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
- The game features a charming art style and humorous writing filled with puns and pop culture references, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate lighthearted humor.
- Gameplay is engaging with a mix of turn-based combat, resource management, and ship customization, providing a fun experience reminiscent of FTL.
- The game offers a casual and accessible experience, making it suitable for players looking for a less intense alternative to more hardcore strategy games.
- Combat can become repetitive and simplistic, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement as the game progresses.
- The game suffers from a grindy feel, with limited customization options and a reliance on RNG for weapon crafting and encounters, which can frustrate players.
- Some players may find the humor and writing style off-putting, particularly if they do not enjoy the abundance of food puns and meme references.
- story71 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story in the game receives 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 overshadowed by tedious gameplay and a linear structure. Overall, the story is seen as a blend of cheesy humor and engaging elements, appealing to those who enjoy a more whimsical approach, but may not resonate with players seeking a serious or complex narrative.
“The story is colorful and very fun.”
“The story is just adorable, with tons of quirky and cute characters.”
“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.”
“There's a better story-driven game in here somewhere, but right now it's not worth spending the time to slog through battles to get a few story bits.”
- gameplay51 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the 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 fun elements and a charming aesthetic, it may not satisfy those seeking more complex gameplay experiences.
“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.”
“The gameplay is simple yet fun, and it is a great successor to the first ever game created in this series.”
“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.”
“Unfortunately, after about 7-8 hours, I realized that the gameplay was going to stay the same right until the end.”
“The attempt at humor was cringeworthy, the gameplay was extremely repetitive and predictable, the controls were placed unintuitively and inefficiently.”
- humor49 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating 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 enjoyable, particularly for casual players, but those seeking more sophisticated or original comedy may be disappointed. Overall, the humor is described as family-friendly and often reliant on pop culture references, making it a hit or miss depending on individual taste.
“The main game loop (upgrading facilities, obtaining new equipment, and also 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.”
- graphics22 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and cute art style, which enhances the overall experience and complements the humorous writing. While some users noted minor issues with text size and element differentiation, the clean visuals and charming animations, particularly the character designs, contribute significantly to the game's appeal. Overall, the graphics are considered a highlight, effectively supporting the lighthearted and engaging gameplay.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
- grinding16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and repetitive, often detracting from the overall enjoyment. Players note that the gameplay feels overly reliant on grinding for resources and upgrades, with many expressing frustration over the lack of meaningful progression and the un-intuitive mechanics. While some hardcore players may appreciate the detailed resource management, the general consensus is that the grind can become a significant barrier to fully enjoying the game.
“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.”
- music16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its quality and composition, noting that it enhances the overall experience and fits the game's themes well. However, some players found the combat music repetitive and the opening track too loud, which detracted from their enjoyment. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally appreciated, its execution in certain areas could use improvement.
“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 is a single short song on loop; it gets old fast. I picked it up for $8, which is maybe a fair price, maybe...”
“It has an okay soundtrack, but they throw parodies in the storyline for lots of different actors/movies/games.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the presence of multiple storylines and significant choices that affect the plot, others find the repetitive nature of gameplay and dialogue a drawback. Despite these concerns, there are elements like different weapon combinations and randomization that offer potential for varied experiences upon replaying. However, the lack of diverse chapter content and the risk of boredom in the endgame may limit long-term engagement for some players.
“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.”
“Though the end game might be a little boring and repetitive once you max out everything and have so much money without any spending outlet, there's still some replay value.”
“Replayability is really shot by the mere thought of having to click through all the stupid character dialogue again.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization model is generally viewed positively, as it is not perceived as a soulless cash grab, distinguishing it favorably from many other games.
“The monetization system feels exploitative, pushing players to spend more than they should to enjoy the game fully.”
“I appreciate that it's not a soulless cash grab, but the in-game purchases are still frustratingly necessary to progress.”
“While the game has potential, the aggressive monetization tactics really detract from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is perceived as lacking, failing to align with its mechanics and overall experience.
“It doesn't have the atmosphere or mechanics to match though.”
