Potionomics

 PC
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19

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  1. OnyxWeapon
    Oct 29, 2022
    4
    While the graphics and style of this game are simply gorgeous, I have to rate my experience negatively with this game. I will never understand why game developers are so obsessed with putting arbitrary time pressure mechanics in these kind of games. Even Koei Tecmo realized with their Atelier game series that by removing this limitation, you open up your game series to a whole newWhile the graphics and style of this game are simply gorgeous, I have to rate my experience negatively with this game. I will never understand why game developers are so obsessed with putting arbitrary time pressure mechanics in these kind of games. Even Koei Tecmo realized with their Atelier game series that by removing this limitation, you open up your game series to a whole new audience: people that just want to chill and enjoy the gameplay loop.

    You can market this game to a hardcore audience AND offer alternatives to the time limit. I.e. put in different difficulty levels that alter the time limit and/or potion level requirements during the boss battles, give the player a choice to simply disable the time limit altogether or work it in your story by giving extended time limits after a failure, etc.

    By not offering any of these options to the players, the devs are knowingly setting them up to invest their time in multiple failed runs, restarting the same gameplay loop over and over again, or pushing them to using a guide, to get a heads-up on how to min-max their time before the boss battles.

    There is no denying there's a lot of potential in this title. But as it stands now, unless you're committed to brute forcing yourself through this RNG-infested, time gating, mess of a game, the only draw you'll find here are the pretty pictures and animations.    … Expand
  2. BunnyGirl1
    Oct 25, 2022
    1
    Although the main character is cute it cannot save the game from it's incredibly tedious gameplay loop. Don't waste your money.

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94
#94 Best PC Game of 2022

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. GameSpace
    Jan 3, 2023
    87
    Potionomics will blow you away with its intertwined mechanics, wonderfully made features, thoughtful gameplay and charming characters. There are certain weaknesses and a regretful lack of freeplay mode, but the time spent in the game is well worth it.
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  2. KeenGamer
    Dec 5, 2022
    80
    This game is fun. Honestly? I think I had too much fun and that meant I wasn't paying attention to all the little things that built up and kept drowning me. But if you're careful, pay attention, and keep up with the game's demands, it's well worth it. The characters are amazing, the plot is fun, and the gameplay is addictive. It's a little tough if you're not good at multitasking, but if you're a fan of the shopkeeper genre, this is one you can't miss.
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  3. Tech-Gaming
    Nov 9, 2022
    80
    Potionomics’ different ingredients blend together well, mixing everything from deck building, resource management, and even options for romance into its shopkeeping simulation. Hopefully, the developers can temper the bitterness associated with the in-game competitions.
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