Potata: Chapter One (demo)

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Potata: Chapter One (demo) is a single player platformer game. It was developed by PotataCompany and was released on December 16, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Potata: Chapter One " is an adventure platformer set in a beautiful fairy forest. You play as Potata, uncovering secrets, solve puzzles, and save the world. The game features a relaxed gameplay style, with multiple ways to pass locations and puzzles that have several solutions. Along with engaging graphics, there are also bosses to battle and a compelling story with humorous characters.

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music7 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful art and charming characters, creating a delightful atmosphere.
The puzzles are enjoyable and provide a good challenge without being overly difficult, making it accessible for a wide audience.
The soundtrack complements the gameplay well, adding to the overall whimsical and folktale-inspired experience.

The story is simplistic and poorly structured, leading to confusion about character motivations and plot progression.
There are significant localization issues, with some text remaining in Russian and grammatical errors present in the English version.
The controls can feel clunky, with frustrating mechanics such as confusing save points and poor ladder interactions.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is criticized for being basic and poorly structured, with disjointed progression and unclear moral themes, often conveyed through scattered notes and inconsistent translations. While some players appreciate its nostalgic charm and folktale inspiration, others find it nonsensical and lacking coherence, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Not entirely sure about the moral at the end of the story, but that kind of fits for something folktale inspired.”
- “Very pretty and the story is great.”
- “This game is perfect for people of all ages, and for those who appreciate old quest games and platformers too - it brings up such good and warm childhood feelings!”
- “The story is really basic.”
- “The background story/lore is kind of thrown throughout the game through notes randomly.”
- “The story progression of the game is nonsensical at best.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its charming and folk-inspired soundtrack, which complements the cute design and gameplay. However, some players find the limited variety and repetitive nature of the tracks frustrating, leading to irritation during longer play sessions. Overall, while the music has a pleasant vibe, its short length and lack of diversity detract from the experience for some users.
- “The soundtrack is lovely and the characters can be quite charming.”
- “Adorable puzzle platform game with a nice soundtrack, has fun and challenging levels with difficult puzzles that are still beatable without too much trouble.”
- “The game has a cute design and fun folky music.”
- “But the gameplay does not go the same way and instead, uses very chill and folklore-based music tracks that unfortunately are also very short and limited in number.”
- “In fact, I think the soundtrack actually made me irritated because of how repetitive it was, making the gameplay more infuriating as a result.”
- “The other thing I have to mention is the soundtrack.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing its design choices, such as the unconventional re-saving mechanic and repetitive music, which detracts from the experience. Conversely, others appreciate the relaxing and meditative aspects of the gameplay, highlighting its artistic quality and expressing a desire for additional features in a potential sequel. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, significant improvements are needed to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay is great.”
- “In conclusion, it's a cool game to play and I would really appreciate a second one with new features like double jump, more fights, and maybe some gameplay with the fox.”
- “Artwork is amazing, gameplay is relaxing, there are a couple of hardcore moments, however.”
- “Sadly, the gameplay does not help the situation either.”
- “The other problem with the gameplay is that it has a bunch of weird design choices.”
- “Or the re-saving mechanic... why is there no traditional checkpoint activation and the player has to re-save their progress with in-game currency?”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant colors and charming art style, creating a captivating and immersive atmosphere. Players appreciate the beautiful artwork and picturesque locations, which enhance the overall experience and contribute to a fairy-tale ambiance.
- “I really like the art style: such juicy, bright colors!”
- “Beautiful game, love the bosses and art style!”
- “It is such a pleasure just being in the fairy-tale world of this game and enjoying the magical artwork, looking at picturesque locations and relishing amazing graphics!”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect, noting that if they lack resources to purchase hints for unsolvable puzzles, they are forced to either grind for items or consult external guides to progress.
- “If you have nothing to buy a hint for a puzzle you can't solve, you'll be stuck without grinding or looking up a playthrough.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the story.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, and it just felt like a chore rather than fun gameplay.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its funny, whimsical, and cute characters, which contribute to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- “The characters are funny, whimsical, and cute.”
- “The humor in the game is clever and keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the dialogue is filled with witty one-liners and playful banter.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its vibrant graphics and engaging, cozy environment, which encourages exploration and problem-solving. Players appreciate the blend of interesting puzzles, hidden secrets, and positive humor that enhance the overall experience.
- “So far, I have just started playing this game, but I can’t tear myself away anymore! The atmosphere is awesome, and the graphics are very colorful.”
- “It's awesome that there are interesting puzzles to solve and places to think and engage your brain, hidden secrets, positive humor, and a cozy atmosphere!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express that the emotional impact of the game is diminished by its mechanics, noting that unlike other titles like Celeste, where players can navigate challenges with finesse, this game often results in immediate harm or death without direct interaction, leading to a less engaging emotional experience.

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Potata: Chapter One (demo) is a platformer game.

Potata: Chapter One (demo) is available on Windows, Xbox and PlayStation.

Potata: Chapter One (demo) was released on December 16, 2019.

Potata: Chapter One (demo) was developed by PotataCompany.

Potata: Chapter One (demo) has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Potata: Chapter One (demo) is a single player game.

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