Anyone who has ever thrown in a healing potion in role-playing games must have wondered where they all come from and what’s behind them. If so, answer that catchy answer The Last Alchemist More or less this question and puts you in the role of a chemist who has more than enough to do. Inspired by the French Revolution and published by Polish studio The AZ, The Last Alchemist will be released for PC. It is a third person game with multiple building and management systems.

in the world as a heretic

Alchemy is a terrible new practice in Europe that should be feared and forbidden in the world of the 17th century. The Inquisition, a power-grabbing group of unrepentant lawmakers, denounces alchemy as heresy and intends to punish dangerous heretics. As an apprentice with a penchant for uncontrolled experimentation, you must learn alchemy in a world that rejects it. Take over as your old master and inherit the old Imperial Star Observatory – a laboratory equipped with all the wonders, mechanics and knowledge you need to become the new master alchemist. And even though the premise now sounds very dark and serious, the title is still very picturesque and colorful.

alchemy with all scientific background

Test, Transfer, Convert. You roam the land to extract everything from the food items you collect, fuse them and solve alchemy puzzles to obtain the properties you need for your work in alchemy. These can then make you run faster and jump higher, cause or cure diseases, or cause unknown effects. But always with the right amount of information about what exactly you are collecting and how it should be used.
After all, a lot can happen during experimental tests. And progress should be made. The game is supposed to be a mix of Stardew Valley and Factorio and therefore gives you a few options to set up and expand your camp. Be it about decorative items or new ways to do better research. Because your big goal is to build a village with a follower in the Swiss Alps and thus make a name for yourself as an alchemist.

In addition, you share your lab with Agari. Mushroom-like creatures, who don’t think much of humans, but over time will be by your side as energetic workers with all kinds of help. Whether it’s carrying heavy objects or doing chores that are annoying for you.

The Last Alchemist Perfect for fans of mental templates. It combines collection, construction and decoration with a good dose of experimentation and should beginning of 2023 Coming to Steam Early Access.