Apothecarium - Renaissance of Evil
Apothecarium - Renaissance of Evil
Apothecarium - Renaissance of Evil sets its hidden object hunting against a dark backdrop: a plague-stricken Renaissance Italy and an abandoned city built to find a cure, now overrun by a deranged alchemist chasing immortality. You're searching for a kidnapped noblewoman, and the trail runs through cluttered scenes packed with everyday objects hiding the tools and clues you actually need. Finding the right items in a scene often triggers a short mini-game or unlocks a new area, so the hidden object hunting and light puzzle-solving keep feeding into each other rather than sitting side by side. An interactive map helps you keep track of where your current objectives are so you're not wandering back and forth between locations guessing, and a hint system is on hand to nudge you toward a hard-to-spot item without spelling out the whole solution. The gothic, plague-era setting gives the artwork a heavier, more atmospheric look than most cheerful hidden object games, which suits the renaissance of evil in the title.
How to play Apothecarium - Renaissance of Evil
Objective
- Search each scene for hidden objects and clues to advance the investigation and uncover what's happening in the abandoned city.
Controls
- Scan each scene for the objects listed at the bottom of the screen and click them when found.
- Watch for cursor changes - a magnifying glass usually means you can zoom in and examine something, while a pointing hand means you can pick it up or interact with it.
- Collect items into your inventory bar and use them at the right spot in the scene when needed.
- Use the interactive map to jump between locations that have active objectives.
- Tap the hint button whenever you're stuck on finding an object or working out the next step.
Tips and strategy
Work through each scene in a consistent pattern, like scanning left to right and top to bottom, rather than jumping around, so you don't waste time rechecking spots you've already covered. Keep an eye on the shapes and colors called out in the object list, since hidden object scenes often disguise items by tucking them into similarly colored clutter or partially behind other objects. Don't rush to use an inventory item the moment you pick it up - some tools aren't needed until a later scene, so hold onto anything that doesn't have an obvious use yet. Save your hints for scenes where you've genuinely searched everywhere, since the hint recharges over time and you'll want it available for the trickiest, most cluttered rooms rather than burning it early out of impatience.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Apothecarium - Renaissance of Evil part of a series?
Yes, it continues the story from an earlier Apothecarium chapter, following the same investigation into the abandoned city and its dangerous alchemist.
What's the story about?
You're investigating the disappearance of a noblewoman during a plague outbreak in Renaissance Italy, a search that leads to a city once built to cure the plague and now controlled by an alchemist obsessed with immortality.
Does the game have puzzles besides hidden object scenes?
Yes, finding key items often triggers separate puzzle challenges and mini-games that need to be solved before you can continue the story.
Is there a hint system if I get stuck?
Yes, a hint button points you toward objects or steps you're missing, so you're never permanently stuck in one scene.
Do I need to have played the first Apothecarium game to understand this one?
No, the story recaps enough of the setup that you can follow the investigation even without having played the earlier chapter first.