: Instead of just following recipes, you must manipulate "elements" within ingredients—such as Life/Death or Order/Chaos—using tools like a mortar and pestle, cutting board, and dryer.
: If you enjoy complex simulation titles and have patience for unconventional controls, Alchemist Simulator can be an addictive experience. However, for most players, the PC version is considered the superior way to play. Alchemist Simulator Review (Nintendo Switch) - LadiesGamers Alchemist Simulator Switch NSP (RF) (eShop)
: Reviewers at LadiesGamers and GamingBoulevard criticize the controls for being a direct port of mouse-driven gameplay. The cursor is often just a "tiny white dot" that is difficult to see against some backgrounds. : Instead of just following recipes, you must
Frustrating inventory management; you cannot carry multiple items, leading to constant back-and-forth travel within the lab. : Despite the interesting "aspect" system, the gameplay
: Despite the interesting "aspect" system, the gameplay quickly becomes a cycle of taking mail, buying ingredients, processing them, and selling the results. Switch Port Performance
: Basic tasks, like "signing" contracts, are mapped to unintuitive buttons (e.g., the left directional button) with no on-screen prompts.
: The Switch version features blurry icons and text that can be hard to read in handheld mode. Pros and Cons Pros : Charming "oldy-worldy" visual style and whimsical audio. Satisfying mechanical animations for grinding and stirring.