Holy Potatoes! A Spy Story?!
- November 7, 2018
- Daylight Studios
Get on SteamIn "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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Reviews
- The game features charming graphics and a humorous storyline filled with puns and pop culture references, making it enjoyable and engaging.
- It offers a fun and addictive gameplay loop focused on managing spies and completing missions, which can be both challenging and rewarding.
- Players appreciate the game's lighthearted nature and its ability to provide a relaxing experience, making it suitable for casual gaming sessions.
- The game suffers from a steep difficulty curve and can become frustratingly micro-managing, leading to a loss of enjoyment for some players.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with some expressing disappointment compared to previous titles in the series.
- There are reports of bugs, particularly with achievement registration and game mechanics, which can hinder the overall experience.
- story69 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of "A Spy Story" is characterized by its charming and humorous narrative, revolving around training spies and sending them on missions, which keeps players engaged despite some criticisms of pacing and depth. While the game features a lighthearted and cute aesthetic, some players found the story and characters to be lacking in complexity, leading to a sense of repetitiveness. Overall, the blend of quirky storytelling and engaging gameplay elements makes it a fun, albeit simplistic, experience for fans of the genre.
“The story was goofy, but engaging.”
“Best game I've played in a long time. My favorite characters are Rexa and Mochi (Mochi is so cute!). I loved the graphics and the storyline!”
“Highly recommended as a fun and relaxing game with a quirky story.”
“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.”
“For the spy story, I'm very frustrated by the role that luck played in the game, which encourages you to play the game in a save/load style.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay across the reviewed titles is generally well-received, with players appreciating the charming, humorous, and simplistic management mechanics that provide a relaxing experience. However, some critiques highlight that certain gameplay elements can feel repetitive or frustrating, particularly when new mechanics disrupt the flow. Overall, the games are noted for their engaging design and enjoyable gameplay, appealing to fans of lighthearted, cartoonish styles.
“I previously played two other games from this franchise, the first was 'A Weapon Shop' and I loved it. It was such a fun, charming, and also chill management game that instantly sucked me in for its good humor and satisfying gameplay loop. Now I've finally tried their most recent 'A Spy Story' and it's more like 'A Weapon Shop'. It's a simplistic management game that keeps the humor and charming style, making it a very relaxing game to play. While I think 'A Weapon Shop' was better, this one has its own theme focused on training a team of spies and sending them on missions. The gameplay loop may get old fast, but it's still very fun.”
“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.”
“Absolutely terrible gimmick (gameplay 'mechanic') springs in halfway through the game and ruins any potential it had.”
“Missions pop up through gameplay, or by opening your mailbox and accepting side requests.”
“Do treat it as a separate game as the gameplay is different from its previous titles in terms of genre or style of gameplay.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, cartoonish art style, which appeals particularly to younger audiences and fans of whimsical aesthetics. Reviewers appreciate the vibrant visuals and clever puns, noting that the game's design stands out in a market often dominated by realistic graphics. Overall, the art contributes significantly to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
“I loved the graphics and the storyline!”
“Love the art style and the puns (even though it might not be for everyone).”
“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.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for its charm and wit, with players enjoying the clever puns and hilarious parody characters. While the gameplay may be simplistic, the lighthearted tone and comedic elements contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment, making it a fun and relaxing experience. Despite some concerns about the gameplay becoming repetitive, the humor remains a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
“I previously played two other games from this franchise, first was 'A Weapon Shop' and I loved it. It was such a fun, charming, and also chill management game that instantly sucked me in for its good humor and satisfying gameplay loop. Now I've finally tried their most recent 'A Spy Story' and it keeps the humor, the charming style, and is a very relaxing game to play when you want something simple. The humor and the style of the game just make it stand out.”
“Funny game, I like the humor and the puns.”
“Plus the parody characters are hilarious, as always.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the simulation game to be significant, yet engaging due to the visible progression of their spies and the unlocking of new gadgets and vehicles. While the grind can detract from the overall enjoyment, the sense of advancement keeps many players invested.
“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.”
“It's a shame because the game was somewhat enjoyable before this occurred, even if it was a little grindy.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
