Using exiftool on the included images frequently reveals "Artist" or "Comment" fields containing fragments of a flag or a hint for the next step.
To check if multiple files are appended to one another. Alchemy-Garden.rar
Attempting to extract the file using unrar x Alchemy-Garden.rar . If the archive is password-protected, the "Alchemy" theme often hints at passwords related to chemistry or medieval lore (e.g., "philosopher", "transmutation", or "mercury"). Using exiftool on the included images frequently reveals
Executable or script files that require reverse engineering. Alchemy-Garden.rar
To inspect and repair file signatures.
To quickly scan the archive for human-readable text.