Strategy sandbox Alchemy Factory has left the Early Access phase it has been in since December. The game can be purchased at steam The PC version costs 520 rubles, taking into account the starting discount of 20%.
At the same time as the release, the game also received version 1.0 update. The developer added a carriage system to it. Players can now build higher capacity rail lines instead of regular conveyors, although their designs require more complex layouts. You can move yourself along the tracks and transform into a carriage to inspect your own factory.
The game also introduces a great portal through which customers from distant cities can reach the store. The visitor navigation system has been redesigned so that it is now possible to build multi-level stores and place multiple entrances. The store’s reputation was replaced by a new store identification system linked to the development of the retail establishment and its profitability.
Other new features in version 1.0 include producing drinks in brewing barrels, arcane fountain throws, new brick and marble building sets, and other decorative elements. The author also added multi-user lobbies and experimental support for dedicated servers.
Alchemy Factory is an industrial automation sandbox that combines elements of management, construction and alchemy simulators, set in a medieval-inspired world. Players begin their journey as an apprentice sorcerer with the ambitious goal of becoming a master of alchemy. To achieve this goal, amazing technologies need to be researched and extensive automated production lines designed and built.
Core game mechanics include block building, which allows you to easily connect conveyor belts and machines into a massive 3D factory, as well as laying a network of magical pipes to transport magical liquids throughout the workshop. As the player develops, he can earn passive income from the store, and during the game he can open teleportation networks to optimize logistics. In addition, the game also supports a cooperative mode, allowing players to recruit friends to help design or reorganize chaotic industrial environments.