Potentia
- February 11, 2021
- Wily Pumpkin
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Potentia" is a single-player dramatic shooter game with approximately 5 hours of playtime. Engage in tactical combat, choosing from a crowbar, bow, assault rifle, or pistol, while managing your ammunition and medkit shots. Experience the story of Victor in a strange new world, with options for full-on action or stealthy takedowns, and an assistant view to help locate interactive objects and objectives. The cold war has ended, and people are celebrating, unaware of the challenges that await in this immersive game.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features enjoyable stealth gameplay and a variety of weapons, making it fun to play.
- The graphics are impressive for a small development team, showcasing their potential.
- The Turkish voice acting has received praise, adding a unique touch to the game's atmosphere.
- The game is very short, with many players finishing it in under three hours, leaving little content to explore.
- The voice acting and dialogue are often criticized as being poor and lacking emotion, detracting from the overall experience.
- Gameplay mechanics are inconsistent, with issues like inaccurate weapon hit registration and problematic AI behavior.
- story20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it decent and enjoyable, while others criticize it for being poorly written, confusing, and lacking depth. Many reviewers note issues with voice acting and dialogue, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, there is a consensus that the story has potential but requires significant improvement and expansion to fully engage players.
“Story is awesome, the game is amazing, graphics are gorgeous, a must play.”
“Yes, there are problems with the story and gameplay, but it has so much potential to get better and better with more added updates.”
“It would be nice if you could stretch the story and have additional chapters.”
“The story was clearly not written out in any way that makes sense.”
“Awful story and dialogue.”
“A lot of the dialogue, particularly the written word dialogue, is pointless and should just be done away with as it adds nothing to the story or pacing or anything, really.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their beauty and attention to detail, particularly for an independent title. However, some players report issues such as frame rate drops and a disconnect between the in-game visuals and promotional materials. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are notable criticisms regarding performance and consistency.
“Story is awesome, the game is amazing, and the graphics are gorgeous; a must play.”
“It is a very successful game, I really liked it, it has sweet graphics, I recommend it!”
“To be an independent production, the level of graphic quality and attention to detail is very high.”
“I experienced constant frame rate drops using an RTX 2080 and i9 processor no matter what I changed the graphic settings to.”
“The graphics do not match at all to what they show on the store page.”
“Very bad game, crappy graphics, subpar voice acting, terribly short and the gunplay is the only thing decent.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a mix of stealth and combat using various weapons, which some players find enjoyable, while others criticize it for being plagued by broken mechanics and sluggish responses. Despite its potential and engaging atmosphere, many users report that the gameplay can become monotonous and frustrating, especially as issues worsen over time. Overall, while there are moments of fun, significant improvements are needed to enhance the experience.
“It has pretty fun gameplay which revolves around stealth most of the time, in which you will need weapons like crowbar, pistol, shotgun, bow, and assault rifle.”
“I really liked the fighting mechanics and atmosphere.”
“Yes, there are problems with the story and gameplay, but it has so much potential to get better and better with more added updates.”
“The gameplay is absolutely awful!”
“Mechanics break mid-game and you cannot even defend yourself.”
“But the gameplay is very monotonous.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as "hilariously bad," with voice acting that adds to the comedic experience, making it a highlight for players. While the story may feel disjointed and some scenes awkward, these elements contribute to the overall amusement, making the game enjoyable for those seeking laughs rather than a serious narrative.
“Hilariously bad - buy it for the laughs.”
“The voice acting is absolutely hilarious and is definitely a highlight.”
“Some scenes are beyond awkward/funny, and it really would've been nice to upgrade the character.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players report significant stability issues, including frequent game glitches that can lead to frustrating deaths, minor bugs, and occasional AI problems. While some glitches are manageable, they detract from the overall experience.
“I died way too many times due to game glitches.”
“The AI can be buggy as well.”
“Aside from that, a few minor glitches here and there, and the aiming can be annoying at times, but it isn't too bad.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Potentia suffers from significant optimization issues, including severe frame drops, stuttering, and inaccurate aiming, which detract from the overall gameplay experience. Despite being developed by a small team, the game's performance has been criticized as poorly executed.
“Its optimization is also very successful.”
“Potentia is a low-budget, poorly optimized indie game made by a very small development team with only this one game on Steam.”
“There are severe frame drops and stuttering, and the aiming is off.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its uniqueness and enjoyment, with particular emphasis on the impressive music that enhances the overall experience.
“It is so unique and enjoyable; I really liked it. The atmosphere, and especially the music, is awesome.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its uniqueness and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, contributing significantly to the enjoyable experience.
“The music is so unique and enjoyable; I really liked it. The atmosphere, especially the music, is awesome.”
