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The Smile Alchemist

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53%Game Brain Score
gameplay
story, grinding
80% User Score Based on 10 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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The Smile Alchemist is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Asobox Co.,Ltd. and was released on March 2, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Follow the growth of a young alchemist aiming to become the best in the world!

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gameplay3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a bright and cheerful aesthetic with adorable character designs that create a pleasing atmosphere.
  • The crafting gameplay is simple yet addictive, allowing players to enjoy a relaxed pace while unlocking new recipes and achievements.
  • The characters are endearing and have their own stories, adding depth to the gameplay experience.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, leading to a lack of motivation as the story does not provide strong driving forces.
  • There are heavy requirements for completionists to unlock end-game content, which may feel excessive to some players.
  • Some players have reported issues with translation quality, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is centered around crafting, featuring a solid yet simple loop that includes making, selling, and completing tasks, but many players feel it lacks depth and variety for its full price. While the game world is charming and the mechanics can be addictive, the repetitive nature of the gameplay and a lack of engaging story elements leave some players wanting more. Overall, it offers a pleasant experience but may not satisfy those seeking a more dynamic or expansive gameplay experience.

    • “Solid gameplay loop, simple but pleasant story.”
    • “Adorable game world that's filled with lightheartedness and distinct characters, simple yet addictive gameplay, expanding your repertoire is rewarding.”
    • “The gameplay is essentially what you would get if you made an entire game about crafting.”
    • “Although cheerful, the story generally lacks a motivating force; gameplay gets repetitive very fast. I wish there was more to do.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is simple yet pleasant, featuring optional side stories and engaging NPCs that add depth to the gameplay. While the narrative helps alleviate some repetitiveness, it lacks a strong motivating force, leaving players wishing for more substantial content. Overall, the story complements the solid gameplay loop but may not fully satisfy those seeking a more compelling narrative.

    • “The game can feel a bit repetitive at times, but the story serves to break that up and isn't bad.”
    • “Solid gameplay loop, simple but pleasant story.”
    • “Although cheerful, the story generally lacks a motivating force. Gameplay gets repetitive very fast; I wish there was more to do.”
    • “The NPCs aren't just like 'hey, give me items'; they have a little bit of story that comes with them, which I find pretty neat!”
    • “There is a story (and optional side stories) that you can do at any time, but it feels disconnected from the gameplay.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players criticize the game for excessive grinding, noting that it requires several hours of repetitive tasks to progress, which detracts from the overall experience and leaves many questions unresolved.

    • “To get to the end, it took several hours of mindless grinding, and there were so many questions still unanswered.”
    • “Bad game, a lot of grinding.”
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The Smile Alchemist is a casual role playing game.

The Smile Alchemist is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

The Smile Alchemist was released on March 2, 2023.

The Smile Alchemist was developed by Asobox Co.,Ltd..

The Smile Alchemist has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

The Smile Alchemist is a single player game.

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