with the soundtrack created the right atmosphere to grab my attention.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay focuses on experimenting with simple combinations, particularly through a well-designed potion mechanic that enhances the overall experience.
- “The main gameplay is about testing out simple combinations.”
- “The main mechanics - potions are well thought out.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story begins with a first mission that many users feel is somewhat rushed, potentially impacting the initial engagement with the narrative.
- “The first mission is a little rushed.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, buggy, and lacking in engagement, leading to a generally negative experience.
- “Tedious, buggy, and uninteresting”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been criticized for being plagued by bugs and a lack of engaging content, leading to a tedious experience for players.
- “Tedious, buggy, and uninteresting”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music effectively complements the pixelized scenery, creating an engaging atmosphere that captures players' attention.
- “The pixelated scenery together with the soundtrack created the right atmosphere to grab my attention.”
- “The pixelized scenery together with the soundtrack created the right atmosphere to grab my attention.”