Underplayed Gems

History in Letters - The Eternal Alchemist (2015)

History in Letters - The Eternal Alchemist cover
Developer
Z-Software
Publisher
Z-Software GmbH
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, thoughtful puzzle adventure through historical intrigue and atmospheric discovery.

atmosphericmysteriousrelaxingstory richpoint and clickpuzzleexplorationhistorical

What players say

Players describe a short point-and-click adventure with hidden object scenes and puzzles. The game splits opinion: many praise the relaxing pace and french-themed artwork, while others report technical issues like frequent crashes, dialogue flicker, and long load times. Several say the puzzles are skippable and some are obtuse without hints.

Screenshots

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