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The Alchemist

Play the role of an apprentice alchemist on the road in a merchant caravan. During the journey you will discover many things, including love? A gay medieval fantasy visual novel.

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June 26, 2022
4 years and 38 days ago
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Mostly Positive10 reviews70.0%

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About the Game

Play the role of an apprentice alchemist on the road in a merchant caravan. During the journey you will discover many things, including love?

The Alchemist is a gay medieval fantasy visual novel. You play as an apprentice alchemist on a journey in a merchant caravan. There, you will meet colorful characters, discover their way of seeing the world and maybe experience an intense romance... The Alchemist is a story focused game with meaningful choices. You will get caught in the middle of hostilities between two neighboring kingdoms. The choices you make will influence the outcome of the conflict as well as your future.

Features


Wordcount - 65K~ in the full game, 4.5K~ in the demo

Estimated duration - 2h30-3h/route, 9h for the overall in the full game, 25min for the demo

Endings - 15 love endings, 6 professions ending, 3 world events endings

CGs /illustrations - 18

They talk about the game:


Qweerty (01/14/2023) : "Now that we think of it, it’s a bit like cruising at a very gay Renaissance fair."

Qweek (N°108 03/2022) : "In short, this is a game we recommend!" (Translated from French)

Têtu (02/25/2022) : "A concept that caught Têtu's curiosity." (Translated from French)