Potion Permit

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Potion Permit is a single player role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Heal the town of Moonbury

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 940 reviews

story63 positive mentions

stability49 negative mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and a charming story that keeps players engaged.
Gameplay mechanics are enjoyable, with a unique potion-making system and fun mini-games.
The game provides a relaxing experience, making it a great choice for casual gaming.

The game suffers from long loading times, often taking several minutes to start.
There are numerous bugs, including UI elements disappearing and issues with the controller support.
The save system is frustrating, as players can only save progress by sleeping in-game, leading to potential loss of progress.

story
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
54%
3%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its cute characters, engaging narrative, and cozy atmosphere. However, some critiques highlight issues with repetitive quests, lack of direction, and bugs that disrupt the storytelling experience. Overall, while the story is enjoyable and has potential, players express a desire for more depth and variety in quests and character interactions.
- “The story is nice, the gameplay is very smooth.”
- “I love the storyline, the design, and even the farming mechanics.”
- “Wonderful game with a nicely tailored storyline.”
- “The story and characters are mediocre at best, making the awful grind completely pointless.”
- “Meh, seriously, it is a good potential, but the storyline is repetitive and eventually annoying.”
- “Enjoying the game so far but please fix issues regarding skipping cutscenes, because even though I am not holding to skip, the cutscenes just keep skipping regardless and left me clueless on what happened in the story.”
gameplay
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
39%
4%
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, charming visuals, and enjoyable story, making it a cozy experience for players. However, many users express frustration with the save system, long loading times, and some repetitive or tedious elements, which detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a solid core and interesting mini-games, it suffers from performance issues and a lack of flexibility in gameplay, leading to mixed reviews.
- “The gameplay is enjoyable and the visuals are charming.”
- “Great story and super fun gameplay.”
- “The mechanics are engaging and the minigames aren't painfully difficult.”
- “The gameplay is very simple and heavily task-based.”
- “The 'save at the end of the day' mechanic is awful, especially on mobile.”
- “Waiting for the loading screen has been longer than the actual gameplay.”
graphics
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
43%
4%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty and charm, particularly highlighting the pixel art style and smooth visuals. However, several users noted performance issues, including lag and graphical bugs, which detracted from the overall experience. Many players expressed a desire for customizable graphics settings to enhance performance on lower-end devices.
- “Really loved the game, the art style and everything is just so beautiful.”
- “The game has a charming pixel art style.”
- “Amazing graphics that a lot of love went into.”
- “More attention was paid to the artwork than the gameplay.”
- “The artwork is detailed but still somehow feels lifeless, mostly because there is no real theme or aesthetic that it's aiming for other than 'looks good'.”
- “The game art is good, but I can barely appreciate it because it crashes every 2 minutes I play; who's the guy who didn't add a graphics section in the config, knowing well this is a mobile port?”
stability
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes reported by users, particularly during gameplay and when interacting with notifications or other applications. Many players experience long loading times, glitches in mini-games, and problems with controller support, leading to frustration and loss of progress. While some users appreciate the game's concept and atmosphere, the persistent bugs and performance issues detract from the overall experience.
- “No ads, runs great, the controls are simple.”
- “Runs great! Super chill and cozy atmosphere to get lost in before bed.”
- “Controller options are bugged and just the option doesn't appear until you press a button, but then nothing happens and the game freezes.”
- “Every time I start to play the game or enter a cutscene, it freezes and then goes to a loading screen, finally ending on a black screen with the achievement trophy in the top right corner, getting stuck like that until I restart the app, losing all the progress I've made!”
- “Great game, but it is very buggy, freezes, and crashes often, which is frustrating when you're in the middle of a day and have to start over.”
optimization
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
57%
10%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues such as frame rate drops, lag, and crashes, particularly on mobile devices. Many players express frustration over the lack of customizable graphics settings and the game's tendency to overheat devices. While the game shows promise, it is clear that substantial optimization is needed to enhance the overall experience and performance.
- “There are a few optimization things which would be good for mobile: a larger text option than the two provided, and the interaction arrows should not be above a character's head.”
- “This game is amazing but needs more optimization; I experience frame drops when in the open world.”
- “Art and gameplay are great, but the performance is less than perfect, though it's still playable.”
- “The main issue is poor optimization; the lack of optimization makes the game feel heavier than usual.”
- “It's a nice game, but apart from the many bugs other people have already exhaustively reported, there's also a big issue with frame rates and optimization. No matter what device I use, there are many stutters, and the game doesn't feel smooth at all.”
- “This game would be good, but it is overshadowed by a lack of optimization, causing frequent lag spikes that make the game unenjoyable, along with the hard issue of getting the black screen of death, aka infinite loading.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively repetitive and tedious, often comparing it unfavorably to chores rather than enjoyable gameplay. While some appreciate the storyline and cozy atmosphere, many feel that the resource gathering and quest completion become monotonous, detracting from the overall experience. Despite its charming design and mechanics, the grinding can overshadow the fun elements, making it a mixed experience for players.
- “After you progress around 30% of the game, it basically stays the same till the end, very grindy and repetitive.”
- “The grinding for resources needs better payout for the work put in.”
- “This isn't a game, it's a chore simulator... the game is so grindy, boring, and repetitive for no reason.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its peaceful and cozy vibes, while others find it too quiet or even distorted during gameplay. Despite the overall positive reception of the game's art and mechanics, several users reported issues with music quality and volume, detracting from their experience. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, technical problems have led to frustration among players.
- “The game is very lovely, not gonna lie; story, music, and mechanics are all good.”
- “Wonderful world, peaceful music, fun characters!”
- “Great music and art.”
- “The game seems fun, but it takes over 90 seconds to even load when I run it, and the music is way too quiet even after changing all of the volume settings in the game.”
- “Then 10 minutes in, the game's become unplayable and the music sounds distorted.”
- “Game frequently blackscreens leaving music and the trophy icon.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Players appreciate the unique and memorable character designs, particularly enjoying the chemist's appearance. The game not only offers engaging mini-games and crafting elements but also features a compelling story that enhances character development, making it more than just a simple alchemy experience. Overall, the character development is highly praised, contributing to a rich and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “I adore how the chemist looks, and all the character designs are so unique to one another!”
- “I love the game experience; I love the character designs 10/10, can and will be drawing my chemist more often.”
- “Wanted a simple alchemy type game just one to brew potions, but this game has a sweet story and good character development.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for being appealing, cozy, and immersive, creating a relaxing experience for players. However, some users have reported technical issues, such as crashes, that disrupt the enjoyment. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's charm, making it a delightful comfort game.
- “The game and atmosphere are super appealing so far and fun.”
- “Maybe it's because this is the cozy comfort game type, or maybe it's the new atmosphere I'm experiencing, but whatever it is, I am loving it!”
- “Runs great! Super chill and cozy atmosphere to get lost in before bed.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally engaging, highlighting its cute design and touching character moments. However, frustrations with gameplay mechanics, such as fast time progression and unresponsive controls, detract from the overall experience.
- “Very cute game with some genuinely touching character moments.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a monetization model free from ads and microtransactions, allowing players to enjoy the experience without interruptions or pressure to spend money. Users appreciate this approach, highlighting the game's fun and straightforward controls.
- “No ads or any microtransactions I found.”
- “Very fun game, no ads, not constantly forcing you to spend money; it's great!”
- “No ads, runs great; the controls are simple.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, featuring charming characters and witty dialogue that contribute to a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “Loved every little bit of it: cute characters, funny dialogues, and chilled vibes.”
- “The humor is spot on, with clever puns and hilarious situations that kept me laughing.”
- “I couldn't stop chuckling at the witty banter between characters; it really adds to the charm of the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a desire for improved replayability, particularly for low-end devices, suggesting that enhancing performance could make the game more accessible and enjoyable for a broader audience.