The desert-themed RPG is set in a ruined world with a sci-fi atmosphere, and features artwork from world renowned illustrator Yoshitaka Amano, as well as a scenario written by Yukinori Kitajima of 428: Shibuya Scramble and Senran Kagura fame.
About the story
A small kingdom, no more than a hundred years old... Quinn Bravesford, for the sake of her country, leads her soldiers into battle against the swath of enemy nations. A young, daring tactictian, and an excellent commander. One year, the king declared that he would send a large-scale investigation team to the Desert of Beginnings. And so, Quinn was selected to captain this mission. Today is the commencement of the mission. In a few hours, Quinn readies herself to depart with her team. Quinn gazes at the ancient alchemic device, the Lunagear, within her hand. According to the legends of yore, once the Lunagear is equipped with the four Orbs, it will unlock the Great Power that will save humanity. Only one Orb resides in Quinn's Lunagear. ...This, however, is a mere legend. Some believe its tale, and others do not. With the threat of dangerous creatures and Machine Dolls wandering the desert, one of the enemy nations, the Principality of Neuhaven, has dispatched their military in search of the Great Power. I must do everything in my power to make sure my friends survive that machine-riddled desert. I must fight for the hope of those who believe in the existence of the Great Power. This is my duty as a soldier. I will fully live, now. Quinn steeled herself, but even so, she couldn't help but doubt the existence of the Great Power.
Platforms
Switch PS4Genres
Adventure Role-playing (RPG) TacticalThemes
Action Fantasy Science fiction
Languages: English
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Critic Reviews
Movies Games and Tech
By Christopher McNallyArc of Alchemist is not a good RPG, it lacks some basic fundamentals that make RPG’s fun. The main story is reasonably interesting but you feel very little for the characters. The combat is fun in parts but held back by poor controls whilst the graphical issues are not something you should really experience in this day and age. If you love RPG’s then you may get a few hours of satisfaction but for the experienced role player Arc of Alchemist isn’t something for your bucket list.
Seafoam Gaming
By Connor NicholsArc of Alchemist is a catastrophic disaster on Switch. The game dips and climbs in framerate constantly, the visuals are so downgraded that it can be difficult to even make out key aspects, and the experience is overall miserable. There is a decent enough action RPG buried under all of this, but the abysmal performance should have never been accepted for release, and I’m outright ashamed they thought this port was in a good state to release, and haven’t fixed it since.
RPG Fan
By Nathan LeeArc of Alchemist is a short, boring game that is as dry as the desert it takes place in.
Marooners' Rock
By Matthew HladyIf you are thinking about getting Arc of Alchemist, here is a bit of advice about playing it: Don’t.
Worth Playing
By Joseph DoyleAt 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.
