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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fractal Alchemist offers a unique and immersive experience for exploring and creating stunning 3D fractals, far surpassing traditional 2D fractal software.
- The program simplifies the complex process of fractal creation, allowing users to experiment and generate beautiful visuals with ease.
- The visuals are breathtaking, and the ability to navigate through fractal worlds in VR provides a captivating and artistic experience.
- The application can be resource-intensive, leading to performance issues such as lag and crashes, even on high-end hardware.
- Some users find the controls and interface unintuitive, making it challenging to create and manipulate fractals effectively.
- There are reports of the program failing to generate fractals or locking up, which can lead to frustration and a poor user experience.
- graphics18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics in this program are visually stunning, offering fascinating fractal visuals that can be explored and created, though they require a powerful machine and graphics card for optimal performance. Users have noted that while the 8k resolution provides good detail, it may be less fluid, and the rendering times are impressively fast for the quality achieved. Overall, the graphics are comparable to other high-quality fractal software, making it a worthwhile investment for enthusiasts willing to navigate its complexities.
“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.”
“I have used Mandlebulb and this is comparable to the artwork I can produce from that, but I need just a bit more help with what those bubbles do, and what the different settings and sliders do.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its brilliance and engaging quality, though some players find it unsettling due to its darker elements. Additionally, the continuous play of the music within the fractal adds to the immersive experience.
“I love the music provided!”
“Brilliant, although I found it pretty disturbing/unsettling to actually enter these things (maybe it was some of the darker twists in the music, idk).”
“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).”
“-music++”
- optimization6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization could be significantly improved by implementing pre-rendered 3D environments tailored to specific GPU capabilities and by only rendering visible surfaces of objects, as the current complexity within solid objects negatively impacts performance. Users with a GTX 1660 Ti report occasional stuttering, suggesting that while the game is playable, further optimization could enhance the overall experience.
“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 of each solid object that saps performance.”
“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 of 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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users find that the grinding aspect of the game simplifies what is typically a complex and tedious process in desktop fractal applications, making it more accessible and less burdensome.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported glitches and issues with smoothness, particularly when navigating through the fractalscapes, indicating that stability is a notable concern in the game.
“There were some glitches, and my biggest complaint is the lack of smoothness when 'flying' through the fractalscapes.”
“There were some glitches, and my biggest complaint is the lack of smoothness when 'flying' through the fractalscapes.”
