Fractal Alchemist
- May 27, 2020
- San Base
Get on SteamFractal Alchemist is a 3D fractal world-creation tool, allowing users to construct their own mathematical universes by stacking cubes. It serves as a visual programming tool for generating complex fractals, no math or programming knowledge required. This game offers a unique opportunity to delve into the exploration of 3D fractals and contribute to their research in a fun and engaging way.
Reviews
- The program offers a unique and immersive experience for exploring and creating stunning 3D fractals, making it a standout in the fractal graphics world.
- Users appreciate the simplicity of the interface, allowing them to experiment and generate beautiful fractal art without needing extensive mathematical knowledge.
- The visuals are described as breathtaking, with many users finding the experience to be both relaxing and mind-expanding, especially in VR.
- Some users experience performance issues, including crashes and lag, particularly when moving through fractal environments, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The controls and user interface can be unintuitive, leading to frustration for some users trying to create their own fractals.
- There are reports of the application being resource-intensive, requiring powerful hardware to run smoothly, which may limit accessibility for some players.
- graphics9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in this program are visually stunning and capable of producing intricate fractal designs, but they require a powerful machine and graphics card for optimal performance. While users have achieved good results even on less powerful systems, the best experience is noted at 8k resolution, offering impressive detail despite some minor rough edges. Overall, the fast startup and rendering times enhance the enjoyment of creating and exploring these captivating visuals.
“Fascinating visuals to create and explore.”
“But startup is fast, the fractal rendering time is fast for the quality level and the visuals are amazing.”
“I prefer, however, the 8k resolution, less fluid but with good graphic detail.”
“Be aware that you will need a powerful machine and graphics card.”
“This is a graphics program and you will need a lot of power to run the program.”
“Having said that, I have gotten good results from a laptop using an Intel graphics card.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its brilliance and engaging quality, though some players find it unsettling, particularly due to its darker elements. Additionally, the continuous play of the music in certain areas is appreciated by users, enhancing their overall experience.
“I love the music provided!”
“The music in the fractal does not turn off.”
“Brilliant, although I found it pretty disturbing/unsettling to actually enter these things (maybe it was some of the darker twists in the music, I don't know).”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users suggest that optimizing the 3D environment by pre-rendering to specific GPU view distances and only rendering visible surfaces could significantly enhance performance. While some stuttering is noted, particularly on mid-range GPUs like the GTX 1660 Ti, the overall experience is still considered impressive compared to past rendering challenges.
“Creating a 3D environment that is pre-rendered to a view distance catered to each GPU would help, and also only rendering the surfaces of the geometry, as there is a lot of complex activity happening inside each solid object that affects performance.”
“Some optimization for the dive-in experience, and this app would be flawless.”
“Creating a 3D environment that is pre-rendered to a view distance catered to each GPU would help, and also only rendering the surfaces of the geometry, as there is a lot of crazy stuff happening inside each solid object that is sapping performance.”
“Some optimization for the dive-in experience and this app would be flawless.”
“GTX 1660 Ti > sometimes stuttering, but I remember the days when a single 640x480 fractal (2D 8-bit) took a whole night to render, so what the heck :D”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users find that the grinding aspect of the game simplifies a complex and often tedious process typically associated with desktop fractal applications, making it more accessible and enjoyable.
“This really simplifies what is a very complex and tedious process with desktop fractal apps.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported glitches and issues with smoothness, particularly when navigating through the fractalscapes, indicating that stability could be improved.
“There were some glitches, and my biggest complaint is the lack of smoothness when 'flying' through the fractalscapes.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
