Potion Commotion

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Potion Commotion is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by NerdyBirdStudios and was released on April 15, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Potion Commotion," help the wizard Wogglebogg keep his potion business afloat by growing ingredients in a magical garden and using them to create various potions. Earn coins and elixirs to expand your garden and increase your potion-making capabilities, but beware of sneaky pests that will try to steal your resources. The game features idle gameplay with optional active tasks, providing a mix of relaxation and engagement.

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graphics5 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

Potion Commotion features colorful hand-drawn artwork and charming characters, creating a visually appealing and whimsical atmosphere.
The game offers engaging and humorous gameplay, with a variety of potions to craft and funny dialogue that adds to the overall enjoyment.
It's a casual and accessible game suitable for all ages, making it a great option for killing time or playing with younger audiences.

The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, making it less engaging for players seeking a more complex experience.
Technical issues and low-quality visuals give the impression of an outdated game, reminiscent of early Flash games rather than a polished PC title.
The monetization strategy, including hidden costs for DLC, can be misleading and frustrating for players expecting a truly free experience.

graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are a mix of colorful, hand-drawn artwork and quirky, childlike designs that some players find charming, while others criticize the lack of modern 3D visuals. Despite the basic 2D graphics, many appreciate the vibrant colors and fun art style, which complement the gameplay. Overall, while the visuals may not be cutting-edge, they contribute to the game's unique charm and appeal.
- “There are colorful hand-drawn artwork, creative gameplay, funny creatures, candies, and voice actors in the game.”
- “It has a charm about it with cutesy graphics, decent voice acting, lots of resources to harvest and collect, and a bunch of potions to craft.”
- “Last, but certainly not least, I love the bright colors and fun art style the game embodies.”
- “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
- “Gamers don't spend thousands of dollars on gaming rigs and the latest 3D graphics cards to play 2D games.”
- “Even mobile phones and game consoles can do 3D graphics now.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its charm and ability to complement the gameplay, while others found it repetitive or annoying enough to turn off. The voiceovers are generally well-received, adding to the overall enjoyment, and some players recommend purchasing the soundtrack. Overall, the music is described as fun and fitting, though opinions vary on its long-term appeal.
- “The characters are so cute and the background music is amusing!”
- “Splendid voiceovers and the music complements well with the game; shout out to hmn music and the developer, keep up the good work!”
- “The soundtrack is great, and the voiceovers were very well done.”
- “The music is alright, and the voiceover is not bad, even though the game talks a lot, maybe even too much.”
- “The music is unoffensive, but fine.”
- “I turned the music off after about 10 minutes.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally considered basic and repetitive, lacking strategic depth and challenge, which may lead to a loss of long-term engagement. However, some players appreciate the quirky atmosphere and polished mechanics, finding enjoyment in the incremental elements and the core loop of potion-making. While the graphics are praised, there are calls for increased difficulty and variety to enhance the overall experience.
- “Plus, the community does seem to enjoy the quirky atmosphere and some of the more absurd mechanics.”
- “The mechanics and incremental elements are polished enough to keep my brain crunching on numbers and dopamine.”
- “The core gameplay loop is one that I'm already hooked on and I'm constantly thinking of new ways to design my garden to make the most of the space.”
- “The brainless gameplay is, unsurprisingly, accompanied with an equally low-quality technical implementation and poor presentation, resulting in yet another horribly low-quality shovelware game that might as well have been done in a web browser.”
- “You can quickly hit a point where the gameplay feels repetitive, with little strategic depth or challenge to keep you hooked long-term.”
- “The gameplay is very basic for an idle game.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is engaging and features a sweet narrative centered around helping a character, complemented by comedic dialogue and unique quests. Players appreciate the variety of tasks and the well-thought-out quest design, which includes fully voice-acted interactions. Overall, the story enhances the gameplay experience, making it more enjoyable and visually appealing.
- “The quests themselves are just as impressively well thought through as they are entertaining, while each one stays unique.”
- “All of the tasks with a story are fully voice acted, including the characters you don't see anywhere else.”
- “Speaking of which, you can't go directly to the city to check your quest requirements, so you have to go to the garden, go to the city, and then go to the box or store just to see what potions you need to make. Switching back and forth takes too long.”
- “I think there's lots of variety to the ingredients and how you get them, and even the potions can get pretty complex in terms of the number of ingredient types and amounts you need. The quests have a variety of potions you need to make, which is good if you like managing lots of stuff, but if you're going to do that, you need to make the whole game that way. There's basically not a whole lot you can do other than that; it mostly sits there dormant.”
- “There is also a very sweet story with a guy, and it just makes everything much better after you help him!”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by its colorful hand-drawn artwork, quirky characters, and clever voice acting, creating a lighthearted and amusing atmosphere. Players appreciate the offbeat premise and the absurdity of elements like the "unlimited money" DLC, alongside a variety of humorous tasks and character interactions that enhance the overall charm. The combination of cute creatures, intelligent humor, and engaging gameplay contributes to a fun and entertaining experience.
- “That said, the game's charm lies in its off-the-wall premise and the outrageousness of things like the 'unlimited money' DLC – which is both ridiculous and hilarious given it's a PC game.”
- “Each character is unique and overloaded with cuteness and humor, especially my favorite little piggy, Hamrietta.”
- “The character lines are a nice touch; they're actually pretty funny, and each one is even voice acted, which I found pleasantly unique.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the repetitive tasks can be enjoyable and lighthearted, especially in the context of a clicker game, some users feel it becomes tedious and lacks motivation as they progress. Achievements like collecting large amounts of coins and elixir are noted as particularly grindy, which may deter some players. Overall, the game's creative design and humor help balance the grind, but it still presents challenges in terms of navigation and pacing.
- “Downsides include navigating the house and main street can be tedious, seeing the potion orders in the priority screen would be great, and it lacks motivation to progress through the levels.”
- “The game isn't perfect; it has a few flaws here and there, and it can get pretty grindy near the end (but most clicker/idle games are like that).”
- “[b]Grinding achievements:[/b] Yes, the ones for 50,000,000 coins and 5,000,000 elixir felt grindy.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its child-friendly monetization model, featuring no ads or microtransactions, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate that they are not subjected to additional costs after purchasing the game, although some were surprised by the developer's promotional tactics. Overall, the absence of microtransactions is seen as a significant positive aspect.
- “Child friendly, no ads or microtransaction spam.”
- “Was thrown off by the trailer at first (looked like an ad for a cheap mobile game), but it's a cute little game with a lot of love and passion poured into it (without any kind of microtransactions).”
- “The game doesn't have microtransactions, which is a plus in my book.”
- “Nothing like paying for a full game and winding up with a 'founder's pack', but imagine my shock and surprise when the developer used my pointing it out as an opportunity for further advertisement and shaking their own hand.”
- “Was thrown off by the trailer at first (looked like an ad for a cheap mobile game), but its a cute little game with a lot of love and passion poured into it (without any kind of microtransactions).”
- “The game doesn't have microtransactions, which is a + in my book.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its emotional depth, being described as both cute and wholesome, while also incorporating slightly twisted elements. Reviewers appreciate the exceptional production values and the passion of the indie developer, highlighting the game's ability to evoke positive feelings and enjoyment.
- “One of the cutest, most wholesome games I've ever had the pleasure to play.”
- “So in conclusion, this is a wholesome, fun little game that clearly has been produced by a passionate indie developer!”
- “Enjoyably wholesome, yet slightly twisted incremental with exceptional production values and great interlinking systems.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is praised for its beautiful design and full voice acting, contributing to a rich and immersive experience.
- “Each character is designed beautifully and is fully voice acted!”
- “The depth of character development is incredible, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, with their backstories and motivations revealed in a compelling way.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features some subtle optimizations in its production system, enhancing overall performance without being overly prominent.
- “The game features some impressive low-key production system optimization.”
- “I appreciate the subtle yet effective optimization that enhances gameplay performance.”
- “The optimization in this game really makes a difference in the overall experience.”
- “The game has some low-key production system optimization.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent performance issues.”
- “I experienced significant lag and frame drops, indicating poor optimization.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a quirky and relaxing vibe that many players find therapeutic, particularly as they watch their gardens progress and accumulate resources. The absurd mechanics add to the charm, creating an enjoyable experience for the community.
- “The community enjoys the quirky atmosphere and some of the more absurd mechanics.”
- “I really like the nice, relaxing atmosphere of the game; it's very therapeutic to watch your garden progress. It's a great feeling to see your coin and elixir tallies build, allowing you to purchase new plants, trees, animals, or other upgrades even after letting it idle for a while.”