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Alkahest and the Return of Physics-Driven Combat in Fantasy RPGs
Alkahest is an upcoming RPG developed by Push On and published by HypeTrain Digital, aiming to revive physics-driven combat and alchemy systems reminiscent of cult classics. The game emphasizes player agency, environmental interaction, and creative problem-solving over traditional RPG mechanics. Initially planned for PC, it is now also slated for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, generating significant anticipation among fans.
The impossible alchemy of Lucid Blocks is a reminder that 99% of videogame crafting is boring
Lucid Blocks offers a unique and enchanting approach to crafting, contrasting with the often mundane systems found in other games. The game's 'Apotheosis' mechanic, which involves combining items in a circle with unpredictable outcomes, frames crafting as a rite of transcendence rather than simple resource management. This peculiar system, filled with religious and alchemical references, encourages experimentation and wonder, even if it sometimes resembles a gacha experience.
AlcheMice – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
AlcheMice is a new tactical roguelike deckbuilder set in 15th-century Granada, where players control a mouse alchemist attempting to break a time loop. The game features grid-based dungeon battles with chess-inspired movement cards, alchemical infusions to alter card effects, and environmental interactions. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
SoulStream Saga: Chapter 1 Announced With ATB Combat, Demo Coming Soon
Indie studio After1mage Interactive has announced its debut title, SoulStream Saga: Chapter 1, for PC via Steam, featuring an Active Time Battle combat system. A prologue demo highlighting Astarius's past will release in March 2026, with the full game promising over 40 hours of story content and various side activities.
All Alchemy materials in Crimson Desert and where to find them
This guide details the locations of various Alchemy materials within Crimson Desert, essential for crafting elixirs and other items. While exact spawn points can be random, materials are generally found in specific zones like ponds, rocky outgrowths, and forests, with some appearing to have time-of-day restrictions.