Recently, Alchemist: House of Wisdom, a survival horror game by indie developer Iksyr, updated its Steam page with a Chinese interface and simultaneously released a Chinese trailer.
Reportedly, this is a first-person survival horror game developed by team members who have worked on major AAA titles such as Call of Duty, Far Cry, and Destiny. While its gameplay is similar to the Resident Evil series, in war-torn Baghdad, your enemies are not bio-organic weapons but conquerors from the East and mysterious foes from the depths of space.
Nomadic Cavalry and Medieval Survival Horror
Alchemist: House of Wisdom is set during the 1258 Siege of Baghdad, when Mongol forces from the East conquered this central Middle Eastern city. You play as a master alchemist whose daughter has fallen ill with a strange disease during the war. The only cure lies deep within Baghdad's world-famous library—the House of Wisdom.
However, Mongol invaders are everywhere in this war-ravaged city. You must choose whether to confront them head-on or use the intricate map design of the House of Wisdom to evade pursuit, ensuring your survival and saving your daughter's life.
Alchemy and Cosmic Powers
As an alchemist who spends their days working with flasks and test tubes, you naturally can't wield a shotgun and mow down hordes of zombies like protagonists in the Resident Evil series. Although firearms existed in the 13th century, neither their accuracy nor firepower compares to modern guns. Fortunately, you can still harness the power of science.
In the game, you can collect various materials and ingredients, all powered by alchemy and cosmic substances. Search for raw materials to craft weapons that can ignite, blind, or even dissolve your enemies.
The True Mongol Tyrant Arrives
When it comes to survival horror games, invincible stalker-type enemies are a staple. In the "Resident Evil" series, they're called "Tyrants" or "Nemesis," and similar foes exist in Alchemist: House of Wisdom as well.
Your only option is to evade them. They move even faster and more agilely than you do. Therefore, your only chance of survival is to leverage the complex map layout and environmental mechanics.
The survival horror game Alchemist: House of Wisdom is now available on Steam with Simplified Chinese support. Interested players are encouraged to add it to their wishlists; you can find the game by searching its Chinese name on Steam.