The Chemist

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The Chemist is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by tensixfour Creative and was released on November 3, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

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.

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Single-Player

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 189 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The game has a unique and fun concept of mixing chemicals, which can lead to humorous and unexpected results.
Some players find the gameplay enjoyable and engaging, especially once they learn the controls and mechanics.
The graphics are considered beautiful, and the game has potential for creativity and experimentation.

The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates or support for an extended period, leading to many bugs and crashes.
Players report critical errors, file corruption, and performance issues, particularly on newer systems like Windows 10/11.
The gameplay can become tedious and repetitive, with many users expressing frustration over the controls and lack of clear objectives.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and quality, with no significant issues like clipping or missing textures reported. However, some users have experienced critical errors that could affect overall performance, particularly on certain hardware configurations, indicating a need for better optimization, especially for Intel graphics.
- “Very fun game, beautiful graphics, progression is well balanced.”
- “Beautiful graphics.”
- “No real graphic issues like clipping or wrong/missing textures.”
- “Critical errors occur (graphical, processing, and general background code: these can impact the components within your computer).”
- “A potato-powered PC's graphics are subpar.”
- “I just wish it were more optimized for Intel because that's my primary graphics manufacturer.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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30%
The gameplay has been rated poorly, with many users describing it as shallow and one-dimensional, earning a score of 4/10. Reviewers expressed a need for better tutorial support to guide players through basic mechanics, and criticized the focus on VR and multiplayer features over meaningful content expansion. Overall, while some found potential in the game, the lack of depth and assistance detracted from the experience.
- “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.”
- “- The tutorial puts it into perspective, but the actual gameplay is a lot harder with no help.”
- “Tldr: shallow, 1-dimensional gameplay, don't buy.”
- “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.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely lacking, with numerous reports of bugs, clunky controls, and a general sense of incompleteness. Many users believe the game has been abandoned, contributing to its unpolished and poorly optimized state. Overall, it is described as a frustrating experience due to its persistent issues.
- “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.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding in "The Chemist" to be tedious and relentless, often leading to overwhelming gameplay experiences despite achieving success. While some acknowledge that this grind is necessary for the game's progression, it 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.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a darkly humorous tone that resonates well with players, providing a blend of comedy and edginess that enhances the overall experience. Many users find it genuinely hilarious, expressing hope for future development to expand on this aspect.
- “This game has a humorous dark side to it, and I hope development continues at some point in the future.”
- “Hilarious.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report a consistently smooth experience with no stuttering or performance issues, indicating strong optimization for the game.
- “No stuttering or performance issues for me.”
- “No stuttering or performance issues for me.”
- “No stuttering or performance issues for me.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that it is unfinished and leads to a quick loss of interest.
- “Abandoned piece of unfinished cash grab that gets boring quickly.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been criticized for lacking a notable soundtrack and featuring monotonous sounds, leading to a generally uninspired auditory experience.
- “No mentionable soundtrack, monotonous sounds.”
- “No mentionable soundtrack, monotonous sounds.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers significant replayability, particularly through its sandbox mode, which encourages players to experiment and explore various materials. Many users feel that the game's content justifies its price, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The game is definitely worth the price; it is packed full of replayability, and the sandbox mode allows you to play around and just tinker with the materials to get a better grip on everything.”