Holy Potatoes! What the Hell?!
- October 13, 2017
- Daylight Studios
Get on SteamIn "Holy Potatoes! What the Hell?!", manage a celestial spud factory to turn unsorted souls into potatoes for ascension. Use divine tools, absurd machines, and strategic planning to uphold divine will and appease demanding deities. This wacky potato-based simulation game offers humor, challenge, and cosmic potato judgment.
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Nintendo Switch
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Playstation 4
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Reviews
- The game features a humorous premise with plenty of puns and pop culture references that can be entertaining for players who enjoy light-hearted content.
- The gameplay offers a unique blend of micromanagement and strategy, with a variety of upgrades and unlockables that keep the experience engaging.
- It can be a fun casual game for short bursts, especially for fans of the previous titles in the Holy Potatoes! series.
- The gameplay loop becomes repetitive and tedious, often feeling like a glorified sorting bin with minimal depth or strategy involved.
- The graphics and overall presentation have been criticized for being subpar, especially compared to earlier entries in the series, leading to a less appealing visual experience.
- Many players found the game to be frustratingly chaotic, with high favor goals and RNG elements that can hinder progress and enjoyment.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the latest installment in the Holy Potatoes series has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it derivative and lacking in mechanics, while others appreciate its engaging micromanagement and increasing difficulty. The fast-paced, one-screen clicker format offers enjoyable challenges for fans of stacking difficulty, though issues like low frame rates and chaotic elements can detract from the experience. Overall, while it features creative aspects and humor, the gameplay can feel repetitive and frustrating at times.
“Overall the gameplay is pretty good, the micromanagement aspect started off rather dull but the difficulty slowly ramps up and gets more engaging and challenging gradually through the game.”
“But right now it's fun, the gameplay is enjoyable if you like this stack-on difficulty kind of game.”
“Very different aspect compared to the previous games, very creative, fast-paced, and fun gameplay!”
“Tldr: one-screen clicker in which you sort color-coded ingredients and fast-click to prepare dishes for currency that you use in a grinding gameplay loop.”
“There are no mechanics - match the sin with the cooking device, that's it.”
“The timing mechanic doesn't help, either, as you're left making random items hoping that they'll fit the requirements for the next timed event, because otherwise you don't have time to wait for the next item to be produced.”
- story24 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around themes of redemption and perseverance, as players navigate through the nine circles in pursuit of heaven, accompanied by quirky friends. While some players appreciate the lighthearted, humorous approach and pop culture references, others find the narrative cheesy and lacking depth compared to previous titles in the series. Overall, the story is seen as simple and reliant on humor, which may not stand the test of time.
“The storyline in this game has you and some new friends progressing through the nine circles in a bid for redemption to earn your way into heaven.”
“I adore cooking games, and this one really takes it to the max with a cute story premise and pop culture references up the wazoo!”
“Have a good story and easy to play but, it's hard at the same time.”
“The plot of their other games feels a lot stronger than this.”
“The storyline is very cheesy and boring, and I do not suggest this game, but I just loved the first game made for this series, Holy Potatoes!”
“This game's story and humor are doomed to be dated sooner or later without any potential to be a timeless classic.”
- humor19 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing, with some players enjoying its cheesy jokes and absurdity, while others find the dialogue cringy and unoriginal, often targeting a very young audience. Many reviews highlight the reliance on pop culture references, which can be amusing for those in the know but may not stand the test of time. Overall, the humor is described as either delightfully silly or painfully dated, depending on the player's taste.
“Never have I had so much fun chuckling over some cheesy jokes lol.”
“Funny little indie games to kill your leisure time.”
“If your humor occasionally falls into the 'this is so dumb, I love it!' category, you'll love this.”
“The dialogue is almost repulsive in how unfunny and cringy it is.”
“The dialogue is almost repulsive in how unfunny and cringy it is.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them pleasant and colorful, particularly for a lighthearted theme involving potatoes. However, many criticize the visuals for being below modern standards, noting issues like glitches and a frustrating resolution selection process. Overall, while the new graphic style has its merits, it fails to meet the expectations set by contemporary gaming visuals.
“The game offers some nice graphics, although some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
“The graphics are pleasant enough for this kind of game if you like bright colors and potatoes as your heroes and gods.”
“The new graphic style they went for was fine, and the comedy and writing is just as good as the other games.”
“It's far below the state of the art visuals gamers expect as a result of their decisions.”
“While the graphics look okay, the developer weirdly decided that there's no need for you to scroll through the resolutions available to you, so you can't scroll all the way down the list to UHD resolutions.”
“The graphics got changed a lot.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, often describing it as tiresome due to its repetitive nature. The gameplay involves a one-screen clicker mechanic where users sort ingredients and quickly prepare dishes for currency, but the convoluted UI adds to the frustration. Overall, the grinding loop is seen as a significant drawback.
“It became tedious and boring.”
“It's grindy; it can become tiresome quite fast, and the UI is convoluted.”
“Tldr: one-screen clicker in which you sort color-coded ingredients and fast-click to prepare dishes for currency that you use in a grinding gameplay loop.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as calming and relaxing, providing a soothing backdrop that allows players to feel at ease. While some users may not have much to elaborate on, the overall impression is one of tranquility and comfort.
“There's not much to say about the music from my side.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, leading players to feel that the focus is more on generating revenue than providing a quality experience. This perception has negatively impacted the overall enjoyment of the game.
“I tried to speed run through this game as fast as possible because it felt like a cash grab, and it was not good.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features appealing graphics, but users have reported occasional glitches that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game remains enjoyable.
