48
There's not much I can say about Arc of Alchemist given its short runtime; there's just not a lot for me to work with. It's a very mediocre game with few redeeming qualities. Compile Heart is toying with my feelings once again.
33
It’s a huge misfire from a developer that, at the very least, tends to be pretty competent, and it means you shouldn’t feel any hesitation about skipping this one and going back and playing one of Compile Hearts many better RPGs.
65
At the end of the day, Arc of Alchemist delivers a decent gaming experience. The characters' personalities are fun, and their antics are worthy spectacles. The building mechanics are a fun respite from the otherwise ho-hum aspects of the game. Those who are interested in the genre may find this to be worth their time, but the music, art, and significant chunks of the gameplay are too blasé to talk up.
10
Gameplay is nothing special but fun and I really like the characters a lot. The story is more about the characters and the world than a real story with twists and so on and I also really like that.
0
All I'm going to say, and quite frankly this is too much for something like this, is come the **** on Compile Heart and Idea Factory. You're better than this. If you can't make an ARPG yourself, then work with someone else like you did with Cyberdimension, because this attempt is abysmal.
Arc of Alchemist
Released On:
Jan 30, 2020
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
46
User score
Generally Unfavorable
3.1
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Feb 2, 2020
80
Because Arc of Alchemist is such a short JRPG, the more draining elements of it don't end up being exhausting. Because the game moves at such a snappy pace it's easy to focus on and enjoy its strengths - the narrative and characters. Over the last couple of years Idea Factory has really broadened its horizons. Where once it focused almost exclusively on pervy humour, stuff like Arc of Alchemist show a different side of the studio. It's creative, different, and interesting, and respects your time so don't feel like you've made some epic commitment just to play through it. I love it.
Feb 12, 2020
55
Anything good about the game is immediately overshadowed with the things that players need to look past, which is terrible because I really enjoyed the dark premise of this game. As unique as Arc of Alchemist tries to be, and as much as it stands out in the lineup of games that Compile Heart has produced, I believe this a huge step back for the developer. Still, if you are just trying to fight monsters and look at cute chibi characters save the world, then this is the game for you.
Feb 7, 2020
50
Arc of Alchemist is an RPG that most people who play will forget about it shortly after finishing it. Given an average finish time of 6-8 hours (without new game plus), the journey is over before it really feels like it’s begun. What’s here isn’t really impressive to look at, either. The Lunagear concept is slightly interesting, but mixed with the blandness of the rest of the game it doesn’t make this a must-have release. If you really like building bases, you may have some fun with Arc of Alchemist. The rest of us can wait on a meatier RPG to take up our time with.
Feb 21, 2020
40
Arc of Alchemist feels like a rushed, half-baked game that doesn't do justice to the past works and the pedigree of Compile Heart and Idea Factory.
Jan 30, 2020
35
Hardcore JRPG fans will likely enjoy customizing the base, upgrading the facilities, and perhaps even the simplicity of the combat. However, for anyone looking for a worthwhile RPG experience, Arc of Alchemist is not it.
Feb 20, 2020
30
Arc of Alchemist is a game I can't even recommend to fans of Compile Heart. It's a frustrating experience with an uninteresting combat and a boring story.
Jan 31, 2020
30
Arc of Alchemist features repetitive combat, tired tropes, an empty world, and a poorly thought out and written story. There is nothing interesting in this package, just skip it.
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Jun 28, 2020
10
Gameplay is nothing special but fun and I really like the characters a lot. The story is more about the characters and the world than a real story with twists and so on and I also really like that.
Feb 22, 2020
0
All I'm going to say, and quite frankly this is too much for something like this, is come the **** on Compile Heart and Idea Factory. You're better than this. If you can't make an ARPG yourself, then work with someone else like you did with Cyberdimension, because this attempt is abysmal.
SummaryQuinn Bravesford and her squad are sent on a quest to find the Great Power — the key to save humanity. Is there hope within the desert or is it merely a mirage?
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date:Jan 30, 2020
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