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❤ Extracting and Combining Essences

At the core of the gameplay, players extract "Essences" from collected resources and then combine these Essences in a Tetris-like puzzle interface. The Essences have various shapes and colors representing their properties, and players must experiment with different combinations to synthesize the specific compounds required to progress the story or unlock new areas and resources. The alchemy puzzles start out relatively simple but become increasingly complex, challenging players to truly understand the properties of the different Essences in order to solve them. Many reviewers comment on the satisfying feeling of accomplishment when cracking a difficult alchemical formula, praising the puzzle-solving experience as both immersive and brain-teasing.

❤ Gathering Resources and Crafting Tools

In addition to the alchemy puzzles, players gather a variety of resources from the game's environments, such as plants, minerals, and fungi. Players then use these raw materials to craft various tools, machines, and decorative items for their workshop. Reviewers highlight how the gathering and crafting loops integrate well with the alchemy system - players need to carefully manage and combine their gathered resources in order to obtain the specific Essences required for the next alchemy puzzle or story progression. The act of gathering, then solving puzzles to craft new items or unlock new areas, is described as a satisfying and engaging gameplay loop.

❤ Exploring the Fantastical World

While alchemy and crafting are the core focus, players also enjoy exploring the game's charming, vibrant environments to uncover new resources and secrets. Reviewers describe a sense of wonder and discovery as they roam the peaks and valleys, with progression involving unlocking new areas, resources, and alchemy recipes by solving puzzles and crafting the right items.

❤ Collaborating with the Agari

The Agari, the game's adorable mushroom-like companion characters, play an important role in the gameplay. Players must work to earn the Agari's trust in order to utilize their specialized machines and infrastructure, further integrating the alchemy, crafting, and exploration mechanics. Reviewers highlight the Agari as being both charming and helpful, providing an extra layer of engagement as players navigate this relationship.