Escape First Alchemist

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Escape First Alchemist is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game with fantasy, mystery, medieval, historical and others themes. It was developed by OnSkull Games and was released on March 2, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

First-person escape game, playable solo, co-op, or pvp with up to 6 people. Solve riddles of a reclusive alchemist that trapped you in his workshop. Brew potions and overcome challenges as he laughs at your failures and makes light of your successes...But what if things are not what they seem?

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81%Audience ScoreBased on 784 reviews

graphics88 positive mentions

stability34 negative mentions

Engaging and varied puzzles that are logical and satisfying to solve.
Beautiful and immersive graphics, atmosphere, and detailed environment design.
Enjoyable co-op gameplay that encourages teamwork and communication; also playable solo.
Fun and unique potion crafting mechanic integrated well into puzzle solving.
Generally well-polished with good sound design and humour, adding charm to the experience.

Game is very short, usually completable within 2 to 3 hours, which some feel is not worth full price.
Annoying and overly talkative narrator that many players mute to improve experience.
Persistent bugs including inventory loss upon reload, item glitches, and occasional crashes, which can require restarting progress or redoing puzzles.
Co-op functionality is limited with no strong cooperative puzzle mechanics; multiplayer bugs and desync issues reported.
Incomplete or weak story with underwhelming endings and occasional dissonance with tone and writing style.

graphics
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 22% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions
The game features beautiful, immersive, and aesthetically pleasing graphics that strongly enhance the atmosphere and thematic elements, particularly with its alchemy and mystical motifs. While praised for its visual design, lighting, and art direction, some users experienced performance and optimization issues, such as graphical strain and the need to lower settings. Overall, the stunning visuals consistently contribute to an engaging and inviting puzzle-solving experience.
- “The game's graphics were absolutely stunning, creating an immersive environment that truly transported me to a world of magic and alchemy.”
- “The graphics are really well done and beautiful, and there is so much thought put into the level design!”
- “The game boasts stunning graphics with incredible lighting details that will make you wish for a full-fledged RPG experience akin to Legend of Grimrock.”
- “I had to lower the graphics settings to the lowest possible to be able to actually play at all, and there are so many particle effects that feel like reasonable culprits for strain (that cannot be turned off).”
- “The graphics are annoying too - in that they're terribly optimized and you can't turn down the light shafts and all the other really costly graphical settings.”
- “Also bad optimization ... ultra graphics and I have drops without reason ... it's not Cyberpunk, it's a puzzle game.”
gameplay
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions
The gameplay of Escape First Alchemist is praised for its unique potion-making mechanic that integrates meaningfully with puzzles, offering a fresh twist on the escape room genre. While the puzzles are engaging and the progression smooth, the game is relatively short (around 2-3 hours) and some mechanics feel underutilized or repetitive. Multiplayer co-op support exists but lacks depth, with cooperation feeling mostly superficial, and some players report bugs affecting the experience.
- “Escape First Alchemist is a first-person escape room adventure developed and published by OnSkull Games that successfully blends puzzle-solving, cooperative gameplay, and fantasy-themed storytelling into an engaging experience.”
- “Many puzzles build upon earlier discoveries, creating a satisfying sense of progression as new areas and mechanics gradually reveal themselves.”
- “Certain obstacles can only be overcome through the correct application of alchemical knowledge, making potion crafting a meaningful part of the gameplay rather than a superficial gimmick.”
- “Multiplayer is just a marketing gimmick to boost sales; nothing in the gameplay actually benefits from having multiple players.”
- “The only one that felt well-used was the 'magical view,' but beyond that, most mechanics are introduced, used once in a specific context and then completely abandoned.”
- “Puzzles were fine and fun, but co-op gameplay was horrendous, items kept disappearing from our inventory, so we had to reset multiple times.”
story
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36% positive mentions, 59% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions
The story in "Escape First Alchemist" is generally seen as light, often confusing, and sometimes underwhelming or anticlimactic, with mixed reactions to the narration and writing quality. While some players found it humorous, engaging, or well-crafted with an interesting twist, many viewed it as secondary to the puzzles and overall gameplay experience. The narrative adds atmosphere but is not the main draw, and the game is best appreciated for its puzzles rather than a deep or complex storyline.
- “As it turns out, the story payoff at the end makes it worth it, with a twist that was genuinely fun and unexpected.”
- “The game was super fun to play, had good level design, fun puzzles that were not too difficult, and an interesting story that kept me moving forward.”
- “The storyline in 'Escape First Alchemist' was well-crafted and kept me guessing until the very end.”
- “The conclusion of the story was middle school quality and incredibly disappointing, giving off an 'axed product' feel as if recycled from a different game.”
- “Ugly: holy s@$& the story ending (both options) are so bad and anticlimactic, no real creative effort put in to close it out.”
- “By the second half the puzzles become somewhat chore-like and repetitive, and worst of all the talking book character is grossly underused, as is the whole plot supposedly resolved at the end.”
humor
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
93% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many praising its silly, goofy moments, witty commentary, and playful banter that enhance the lighthearted puzzle experience. However, some find the narrator's voice and jokes annoying, cringey, or poorly matched to the game's tone, and the humor can feel repetitive or forced at times. Overall, the humor adds charm and fun for casual play, especially in co-op, but it may not appeal to everyone.
- “The alchemist regularly interacts with players through humorous commentary, adding character and helping maintain a lively atmosphere throughout the adventure.”
- “The banter and humor alone is worth it in this one.”
- “Also throwing puke potions at your friends is hilarious and the potion crafting mechanics are also cute.”
- “It sounded very amateur in terms of voice acting quality and was just generally unfunny.”
- “I was so shocked at how terribly unfunny the game was within minutes that I immediately quit, uninstalled, and asked for a refund.”
- “I did have fun, and the narrator is pretty funny in a cringey kind of way.”
stability
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game suffers from frequent bugs and glitches, particularly affecting achievements, inventory management, multiplayer, and puzzle interactions, which often disrupt the gameplay and immersion. While some issues are mitigated by developer workarounds, the persistent instability, crashes, and lack of updates significantly hinder the overall experience.
- “A bit buggy – efa has clipping issues, mobility issues, and save/load issues – with inventory items vanishing between saves and needing to be refound, plus puzzles unsolving themselves, particularly if you had used inventory items on them.”
- “Additionally, the game is plagued by major bugs, including glitches that cause players to fall through the floor or be unable to pick up items.”
- “I have redone so many tasks over and over due to glitches I can't even get through the game.”
atmosphere
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
81% positive mentions, 15% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its well-crafted, immersive atmosphere, enhanced by detailed visuals, sound effects, and humorous narration that adds character and charm. Players find the environment relaxing and engaging, with a mix of lightheartedness and immersive settings contributing to the overall experience. However, some note that technical issues and certain narrative elements occasionally detract from the otherwise strong atmospheric appeal.
- “The atmosphere is meticulously crafted, with sound effects and music that enhance the immersion.”
- “Awesome atmosphere, beautiful surroundings and challenging puzzles.”
- “The alchemist regularly interacts with players through humorous commentary, adding character and helping maintain a lively atmosphere throughout the adventure.”
- “The game looks very good, but I felt that the voice of the book (narrator), with its strange mix of threat and condescension, did not add to the atmosphere.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 7% neutral mentions, 93% negative mentions
Grinding in this game is often described as tedious and repetitive, especially with potion-making and certain puzzle elements requiring frequent backtracking or repetitive actions. While the puzzles themselves aren't overly difficult, many players find them more monotonous than challenging, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. A few specific puzzles and minigames stand out as particularly slow or fiddly, impacting overall engagement.
- “This meant that you had to brew all potions again and had to run around retrieving key items from various locations - this was tedious and frustrating.”
- “So I had to re-do 8+ puzzles (some very tedious) in order to re-generate those items.”
- “This is a minor nitpick here, of course, but one particular puzzle (one at the very end, which I won't spoil) was especially tedious to complete, not because it was difficult to figure out, but because you can only move one part of it at a time, and there's approximately 12 parts of it you need to rotate.”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 47% negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent stuttering, lag spikes, and poor performance even on high-end systems. While lowering graphics settings improves stability somewhat, overall the game struggles with motion jitter and inconsistent frame rates, making it frustrating for many players. Despite its potential, the current optimization issues significantly impact the gameplay experience.
- “Once I set my quality to medium, the performance was a lot better.”
- “It runs smoothly even on lower than the currently listed specs.”
- “Performance is horrible; even with a high-end system, the game runs at 8 FPS and the microphone keeps re-enabling itself, resulting in double voice.”
- “Has a lot of potential, but it's very poorly optimized.”
- “I wish the game was a little bit better optimized as I got pretty big lag spikes when turning around and walking.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions
The music received mixed feedback, with some users finding it pleasant, immersive, and well-matched to the game's cozy atmosphere, while at least one user found it poor enough to warrant a refund. Overall, many praised the soundtrack and sound effects for enhancing the mood and immersion.
- “The atmosphere is meticulously crafted, with sound effects and music that enhance the immersion.”
- “Sound effects and music are amazing, and graphics are pretty good as well.”
- “The voice acting is really annoying and I ran into a few bugs, but I thought the puzzles were pretty fun. The visuals and music fit the mood, and for a leisurely Sunday afternoon game, it's great.”
- “The music in the first section is so shockingly awful that I refunded after 11 minutes.”
- “I can't even remember if there was music.”
- “The soundtrack?”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The game offers limited to no replayability, as it is designed for a single playthrough typical of escape room experiences. Once the puzzles are solved, there is little incentive to play again unless a significant amount of time passes to forget the solutions. This makes it suitable mainly for casual, one-time play sessions.
- “Probably a decent $5 game with a few friends, but it doesn't feel like there's any replayability.”
- “Now, sadly, given the nature of the game, the replay value is none unless you wait around a year or more, enough to forget and play it again.”
- “No replay value combined with the short playthrough means I wouldn't want to spend much more than that.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users appreciate the game's emotional impact, highlighting its immersive, wholesome atmosphere and aesthetically pleasing environments that evoke a sense of magic and intrigue. However, some suggest enhancing the emotional depth with clearer humor, a more engaging narrator, and a more meaningful ending to avoid feeling hollow.
- “I found this quite interesting, and actually quite a wholesome addition to the game.”
- “The vibe of the rooms is so aesthetically pleasing and pretty, which made me feel very immersed. A very good game overall; I didn't encounter any bugs on my part!”
- “Either worldbuild a genuine mystical adventure that made me feel magical and intrigued to learn more, or lean into the funny, ideally with silly things you do with the potions and such.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Users find the monetization intrusive, noting that ads feel excessively long and disrupt the experience.

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Play Times

2h Median play time

3h Average play time

2-3h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 21 analyzed playthroughs

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Escape First Alchemist is a casual role playing game with fantasy, mystery, medieval, historical and others themes. Common tags for Escape First Alchemist include first-person, 3D, realistic, indie, magic and others.

Escape First Alchemist is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Escape First Alchemist.

Escape First Alchemist was released on March 2, 2023.

Escape First Alchemist was developed by OnSkull Games.

Escape First Alchemist has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Escape First Alchemist for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Escape First Alchemist is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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