Escape First Alchemist Prologue

80%
Game Brain Score Based on 466 reviews
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"Escape First Alchemist Prologue" is a single-player game that serves as a preview for the full multiplayer escape room experience. As apprentices to the powerful alchemist Trismegistus, you must solve puzzles and discover potion recipes to escape his workshop and free your entrapped master. The prologue features voiced dialogue and interactive puzzles, offering a taste of the challenging gameplay found in the full version.

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  • Windows
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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 466 reviews
graphics66 positive mentions
stability18 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and a well-crafted atmosphere that immerses players in the alchemical world.
  • Puzzles are engaging and provide a good balance of challenge without being overly difficult, making them enjoyable for both solo and co-op play.
  • The potion mechanics add a unique twist to the gameplay, allowing for creative problem-solving and interaction.
  • The game is relatively short, typically completed in under 3 hours, which may leave players wanting more content.
  • There are several bugs and issues with the save system, including lost inventory items and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
  • The narrator's voice and humor can be grating, detracting from the overall experience for some players.
  • graphics87 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their beauty, detail, and immersive quality. Players noted the stunning visuals and high-quality art design, which enhance the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. While some minor performance issues were mentioned, the general consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The graphics are really well done and beautiful, and there is so much thought put into the level design!”
    • “The game's graphics were absolutely stunning, creating an immersive environment that truly transported me to a world of magic and alchemy.”
    • “Breathtaking graphics, smooth gameplay and oh my god the potions are fun.”
    • “The narration betrays the tone of the visuals/gameplay to the point where it feels like the narrator is afraid of the game coming off as sincere, so it tries to defend itself with a veneer of sarcasm/irony.”
    • “The graphics are gorgeous, but the gameplay is buggy and having to constantly 'unstuck' myself was so annoying.”
    • “As usual, game developers have a total disregard for people with disabilities, no captions, puzzles with audio clues, or graphics too dark.”
  • gameplay64 mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, particularly the potion crafting system, which adds a unique twist to the puzzle-solving experience. However, many players feel that the game is too short, with completion times averaging around 2-4 hours, and express disappointment over underutilized mechanics and a lack of depth in multiplayer interactions. Overall, while the graphics and core gameplay elements are well-received, there are calls for more content and better integration of introduced mechanics.

    • “Amazing game, highly recommended for its honed graphics, critical-thinking-requiring gameplay, and amazing philosophy at the end of it all!”
    • “Good: interesting and engaging puzzler gameplay, creative problems to solve, and a fun alchemy potion lab component.”
    • “Breathtaking graphics, smooth gameplay, and oh my god the potions are fun.”
    • “Multiplayer is just a marketing gimmick to boost sales; nothing in the gameplay actually benefits from having multiple players.”
    • “Unfortunately, it feels like any time you're starting to get invested in a particular mechanic or type of puzzle, it completely sidetracks into something else.”
    • “This makes the game feel more like an extended tutorial than an actual game, with many underexploited mechanics.”
  • story40 mentions

    The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it underwhelming and lacking depth, often describing it as lazy or anticlimactic. While some appreciated the atmosphere and lore, others felt the narrative was overshadowed by the puzzles, which were the main draw of the game. Overall, the writing and storytelling elements were seen as secondary to the gameplay experience, with a few players noting moments of immersion and enjoyment despite the story's shortcomings.

    • “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.”
    • “This game was a true gem, offering challenging puzzles, excellent graphics, and a well-crafted storyline that kept me hooked from start to finish.”
    • “The storyline in 'Escape First Alchemist' was well-crafted and kept me guessing until the very end.”
    • “The ending is underwhelming; the narrator is annoying and unhelpful, and none of the story elements in the description are in the game's actual story.”
    • “The way the story ended was a little bit underwhelming, but I didn't mind at all because I wasn't really playing it for a satisfying story; I was much more interested in the satisfying puzzles, which did not disappoint.”
    • “The story and theme are lazy, but the game is pretty, I guess.”
  • humor29 mentions

    The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding the voiceover and witty references amusing, while others describe it as cringeworthy and overly forced. Many appreciate the lighthearted tone and funny interactions, particularly in co-op play, but a significant number of users feel that the humor falls flat or detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game's comedic elements seem to resonate with some players, while leaving others disappointed.

    • “The riddles are good and the humor is on point.”
    • “I loved the theme of this game, the humor from the book was funny.”
    • “The graphics are fantastic, the content is funny and imaginative, and the puzzles were challenging enough so as not to be infuriating.”
    • “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 already 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.”
  • stability18 mentions

    The game's stability is significantly compromised by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with inventory management, player interactions, and game progression, leading to frustrating experiences for many users. While some players report a smoother experience in single-player mode, multiplayer functionality is often problematic. Overall, the game's stability issues detract from its potential enjoyment, making it feel clunky and unfinished.

    • “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.”
    • “The graphics are gorgeous, but the gameplay is buggy and having to constantly 'unstuck' myself was so annoying.”
    • “I have redone so many tasks over and over due to glitches; I can't even get through the game.”
  • atmosphere15 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its meticulous crafting, stunning visuals, and immersive sound effects, contributing to an engaging environment. While many players enjoyed the combination of atmosphere and puzzles, some felt that the narrative elements, particularly the voice of the book, detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing and atmospheric setting that enhances the gameplay, especially in co-op mode.

    • “The atmosphere is meticulously crafted, with sound effects and music that enhance the immersion.”
    • “Awesome atmosphere, beautiful surroundings and challenging puzzles.”
    • “Really cool game with stunning visuals and nice atmosphere.”
    • “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.”
  • optimization13 mentions

    The game's optimization has received largely negative feedback, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including lag spikes and low frame rates, even on high-end systems. While some users noted improvements at lower settings, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized and requires substantial work to enhance stability and performance.

    • “Once I set my quality to medium, the performance was a lot better.”
    • “It runs smoothly even on lower than the currently listed specs.”
    • “This game could do with quite a bit of optimization.”
    • “Unoptimized piece of garbage.”
    • “I wish the game was a little bit better optimized as I got pretty big lag spikes when turning around and walking.”
    • “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.”
  • replayability8 mentions

    The game has been widely criticized for its lack of replayability, with many reviewers noting that once the puzzles are solved, there is little incentive to play again. While it may provide a fun experience for a casual game night, its short playtime and predictable nature limit its long-term appeal. Overall, it is considered a one-time experience rather than a game to revisit.

    • “It's enjoyable if you're looking for a casual game, but know that it has no replayability, which is kind of expected for an escape room.”
    • “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.”
    • “Seems like it's a single playthrough, and replay value goes to zero once you have figured out all the puzzles.”
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its enchanting quality and ability to enhance the immersive atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive soundtrack and sound effects. The combination of beautiful visuals and captivating music creates a magical experience that players thoroughly enjoy. Overall, the audio elements, including voiceovers, contribute significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The atmosphere is meticulously crafted, with sound effects and music that enhance the immersion.”
    • “Visually pleasing with magical graphics and enchanting music!”
    • “The soundtrack steals the show.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious rather than challenging, with many puzzles requiring repetitive actions that can become frustrating. Specific puzzles, particularly those with multiple parts or poor frame rates, exacerbate this tedium, making the overall experience feel more like a chore than an engaging challenge.

    • “The puzzles weren't difficult, but they were tedious.”
    • “So I had to redo 8+ puzzles (some very tedious) in order to regenerate those items.”
    • “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 are approximately 12 parts of it you need to rotate.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Reviews highlight a desire for a more emotionally engaging experience, emphasizing the need for genuine worldbuilding that evokes a sense of magic and intrigue. Additionally, players suggest incorporating humor through quirky characters and scenarios, while also critiquing the current narrative for feeling hollow and lacking a meaningful conclusion.

    • “The game world is a genuine mystical adventure that made me feel magical and intrigued to learn more.”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters really drew me in, making me feel connected to their journeys.”
    • “I was genuinely moved by the story, which had moments of both humor and heartfelt emotion.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Users find the monetization aspect to be minimal, with some noting that the ads are shorter than typical YouTube ads, suggesting a less intrusive experience.

    • “I've seen YouTube ads longer than this.”
    • “The monetization system feels overly aggressive and intrusive.”
    • “It's frustrating how much content is locked behind paywalls.”
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Play time

2hMedian play time
3hAverage play time
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*Based on 16 analyzed playthroughs

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