JQ: chemistry

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JQ: chemistry is a single player action game. It was developed by Snkl Studio and was released on April 9, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

JQ: Chemistry is a quiz game that tests your knowledge of chemical elements with 75 questions across three difficulty levels. Enjoy pleasant music as you play and earn Steam Achievements. The game was created using Clickteam Fusion 2.5 and features music by Erwarda Savitnaag.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

optimization1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

JQ: Chemistry effectively teaches players the abbreviations of elements from the periodic table, making it a useful educational tool.
The game features a simple and clear gameplay format that is easy to understand, making it accessible for players of all ages.
With three difficulty levels and a plethora of achievements, the game provides motivation for players, especially those interested in achievement hunting.

The game lacks depth and variety, with only 75 questions that can quickly become repetitive, leading to limited replayability.
There are no features like question randomization or progression systems, making the gameplay predictable and less engaging over time.
Some players have reported issues with the game being flagged as a potential virus by antivirus software, raising concerns about its safety.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around a straightforward quiz format that allows players to answer multiple-choice questions about chemistry, making it accessible and enjoyable for casual gamers and science enthusiasts alike. While the simplicity and crisp interface facilitate quick sessions, the lack of complex mechanics may limit long-term engagement; however, the inclusion of difficulty levels provides a sense of progression. Overall, the game is fun and easy to pick up, though it may benefit from additional features to enhance replayability.
- “Its crisp interface, approachable gameplay, and low barrier to entry make it ideal for both casual gamers and those with an academic interest in science.”
- “Simple and clear gameplay: the straightforward quiz format makes it easy for players to understand and engage with the game without prior training.”
- “The core gameplay revolves around answering multiple-choice questions related to chemistry, primarily concerning the elements and their properties.”
- “The inclusion of three difficulty levels gives the experience a sense of progression, even though the core mechanics remain unchanged.”
- “Don't expect days and weeks of gameplay as it is very short, which is reflected in its price, especially when it is on sale for pennies.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features calm, ambient tracks that align with its educational tone, enhancing the learning experience. However, opinions are mixed, with some players finding the soundtrack pleasant and effective, while others describe it as annoying and lacking variety. Overall, the music serves as a background element, with limited customization options available.
- “The background design is simple and consistent, complemented by calm, ambient music that fits the educational tone of the game.”
- “The soundtrack in this game probably won't make you sleepy, so you can learn more effectively than from the old-fashioned system of learning, which is books.”
- “Pleasant music.”
- “The soundtrack in this game probably won't make you sleepy, so you can learn more effectively than from the old-fashioned system of learning with books.”
- “The game has an automatic resolution and offers no settings of any kind - just toggle sound effects on and off, and the soundtrack is definitely something annoying - crappy ambient things.”
- “The soundtrack is an extra that can be found as downloadable content.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a clean and uncluttered interface that prioritizes legibility, but the use of outdated retro pixel art detracts from the overall visual experience. Players have no options to adjust resolution or customize graphics settings, leaving them with low-quality visuals that cannot be improved. While the achievements system adds replay value, it does not compensate for the lack of modern graphical fidelity.
- “The interface is clean and uncluttered, prioritizing legibility over aesthetics.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is limited due to a lack of timed modes, scoreboards, and question randomization, leading to predictable gameplay. While the achievements system may motivate some players to revisit the game, the fixed order of elements significantly reduces the challenge and overall engagement. Many users suggest that adding randomization could enhance replay value and maintain player interest.
- “The achievements system provides motivation for players, especially those interested in collecting achievements, which enhances replay value for certain user demographics.”
- “Add randomization to the quiz questions to improve replay value and maintain challenge.”
- “The absence of timed modes, scoreboards, or question randomization means replayability is limited, as repeated runs quickly become predictable.”
- “No randomization: the fixed order of elements reduces the challenge and replayability of the game, making it predictable and potentially less engaging.”
- “It offers no replay value at all, as when you've finished with your 70+ elements, there won't be anything to do.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the unique aspect of grinding in this game, noting that it allows them to learn and grow while completing a substantial number of achievements, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the repetitive tasks required for leveling up to be incredibly boring and unfulfilling.”
- “The amount of time needed to grind for resources is frustrating and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimalistic, focusing on simplicity rather than complexity, allowing players to engage in quick sessions that refresh or test their chemistry knowledge. It lacks an elaborate narrative or deep mechanics, catering to those looking for straightforward gameplay.
- “The game embraces simplicity, offering players a way to enjoy quick sessions while refreshing or testing their chemistry knowledge.”
- “There’s no elaborate story or deep mechanical system at play here; instead, the game embraces simplicity, offering players a way to enjoy quick sessions while refreshing or testing their chemistry knowledge.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly on modest systems due to its lightweight requirements and well-optimized build.
- “The game runs smoothly even on modest systems, thanks to its extremely lightweight requirements and optimized build.”