The Chemist

53%
Game Brain Score Based on 95 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • stability
The Chemist Game Cover
Starting at €11.99Buy now
Get on Steam

In "The Chemist," become a renowned chemist by accepting hundreds of contracts to create various concoctions, from household cleaners to food items. Manage your resources and make strategic decisions to advance in the game and shape the world. When stress arises, take a break to destroy some lab equipment or do some menial tasks, but be mindful of the consequences on your finances.

Play Modes

Reviews

53%
Audience ScoreBased on 95 reviews
humor2 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique and creative concept that allows players to mix chemicals and create various products, which can be entertaining and engaging.
  • Despite its issues, some players find the game fun and addictive, especially once they learn the controls and mechanics.
  • The graphics are considered beautiful, and the game has potential for interesting gameplay if further developed.
  • The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates or support for over two years, leading to concerns about its future.
  • Many players experience critical errors, crashes, and bugs that significantly hinder gameplay, making it frustrating to play.
  • The gameplay can become tedious and repetitive, with a lack of content and depth, leaving players feeling unsatisfied.
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and quality, with users noting a visually appealing experience and well-balanced progression. However, some critical errors have been reported, particularly affecting performance on certain hardware, especially Intel graphics. Overall, while there are no significant issues like clipping or missing textures, optimization remains a concern for some players.

    • “Very fun game, beautiful graphics, progression is well balanced.”
    • “Amazing game, I just wish it were more optimized for Intel because that's my primary graphics manufacturer.”
    • “Beautiful graphics.”
    • “Critical errors occur (graphical, processing, and general background code: these can impact the components within your computer).”
    • “A potato-powered PC's graphics.”
    • “I just wish it were more optimized for Intel because that's my primary graphics manufacturer.”
  • gameplay5 mentions

    The gameplay has been criticized for being shallow and one-dimensional, with a score of 4/10 reflecting its lack of depth. Reviewers suggest that a more comprehensive tutorial and clearer guidance on mechanics would enhance the experience, as the current implementation leaves players struggling without adequate support. Despite these issues, some still find redeeming qualities in the game.

    • “Some kind of helper in the tutorial for basic game mechanics would be great, something that checks if the player has performed a certain action, and if not will provide clear direction on how to accomplish that action.”
    • “Aside from the bad idea of implementing VR and multiplayer instead of adding real content and expanding the game mechanics, I still give the game a thumbs up.”
    • “- The tutorial puts it into perspective, but the actual gameplay is a lot harder with no help.”
    • “TL;DR: Shallow, one-dimensional gameplay. Don't buy.”
    • “Aside from the poor decision to implement VR and multiplayer instead of adding real content and expanding the game mechanics, I still give the game a thumbs up.”
    • “The tutorial puts it into perspective, but the actual gameplay is much harder with no help.”
  • stability5 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, clunky controls, and a lack of polish. Many believe it is abandoned and unlikely to receive further updates, leaving it in a frustratingly incomplete and unstable state.

    • “It's incomplete, it's never going to be finished, and it's buggy as all get-out.”
    • “That being said, the controls are both clunky and buggy, the game isn't near polished, and it's been abandoned for a year now.”
    • “Update 25.08.2018: this game for sure is abandoned in its buggy, empty state.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding in "The Chemist" to be tedious and relentless, often leading to overwhelming experiences despite achieving success. While some acknowledge the necessity of these tasks, the repetitive nature can detract from overall enjoyment.

    • “The chemist is a game where you do tedious tasks non-stop.”
    • “There are two ways your play session can become tedious or overwhelming, even if you're successful.”
    • “It may become tedious, but it needed to be made.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The game features a darkly humorous tone that resonates well with players, providing a blend of comedy that enhances the overall experience. Many users find it to be genuinely hilarious, indicating a strong appreciation for its comedic elements.

    • “This game does have a humorous dark side to it, and I hope development continues at some point in the future.”
    • “Hilarious.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Users report a positive experience with optimization, noting that there are no stuttering or performance issues encountered during gameplay.

    • “No stuttering or performance issues for me.”
    • “No stuttering or performance issues for me.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy is criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that the game is unfinished and quickly becomes boring, suggesting a lack of value for the money spent.

    • “Abandoned, poorly finished cash grab that gets boring quickly.”
    • “The monetization system feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game has been criticized for lacking a notable soundtrack and featuring monotonous sounds, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “There is no mentionable soundtrack, just monotonous sounds that become tedious over time.”
    • “The music is forgettable and lacks any real variety, making the experience feel dull.”
    • “The sound design is repetitive and uninspired, failing to enhance the gameplay.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability, particularly through its sandbox mode, which encourages players to experiment and explore various materials, enhancing their overall experience. Many users feel that the game's value justifies its price due to this engaging feature.

    • “The game is definitely worth the price; it is packed full of replayability, and the sandbox mode allows you to play around and tinker with the materials to get a better grip on everything.”
    • “The game lacks significant replayability, as once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
    • “While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of diverse outcomes makes replaying the game feel tedious.”
    • “After finishing the game, I found that there wasn't much left to explore, which really diminished its replay value.”
Positive mentions (%)Positive
Neutral mentions (%)Neutral
Negative mentions (%)Negative

Buy The Chemist

Videos

Similar Games