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.
PC
Reviews
- The game features humorous potato puns and pop culture references that add a light-hearted charm.
- It offers a unique premise of managing a restaurant in 'Potato Hell', which can be entertaining in short bursts.
- The gameplay gradually ramps up in difficulty, providing a sense of challenge and engagement as players progress.
- The gameplay loop becomes repetitive and tedious, primarily revolving around sorting ingredients and fulfilling requests without much strategy.
- The graphics and overall design have been criticized for being subpar compared to previous entries in the series, with a low-quality 3D aesthetic.
- Many players feel that the game lacks depth and complexity, making it feel more like a mobile app than a full-fledged PC game.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % 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 characters. While some players appreciate the lighthearted and humorous approach, filled with pop culture references, others find the narrative simplistic, cheesy, and lacking the depth of previous titles in the series. Overall, the story is seen as entertaining for those who enjoy puns and casual gameplay, but it may not resonate with everyone due to its reliance on dated humor.
“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 story is simple and obvious and relies mostly on the humor.”
“The storyline is very cheesy and boring, and I do not suggest this game.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it derivative and lacking depth, while others appreciate its engaging micromanagement and gradually increasing difficulty. Many noted that it operates as a simple clicker game focused on sorting and preparing dishes, but it suffers from technical issues and a lack of innovative mechanics. Overall, while it can be enjoyable for fans of the genre, it may not offer enough variety or challenge to keep all players engaged.
“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.”
“However, what this one really suffers from is the actual gameplay.”
- humor9 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- -22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing, with some players enjoying its cheesy jokes and pop culture references, while others find it cringy and aimed at a younger audience. While it can elicit laughs for those who appreciate its absurdity, many criticize it for lacking originality and being overly reliant on dated references, which may not stand the test of time. Overall, the humor appeals to a niche audience but may alienate those seeking more sophisticated or timeless comedic elements.
“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 attempts at humor fall flat and often feel forced.”
“I found the jokes to be more awkward than amusing.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them pleasant and colorful, particularly in the context of the game's theme, while others criticize them for being below modern standards and plagued by glitches. Additionally, the lack of resolution options is noted as a frustrating oversight. Overall, the new graphic style is seen as an improvement, but it still falls short of expectations for some gamers.
“The game offers some nice graphics; although there are 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.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and boring, often describing it as tiresome due to its repetitive nature and convoluted user interface. The gameplay revolves around a one-screen clicker mechanic where players sort color-coded ingredients and quickly prepare dishes for currency, contributing to a monotonous grinding loop.
“It became tedious and boring.”
“It's grindy; it can become tiresome quite fast, and the UI is convoluted.”
“TL;DR: 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.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing and soothing, providing a calming experience for players. However, some users feel there isn't much to elaborate on regarding its impact or significance.
“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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, leading some players to rush through it in frustration.
“I tried to speed run through this game as fast as possible because it felt like a cash grab and it was not good.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features appealing graphics, but users have reported occasional glitches that affect overall stability. Despite these issues, the experience remains enjoyable.
“The game has some nice graphics, but there are ugly glitches here and there that detract from the experience.”
“I frequently encounter crashes that make it hard to enjoy the game.”
“The stability issues are frustrating; I often find myself getting kicked out of matches unexpectedly.”
