Magic Potion Explorer
- March 11, 2016
- ARTIFACTS
Magic Potion Explorer is an adventure puzzle game where players brew potions by exploring, collecting, and combining items in a magical world. As the Potion Master, players uncover secrets of an ancient civilization while enhancing their potion-making skills to solve increasingly complex puzzles. With its unique blend of exploration, alchemy, and problem-solving, Magic Potion Explorer offers a captivating experience for all ages.
Reviews
- Charming graphics and a great soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
- Engaging resource management and upgrade system that adds layers of strategy.
- Fun and addictive for casual play, making it a good way to pass the time.
- Too short for the price, with many players feeling it lacks depth and replayability.
- Gameplay is overly simplistic, often feeling like an idle game with minimal interaction.
- Frustrating early game mechanics and reliance on RNG can lead to a lack of enjoyment.
- music15 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised as a standout feature, with many reviewers describing the soundtrack as captivating, dynamic, and well-suited to the gameplay. While some express a desire for more music or availability of tracks as open files, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack significantly enhances the gaming experience, making it enjoyable and immersive.
“The soundtrack is wonderful, and playing it is mildly hypnotic.”
“The game is also accompanied by a great, dynamic soundtrack; the frenetic auto-adventuring and the fast-paced music played during the game really set the mood, the incidental music for calmer moments is a nice contrast.”
“It's a nice game to play, with great effect quality, and (definitely not leaving this out) amazing music!”
- replayability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Replayability in the game is largely dependent on the player's enjoyment of the upgrade system; those who appreciate exploring different upgrade paths may find some value in replaying, while others may feel it lacks depth. Many users note that once optimal strategies are discovered, the game offers little incentive to replay, as improvements are often tied to achieving better grades or speed rather than new experiences. Overall, the consensus suggests that without additional incentives or variability, replayability is limited.
“I presume that it could be fun finding multiple ways to win in hard mode, which might lend it some replay value.”
“If you like the upgrade system, the game has replay value.”
“Something little like a bonus perk every time you complete the game would go a long way for replayability.”
“If you view the upgrade system as a means to an end, the game has no replay value.”
“There is no replayability unless you're going for better letter grades and/or speed, which boil down to figuring out the one perfect build pattern and then relying on RNG for early to mid enemy spawns.”
“Once you break out the math, virtually no replayability.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is largely automated, with players sending their character into a dungeon where she collects resources and fights enemies without direct control, leading to a simplistic experience. While there are two play modes and achievements that offer some challenge, the lack of depth in combat mechanics and overall gameplay may disappoint those seeking a more engaging experience. Despite its limitations, some players still find enjoyment in the straightforward mechanics.
“Gameplay is simple; you hit 'play' and your character traverses a dungeon, automatically collecting resources and fighting enemies, both of which award rewards.”
“The game's two different play modes and multiple achievements will provide some challenge if you're up for them, though the deliberately limited and focused gameplay may not be for everyone.”
“Gameplay is as follows: you send the main character, Pastel, into the dungeon and she will automatically kill enemies and gather reagents as she travels down.”
“I was hoping to find something similar to Recettear; however, this game (while similar in concept) is stripped of almost any gameplay.”
“For this price, I was expecting much more, as most mobile games have more gameplay.”
“The gameplay itself is simple.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally viewed as simplistic and underwhelming, with some interesting elements like a twist involving parental love, but ultimately lacking depth and complexity. While it has moments of humor and charm, many players feel that the narrative is too short and could be easily summarized through a video. Overall, the plot serves as a basic backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative experience.
“The story was great and made me laugh, but it was so short.”
“Magic Potion Explorer's plot is simple - a young alchemist complains about her need to find ingredients, and a mysterious woman provides her a dungeon below her potion shop.”
“A short and easy clicker game with a simple story, great music, and cute graphics.”
“Okay story, but you could watch a YouTube video and get everything you wanted from it.”
“No graphics, almost no story.”
“The plot of Magic Potion Explorer is simple - a young alchemist complains about her need to find ingredients, and a mysterious woman provides her a dungeon below her potion shop.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the cute visuals and great soundtrack, others criticize them for being low-quality and simplistic. Overall, the graphics are described as charming but lacking depth and interaction.
“A short and easy clicker game with a simple story, great music, and cute graphics.”
“The graphics are great and so is the soundtrack.”
“Little interaction, too easy, low graphics.”
“No graphics, almost no story.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is notably intense, especially on hard mode, which limits farming opportunities and increases difficulty for achievement hunters. While it may primarily attract fans of clicker and tapper games, it offers a satisfying acceleration of the grinding process for those who enjoy such mechanics.
“Hard mode prevents you from farming altogether, and the game gets a lot harder if you try to achieve all the achievements, such as obtaining an S rank and playing with restrictions.”
“This will probably appeal more to fans of clicker/tapper games, but I suggest that you check it out if you're interested in playing a game that's very grindy and accelerates that grinding in a very satisfying way.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players finding the story amusing and capable of eliciting laughter, though many note that the experience is brief, lasting only a few minutes.
“The story was great and made me laugh, but it was so short.”
“It will be a funny few minutes.”