Potion Permit

 Switch
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. Gamezebo
    Jun 27, 2024
    100
    I think my love for Potion Permit comes down to the stunning world design, weird villagers and homely, whimsical charm. That and I’m not immune to being a witch doctor. Echoing what I said at the start of this review, you need to try this game! Potion Permit is stacked with a great storyline, freedom of choice but a linear progression, lovely visuals and a huge sense of accomplishment as you build relations between the characters.
  2. Pure Nintendo
    Oct 31, 2022
    85
    Potion Permit is a unique cozy game with adorable pixel graphics that will keep you busy for hours. The difficulty is relatively easy, but the gameplay is still fun and engaging.
  3. Checkpoint Gaming
    Sep 30, 2022
    75
    Potion Permit is a game I can sink my teeth in and play for hours, not realising that it’s actually 5am. The days are quick, so it’s tough to do everything in one go, but the game also doesn’t pressure you to complete things in a timeframe very often. There are annoying bugs that can limit access to side-quests and mini-games, which is disappointing to see. Though with loads of things to do, you never feel that dreaded sense of aimlessness. Potion Permit is a cozy game that makes me excited to get back into it.
  5. Digitally Downloaded
    Sep 28, 2022
    80
    Potion Permit is twee. It’s sweet and charming, and made with love. The developers were also successful in finding a new take on the Moon-like rural life sim, and Atelier fans in particular are going to enjoy this crossover. The combat is the only real misfire, and thankfully it’s never present enough to make the rest of the experience taste sour.
  6. Nintenderos
    Sep 23, 2022
    80
    Potion Permit is a pixel art adventure game now available for Nintendo Switch that we have loved. It tells a story with really emotional moments. Also, its soundtrack will not leave you indifferent and allows you a real connection with Moonbury and its inhabitants. With many different mechanics, after playing this game, it couldn't have left us with a better feeling. A really cozy game to spend hours and hours playing.
  7. Gaming Nexus
    Sep 22, 2022
    80
    Potion Permit has you go from unwelcomed guest to belle of the ball. This doesn’t feel like other life-sim game in a couple of ways. The handful of mini-games, the romancing, and the gifting feel different, in some good - and sometimes only decent - ways. The pixel art looks great, and load times on the Switch were a breeze. I would have liked more of an overall challenge; the game never feels hard or very difficult. Potion Permit works best when throwing on some headphones and listening to a podcast.
  8. Pocket Tactics
    Sep 16, 2022
    90
    Potion Permit is a cosy, magical experience that blends the best features of the RPG, adventure, and life sim genres into one soothing, medicinal brew. With plenty of puzzles to solve, potions to distil, and patients to heal, your time in Moonbury is as eventful and exciting as it is stunning.
  9. CGMagazine
    Sep 16, 2022
    80
    Potion Permit is a flawed experience, but one with a unique concept and engaging gameplay loop that will please any farming-sim fan.

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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Kalitha
    Aug 22, 2023
    5
    Es un juego que tiene potencial, pero hay mecánicas que encuentro ridículas como por ejemplo para desbloquear todas las cosas disponibles delEs un juego que tiene potencial, pero hay mecánicas que encuentro ridículas como por ejemplo para desbloquear todas las cosas disponibles del juego (aprender recetas, entre otras cosas) tienes que enamorar a todos aldeanos disponibles, hay cosas que aprendes al final del juego y no se les saca provecho.
    Las recetas de cocinas no tienen mucha utilidad, es decir, los mobs son tan débiles... Te aprendes el patrón de movimiento y con el alimento más básico es más que suficiente para sobrevivir.
    Otro problema es que tienes que sanar a la gente del pueblo, pero ningún momento hay presión en sanarlos, nunca colapsa la clínica ni nada. No hay dificultad.
    Lo compré por sugerencia de un amigo que le tiraba muchas flores (Eso afecto a mis expectativas que estaban bastante altas y no era para tanto), reitero, es un juego con potencial y espero que en algún momento puedan pulirlo.    … Full Review »
  2. Tortor
    Jul 30, 2023
    5
    Cozy but kinda boring due to a lack of gameplay elements that can be challenging. Overall it's sorta like a farming sim without the hassle ofCozy but kinda boring due to a lack of gameplay elements that can be challenging. Overall it's sorta like a farming sim without the hassle of farming and instead you go out into the open to forage for materials that the map will reset everyday. The lack of permanence when foraging or even waiting times to get materials sucked any challenge out of collecting.

    Its like a easy mode farming game in a genre already incredibly easy.

    I didn't really like gameplay loop although I can imagine this would be a good introduction to this style of game for a very young audience.

    The writing was also not really engaging me. So many of the characters felt like hollow puppets with repeated lines constantly. Like... Talking to a character 4 times it game me the same line each time and gave experience towards that characters friendship each time. It's so lazy seeing how the writers really didn't even try to make the NPCs feel alive.

    The minigames also were more of an annoyance then fun.

    Overall I think if you're looking for something mindless and cozy after a stressful day then this might be an ok game to pick up, once you're relaxed enough into the game though you really start seeing the flaws and will quickly get into something more engaging.    … Full Review »
  3. heybranny
    Jan 7, 2023
    8
    A nice easy cozy game that never asks too much of the player. Characters and cutscenes are adorable and the artwork is gorgeous
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