Arc of Alchemist

About

Arc of Alchemist casts you as Quinn Bravesford, a young commander navigating a sun-scorched wasteland teeming with mechanical threats and ancient secrets. This tactical RPG blends turn-based combat with resource management as you guide a small team across a desert dotted with ruins and hostile factions. Your goal: collect Orbs to power the Lunagear, a device rumored to hold humanity’s last hope. Battles require careful positioning and equipment upgrades while the story weaves political intrigue with personal stakes. The world feels lived-in but sparse, with dialogue and environments hinting at a civilization’s slow collapse. The game leans on pedigree, Yoshitaka Amano’s atmospheric art defines the setting while Yukinori Kitajima’s script adds layered character moments. Tactical depth comes from equipment synergies and enemy weaknesses though some combat can feel repetitive. With multiple endings and a focus on team survival it appeals to strategy fans willing to overlook a uneven pacing. Released in 2019 it remains a niche pick for PlayStation 4 and Switch owners seeking a brisk but thoughtful RPG.

Storyline

A small kingdom, no more than a hundred years old... Quinn Bravesford, for the sake of her country, leads her soldiers into battle against the swath of enemy nations. A young, daring tactictian, and an excellent commander. One year, the king declared that he would send a large-scale investigation team to the Desert of Beginnings. And so, Quinn was selected to captain this mission. Today is the commencement of the mission. In a few hours, Quinn readies herself to depart with her team. Quinn gazes at the ancient alchemic device, the Lunagear, within her hand. According to the legends of yore, once the Lunagear is equipped with the four Orbs, it will unlock the Great Power that will save humanity. Only one Orb resides in Quinn's Lunagear. ...This, however, is a mere legend. Some believe its tale, and others do not. With the threat of dangerous creatures and Machine Dolls wandering the desert, one of the enemy nations, the Principality of Neuhaven, has dispatched their military in search of the Great Power. I must do everything in my power to make sure my friends survive that machine-riddled desert. I must fight for the hope of those who believe in the existence of the Great Power. This is my duty as a soldier. I will fully live, now. Quinn steeled herself, but even so, she couldn't help but doubt the existence of the Great Power.