Software:Potion Permit
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| Developer(s) | MassHive Media |
| Publisher(s) | PQube |
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| Release | Windows, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S September 22, 2022 Amazon Luna September 23, 2022 Android, iOS February 6, 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Action role-playing, social simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Potion Permit is a 2022 video game developed by MassHive Media and published by PQube.
Gameplay
Gameplay consists primarily of action role-playing elements, with minigames used to represent certain complex actions such as creating a potion.[1] Additional gameplay elements come from the foraging system, as well as socialization with non-player characters (NPCs).[2]
Development
Potion Permit was developed in Bandung, Indonesia by the studio MassHive Media, having been inspired by Stardew Valley, Moonlighter, and other games.[3] The game was announced in September 2020.[4]
The game was released for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on September 22, 2022, and on Amazon Luna on September 23, 2022.[2][5][6]
The Mobile version will be released on February 6, 2024.
Reception
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Potion Permit received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[7][9][8]
GameSpot praised the aesthetics and narrative of the game, though it also noted issues with the depiction of some character traits.[12] Nintendo Life similarly praised the aesthetics of the game in their review, additionally making a positive note of the mini-games, while critiquing the low difficulty of the game.[10]
GameSpot, Destructoid and Push Square both noted the presence of a large number of bugs as a detracting point.[2][11][12] TouchArcade noted that the performance issues on Switch hardware could lead to issues in timing critical minigames.[15]
References
- ↑ Purchese, Robert (26 September 2022). "Potion Permit - hands-on with the final game" (in en-gb). Eurogamer.net. https://www.eurogamer.net/potion-permit-doesnt-do-anything-in-a-hurry-but-maybe-thats-the-point-1.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Warner, Noelle (October 13, 2022). "Review: Potion Permit" (in en-CA). Destructoid. https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-potion-permit/.
- ↑ Gray, Kate (13 July 2022). "Exclusive: Dogs, Death, And Fantasy Life - An Interview With The Creators Of Potion Permit". Nintendo Life. https://www.nintendolife.com/features/exclusive-dogs-death-and-fantasy-life-an-interview-with-the-creators-of-potion-permit.
- ↑ Shkreli, Paul (September 20, 2020). "Potion Permit Announced for PC, Consoles". RPGamer. https://rpgamer.com/2020/09/potion-permit-announced-for-pc-consoles/.
- ↑ (in en) New on Luna+: Potion Permit, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkes95w5X3E, retrieved 2022-12-18
- ↑ Amazon Luna [@amazonluna] (2022-09-24). "#NewonLuna+: Potion Permit. Show the citizens of Moonbury the wonders of modern alchemy. Cure the mayor’s daughter, and embark on a journey to find new remedies that help the townspeople.". https://twitter.com/amazonluna/status/1573367975226359808.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Potion Permit (PC)" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/potion-permit/critic-reviews/?platform=pc.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Potion Permit (Switch)" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/potion-permit/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Potion Permit (PlayStation 5)" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/potion-permit/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Phillips, Kara (1 October 2022). "Review: Potion Permit - A Great-Looking Life Sim That Eschews Both Farmwork And Challenge". Nintendo Life. https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/potion-permit.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Sayers, Jade (5 October 2022). "Review: Potion Permit (PS5) - Time to Play Doctor in a Charming But Buggy Town". Push Square. https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/potion-permit.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Howard, Jessica (September 28, 2022). "Potion Permit Review - An Engaging Elixir". GameSpot. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/potion-permit-review-an-engaging-elixir/1900-6417970/.
- ↑ Privitere, Anna Marie. "Potion Permit Review". RPGamer. https://rpgamer.com/review/potion-permit-review/.
- ↑ DeVader, Joe (September 22, 2022). "Potion Permit Review - Review". Nintendo World Report. https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/61622/potion-permit-switch-review.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Musgrave, Shaun (September 26, 2022). "SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring 'Radiant Silvergun' and 'Family Man', Plus the Latest Releases and Sales – TouchArcade". https://toucharcade.com/2022/09/26/trails-from-zero-switch-review-nintendo-eshop-radiant-silvergun-potion-permit-price-discount-bundle/.
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