Potionomics

"Ultimately, Potionomics is a really rewarding and engaging shop simulator with fun characters and an addictive gameplay loop. While I have some misgivings at how the game runs on Switch, this is a very worthy addition to shop running games, …"

"Potionomics is a gorgeous game with expertly animated characters and entertaining writing. The potion-making component can be fun, but at times the looming deadline and struggle to gain money makes Potionomics a stressful experience."

"For those with a pathological fascination with efficiency, but even then, beware."

"Potionomics combines genres to produce a deck-building game that never get old. It sometimes feels overwhelming, but the end product is satisfying enough to keep you hooked."

"Seriously, this is one of those reviews where I want to keep writing because I want to convey how much fun this game is overall. I had a blast with this game. In moments where I was stuck, I didn’t …"

"Potionomics has simple but multi-layered mechanics that make it robust enough to keep it interesting until the end. In addition, the characters are well developed, especially their animations, overflowing with charisma during the dialogues. The negotiation mechanics using cards is …"

"Potionomics is bubbling over with personality — in fact, this may just be the most charming game I’ve played all year. It has so many elements blended beautifully together that would make many different types of gamers happy. With some …"

"Potionomics: Masterwork Edition is a well-deserved update to a game that&s;s much deeper than it seems, with incredible internal cohesion despite how much it tries to do. Don&s;t underestimate its difficulty because of its cute face — I know because …"

"Potionomics: Masterwork Edition makes me feel like someone coming to the Switch version is immediately getting access to the best version of the game."

"Potionomics is a genuinely unique take on the sim genre that blends strategy with fun, and bolsters it with lovable and engaging characters."

"A charming mix of potion crafting, relationship management, deck building, and the power of salesmanship"

"Potionomics: Masterwork Edition is a charming and absorbing game that blends the day to day management of a growing business with a cute fantasy world populated by a community of wholesome and interesting characters."

"Running a struggling potion shop, sourcing ingredients, haggling with customers and fending off the bank is all charming and stressful work in equal measure"

"Potionomics isn’t a “chill vibes” kind of management sim. It’s a “survive misery by being ironically miserable yourself” kind of management sim. It’s like when you work at Walmart and everything about it is terrible, but you find relief in …"

"Potionomics: Masterwork Edition is the definitive version of a great simulator. The addition of voice acting for the excellent characters and different levels of difficulty, in addition to the great mechanics of economic management, potion creation and deck building, confirm …"

"Potionomics: Masterwork Edition combines creative mechanics with an engaging story. It’s a game that rewards thoughtful strategy, whether you’re perfecting a potion recipe, negotiating with a tough customer, or deciding which relationships to cultivate. The new features in the Masterwork …"

"Potionomics: Masterwork Edition is a magical and quite charming simulation game that offers a really unique blend of deck-building, business simulation and relationship building. It has a pretty engaging story and its cast of characters is really fun, but I …"

"If you ask me if I liked Potionomics, I would say that in isolation, yes, it is a game that is different and interesting enough to keep you there, casual enough to play for a while and stop, and it …"

"Underneath the cosy exterior lies a complex, rewarding shopkeeping sim."

"Potionomics combines management sim, crafting, and deck building together to create a fine game that oozes with charm but is far stricter than it appears."

""Underneath the cute exterior is a challenging simulation plagued by serious performance issues.""