Travis Bruno of Capsule Computers writes:
"Every so often a developer wants to try out something a little different and Idea Factory has been known to take some big swings when it comes to developing their RPGs. Some of these risks have led to great successes and popular long running franchises while others have simply been misses that are left forgotten. Arc of Alchemist sees the developer take another risk and try out a hack and slash style RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world but was this one that was worth taking?"
If Arc of Alchemist was a paint colour, it would be magnolia. Simple, clean, effective, it does the job, but it’s not very special or memorable. The game and everything it does is just average at best. It feels like an HD remaster of a Playstation 2 or mobile game, rather than a built from the ground up, current-gen masterpiece. However, it works, it is simple, clean and effective, and with its chibi art style and simplistic game design, it’s maybe something a younger JRPG player or a newcomer to the genre would enjoy.
Paul Writes 'Arc of Alchemist as a game is something I can only best describe as a mobile game in a console game’s box cover. There are quite a few elements that force me to believe that it was made to be a mobile game yet despite all the odds had to blend in with the many other console titles we see in today’s market.'
Arc of Alchemist is the latest concoction from the creators of the Hyperdimension Neptunia series! Is a hit or miss? Our reviewer Vince, doubles down and tries this new IP out.
