Potata: Chapter One (demo)

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"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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful and colorful art that creates an enchanting atmosphere.
Potata offers a variety of fun and challenging puzzles that engage players without being overly difficult.
The soundtrack is lovely and complements the whimsical nature of the game, enhancing the overall experience.

The story is simplistic and lacks depth, with many plot points feeling rushed or poorly explained.
There are issues with localization, including untranslated text and grammatical errors that detract from the experience.
The save system is confusing, requiring in-game currency for saving progress, which can lead to frustration.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
75%
11%
The story of the game is described as basic and poorly structured, with elements of lore presented haphazardly through notes and some parts left untranslated or with grammatical errors. While the narrative follows a young girl named Potata on her whimsical adventures, it lacks coherence and clarity, leading to confusion about its moral and progression. However, some players appreciate the imaginative aspects and character development, noting that it offers a fun, family-friendly experience with engaging puzzles and exploration.
- “The story revolves around a young girl named Potata who is obsessed with dewberry pies and getting into trouble.”
- “As the story progresses, her character evolves a bit and she becomes more helpful to those around her and less prone to causing trouble.”
- “An imaginative story unfolds as you go further and further into the fairy forest.”
- “The story progression of the game is nonsensical at best.”
- “The background story/lore is kind of thrown throughout the game through notes randomly.”
- “It also doesn't help that some parts of the game have not translated properly into English and show Russian texts or have grammatical errors, or that a part of the story is told through the trailer on the store page and not the game itself!”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
52%
12%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its fun combination of platforming, combat, and puzzles, as well as its interesting mechanics and exploration elements. However, others criticize it for its unremarkable design choices, repetitive soundtrack, and lack of traditional checkpoint systems, which can detract from the overall experience. While the game offers enjoyable moments and charm, many feel it could benefit from more variety and depth.
- “The gameplay of Potata is surprisingly fun, and is made up of a combination of platforming, combat, and puzzles.”
- “There are also puzzles built into the gameplay like pressing switches to move bridges and lifts; collecting pods which you can throw at blockages to clear your path; finding colored keys which open the corresponding colored lock; moving blocks to reach areas and finding cogs and then arranging them in the correct order.”
- “If you’re a fan of platformers, do read on because the game has some pretty great gameplay.”
- “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.”
- “The gameplay is unremarkable, and hampered by confusing writing at times, but there are far worse things than an unambitious platformer.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
42%
16%
The graphics in *Potata: Fairy Flower* are widely praised for their hand-drawn cartoon style, featuring vibrant colors and detailed artwork that create a cozy, fairy-tale atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the game's impressive and imaginative visuals, which enhance the overall experience and complement the magical soundtrack. Overall, the graphics are considered some of the best in the indie genre, contributing significantly to the game's charm.
- “Before you go anywhere, you’ll start in Potata’s cozy family home, rendered in some incredibly warm and detailed artwork.”
- “The graphics in Potata: Fairy Flower are done in a hand-drawn cartoon style and are very colorful and cute.”
- “The artwork of the title is imaginative and visually striking, and is accompanied by a magical soundtrack that matches the game wonderfully.”
- “I really like the art style: such juicy, bright colors!”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
24%
18%
The music in the game is generally praised for its charming and whimsical qualities, featuring a lovely soundtrack with a Celtic folklore vibe that complements the colorful fantasy world. However, some players find the limited variety and repetitiveness of the tracks frustrating, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience. While many appreciate the enchanting and immersive nature of the music, there is a desire for a more extensive soundtrack to enhance the enjoyment further.
- “The soundtrack is lovely and the characters can be quite charming.”
- “Everything from the lovely music, to the crazy antics of our protagonist, and even to the small details of the background characters, this whimsical game will have you immersed into its fantastical world.”
- “The artwork of the title is imaginative and visually striking, and is accompanied by a magical soundtrack that matches the game wonderfully.”
- “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.”
- “There’s nothing to say about the visual and musical design; just look and hear this game once.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed; while some players report no performance issues or bugs, others experience significant optimization problems, such as excessive fan noise, indicating that the game may not be fully optimized.
- “I encountered no problems with performance, optimization, or, notably, any bugs in my time with Potata.”
- “I encountered no problems with performance, optimization, or, notably, any bugs in my time with Potata.”
- “👎 Optimization at points was low.”
- “My fans were going crazy at points in the game, so I suspect this game is not optimized fully.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The atmosphere of [i]potata: fairy flower[/i] is characterized by a relaxing and harmonious environment, enhanced by colorful graphics and a sense of friendship among characters. Players appreciate the cozy ambiance, which is complemented by engaging puzzles and a lighthearted tone, creating an immersive and enjoyable experience.
- “Fairy Flower is an enjoyable adventure puzzle platformer with good-looking art and a relaxing atmosphere.”
- “All the characters are very kind, and even if they often strive to pin the main character, an atmosphere of harmony and friendship reigns in this small world, as if creating an invisible dome over this forest.”
- “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!”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion or excitement.”
- “Despite the beautiful visuals, the atmosphere is undermined by repetitive sound design that fails to enhance the experience.”
- “The world feels lifeless, with minimal interaction and a lack of dynamic elements that could have made the atmosphere more engaging.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that a lack of resources can lead to a complete standstill when faced with unsolvable puzzles. This reliance on grinding or external guides detracts from the overall experience, as it can hinder progress significantly.
- “If you have nothing on you to buy a hint for a puzzle you can't solve, you won't be able to proceed without grinding or looking up a playthrough.”
- “This should be applied to all the puzzles because if you can’t find a walkthrough or do not have enough credits, you will come to a grinding halt if you can’t solve the puzzle.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by its whimsical and cute characters, alongside cleverly designed bosses that provide comedic moments. Players find the characters endearing and appreciate the intricate, sympathetic traits that add depth to the humor.
- “The characters are funny, whimsical, and cute.”
- “The game features very funny bosses, each designed with intricate cunning that evokes sympathy for them.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the character designs, indicating that they contribute positively to the overall character development in the game.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.