Brotato: Premium

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"Brotato: Premium" is a unique role-playing shooter game where you play as a potato, tasked with building a bullet hell and battling enemies. The game boasts splendid mechanics, with a variety of weapons and abilities to choose from, providing lots of replayability. However, it's worth noting that the game is also known for its bugs, which may affect gameplay. Overall, "Brotato: Premium" offers a fun and engaging experience with a quirky twist.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,576 reviews

gameplay31 positive mentions

stability13 negative mentions

The game offers a great variety of characters, weapons, and power-ups, making each run feel unique and engaging.
It's a fun and addictive game that can be played in short bursts, perfect for mobile gaming.
The port from PC to mobile is well-executed, maintaining the core gameplay while adapting controls for touch.

The knockback bug causes melee weapons to pull enemies towards the player instead of pushing them away, leading to frustrating deaths.
The game is significantly harder on mobile compared to the PC version, making it difficult to progress past certain levels.
There are numerous bugs and issues with saving progress, which can detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
29%
6%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun, addictive mechanics and smooth execution, with many players enjoying the character building and fast-paced action. However, some users noted discrepancies between the mobile and PC versions, particularly in mechanics and balancing, which can affect the overall experience. While the game offers a satisfying loop and intuitive controls, a lack of tutorials and some bugs were mentioned as areas for improvement.
- “The character building mechanics are sound, and there are a lot of ways to make a powerful run.”
- “Fun and casual gameplay with progressive mechanics and very simple inventory management.”
- “Manic gameplay in perfect 1 minute bursts combined with very satisfactory sound effects.”
- “Don't feel like it belongs to the game; it's very mellow, like it was mainly for menu and options but not for the gameplay and more stages.”
- “Edit: after some time playing, I found a bug that limits gameplay.”
- “My only critique is that the game offers 0 explanation of its mechanics.”
monetization
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
13%
40%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of ads and microtransactions in the premium version, while others criticize the reliance on ads and the perceived cash grab nature of the game. Many users prefer the free version for its additional features and unlockables, despite the presence of ads, indicating a desire for a more balanced monetization approach. Overall, the lack of in-game purchases is seen as a positive by some, but the ad experience has detracted from enjoyment for others.
- “I hate microtransactions and having none available feels awesome.”
- “Fun game, no microtransactions, just pure gameplay for you to enjoy.”
- “Oh, and there's no ads or microtransactions on premium - just the game you paid for.”
- “The monetization has ruined this game for me.”
- “Must spend or watch extremely stupid ads to advance.”
- “After looking at other reviews, I got a feeling that this poor port is a simple cash grab/scam and the developers are not going to fix it.”
replayability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
24%
12%
Overall, the game is praised for its exceptional replayability, offering a variety of strategies, unlocks, and difficulty levels that keep players engaged. Many reviews highlight the balance between challenge and fun, with a strong emphasis on experimenting with different builds and playstyles. However, some users note frustration with the need to restart frequently to achieve desired starting conditions for their builds.
- “One of those rare games that are both quick to play and have incredible depth and replay value.”
- “The format works well, the gameplay is smooth, and it's infinitely replayable due to the difficulty scaling.”
- “Simple and fun roguelite as it should be, with amazing replayability value, highly recommended there's a lot of build variety, it's fun to experiment with what works best.”
- “Right now the run variety is decent, but the PC version is leagues above in replayability.”
- “Part of replayability is trying different builds on different characters, but it absolutely sucks having to restart five or ten times to get the starting weapon you desire for your build.”
- “Lots of different builds and has a lot of replayability.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
87%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches, particularly in the mobile version compared to the PC version. While the game runs well and is enjoyable, many players experience frustrating issues such as game-breaking bugs, sync problems, and UI malfunctions that detract from the overall experience. Despite these challenges, some players still recommend the game, acknowledging its fun gameplay amidst the instability.
- “Runs great and controls well for a mobile game.”
- “Runs great and is super fun.”
- “But still a buggy mess compared to the PC version, or the PC mod for that matter.”
- “Game is extremely buggy compared to the PC version, including several game-breaking bugs.”
- “Fun game, but the mobile version is ridiculously buggy.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
50%
30%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players enjoy the soundtrack and find it fun, many express a desire for a more diverse and expansive selection of tracks. Initial complaints about a limited soundtrack have been somewhat alleviated by updates adding more music, but players still hope for features like a customizable playlist and additional tracks from the same composer. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience, there is a clear call for improvement and variety.
- “Initially, it just had a single track for music, then they updated it with several more great tracks.”
- “Some more music from the same composer is the biggest potential upgrade I can think of.”
- “One place I wouldn't mind seeing improvement in is a more diverse soundtrack.”
- “This is a game you're going to play for a while and the music gets old quick.”
- “I love the soundtrack but it needs more songs!”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
11%
11%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their clean and cutesy art style, reminiscent of classic tabletop games, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the well-designed character visuals and environments, noting that while the graphics may appear simple, they effectively contribute to the game's charm and functionality. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, complementing the engaging gameplay.
- “Mechanics and graphics are really well done.”
- “Great graphics and easy to understand game.”
- “Superb bullet heaven with cute art style.”
- “More than meets the eye... at first glance, just another survivor type game, albeit with cutesy graphics.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its funny characters, amusing power-ups, and overall comedic tone that evokes nostalgia for classic tabletop games. Many find it addictive and entertaining, noting that it stands out from similar titles due to its unique and humorous approach.
- “Clean graphics and funny characters remind me of when I played D&D. Based on the stats, it's best played with an external controller, but the internal joystick is pretty good too. Overall, great game; I will keep playing!”
- “Very funny and addictive.”
- “Simple but fun; the power-ups are funny.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The game's story aspect is largely underdeveloped, with players noting a lack of narrative elements and missions beyond achievements. While the gameplay is enjoyable, many users express a desire for a more engaging storyline to enhance the overall experience.
- “And maybe a storyline..”
- “A roguelike with no story but fun weapon mechanics.”
- “And maybe a storyline...”
- “Also: what missions?”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be challenging, with no character upgrades available through grinding, which can lead to frustration. While the pacing allows for quicker rewards and a more satisfying experience compared to similar games, the potential for a run to end abruptly after significant time investment is a common point of dissatisfaction.
- “It's a hard game and there is no way to upgrade your character over time through grinding.”
- “What I don't like is that after spending 30 minutes grinding to wave 20, your entire run can end over a simple mistake with no way of reattempting the current wave.”
- “On par with other survivors in gameplay and simplicity, the pacing is better though, and you can get that dopamine faster with less grinding.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has received high praise from users, highlighting its strong performance on both PC and Steam Deck, as well as its replayability and diverse build options. Players feel that the developers have excelled in this aspect, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I initially got this on Steam for my PC and Steam Deck, and its performance and replay factor continue bringing me back.”
- “Loads of fun with plenty of build options and optimizations.”
- “The developers knocked it out of the park with the optimization.”