Alchemickal is a skill-based action roguelite developed and published by rodbot for desktop gaming. In this dungeon crawler title, you play the role of an alchemist who can infuse chemickals with his weapons to capitalize on enemy vulnerabilities, allowing you to take them down easily. 

Utilize alchemy 

In Alchemickal, you master volatile alchemy while customizing weapons to survive an arcane invasion—imbue jury-rigged gear with chemickals, unleashing lightning, acid, and explosive reactions. Learn enemy quirks, exploit weaknesses, and adapt quickly as each floor reshapes combat through improvisation under relentless pressure from shifting elemental threats below. 

Wield fast twin-stick combat and reactive recipes, shaping every run through upgrades, shops, and procedural dangers. Accept permadeath, restart smarter, and refine strategies with faction traits and affinities. The freedom feels rewarding, but repeated resets and limited onboarding can frustrate newcomers despite a strong balance and expressive build variety. 

Roguelite gameplay 

Overall, Alchemickal delivers a tense and satisfying roguelite experience built around skillful combat and creative alchemy. Its reactive systems and fast-paced encounters reward experimentation and adaptability. While the learning curve and frequent restarts might deter some players, those willing to persist can find a deep, engaging dungeon crawler.