Holy Potatoes! A Spy Story?!

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Holy Potatoes! A Spy Story?! is a single player casual role playing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Daylight Studios and was released on November 7, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Holy Potatoes! A Spy Story?!", manage a spy agency of potato agents, completing top-secret missions and recruiting legendary spies. Navigate pop-culture references, upgrade your headquarters, and utilize gadgets and vehicles to infiltrate enemy bases and thwart evil plans. Play as twins Ren and Rexa, seeking the truth behind their parents' disappearance using stealth, charm, and intelligence.

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story12 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and humorous writing, filled with puns and pop culture references that create a lighthearted atmosphere.
The core gameplay loop of managing a spy agency and sending agents on missions is engaging, providing a satisfying sense of progression and strategy.
It offers a unique and whimsical take on the spy genre, making it a fun and enjoyable experience for fans of casual simulation games.

The gameplay can become repetitive and grindy over time, with limited strategic depth and a reliance on randomness that can lead to frustrating outcomes.
The strict timers on main missions can create a sense of urgency that undermines the game's otherwise relaxed tone, leading to abrupt game overs.
Technical issues, such as bugged achievements and a lack of meaningful updates, detract from the overall experience and can frustrate players.

story
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "A Spy Story" revolves around a quirky and humorous narrative where players recruit and manage potato spies on various missions across parody-filled regions. While the game features engaging elements like gadget upgrades and character progression, it suffers from frustrating mechanics such as strict mission timers and a reliance on randomness, which can lead to abrupt game overs and a lack of clarity regarding mission importance. Overall, the narrative is described as cute and entertaining, though some players find it bland and the gameplay grindy.
- “The story was goofy, but engaging.”
- “I always loved these series for their ability to keep a great balance between telling an interesting story and keeping the audience in good spirits by joking all the time and throwing us some funny references.”
- “Highly recommended as a fun and relaxing game with a quirky story.”
- “The problem is amplified by the narrative structure, which doesn’t always clearly signal the importance of certain missions until it’s too late, leading to sudden failure states that feel more frustrating than challenging.”
- “The progression is too slow, and the story and characters are boring.”
- “Not completing a main mission by the deadline causes an automatic game over; unfortunately, I was not told this until the deadline was almost at hand and encountered a situation where none of my team members were strong enough to complete the mission.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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12%
The gameplay of "A Spy Story" is characterized by its simplistic management mechanics and a charming, quirky aesthetic that prioritizes humor and personality over depth. While the initial enjoyment may wane due to repetitive tasks and some frustrating mechanics, the game remains entertaining for those seeking a light-hearted experience. Players appreciate the art style and the fun premise, though some find the gameplay lacking compared to other titles in the franchise.
- “Its charm comes not from deep mechanics or elaborate decision-making but from its personality—the quirky characters, the goofy worldbuilding, the sense that the developers had fun creating a potato-themed spy parody and wanted players to share in that delight.”
- “I love the design, I love the gameplay, and I love the writing.”
- “After so many games that are so focused on realism and stunning graphics, it's really nice to go back to the cartoony art style and gameplay that just wants to be fun.”
- “For a title that presents itself as relaxed and approachable, this punitive mechanic feels out of place.”
- “The gameplay is boring and repetitive, and it's far too easy to screw the game up so badly that you can't complete it and have to start again.”
- “Absolutely terrible gimmick (gameplay 'mechanic') springs in halfway through the game and ruins any potential it had.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a bright, cartoony art style that appeals to younger audiences and reinforces its humorous charm. However, the simplistic 2D visuals are considered mediocre, lacking substantial quality improvements, especially on mobile platforms. While the art style is enjoyable and adds to the game's atmosphere, it does not meet the higher expectations of PC gamers accustomed to more visually impressive graphics.
- “The consistent humor keeps the world lively, and the bright, expressive art style helps reinforce that sense of charm.”
- “Remains my favorite of the series, this game is still a witty, graphically outstanding simulation genre that the holy potatoes!”
- “After so many games that are so focused on realism and stunning graphics, it's really nice to go back to the cartoony art style and gameplay that just wants to be fun.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the mobile app, all this does is scale up the simplistic low-quality vector art assets used to make the mobile app, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the mediocre 2D visuals.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted, whimsical tone, filled with puns and absurdity, which enhances the overall charm and liveliness of the experience. Players appreciate the balance between engaging storytelling and comedic elements, including funny cutscenes and mass culture references, making it a delightful casual diversion. While some find the humor repetitive over time, it remains a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Embraces the studio’s signature formula of lighthearted simulation, whimsical humor, and pun-filled absurdity, this time transplanted into the world of espionage.”
- “The consistent humor keeps the world lively, and the bright, expressive art style helps reinforce that sense of charm.”
- “I always loved these series for their ability to keep a great balance between telling an interesting story and keeping the audience in good spirits by joking all the time and throwing us some funny references.”
- “It was just dull and unfunny.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and sometimes frustrating, yet many believe the engaging puns, creative upgrades, and visible progression make the effort worthwhile. While the grindiness is reminiscent of typical mobile simulation games, it can be rewarding for those who become invested in the gameplay and character development.
- “It's a shame because the game was somewhat enjoyable before this occurred (if a little grindy).”
- “This game is one of those that is very grindy and repetitive, frequently found on the mobile store (Dungeon Village comes to mind), but if it hooks you in, you can end up spending a lot of time on it.”
- “As a simulation game, it is supposedly very grindy, but what keeps me hooked is the fact that I can see the progression of my spies improving and the new gadgets, vehicles, and spies that I can unlock as I progress further into the game.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users noting it feels like a mobile app poorly ported to PC rather than a genuine game experience. It employs typical "manager" game mechanics, focusing on business and spy management, but is perceived as prioritizing profit over quality.
- “It's a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. This mobile app is one of those 'manager' games where you manage a business and a roster of spies.”
- “The monetization is so aggressive that it feels like the game is designed solely to extract money from players rather than provide a fun experience.”
- “Every feature in the game seems locked behind a paywall, making it nearly impossible to enjoy without spending a significant amount of money.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a consistently cheerful and exaggerated tone, fostering a welcoming environment filled with humor and playful potato puns. Players are treated to a cohesive experience through charming character designs, vibrant visuals, amusing cutscenes, and witty dialogue, all contributing to the lighthearted and silly theme of the game.
- “The whole atmosphere, with its character design, visual graphics, funny cutscenes, and witty dialogue, is completely cohesive; the only thing that differs is the theme.”
- “The tone is consistently cheerful and exaggerated, creating a welcoming atmosphere that invites players to relax, laugh at the potato puns, and enjoy the spectacle of running a deliberately silly intelligence organization.”
- “The whole atmosphere, with its character design, visual graphics, funny cutscenes, and witty dialogue lines, is completely the same; the only thing that differs is the theme.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is described as relaxing and enjoyable, featuring funny background tunes that enhance the overall experience while exploring the map. Players appreciate the calming effect of the soundtrack, contributing positively to their gameplay.
- “Speaking of music, this game has funny tunes in the background while players hang out on the map.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”

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Holy Potatoes! A Spy Story?! is a casual role playing game with comedy theme.

Holy Potatoes! A Spy Story?! is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Holy Potatoes! A Spy Story?! was released on November 7, 2018.

Holy Potatoes! A Spy Story?! was developed by Daylight Studios.

Holy Potatoes! A Spy Story?! has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Holy Potatoes! A Spy Story?! is a single player game.

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