FaeVerse Alchemy

67%
Game Brain Score Based on 178 reviews
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  • story
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FaeVerse Alchemy is a puzzle game that challenges you to combine elements and create powerful magical compounds. By forming greater elements, you aim to achieve the highest score possible and unlock new abilities. With its unique alchemical twist, this game offers a fresh take on classic puzzle mechanics.

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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 178 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • FaeVerse Alchemy is a fun and engaging puzzle game that combines elements of Tetris and match-3 mechanics, offering a unique gameplay experience.
  • The game features nice graphics and music, creating a relaxing atmosphere that is perfect for casual play during breaks.
  • Despite its rocky history, the game has seen improvements and is now free to play, making it accessible for anyone interested in puzzle games.
  • The game has been in Early Access for years and still feels incomplete, with many features and game modes locked or missing.
  • There is a lack of clear instructions or tutorials, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and power-ups.
  • Many players feel disappointed due to the game's previous pricing and the perception that it was abandoned after initial sales, leading to a sense of mistrust towards the developers.
  • gameplay28 mentions

    The gameplay is a familiar blend of match-3 and Tetris mechanics, offering a straightforward yet engaging experience that becomes more challenging as players progress. While the core mechanics are solid and enjoyable, the lack of clear explanations for special pieces and limited game modes detracts from the overall experience. Despite its potential for fun, the gameplay feels somewhat repetitive and lacks depth compared to other titles in the genre.

    • “The gameplay is solid and fun though.”
    • “The core match 3 gameplay is good, and the planned features sound promising, with a storyline, multiple game modes, a pet system, and multiplayer.”
    • “It's a good blend of Tetris and match-3 mechanics - an original mechanic that hasn't been done anywhere else.”
    • “It's just a match 3 game.”
    • “Very few of the mechanics of the game are actually clearly explained to you anywhere.”
    • “The gameplay itself is limited to one mode at the moment where you play until the game space fills up.”
  • music26 mentions

    The music in the game is generally described as calming and pleasant, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere; however, many players find it repetitive and limited, often featuring only one or a few tracks. While some appreciate the chill vibe and its ability to enhance gameplay, others express a desire for more variety and depth in the soundtrack to prevent boredom over extended play sessions. Overall, the music is seen as a nice complement to the game's aesthetics, but it lacks the diversity needed to keep it engaging long-term.

    • “The music is very zen and helped me to play longer than I expected.”
    • “No ads, cash shop, nothing but a simple, clean-looking puzzle game with calm music and good sound effects.”
    • “The music has a far east/middle eastern flair to it that is easy on the ears and serves great for background noise.”
    • “The pennies of value in those trading cards are not worth the hours I have had to spend listening to that mysterious forest music as my computer refused to tab away from or minimize the running game.”
    • “The music is a bit repetitive with only 3 similar (short) tracks.”
    • “The game is enjoyable and somewhat addictive, it’s just the music that’s annoyed me; it’s good but it’s only one track. I wish the dev put in some darker music and musical moments, maybe some tempo work when you discover higher materials.”
  • story10 mentions

    The reviews indicate that the game's story is lacking, with players expressing a desire for a more coherent narrative, especially in explore mode. While some appreciate the recent addition of missions, they feel that a background story is essential for engagement, particularly when compared to other games like Candy Crush. Overall, the core gameplay is well-received, but the storytelling aspect needs significant improvement to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The core match 3 gameplay is good, and the planned features sound promising, with a storyline, multiple game modes, a pet system, and multiplayer.”
    • “Even Candy Crush has a story to follow.”
    • “I can't keep track of the mission or the objective in explore mode or puzzle mode until it said done.”
    • “They need a background story especially in explore mode.”
    • “Even Candy Crush, they have a story to follow.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics in the game are praised for their original and striking design, effectively blending fantasy elements with a unique style. While the artwork is generally well-received, some players find the music repetitive and the overall experience can become monotonous after a short period. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay, enhancing the immersive experience.

    • “Like the other faerie solitaire games, the visuals are original and striking, and somehow manage to draw from fantasy fundamentals while still being self-original, recognizable, and interesting.”
    • “I love the artwork and all the game; I'm just disappointed about another game I've purchased becoming free.”
    • “Lovely game with very smooth gameplay and nice graphics.”
    • “Graphics look fine, music is fine as well but it gets boring listening to only one track the whole time.”
    • “No surprise hence, artwork and sounds are naturally woven into the overall concept, so it does not detract you from the main process, but caresses the glance and is mellifluous.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly simplistic and repetitive, with a single background track that adds to the monotony. While some appreciate the lack of a steep learning curve, others feel that the grinding modes require excessive time investment without sufficient engagement.

    • “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
    • “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Each of the currently available grindy modes has a single background track - a twangy, mysterious forest sound with faint woodland drums and echoes.”
    • “Although I'm into simplistic puzzle games and I enjoy being able to play the game right after I get it installed, without the tedious and steep learning curve, Faeverse Alchemy is actually too simple for me.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization of the game is characterized by a lack of ads and a cash shop, presenting a clean and enjoyable experience; however, some users express concerns that it may be an abandoned project or a cash grab.

    • “No ads, cash shop, nothing but a simple, clean-looking puzzle game with calm music and good sound effects.”
    • “This is an abandoned project, or worse, a cash grab-and-run scheme from the start.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Users report poor screen optimization, particularly noting issues such as a black screen occurring when using the alt+tab function in Windows 10. Overall, the game's performance appears to be lacking in this area.

    • “Bad screen optimization; I get a black screen when I alt+tab in Windows 10.”
    • “System info and performance report.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users describing it as a "buggy mess" that feels incomplete and unpolished.

    • “The game is a buggy mess, it feels like it was never finished.”
    • “Constant crashes make it unplayable at times.”
    • “Frequent glitches disrupt the gameplay experience.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game is praised for its immersive atmosphere, blending a Tetris-like foundation with innovative elements and transformation chains. It offers a variety of game modes that cater to both contemplative and competitive play styles, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “A great atmospheric Tetris-like game that evolves the base idea with elements of transformation chains and offers many game modes, from contemplative to competitive.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game currently offers basic and puzzle modes that provide enjoyable gameplay, but players express a desire for further development to enhance its replayability.

    • “I hope this game will continue to be developed, but as it stands now, it has basic and puzzle modes that are playable and fun.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Users find humor in the contrast between the developer's initial comments on reviews and the game's current state, suggesting a comedic evolution in the game's development process.

    • “The developer comments on my original review are hilarious, especially when you see how far the game has come since then.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing that keeps me laughing throughout.”
    • “I love the quirky characters and their witty dialogue; it adds so much charm and fun to the gameplay.”
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