My Party Needs An Alchemist

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My Party Needs An Alchemist is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Gilded Rune Games and was released on March 27, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

In this charming fantasy adventure, you play as an alchemist traveling the mystical lands of Tremer with a party of nine unique companions. Gather herbs, craft powerful potions, and strategically support your team to overcome magical beasts. Build bonds, manage your party, and embark on a heartwarming quest to save the world together.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

story15 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features adorable art, engaging characters, and a charming story that creates a cozy and fun atmosphere.
The potion crafting mechanic is enjoyable and adds a strategic layer to the gameplay, allowing players to adjust difficulty and tailor their experience.
The music is delightful and evolves with the story, enhancing the overall experience and making it a joy to play.

Some players find the gameplay repetitive and grindy, leading to a lack of depth and engagement over time.
The game is considered short for its price, with some reviewers feeling it doesn't offer enough content to justify the cost.
There are issues with visibility and tutorial elements, which can detract from the overall experience for some players.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized as cute, engaging, and lighthearted, featuring likable characters and a quirky plot that keeps players interested. While the narrative is relatively simple and somewhat generic, it offers enjoyable twists and a cozy atmosphere, complemented by charming art and music. Players appreciate the balance between casual gameplay and strategic elements, allowing for a personalized experience as they progress through the story.
- “The story is engaging and the gameplay requires strategy and thought to pick the correct party members and the most effective potions.”
- “The story and characters are engaging, the art style is wonderful and cute, the music is great and evolves as you progress the plot, adding that character's instrument to the score.”
- “The plot is super cute and interesting, and it's so well made.”
- “The story is very generic but quite quirky and fun.”
- “Either you rush through the story and make it hard on yourself, or you take the time to fight some spots 2 or 3 times, collect stuff and make more potions.”
- “You can either rush through the main story and deal with difficulty, or take more time to gain XP and progress at your own pace...”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
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21%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and lovely compositions, with each character uniquely associated with an instrument that enhances the overall soundtrack. Players appreciate how the music evolves as the story progresses, adding depth and engagement to the gameplay experience. Overall, the combination of cute art and delightful music contributes to a fun and relaxing atmosphere.
- “I really like the way each character has an instrument associated with them, so that the soundtrack's instrumentation changes depending on who is currently in the party.”
- “Most lovely though is the way each character is associated with an instrument, and is introduced by their musical sting!”
- “The story and characters are engaging, the art style is wonderful and cute, the music is great and evolves as you progress the plot, adding that character's instrument to the score.”
- “The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous over time.”
- “While the concept of character-specific instruments is interesting, the execution falls flat, resulting in a soundtrack that feels disjointed.”
- “The overall quality of the music is disappointing, as it fails to enhance the gameplay experience.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as charming and simple, offering a relaxing experience with a potion-making mechanic that enhances immersion. Players appreciate the ability to adjust difficulty mid-session and the casual, cozy nature of the game, though some find the repetitive gameplay loop may not satisfy those seeking depth. Overall, it combines elements of adventure and autobattler mechanics, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience.
- “The potion-making mechanic makes you feel like you're actually a part of the experience, and I loved how you could adjust the difficulty mid-session if you just wanted an easier time that day.”
- “+autobattler gameplay with a creative brew mechanic: just gather materials, add them to the cauldron, draw a pattern to mix, and if you nail the perfect line, tada, high-quality potion!”
- “- refreshing and cozy gameplay.”
- “- repetitive gameplay loop may not appeal to those looking for something more in depth”
- “I would give this game a positive review if it was like $5-$10 rather than $20. The game itself is charming, and the gameplay is decent if simple for a relaxing game.”
- “You can also randomly find ingredients by running into trees along the path. I haven't figured out if there's a mechanic to tell you or if you just have to ram trees to figure it out.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their adorable and cozy art style, which enhances the engaging story and characters. Players appreciate the charming visuals, particularly in interactive elements like the potion brewing mini-game, and the evolving music that complements the gameplay. Overall, the artwork contributes significantly to the game's fun and whimsical atmosphere.
- “The art style is consistently adorable and the story so far is relatively simple but engaging.”
- “The story and characters are engaging, the art style is wonderful and cute, the music is great and evolves as you progress the plot, adding that character's instrument to the score.”
- “The game graphics are super cute to me, and the story is fun and cozy.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some describe it as grindy and unforgiving, others appreciate the ease of acquiring materials and money, which minimizes the need for grinding. The challenge lies in strategic planning rather than repetitive tasks, making progression feel engaging rather than tedious, especially on normal difficulty.
- “Materials and money are easily gained, so there's barely any grinding needed to get what you need.”
- “The progression feels fine for me (I'm playing on normal difficulty); it's not too grindy, but also not boring.”
- “It's quite grindy and unforgiving.”
- “The game was super fun to play, but the grinding made it feel tedious at times.”
- “The challenge in the game stems from planning out your potion and party member use against a specific encounter, which gets increasingly complex as you progress, but the grinding can feel overwhelming.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is highlighted by its adorable art style and witty, concise dialogues, creating an enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the clever integration of humor across various environments, characters, and enemies, enhancing the overall charm of the game.
- “Adorable art style and truly funny dialogues!”
- “With a cute art direction and writing that is funny yet concise, you have a great time to be had.”
- “Different environments, enemies, and characters... I also like the humor they added in some places.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the character development for its charming designs and distinct personalities, highlighting the uniqueness and appeal of each character.
- “The character designs are adorable, and I love their unique personalities!”
- “Beautiful character design.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly without any significant issues, contributing to a positive gaming experience. The combination of cute art and enjoyable music further enhances its stability.
- “The art is cute, the game runs great, and the music is fun.”