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The expelled alchemist continued his days like a living corpse in his hometown village, unable to confront the lingering scars on his heart. Until one day, he discovered a "girl" in the forest.

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This heartwarming and dramatic tale follows Rakels, the young alchemist who helped create living homunculi to better the lives of mankind, only to have his partner betray him and turn their creations into tools of war. After years of exile for speaking out against their use as weapons during the war, Rakels discovers the battered form of Mel, a homunculus who was discarded by a slave trader.

As the two begin to confront their traumatic pasts together, a new bond is formed that helps them heal and forge a loving future together. Sweet and tender moments abound as Rakels and Mel face their fears of society and intimacy to truly come together as a couple.

As their love slowly blooms, will Rakels and Mel be able to reintegrate into society? Can Rakels overcome his mistrust of others, and can Mel overcome society’s hatred of what she is? Will they finally be able to pursue their true dreams and live happily ever after? The choices these two make will ultimately determine their fate…

The Alchemist & His Battle-Scarred Homunculus

question about the game.

the game does look interesting but I wondering how much playtime can be expected?

Kitten

23 Jan @ 7:48pm

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10 people found this review helpful

Recommended

13.3 hrs on record

Posted: 24 January

Product received for free

Concise Game Reviews: "The Alchemist & His Battle-Scarred Homunculus" (人間不信の錬金術師と元兵士のホムンクルス)

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Game Value:

✅ Highly Recommended for fans of dark, emotional visual novels exploring themes of trauma, redemption, and complex relationships.

In "The Alchemist & His Battle-Scarred Homunculus," you step into the shoes of Rakelus, a once-great alchemist betrayed by his closest friend and banished from his kingdom. Resigned to a life of isolation, his world changes when he discovers Mel, a discarded homunculus who was once a soldier used in war. Together, they embark on a poignant journey of healing and finding meaning amidst despair.

The game weaves a powerful narrative of morality and humanity, masterfully blending impactful storytelling with evocative visuals. Will Rakelus overcome his guilt, and can Mel find peace despite her scars? Or will their struggles end in tragedy? Your choices shape the fate of this melancholic tale.

Mature Themes:

✔Consensual Sex ✔Male Protagonist ✔Oral ✔Vaginal ✔Virgin (Blood) ✔Big Breasts ✔Breast Job ✔Handjob ✔Footjob ✔Kissing ✔Ahegao (Light) ✔Masturbation ✔Vanilla Sex ✔Creampie ✔Defloration ✔Paizuri ✔Nakadashi ✔Full Nudity

Genre Classification:

Emotional Visual Novel with Dark Fantasy Elements

Censorship:

None; fully uncensored upon purchase.

Game Length:

10-15 hours depending on routes chosen.

Challenge Level:

Low; narrative progression relies on key decision points rather than traditional gameplay mechanics.

Graphics:

Over 25 hand-drawn CGs with beautifully detailed and emotive art, including 17 H-scenes; dark tones emphasize the somber atmosphere.

Music:

A moving soundtrack that complements the emotional highs and lows of the story.

Technical Stability:

Stable gameplay with no crashes or bugs during the experience.

Replay Value:

Moderate; the game offers several meaningful choices that lead to two main endings: a True Ending and a Bad Ending. While there are a fair number of decisions, their impact on the overall narrative can feel limited. Additional endings or more diverse consequences would have enhanced replayability.

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Detailed Review:

Key Features:

🎨 Hand-drawn Art by Chie Masami: Beautifully illustrated visuals enhance the story's emotional depth and dark fantasy atmosphere.

📖 17 H-scenes and over 25 CGs: The game features a wide range of sensual and story-driven artwork, emphasizing key moments.

⚖️ Choices Determine Endings: Critical decisions throughout the story unlock one of two possible endings—True Ending or Bad Ending.

📚 Extensive Script: Over 100,000 words explore themes of betrayal, redemption, and the bond between the characters.

🌟 Overview:

"The Alchemist & His Battle-Scarred Homunculus" is a poignant and heart-wrenching visual novel set in a dark fantasy world. Rakelus, a disgraced alchemist, seeks to atone for his past, while Mel struggles with her own traumatic scars from a life as a war tool.

The narrative unfolds through stunning visuals, powerful writing, and moral choices that reveal the complexities of humanity, love, and forgiveness. A thought-provoking journey for fans of mature storytelling.

🎮Gameplay:

📖 Choice-Based Progression: Make critical decisions that shape the story and unlock one of two endings—True Ending or Bad Ending.

💔 Character Bonding: Develop a meaningful relationship with Mel as she overcomes her traumatic past.

🎭 Dynamic Story Paths: Decisions impact scenes and outcomes, adding layers of narrative depth.

🎨 Atmospheric Visuals: Hand-drawn artwork and a melancholic tone immerse players in the emotional journey.

🔄 Unlockable Gallery: Replay key scenes and H-scenes after unlocking them through gameplay.

📖Story and Depth:

Set in a dark fantasy world, the story follows Rakelus, a disgraced alchemist burdened by guilt after his creations were exploited for war, and Mel, a homunculus abandoned as a tool of destruction. Their journey explores themes of redemption, betrayal, and healing as they form a fragile bond. The characters’ struggles are deeply tied to the world’s lore, where homunculi are seen as expendable and societal corruption looms large. With key choices shaping the narrative, the game offers an emotionally rich and immersive experience.

🏆 Verdict:

"The Alchemist & His Battle-Scarred Homunculus" is a deeply moving visual novel that excels in both storytelling and presentation. The art, crafted by the talented Chie Masami, brings each scene to life with intricate detail and emotion. The character designs are expressive, and the environments perfectly reflect the somber yet hopeful tone of the narrative, drawing players into the story’s world. The Japanese voice acting further enhances the experience, with skilled actors bringing Rakelus and Mel’s personalities and struggles to life, adding authenticity and emotional resonance to each moment.

The story itself is incredibly well-written, exploring themes of guilt, betrayal, love, and redemption with remarkable depth. Each character feels realistic and multidimensional, making their interactions and personal growth compelling to follow. The localization by MangaGamer has been expertly done, capturing the richness of the original text while ensuring it feels natural and engaging for English-speaking players. This careful attention to detail ensures the story remains impactful and emotionally resonant.

The music ties everything together, with a soundtrack that perfectly complements the story’s themes and events. From reflective, melancholic melodies to tense, dramatic compositions, the music enhances every scene and amplifies its emotional weight. The combination of breathtaking art, exceptional voice acting, and a beautifully composed soundtrack creates a cohesive and unforgettable experience. This visual novel is a must-play for fans of dark, character-driven stories and mature, emotionally charged themes.

✅ Good:

👍 Stunning artwork by Chie Masami, enhancing the story's emotional depth.

👍 Compelling storytelling with themes of redemption, love, and betrayal.

👍 Meaningful choices that impact the narrative.

👍 Authentic Japanese voice acting.

👍 Excellent localization by MangaGamer, faithful to the original.

🛠️ Ways of Improvement:

👎 Limited interactivity beyond narrative choices and branching paths.

👎 Some narrative choices lead to abrupt or less fleshed-out developments.

👎 The game currently offers a True Ending and a Bad Ending, but additional endings, such as a Neutral Ending, would have been a welcome addition to provide more variety and replayability.

EdenGenesisWs

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9 people found this review helpful

Recommended

3.0 hrs on record

Posted: 24 January

This visual novel is already fully uncensored so no need to get any uncensored patch for this

I love the art style of this visual novel!
The music and voice acting is good!
Although i haven't finished it yet but the story is interesting

You guys should give this visual novel a try!

Regilkent

352 products in account

4 people found this review helpful

Recommended

0.4 hrs on record

Posted: 24 January

A surprisingly tender story between a man who has committed great sins not purely of his own folly and the ultimate end results of his actions. They encounter one another in a meeting dictated by fate, where only time can tell where they end up amongst each other.

A tale of loss, recovery, and forgiveness of ones self and others.

Oh and seggs. Lots and lots of that.

Aside from the deeper narrative and overarching plot -because who cares about that!- Waffle delivers yet again with peak content with a white haired homoculus (If you watched Full Metal Alchemist you get the gist) waifu! She's had a tragic backstory of war and death, so its up to John Protagonist to pick her up and make her happy with some tender loving!

The art is honestly the best part of the work and Masami Chie deserves nothing but praise for his excellent texturing, colours, and oodles of lascivious eroticism oozing from every drawing! It being uncensored is the cherry on top and I thank Mangagamer for freeing at least this one of their works from the shackles of mosaics!

I really hope they make a similar patch for "My Slow Life With the Princess Knight and Her Devoted Handmaiden" who is tragically still barred for pristine view with its archaic censors. Same devs and artists, but different translates make all the difference sadly (Damn you Shiravune).

All in all, rambling aside, "The Alchemist & His Battle-Scarred Homunculus" is a cute, sexy, and perfectly voice acted work that will no doubt bring plenty of "Fun" and "Entertainment" to its viewers.

Highly recommended, Mel very cute, lewd scenes are great, art is peak, and all uncensored.

10/10 would commit crimes against the natural order and have seggs with them again