Potatoman Seeks The Troof
- December 3, 2014
- Pixeljam
- 13h median play time
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Reviews
- The game features charming pixel art and a humorous storyline that resonates with players, providing a unique and enjoyable experience.
- Many players found the game uplifting and a source of joy, helping them through difficult times and offering a sense of accomplishment.
- Despite its short length, the game is praised for its fun gameplay mechanics and replayability, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of platformers.
- The game suffers from frustrating difficulty spikes, particularly in the later levels, which can feel unfair and lead to player frustration.
- Some players criticized the game for its randomness in obstacle placement, making it difficult to predict and navigate through levels effectively.
- The overall short length of the game left some players feeling it wasn't worth the price, especially when compared to other, more content-rich titles.
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for its quirky and absurd dialogue, which adds a lighthearted touch to the challenging gameplay. Players find the interactions with various characters, including animals and potatomen, to be amusing and entertaining, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. Despite its nonsensical elements, the humor is described as surprisingly deep and thought-provoking, making it a standout feature of the game.
“As you explore the different levels through parkour and puzzles, you encounter different animals and other potatomen who will brighten your day with funny dialogue.”
“It's funny and has a nice message, despite its apparently nonsensical and vague dialogues.”
“Surprisingly solid platformer mechanics, with a very unique and humorous tone.”
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story of Potatoman revolves around a quirky quest for meaning, featuring a protagonist with a troubled childhood navigating absurd challenges. While the narrative is minimalistic and simplistic, it offers charm and depth, encouraging players to find deeper meaning amidst the humor and surreal elements. Overall, the game combines a lighthearted storyline with engaging gameplay, making it a satisfying experience.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The surreal nature of the art, story elements, and this mutating gameplay all work together to make a short but cool experiment.”
“The graphics, sound, and story are minimalistic.”
“A story about a potato with a troubled childhood.”
“I wasn't expecting anything other than a couple of hours of weird fun from this game, but there's some truth in the quips and story if you're inclined to look deeply.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Potatoman Seeks the Troof" is characterized by its colorful side-scrolling platforming that combines action, adventure, and light puzzle-solving elements. Players appreciate the simple yet challenging mechanics, which provide a satisfying experience despite some unfair elements and trial-and-error frustrations. Overall, the game is praised for its unique humor, engaging atmosphere, and replayability, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
“It's a very colorful side-scrolling platformer that's a mix of action and adventure with a small bit of puzzle gameplay.”
“Graphics and story are simplistic but charming, gameplay is challenging and satisfying without being frustrating (even if you don't usually like bullet-hell type games), it's the perfect length, and it's replayable.”
“The good: a perfect blend of simple gameplay that requires reflexes, and slight puzzle solving, for figuring out how to navigate through the chaos.”
“The only downside is small unfair mechanics.”
“It's an antiquated mechanic and on top of the almost unpredictable and unforgiving nature of the game it makes the experience very frustrating.”
“- you are easily flustered by trial and error gameplay.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming and well-executed pixel art style that fits the overall aesthetic and gameplay. While some players appreciate the retro visuals as a nostalgic touch, others feel that the pixelated design may not resonate as strongly in the current gaming landscape. Overall, the minimalistic graphics, combined with engaging sound and music, contribute to a satisfying and replayable experience.
“The graphics are well designed and fit the game perfectly.”
“Don't let the screenshots fool you, this game has an amazing art style that takes retro pixel art to a new, weirder level.”
“The game's graphics derive from pixel art, and I find it kind of cute to see such a game in this day and age.”
“The graphics, sound, and story are minimalistic.”
“Your graphics card does not like our game.”
“It's more like a retro acid trip than a retro art style.”
- music9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in "Potatoman Seeks the Troof" is generally well-received, with players appreciating its dope soundtrack and how it complements the game's atmosphere and retro aesthetic. While some describe the music as merely good, others find it sublime and fitting for the game's humorous and deep themes. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gameplay experience, contributing positively to the game's charm.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Potatoman seeks the Troof is a simple platformer that will have you weaving and bobbing to a dope soundtrack.”
“I personally enjoyed the gameplay, atmosphere, and music of the game, and it is surprisingly hilarious and deep for being a game about a potatoman seeking the 'troof.' I would buy it again.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers a charming experience with challenging gameplay that many find satisfying, contributing to its replayability. However, some players feel that the lack of a tutorial can lead to frustration during the first playthrough, and they see limited replay value outside of speedrunning.
“Graphics and story are simplistic but charming, gameplay is challenging and satisfying without being frustrating (even if you don't usually like bullet-hell type games), it's the perfect length, and it's replayable.”
“I just don't see any replay value unless you're a speedrunner, as there is a built-in speedrun timer. For a first playthrough, it was very frustrating to try to figure out what I was supposed to do and die a whole bunch because there was no tutorial.”
“Once you complete the game, there's really no incentive to go back. The story doesn't change, and the side quests feel repetitive.”
“After finishing the game, I felt like I had seen everything it had to offer. There are no new game modes or significant changes to encourage a second playthrough.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be unplayably buggy when running at refresh rates above 60Hz, indicating significant stability issues that hinder gameplay.
“Unplayably buggy at 60Hz or higher.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to progress.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its engaging blend of humor and depth, creating an enjoyable experience that complements the gameplay and music. Players find it surprisingly rich, especially given its quirky premise centered around a character seeking the "troof."
“I personally enjoyed the gameplay, atmosphere, and music of the game. It is surprisingly hilarious and deep for being a game about a potatoman seeking the 'troof.' I would buy it again.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a deeply emotional experience, with some expressing that the game moved them to tears.
“I cried.”
“The story touched my heart deeply.”
“I felt a profound connection to the characters and their struggles.”
