The Alchemist's House

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The Alchemist's House is a single player action game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by Angry Bunny and was released on December 24, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Alchemist's House is a 3D interactive horror movie in a creepy medieval setting.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 156 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game is free, making it an easy choice for those looking for a quick, bizarre experience.
Despite its flaws, the game has a unique atmosphere and some genuinely creepy moments.
The concept shows potential, and the charming design of certain elements, like the plush dolls, adds to its quirky appeal.

The game is extremely short, with many players finishing it in under 30 minutes, leaving them wanting more content.
It is riddled with bugs and technical issues, which significantly detract from the overall experience.
The story is convoluted and poorly executed, with many players finding it confusing and lacking depth.

story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally perceived as simplistic and disjointed, with many reviewers noting its lack of depth and coherence. While some appreciate the intriguing environment and potential for a more developed narrative, most agree that the execution falls short, leaving players wanting more backstory and clarity. Overall, the story is seen as a weak point, with many expressing frustration over its confusing elements and minimal content.
- “The story is simple enough, leaning a little edgy but it adds to the charm.”
- “Great storytelling! I really can't wait for a longer version with more backstory.”
- “The game has a unique vibe to it, some jumpscares and weird looking things that perfectly fit in this game, and I wish this game was a little longer and more story-driven.”
- “The story half the time doesn't make sense anyway; the alchemist weirdo kills you if you trust him, then defends you if you don't trust him??”
- “The story is incoherent, the voice acting is terribly mixed and recorded, and the gameplay is minimal (half of the game is a cutscene).”
- “The 'story,' if you can call it that, was confusing and made zero sense.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that while certain visuals are impressive and detailed, many assets appear reused or borrowed, leading to a lack of originality. Critics highlight issues such as crude textures and poor animations that detract from the overall experience, while others appreciate the unique art style and atmospheric elements. Overall, the graphics seem to be a polarizing aspect, with opinions ranging from stunning to subpar.
- “By far my personal game of the year! The graphics were stunning and the models went above and beyond my expectations.”
- “The artwork is gorgeous, something I don't usually get to say in a horror title, but it takes its own visual style and runs with it.”
- “Facial animations and a few graphical things aside, the ambience in this game was awesome, and relied more on creep factor and dread than it did on jump scares.”
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or wherever.”
- “I wasn't able to take the storyline very seriously because of the graphics.”
- “Terrible graphics, reused garbage assets.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely unintentional, stemming from awkward character designs, nonsensical plot elements, and poor execution, which often leads to laughable moments rather than genuine scares. Players found themselves laughing at absurdities like a dancing doll and ridiculous monster transformations, making the game more of a comedy than a horror experience. Overall, while it may not succeed as a horror title, its humor has garnered a recommendation for those looking for a good laugh.
- “In all my years playing/streaming horror games, none have made me laugh this hard.”
- “What was supposed to be a horror movie ended up hilarious for all the wrong reasons, and played more like a comedy due to the horrible monster/character designs, bad voice acting, and senseless plot.”
- “From cups clipping through tables, to a flesh baby walking by and picking up a doll, this game proved to be more funny than it was scary.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for its minimal content, poorly executed mechanics, and an overabundance of lengthy cutscenes that detract from the experience. While some users appreciate the interesting concept and short story, the overall execution is deemed crude and lacking depth, with incoherent storytelling and subpar graphics further diminishing the gameplay experience.
- “Simple concept and gameplay.”
- “Nice short story gameplay, interesting concept.”
- “Crude graphics and gameplay, 20 minutes of content, but a decent little story.”
- “With minimal content and a lack of meaningful gameplay, it feels more like a poorly executed concept than a finished product.”
- “The game is full of badly made, way too long and boring cutscenes, and gameplay-wise it's also bad.”
- “The story is incoherent, the voice acting is terribly mixed and recorded, and the gameplay is minimal (half of the game is a cutscene).”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a dark and creepy ambiance that effectively engages players, despite some criticisms regarding the lack of scares and certain sound effects. Overall, the unsettling atmosphere, enhanced by the game's style and music, makes it a noteworthy experience, particularly for fans of indie horror.
- “It has some WTF elements and a decently creepy atmosphere.”
- “Its dark atmosphere is really good and had me engaged throughout the whole game.”
- “Despite all the flaws that often go with many indie projects, its truly dark and gloomy atmosphere makes this game worth checking out.”
- “It has some wtf elements and a decently creepy atmosphere.”
- “I really enjoyed the style of the game; it really brought out the creepy atmosphere.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs leading to crashes and freezes that disrupt gameplay.
- “The game is very buggy and crashes or freezes often.”
- “I experience frequent crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
- “The stability issues make it nearly unplayable at times.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is criticized for its poor execution, with users noting that the character design is subpar and detracts from the intended horror experience, resulting in an unintentional comedic effect. The combination of bad voice acting and a nonsensical plot further undermines any potential for meaningful character growth.
- “Character design was just... bad.”
- “What was supposed to be a horror movie ended up hilarious for all the wrong reasons, and played more like a comedy due to the horrible monster and character designs, bad voice acting, and senseless plot.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for its creepy and atmospheric qualities, effectively enhancing the overall tension and immersion.
- “The creepy music and atmosphere really enhance the game's tension and immersion.”
- “The music creates a creepy atmosphere that detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The unsettling music adds to the tension, but it can be overwhelming at times.”
- “While the music aims to be atmospheric, it often feels more creepy than engaging.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is notably poor, with users reporting weak performance and a lack of options to improve it. Additionally, pre-rendered cutscenes suffer from synchronization issues, where the video playback does not align properly with the audio and subtitles.
- “Performance is so weak - no options to change that.”
- “Pre-rendered cutscenes have performance problems as well - video plays slower than audio and audio is faster than subtitles.”