Potioneer: The VR Gardening Simulator
- September 19, 2016
- Focus on Fun Games
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PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a relaxing feel and calming graphics, making it a pleasant experience for players.
- There is potential for growth and development in the game, with players expressing hope for future updates and content.
- The concept of a gardening simulator is appealing to fans of the genre, and some players find it enjoyable despite its current limitations.
- The game appears to be abandoned, with the last update over two years ago, leading to frustration among players.
- It is considered buggy and lacking in content, with many mechanics feeling unfinished or poorly implemented.
- The current price is viewed as too high for the limited gameplay and features available, causing players to feel they wasted their money.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its potential and basic mechanics, appealing particularly to gardening enthusiasts who appreciate the established concepts. However, it currently lacks depth and complexity.
“Gardening fanatics that I know loved the concept and established gameplay :)”
“The only thing this game has right now is potential, and a few basic mechanics implemented.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with multiple users reporting significant bugs that render it unplayable.
“It's buggy and doesn't work.”
“It's buggy and doesn't work.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered comparable to other VR games, contributing to a relaxing overall experience. Players express optimism for the potential development of new VR genres based on this visual quality.
“The graphics are on par with most VR games, creating a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The graphics are impressive and contribute significantly to the immersive feel of the game.”
“The visual design is stunning, making the game a feast for the eyes and elevating the gameplay experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for improved audio controls, specifically the ability to increase the volume of the radio music and to adjust settings that require continuous button pressing while holding items.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express a positive outlook on the grinding aspect of the game, particularly appreciating the potential it offers for farming simulations. The repetitive tasks involved in grinding are seen as enjoyable and engaging, contributing to the overall experience.
