Shadow Alchemist

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Shadow Alchemist is a single player action game. It was developed by PostHuman Interactive and was released on November 22, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Shadow Alchemist is an isometric pixel art game that combines puzzle-solving with alchemical powers, allowing you to manipulate reality through self-transmutation. Navigate complex environments by shrinking, duplicating, or becoming invincible while engaging in light combat or stealth. Unravel a recursive narrative as each escape reveals deeper mysteries within a shadowy dungeon.

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99%

Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews

music3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Cute and charming atmosphere with a nice art style.
Fun and engaging puzzles that encourage critical thinking.
Well-priced for its length, providing a short but enjoyable experience.

Game is quite short and can feel repetitive.
Combat and puzzles are simplistic and lack depth.
Some bugs and performance issues, particularly on certain devices.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is predictable but well-executed, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Players appreciate the engaging narrative and its integration with unique puzzles, which keeps them invested in discovering the outcome. Overall, the story enhances the fun and intrigue of the game.
- “Fun game, unique puzzles and engaging story so far.”
- “Makes you want to know the end of the story :)”
- “I knew what the story was going to be right from the beginning, but still enjoyed how it was implemented.”
- “Make you want to know the end of the story :)”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its immersive quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere, particularly during quieter moments. However, some players found the transition to the more intense boss fight music to be somewhat jarring, despite it being enjoyable and fitting for the challenges presented. Overall, the soundtrack effectively complements the gameplay experience.
- “The game is neat and the music is immersive.”
- “Enjoyed the lack of music throughout most of the game; it helped sell the atmosphere.”
- “Great boss music and fun puzzles.”
- “The music during the boss fight was a little jarring.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game's stability is somewhat lacking, with issues such as difficulty hitting blob enemies and a limited attack range. Additionally, there are several glitches that detract from the overall experience.
- “The blob enemies are a little buggy to hit; it only seems like there's a left/right attack and not up/down.”
- “It's a bit buggy.”
- “There are a couple of glitches.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its engaging atmosphere, characterized by a well-crafted visual style and a thoughtful absence of music that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate its atmospheric qualities, which complement the puzzle elements effectively, all while being reasonably priced for its length.
- “It's a nice little atmospheric puzzler, and well-priced for its length.”
- “Nice style and atmosphere.”
- “Enjoyed the lack of music throughout most of the game; it helped enhance the atmosphere.”
- “The lack of music throughout most of the game really helped to sell the atmosphere.”
- “The environments felt empty and lifeless, which detracted from the overall atmosphere.”
- “The lighting was inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game's atmosphere.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is well-received, highlighted by amusing character dialogues and a charming pixel art style. Players appreciate the cleverness of the humor, which enhances the overall experience without oversimplifying puzzle-solving.
- “The credits are funny! :D”
- “Not only because of its pixel art aesthetics, but also because of the humor in the characters' dialogues (or rather monologues).”
- “So far, I have been enjoying it - the humor is on point, and I'm digging the fact that I'm not being fed the answers to puzzles.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game offers limited replayability primarily for players interested in achievements and speedrunning, but lacks substantial incentives for those seeking a varied experience.
- “Has replayability for achievements and speedrunning.”
- “No real replayability unless you care about achievements.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their charming pixel art style and engaging character dialogues, which add a humorous touch. Additionally, the presentation of the dungeon environment is highlighted as a standout feature, contributing to the overall visual appeal.
- “Not only because of its pixel art aesthetics but also because of the humor in the character's dialogues (or rather monologues).”
- “I love the presentation of the dungeon environment; I'm a big fan of the visuals.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the gameplay for its surprising smoothness, complemented by great humor that enhances the overall experience.
- “The humor is great and the gameplay is surprisingly smooth.”