From time to time, my gaming habit tends to change somewhat. Instead of tirelessly dodging blows from a boss in a Souls-like or wiping the floor with my enemies in a strategy game, I might decide to relax a little. That’s when I came across Potion Permit. This new game from MassHive Media and PQube promises a cozy and fun-filled experience as you attempt to cure villagers and help the town grow. However, it’s also bogged down by tedious mechanics and poor pacing.
Potion Permit starts off when your character, a chemist from the capital, arrives at the town of Moonbury. Since this is a secluded location, most of the residents are distrustful of you. Things begin to get better once you cure the mayor’s daughter, as everyone sees your eagerness to aid them in their time of need.
Sticks, stones, and shrubs
The gameplay loop of Potion Permit involves gathering materials from nearby areas (i.e., different kinds of wood, stone, and herbs). You’re given an axe, m…
From time to time, my gaming habit tends to change somewhat. Instead of tirelessly dodging blows from a boss in a Souls-like or wiping the floor with my enemies in a strategy game, I might decide to relax a little. That’s when I came across Potion Permit. This new game from MassHive Media and PQube promises a cozy and fun-filled experience as you attempt to cure villagers and help the town grow. However, it’s also bogged down by tedious mechanics and poor pacing.
Potion Permit starts off when your character, a chemist from the capital, arrives at the town of Moonbury. Since this is a secluded location, most of the residents are distrustful of you. Things begin to get better once you cure the mayor’s daughter, as everyone sees your eagerness to aid them in their time of need.
Sticks, stones, and shrubs
The gameplay loop of Potion Permit involves gathering materials from nearby areas (i.e., different kinds of wood, stone, and herbs). You’re given an axe, m…