Little Alchemy 2

Little Alchemy 2 is a simulation game with excellent mechanics that allows players to mix items and discover exciting combinations. The game features compelling graphics, fantastic music, and a good dose of humor. However, it can be very grinding and has some bugs that may affect gameplay. The game's description states, "Mix items and discover exciting combinations! Little Alchemy returns in style!"

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,979 reviews

humor164 positive mentions

monetization95 negative mentions

humor
165 mentions
99 % positive mentions
-1 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players highlighting the hilarious and clever descriptions of items and combinations as a standout feature. The witty writing adds a layer of enjoyment, making the gameplay feel creative and engaging, while also providing a fun challenge. Overall, the humor enhances the experience, making it entertaining for players of all ages.
- “I especially like the descriptions of the items that are created (they're hilarious!).”
- “The descriptions of each item can be absolutely hilarious!”
- “I love the humorous definitions when discovering new things.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced, making it more cringeworthy than funny.”
- “I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off.”
- “The attempts at humor are so over-the-top that they become annoying rather than entertaining.”
monetization
160 mentions
36 % positive mentions
4 % neutral mentions
59 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is well-received, with players appreciating the absence of forced ads and intrusive microtransactions. Users can choose to watch ads for hints, which they find acceptable and supportive of the developers, while the overall experience remains enjoyable and free from constant interruptions. The game is praised for its ability to provide a fun experience without the typical ad overload seen in many free mobile games.
- “No need to spend $$s to progress and no ads are both huge plusses.”
- “Great doodle god clone, lots more things, good interface, microtransactions aren't pushy or required.”
- “There are no ads (which is very rare in free mobile apps) and the graphics are beautiful.”
- “The sole purpose of this app is to install an ad program that overrides your phone's security features in order to push ads on you.”
- “It forced you to watch ads for any kind of hints and it locks you in that screen and doesn't even give you the hint when you reboot it.”
- “Previous one was without in-app purchases, improved it a little add an in-app purchase instead of searching for elements and making them in the game, buy them and buy the hints.”
graphics
154 mentions
56 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising the cute, clean, and charming art style. Reviewers appreciate the visual appeal and consistency of the graphics, noting that they enhance the overall gameplay experience. While some users express nostalgia for the original game's graphics, the majority find the updated visuals to be a significant improvement, contributing to the game's addictive and enjoyable nature.
- “The graphics are amazing, the science behind it is thought out, and the background music is fantastic.”
- “I absolutely love this game; it's so addictive, the graphics are so cute, and it's just really fun to play altogether!”
- “Great game with cute graphics, content, and gameplay.”
- “Graphics are bad can't move stuff on screen if you are thinking to install the app don't.”
- “The gameplay is more tedious and the graphics less enjoyable.”
- “This game has terrible graphics and the first Little Alchemy is amazing; why is this game terrible? Isn't it supposed to be better?”
gameplay
73 mentions
49 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its addictive and enjoyable nature, with smooth mechanics and appealing graphics, making it suitable for casual play. However, some users noted issues such as repetitive tasks, lack of logical combinations, and minor bugs that can disrupt the experience. Overall, while the game offers a fun and relaxing experience, there are suggestions for improvements in organization and content to enhance the gameplay further.
- “The concept is easy to grasp, and the gameplay is smooth.”
- “Amazing graphics, great gameplay, all around excellent.”
- “I enjoy the music, the gameplay, the science behind the combinations, and the descriptions immensely.”
- “The gameplay was a little stretched because some combinations are really a reach.”
- “Frozen screens or broken scrolling really affects gameplay once you have hundreds of items in inventory.”
- “The expansion is definitely not worth the money, gameplay is repetitive.”
music
69 mentions
43 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being calming and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience with its relaxing soundtrack. However, many users report issues with the music cutting out or not playing at all, which detracts from their enjoyment. Despite these technical problems, the soundtrack is often highlighted as a key feature that draws players in and complements the gameplay.
- “The background music is wonderful, the graphics are outstanding, and the science is well thought out.”
- “This is a cute calming game with sweet music.”
- “A beautiful game with calming music, satisfying combinations, and traces of humor.”
- “The only issue is that the music was removed, and you can't hear it anymore.”
- “I love this game but I feel it needed an update to get more things to discover. Also, I don't know if it's a bug, but the music cuts out after a few minutes and doesn't start again. I wish you could patch it so the music never stops because it's one of the things that drags me to play this game more and more.”
- “The music doesn't play even though the setting is on and turned all the way up.”
stability
40 mentions
8 % positive mentions
-5 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and bugs that disrupt gameplay, particularly during item combinations and menu navigation. While some players still find enjoyment in the game, the overall experience is marred by these technical issues, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Many reviewers express a desire for improvements to stability to enhance their enjoyment of the game.
- “Little Alchemy 2 is the best! I don't know about other people who say it's trash; there are no glitches and no ads.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I've played for hours without encountering any stability issues, which is a huge plus!”
- “I love this game, but it is so buggy and increasingly glitchy since I bought the expansion that I am becoming really unhappy with the overall experience.”
- “Terrible, literally freezes every time I try to do anything and then I have to restart the app to get it to work again.”
- “Nice but sadly the interface is very buggy; when you open the description of an object and then you tap back, it actually closes the entire game instead of the description page.”
grinding
21 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the initial gameplay is fun and addictive, it becomes increasingly tedious as they progress and accumulate items. Many reviewers note that searching through a large number of combinations can be cumbersome, leading to frustration despite the satisfaction of discovering new elements. Overall, while the game offers hours of entertainment, the grind can detract from the enjoyment, especially after reaching a certain point.
- “It would be helpful to know which results are involved when you have 'all items discovered, x combinations remaining' or a category in the library for elements that are missing combinations; otherwise, it can get a bit tedious.”
- “Fun at the beginning, but it gets really tedious once you've made the first couple hundred items.”
- “My only complaint is that as you get further in the game, it becomes more tedious than fun.”
story
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is driven by engaging quests that challenge players to creatively combine items to fulfill various missions, such as crafting a doctor to help a sick patient. Players appreciate the variety of quests and the sense of accomplishment that comes from completing them, highlighting the game's potential for endless combinations and fun. Overall, the narrative encourages exploration and experimentation within a whimsical context.
- “I could see myself mixing things and splitting them up just to try and complete a mission. For example, a random quest pops up: 'A patient is sick and is in really need of a doctor.' Then I work hard until I make a doctor, and boom, quest done.”
- “I could never imagine this many possibilities, and my mission is to make every combo.”
- “The quest is not yet over!!”
- “Missions or quests to get an item and then you get time and all that or do”
- “The mission and get a hint or coins to get hints but overall it's a fun game”
optimization
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is inconsistent; while some players report smooth performance without interruptions, others experience significant issues, particularly after recent updates, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “The game runs smoothly and I have not once had a single ad interrupt me.”
- “Cute time waster with horrendous optimization.”
- “Only downside, surprisingly performance heavy.”
replayability
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is highly variable, with some players finding it exceptional, while others feel it lacks any incentive to play again.
- “This game has amazing replayability.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and offers new experiences.”
- “There is virtually no replayability for me here either.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's sensitivity in item interaction, feeling it detracts from the emotional experience. They find the progression system, such as crafting cars before characters, to be illogical and undermining the game's emotional impact. Overall, the emotional engagement is hindered by these gameplay mechanics.
- “It's just emotional”
atmosphere
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users note that the atmosphere is impacted by the narrow sidebar, which truncates longer item names, potentially hindering immersion. Additionally, there is some confusion regarding the creation of space stations from the atmosphere and wall elements, suggesting a need for clearer mechanics.
- “Also, longer item names like 'atmosphere' now get truncated at the edge of the screen because the sidebar is too narrow.”
- “Space station created from atmosphere + wall???????”