Potioneer: The VR Gardening Simulator
- September 19, 2016
- Focus on Fun Games
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Virtual Reality
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a relaxing and calming atmosphere, making it enjoyable for players who love farming sims.
- There is potential for future development, and some players appreciate the personal touch and love put into the project.
- The graphics are on par with most VR games, and it could serve as a great introduction to VR for newcomers.
- The game feels abandoned, with the last update over two years ago and a lack of content to keep players engaged.
- Many mechanics are buggy and poorly implemented, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The current price is considered too high for the limited content available, making it not worth the investment.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % 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.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users experiencing frequent bugs and functionality problems.
“It's buggy and doesn't work.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable.”
“I experience constant lag and instability during gameplay.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are comparable to other VR games, contributing to a relaxing overall feel, and there is optimism for the emergence of new VR genres.
“The feel is relaxing, the graphics are on par with most VR games, and I'm hoping for the creation of new VR genres here.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for improved music controls, specifically the ability to increase the volume of the radio and to have a more convenient method for managing the grip button while holding items.
“I would love options to turn the music from the radio louder and settings to not have to hold the grip button the entire time I'm holding something.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after a short time.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express enthusiasm for the grinding aspect in farming sims, highlighting its potential for engaging gameplay and rewarding progression.
