Nora: The Wannabe Alchemist
- May 26, 2022
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Get on SteamWitchcraft school dropout Nora has two great ambitions. One: Dust her cottage without breaking any potion bottles. Two: Become a great alchemist! This vibrantly illustrated point-and-click game pits klutziness against good intentions – a ticking clock against wilting houseplants. Move into Nora’s cozy-but-cluttered witch’s cottage, brew more than 50 powerful potions and achieve domestic bliss in…
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Reviews
- The game features a cute art style and whimsical illustrations that enhance the overall experience.
- Players find the time management mechanics engaging and enjoy the narrative challenges that make the grind feel rewarding.
- The background music is appreciated for being non-copyright claimed and adds to the relaxing atmosphere of the game.
- The game suffers from repetitive mechanics and a grind that can become tedious, especially when trying to gather enough resources.
- There are reports of bugs, including issues with saving progress and tutorial glitches that hinder gameplay.
- The economic balance is criticized, as players find it difficult to make money and fulfill potion orders due to unbalanced customer requests.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story has potential with an interesting premise and appealing artwork, but many players find it unpolished and overly focused on grinding for resources rather than narrative depth. While some enjoy the quests and potions, they express a desire for more content to fully engage with the storyline.
“Perhaps a little too fixated, I'm really hoping to continue this more and hopefully get into more of the story!”
“So far it is a fun little game of quests and potions. I am still on early access and have reached the end of the storyline, so more gameplay is needed to give a full review.”
“The storyline felt unpolished, and this level of button clicking grind is just not interesting to me.”
“The main quest is to grind until you have a ton of money.”
“The game overall is not without its charms, like the premise of the story and the artwork.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a charming and cute art style that enhances the overall experience, contributing to a calming atmosphere. Players appreciate the visuals, which complement the game's premise and add to its appeal.
“Really cute art style.”
“The visuals and audio are impressive.”
“The game overall is not without its charms, like the premise of the story and the artwork.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for being non-copyright claimed, providing a relaxing and upbeat atmosphere that complements the game's theme effectively. Players appreciate its ability to enhance the overall experience.
“I really appreciate the non-copyrighted background music!”
“A very relaxing game, and I simply adore the music!”
“The music is upbeat and perfectly matches the theme of the game.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and poorly balanced, leading to a lack of motivation to continue. The requirement to grind for essential resources, such as herbs, detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“I gave it a second chance, but found it tedious and poorly balanced.”
“I keep thinking about going to play it more (under an hour so far), but grinding out to earn the ability to grow more needed herbs doesn't sound that much fun.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received criticism for its poor mechanics, leading to a lack of engagement and excitement among players.
“I was really excited about this game, but the mechanics are just not good and I'm bored.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's user interface is plagued by bugs, leading to a frustrating experience.
“The UI is annoying and buggy.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and disconnections during gameplay.”
