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Alchemist (Spectrum, 1984) - WIP

Subgenre: Maze Platformer, Collectathon-lite (4 scroll pieces to complete a scroll used to beat the boss)

Avoid enemies gameplay
Transform into a bird (flight) - default spell, transform spell which lets you turn lead into gold and various items into scroll pieces (?)
Item inventory
Locked doors
Hunger mechanic
One background door (see Wonder Boy in Monster Land or Goonies 2)
No map?
No save or password save?

Playthrough - Reviews

Influenced by: Possibly Below the Root and Montezuma's Revenge (or the other way around), Spelunker, Pharaoh's Curse

Influenced: Possibly Starquake, Citadel, Cauldron, Doriath, Castle Quest, Finders Keepers, Doctor Who and the Mines of Terror, Spellbound