Holy Potatoes! We’re in Space?!
- February 13, 2017
- Daylight Studios
- 3h median play time
A game where you manage your own spaceship while hurtling through a spud filled universe.
Get on SteamIn Holy Potatoes! We're in Space?!, manage your spaceship and crew, explore a veggie-filled universe, and engage in tactical, turn-based combat using quirky weapons. Help Cassie and Fay find their grandfather, Jiji, by visiting diverse planets with unique challenges. Craft and upgrade your arsenal with resources, including some that let you attack with kittens or unleash other bizarre effects.
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Reviews
- Addictive gameplay loop complete with rewarding strategic battles.
- Cute visuals and great music enhance the overall experience.
- The story premise and humor are engaging, filled with puns and pop culture references.
- Strict time limit and small world scope can occasionally feel too restrictive.
- Difficulty becomes too random, and failure can be quite devastating.
- Combat can feel repetitive and lacks depth as the game progresses.
- story143 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it fun and filled with humorous references, while others criticize it as immature, repetitive, and lacking depth. Many appreciate the lighthearted tone and quirky characters, but some feel the narrative is linear and tedious, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the story seems to appeal to those who enjoy cheesy humor and casual gameplay, but may not resonate with players seeking a more serious or engaging narrative.
“The story was super fun and I love all the little references!”
“The story is colorful and very fun.”
“A story that was both interesting and enjoyable with lots of puns and jokes that made me laugh a lot.”
“Can't really recommend this; wasted 24 hours grinding to the end for an incomplete story.”
“But the story is terrible; beyond terrible, so bad it’s not even parody.”
“I just wanted to be done, if nothing else to stop the story, and sadly, I’m sure it is where most of the work and love and energy from the creators were placed, and for that I’m sorry.”
- gameplay103 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its addictive mechanics and humor, while others find it repetitive and simplistic. Many comparisons to FTL highlight a blend of resource management and crew dynamics, but criticisms include a lack of depth and engaging content over time. Overall, while the game offers a fun experience with charming visuals and writing, it may not satisfy those seeking more complex gameplay.
“Great value for money, fun story, good gameplay mechanics.”
“The core mechanic, rogue-like resource and ship management, is a lot of fun and takes a while to master, and is challenging too.”
“Amazing little game with fun gameplay, humor, and visuals.”
“It borrows heavily in actual gameplay, what little there is, from FTL, but the majority of the content is clicking through endless, monotonous, unintelligent drivel, over and over again.”
“The attempt at humor was cringeworthy, the gameplay was extremely repetitive and predictable, and the controls were placed unintuitively and inefficiently.”
“Unfortunately, after about 7-8 hours, I realized that the gameplay was going to stay the same right until the end.”
- humor98 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its light-hearted, pun-filled dialogue and charming characters, while others criticize it as lazy, cringeworthy, and overly simplistic. Many find the humor accessible and family-friendly, appealing to casual players, but those seeking deeper or more sophisticated comedy may be disappointed. Overall, the humor adds a fun, if not universally appreciated, layer to the gameplay experience.
“The main game loop (upgrading facilities, obtaining new equipment, and recruiting new crews) is addicting albeit a little repetitive, but still enjoyable due to the cheesy humor infused within the story.”
“I had so much fun and absolutely love the humor in this game with full of witty dialogues and vegetable puns.”
“A story that was both interesting and enjoyable with lots of puns and jokes that made me laugh a lot.”
“Not cute, not funny, not even slightly amusing.”
“Not cute, not funny, not even slightly amusing.”
- graphics45 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and cute art style, which complements the lighthearted tone and engaging gameplay. While some users noted minor issues with text size and element differentiation, the overall aesthetic, including vector graphics and charming animations, enhances the gaming experience. The combination of clean visuals, humor, and strong writing creates a cohesive and enjoyable package that appeals to players' nostalgia and sense of fun.
“The highlight of the game is the graphics.”
“The graphics are heart-achingly adorable at some points, and the cartoony style really fits well with the overall lighthearted feel of the game.”
“Graphics are clean and the art is cute; I still get a kick out of seeing the little potatoes' eyeballs pop out when they're mortified.”
“The art style is one step away from corporate art.”
“The graphics are kind of cute, but the text is very small and it's hard to differentiate between the different elements on the screen, e.g. the difference between a button and a glowy doodad on the ship.”
“That being said, get this game if you enjoy tactical turn-based combat and cute graphics.”
- music33 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the soundtrack for its quality and ability to enhance the game's atmosphere, while some criticized the combat music for being repetitive and overly loud. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its composition and thematic fit, contributing positively to the game's experience, despite a few drawbacks. The combination of great music and cute art has been highlighted as a standout feature, making it enjoyable for players who typically mute game audio.
“Great music, cute art!”
“The soundtrack is quite awesome, and gives the game the expansive feel that it should have.”
“The music is really well done; I normally mute games when I play them because they get annoying, but this one's soundtrack was composed really well.”
“The opening music is too loud.”
“The one thing that made me really dislike this game though is the combat music; it is a single short song on loop, and it gets old fast. I picked it up for $8, which is maybe a fair price.”
“It has an okay soundtrack, but they throw parodies in the storyline for lots of different actors, movies, and games.”
- grinding32 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is frequently criticized for being tedious and repetitive, with many players feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. While some hardcore players may appreciate the resource management and detail, the lack of meaningful progression and the overwhelming RNG elements lead to frustration, particularly towards the end of the game. Overall, the grindy nature is a significant drawback, making it hard to recommend for those seeking a more engaging and enjoyable gameplay experience.
“Can't really recommend this; wasted 24 hours grinding to the end for an incomplete story.”
“Always have to do the quests fast then move to the next galaxy; there's no time for you to enjoy exploring or farming to upgrade at the start of the next galaxy.”
“It gets a bit tedious, and the lack of feeling of progression became a game-stopping hindrance for me.”
- replayability16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag. While some players appreciate the presence of multiple storylines and significant choices that alter the plot, others find the repetitive nature of chapters and dialogue a detriment. Additionally, the endgame can feel monotonous once players have maximized their resources, though there are still opportunities for varied gameplay through different weapon combinations.
“You'll enjoy it, and it has replayability since there are some obvious large-scale decisions that drastically change the plot line.”
“Also, the game is great and has great replayability, with apparently 3 different storylines.”
“Not the longest, but good time-value for the price and enough RNG for replayability.”
“I wish the game had replayability; it seems that there are various chapters available - unfortunately, the chapters are all identical: travel to a planet, then either explore it or face a boss battle.”
“Replayability is really shot by the mere thought of having to click through all the stupid character dialogue again.”
“Though the end game might be a little bit boring and repetitive once you max out everything and have so much money without any spending outlet, there's still some replay value.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is generally viewed positively, as it is not perceived as a soulless cash grab, distinguishing it favorably from many other titles in the market.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game has been criticized for lacking depth and failing to complement its mechanics, leaving players feeling underwhelmed.
“It doesn't have the atmosphere or mechanics to match, though.”
