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|influences = [[Brogue]], Prey 2017, Faustian legend | |influences = [[Brogue]], Prey 2017, Faustian legend | ||
|released = 10.11.2020 | |released = 10.11.2020 | ||
|updated = | |updated = 07.02.2022 (v0.1.1) | ||
|licensing = [[Closed source]] | |licensing = [[Closed source]] | ||
|language = [[Lua]] (LÖVE2D) | |language = [[Lua]] (LÖVE2D) | ||
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== Current features == | == Current features == | ||
* Detailed 64x64 tiles, soft lighting and special effects. | * Detailed 64x64 tiles, soft lighting and special effects. Additional eye candy in form of Purkinje shift and water shaders. | ||
* Sounds and music (composed specially for the project). Positional sounds. | * Sounds and music (composed specially for the project). Positional sounds. | ||
* Fully fledged dialogue system. A lot of dialogue from main character and npcs. | * Fully fledged dialogue system. A lot of dialogue from main character and npcs. | ||
* Unique alchemy system with raw materials refined into essential components that represent abstract qualities: "something sinister" can be a bat wing, or a spider net, "something verdant" is a bunch of leaves or a young branch, "something boreal" is spearmint oil or glacial water. Those components are then used to create potions and tools. | * Unique alchemy system with raw materials refined into essential components that represent abstract qualities: "something sinister" can be a bat wing, or a spider net, "something verdant" is a bunch of leaves or a young branch, "something boreal" is spearmint oil or glacial water. Those components are then used to create potions and tools. | ||
* A journal cataloguing your quests, known components and recipes. | |||
* Almost every item in game is a potential source of valuable components. There is no such thing as useless loot. | * Almost every item in game is a potential source of valuable components. There is no such thing as useless loot. | ||
* Highly interactive environment. A lot of objects in game can be interacted with in many ways, with either bare hands or certain potions: smash barrels, shatter walls, fell trees, start wildfires, then douse them. | * Highly interactive environment. A lot of objects in game can be interacted with in many ways, with either bare hands or certain potions: smash barrels, shatter walls, fell trees, start wildfires, then douse them. | ||
* | * Flavour text for everything: item descriptions, crafting recipes, objects on the map. An enormous library of texts to read for lore enthusiasts. | ||
* Infinite number of locations to mark on your map and subsequently travel to, with procedurally generated descriptions and accompanying dialogue. | * Infinite number of locations to mark on your map and subsequently travel to, with procedurally generated descriptions and accompanying dialogue. | ||
* Custom AI for every creature type. | * Custom AI for every creature type. | ||
* Combat designed around using your consumables and tools for every fight. Mindlessly punching your enemies is not a valid option. | * Combat designed around using your consumables and tools for every fight. Mindlessly punching your enemies is not a valid option. | ||
* Non-combat challenges as well as combat ones. | |||
* Obtain knowledge by finding and reading books. Use that knowledge to unlock new recipes and expand your arsenal. | |||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
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== Screenshots == | == Screenshots == | ||
https://i.imgur.com/ | https://i.imgur.com/7VddeZY.png | ||
https://i.imgur.com/ | https://i.imgur.com/A2Mhqfb.png | ||
https://i.imgur.com/ | https://i.imgur.com/azmbG7m.png | ||
Revision as of 03:06, 7 February 2022
| Alchemist | |
|---|---|
| Alpha Project | |
| Developer | Spellweaver |
| Theme | Fantasy, Crafting |
| Influences | Brogue, Prey 2017, Faustian legend |
| Released | 10.11.2020 |
| Updated | 07.02.2022 (v0.1.1) |
| Licensing | Closed source |
| P. Language | Lua (LÖVE2D) |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Interface | Graphical tiles, Keyboard, Mouse |
| Game Length | several hours |
| Official site of Alchemist | |
Alchemist is a low-fantasy roguelike built around the idea of strategically using consumables and crafted tools rather than your character's physical or supernatural might.
Current features
- Detailed 64x64 tiles, soft lighting and special effects. Additional eye candy in form of Purkinje shift and water shaders.
- Sounds and music (composed specially for the project). Positional sounds.
- Fully fledged dialogue system. A lot of dialogue from main character and npcs.
- Unique alchemy system with raw materials refined into essential components that represent abstract qualities: "something sinister" can be a bat wing, or a spider net, "something verdant" is a bunch of leaves or a young branch, "something boreal" is spearmint oil or glacial water. Those components are then used to create potions and tools.
- A journal cataloguing your quests, known components and recipes.
- Almost every item in game is a potential source of valuable components. There is no such thing as useless loot.
- Highly interactive environment. A lot of objects in game can be interacted with in many ways, with either bare hands or certain potions: smash barrels, shatter walls, fell trees, start wildfires, then douse them.
- Flavour text for everything: item descriptions, crafting recipes, objects on the map. An enormous library of texts to read for lore enthusiasts.
- Infinite number of locations to mark on your map and subsequently travel to, with procedurally generated descriptions and accompanying dialogue.
- Custom AI for every creature type.
- Combat designed around using your consumables and tools for every fight. Mindlessly punching your enemies is not a valid option.
- Non-combat challenges as well as combat ones.
- Obtain knowledge by finding and reading books. Use that knowledge to unlock new recipes and expand your arsenal.
Links
Screenshots
