THE ALCHEMIST CODE

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"The Alchemist Code" is a strategy RPG with phenomenal gameplay, amazing visuals, and fantastic music. Its interesting plot and wide appeal have made it highly sought-after, but beware of grinding, numerous ads, and bugs that may detract from the overall experience. As described by the game itself, it is the definitive Strategy RPG.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,932 reviews

story614 positive mentions

grinding122 negative mentions

Great graphics and character designs, reminiscent of classic tactical RPGs.
Generous rewards for new players, making it easy to progress without spending money.
Engaging storyline with interesting characters and frequent updates.

Frequent crashes and connection issues, especially after updates.
Long loading times and excessive data downloads make the game frustrating to play.
Gacha rates have become increasingly unfavorable, making it hard to obtain desired characters.

story
1,197 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
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The game's story is generally well-received, with many players praising its engaging narrative, character development, and beautiful artwork. However, some users express frustration with the pacing, feeling that the story can be dragged out or bogged down by excessive dialogue and filler missions. Additionally, technical issues such as crashes and loading problems have hindered the experience for some, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the storyline.
- “The story is compelling, not amazing, but entertaining.”
- “The story is amazing, engaging cast, voice acting, hands on for those that enjoy it, auto battle if you just want to cruise.”
- “Great game, great story, i suggest you at least try it.”
- “That said, as someone who plays largely for story content, it's disappointing how much the story is dragged out.”
- “Missions feel largely like filler and advance the story in small increments to the point it's hard to maintain interest over the course of an entire episode.”
- “The translation is... okay; it would help to see some extra proofreading; a good portion of the story gets lost because of bad wording or poorly chosen synonyms, at least from an English-speaking perspective.”
gameplay
583 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
35%
4%
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its strategic turn-based mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like Final Fantasy Tactics and Disgaea. However, issues such as frequent bugs, long loading times, and a complex gacha system detract from the overall experience. While the character customization and depth of gameplay are praised, the learning curve can be steep for newcomers, and some players find the gameplay repetitive or overly reliant on grinding.
- “The gameplay is fun, graphics are fine, and you have a fairly decent chance of getting a rare summon, so all that's good.”
- “Great gameplay and extremely generous (and viable) free-to-play systems.”
- “The strategic gameplay is fun and engaging, art is well done, and there are tons of collaborations with anime franchises.”
- “While the graphics and gameplay are dated and reminiscent of Final Fantasy Tactics, the real problem with the game is the numerous bugs and sketchy connection to the game servers.”
- “I have fast internet on my cell even when I'm not connected to Wi-Fi, and yet, after 2 or so minutes of gameplay, I'm met with a literal 17-minute loading screen.”
- “The gameplay itself is fine but way too repetitive, and this game is not free-to-play friendly. Do not even try the overpriced summons; 2500 gems are quite hard to get after you beat the stories and do all the same events they continue to rerun without at least giving you rewards for redoing them.”
graphics
460 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
23%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the art style, character designs, and overall visual presentation as impressive and aesthetically pleasing. However, some users report performance issues, such as lag and long loading times, particularly on lower-spec devices, which detracts from the experience. While the graphics are generally considered good for a mobile game, there are calls for optimization and options to adjust settings for better performance.
- “The graphics are amazing for a mobile game.”
- “The graphics, controls, and gameplay are amazing 10/10.”
- “Beautiful graphics and lovely design of characters.”
- “But then again the graphics, animation, interfaces are kinda lacking if we compare it to other RPG games like Seven Knight, Seven Deadly Sins, Kings Raid etc. because nowadays the graphics of the game are the first things that'll catch the eye of the gamers.”
- “Been several years playing this game, and still no graphics optimization.”
- “Graphics are old, but the worst is that the game speed is too slow which makes this boring.”
grinding
124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and time-consuming, often likening it to a second job. While some appreciate the depth and satisfaction that comes from leveling up characters through grinding, others feel that the excessive need for farming materials and the slow progression can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite its grindy nature, the game is often described as free-to-play friendly, offering opportunities to obtain decent heroes without spending money, though it may require significant effort and time investment.
- “It's not too grindy at all, just really enjoyable.”
- “Gives players lots of gifts too, so it doesn't feel too tedious.”
- “I had to put it down after a few months because it became very grindy and boring.”
- “The game was super fun before, but they are becoming greedy and on the verge of ruining the game again. Farming for soul shards to max characters now is such a pain that new players won't find it to their liking at all.”
- “This game went from a good game to a grinding time-wasting trash; I regret wasting a year of my life on this.”
monetization
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over aggressive cash grab tactics, excessive in-app purchases, and issues with ad functionality that hinder the ability to earn rewards. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for free resources, they report frequent crashes and unavailability of ads, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes profit over player experience. Overall, the sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction with the monetization model, which many feel has become exploitative and detrimental to gameplay.
- “This game is awesome and I've never had to make any in-app purchases.”
- “No ads, just game.”
- “In-app purchases are completely redundant as anything you would gain could be acquired through grinding.”
- “However, it has become very apparent that this has become an extremely greedy cash grab.”
- “This game is a cash grab with nothing you can do unless you spend thousands of dollars.”
- “Game has turned into a full-on cash grab, what used to be fair pricing has now become ridiculous.”
stability
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes that hinder gameplay. Many players experience freezing during loading screens, cutscenes, and quest completions, leading to frustration and inability to progress. Despite the game's enjoyable content, the persistent technical issues have resulted in a decline in user ratings and overall satisfaction.
- “No glitches!”
- “No glitches either, and I wish you all the best in making this game the number one RPG of the year.”
- “Great tactics game, a lot of fun, and it runs smoothly. So far, no glitches; I would say it's probably the best tactics game I've played on the net so far.”
- “But I changed the rating from 5 to 1 since the game freezes when the movie cutscene is played at the beginning of chapter 2.”
- “Am currently unable to progress as the mission doesn't load and freezes, so I can't get to higher tier items, characters, etc. Contacted support and the issue hasn't been resolved at all, and not only players have the same issue.”
- “The game freezes on a loading screen right as soon as it allows you to do a quest and just says connecting. The game looks fun, but I can't really play because it freezes, and other users have been reporting the same for a while now.”
music
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
27%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting its fun and engaging nature. Players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to evoke emotions and complement the game's art and story, while some express disappointment over changes to specific tracks. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The music is fun and the fighting reminds me a lot about games like Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together.”
- “Amazing story, great musical atmosphere, great character design, great gameplay.”
- “The audio is great whether the sound effects or music or voice actors.”
- “Just opening music until it replays again.”
- “Left after rates got even worse, also the disrespect on the artist who worked hard singing 'for who the alchemist exists' only to replace that song with the generic templar song smh.”
- “The art, the sounds, the voices, music... it doesn't hide.”
optimization
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users reporting heavy resource demands that lead to poor performance on lower-spec devices, frequent crashes, and lag during gameplay. While some players with high-end phones experience smooth performance, the overall consensus is that significant improvements are needed to enhance stability and accessibility for a broader range of devices. Despite its engaging gameplay and visuals, the lack of effective optimization detracts from the overall experience.
- “One of the best free-to-play friendly gachas out there, and now it runs smoothly even on my lower-end phone.”
- “They really optimized the game for devices better and it no longer lags on my phone.”
- “Great tactics game, a lot of fun, and it runs smoothly so far with no glitches. I would say it's probably the best tactics game I've played on the net so far.”
- “But the fact it's so poorly optimized/just doesn't run well on certain devices kills it.”
- “This game has many bugs and lag.. bad optimization. I have high-end specs with SD 835 and it still feels laggy.”
- “Very horrendous UI and optimization.”
character development
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted for its depth and strategic elements, with many players appreciating the diverse and visually appealing character designs. However, some critiques highlight a lack of consistency between character designs and their narrative roles, as well as concerns about the game's focus on fanservice. Overall, while the character development is engaging and tied to a rich lore, it can feel grindy and uneven at times.
- “Distinct and interesting character design on top of a world with a deep and satisfying lore.”
- “Great depth to character development.”
- “Very strategic and very good character development and job system.”
- “The extremely one-sided fanservice both does a disservice to all female character designs and really lets me know this game only cares about straight men playing it, so I'll leave it to them.”
- “Character development is a grind.”
- “There was no character development.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's story to be deeply emotional and well-crafted, featuring heart-wrenching narratives and impressive dialogue. The characters, enhanced by Japanese voice acting, contribute to a dramatic experience that resonates with many, despite some technical performance issues on certain devices. Overall, the emotional depth and storytelling are standout elements that leave a lasting impact.
- “The stories are emotional and the dialogue is amazing.”
- “This game has a very heart-touching story, almost like a movie.”
- “The characters have Japanese seiyuu; the main story is really great, dramatic, and emotional.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players noting its hilarious mechanics and character designs that range from cool to amusingly quirky. The storytelling and humorous events enhance the overall experience, making it a standout title that players find hard to resist. Additionally, the balance issues in gameplay add a layer of comedic absurdity, contributing to the game's charm.
- “Funny game with good mechanics and ways to play as a free-to-play.”
- “How they go about making the story, building characters, and adding humorous events makes this a game you cannot miss.”
- “Some characters are cool looking, some are funny looking, and many are cute too!”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating story and immersive musical elements, complemented by impressive character design and engaging gameplay. Players particularly appreciate the anime-inspired ambiance that enhances their overall experience.
- “Amazing story, great musical atmosphere, great character design, great gameplay.”
- “Nice game, I can feel the anime atmosphere.”