Potion Permit

Potion Permit

September 22, 2022

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The town of Moonbury has always been wary of the advances of the outside world, preferring to rely on their traditional methods of healing. Until one day, when the mayor&s;s daughter falls ill, and the local witch doctor can do nothing to help her, they are forced to look outside …

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Anna Marie Privitere RPGamer Sep 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

45.0

"For those willing to commit the fifteen to twenty hours to enjoy the content despite the mountain of technical issues, or those willing to wait for a few patches to iron out the current issues, there’s a quaint title waiting …"

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Chuy Bosque Twinfinite Sep 2022
60.0 /100

"Of course, other aspects of those goals fall short. The mini-games are not too exciting and a lot of the other life sim aspects feel like an afterthought because it takes so long to unlock them. Not to mention the …"

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Daniel Waite Movies Games and Tech Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Potion Permit is a fantastic RPG in the same vein as Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley. It is charming, fun, and rewarding thanks to the balanced and interesting core mechanics. Relax, save the locals, and knock down the walls of …"

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Deven McClure Screen Rant Sep 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

50.0

"However, despite these frustrations players will likely still find themselves returning to Potion Permit for hours at a time - it&s;s incredibly easy to get in a "just one more day" loop despite some of the game&s;s duller moments, because …"

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Elliot Hilderbrand Gaming Nexus Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"Potion Permit has you go from unwelcomed guest to belle of the ball. This doesn&s;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 - …"

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Fernando da Costa WayTooManyGames Sep 2022
95.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

81.0

"Potion Permit is brilliant, offering some incredible quality of life improvements to ease a player into the genre. It introduces several accommodations that I hope become the golden standard of slice-of-life romps."

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Greg Delmage Game Rant Sep 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

75.0

"There&s;s a lot of promise in the game&s;s premise but it&s;s still a glitchy mess that drags on from slow gameplay with minimal difficulty."

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70.0 /100

"Potion Permit is a quaint little alchemy simulator that will delight anyone looking for something cozy. It’s not exactly the Stardew Valley sibling it appears to be, but it has the potential to become just as beloved in its own …"

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Jade Sayers Push Square Sep 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

65.0

"Unfortunately, there are also a lot of bugs present in the game. Characters will glitch in and out of existence while you’re talking with them. Sometimes the whole screen will go black and your character will pop up in a …"

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Jason Rodriguez PC Invasion Sep 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

55.0

"Potion Permit certainly has its own unique charm as you continue shaping the fortunes of Moonbury and its citizens. Unfortunately, it can get fairly monotonous later on."

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Jessica Howard GameSpot Sep 2022
70.0 /100

"Potion Permit is a step forward for the life-sim genre, despite some serious bugs holding it back."

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Joe Devader Sep 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

55.0

"The town of Moonbury is charming with a massive cast of varied and fun characters, and the resource gathering gameplay loop has the usual ability to keep you sucked in for hours, but there&s;s just something there that made me …"

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Jonathan Laurin Geeks &a; Com Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

42.0

"If you like Animal Crossing-style games, you&s;ll definitely like Potion Permit. This title has a unique concept and solid foundations to create real addiction. There is always something to do and it&s;s hard to stop playing. Healing residents, renovating the …"

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Jordan Campbell Completexbox Sep 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"Potion Permit is absolutely outstanding and instantly consumed me with its excellent storyline and character-building elements. It’s a game that isn’t overly complicated and had perfect pacing to suit casual and hardcore RPG fans alike. It never becomes overly confusing …"

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Jordan Ryan GBAtemp Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

76.0

"Potion Permit is a fun new game cut from familiar cloth. It offers a new and relatively unique spin on the popular farming and life simulator formula, and is a game I can see myself coming back to regularly for …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Sep 2022
71.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

65.0

"Concocting cure-alls and making friends is the name of the game in Moonbury"

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Justin Oneil ThisGenGaming Sep 2022
75.0 /100

"Potion Permit is an enjoyable life simulation game about helping people but one whose gameplay loop might get tiresome to some players."

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Kara Phillips Attack of the Fanboy Sep 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

63.0

"Potion Permit makes an effort to implement engaging minigame mechanics through potion brewing and patient diagnosis, but outside of that, a lack of challenge and a feeling of repetition means it struggles to stand out in the vast field of …"

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Sep 2022
80.0 /100

"Potion Permit is the sort of cosy, welcoming game we can find ourselves playing for hours on end, its satisfying gameplay loop never getting old or repetitive. It won’t be for everyone, but if you love games like the Atelier …"

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Kurtis Seid GamesCreed Sep 2022
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

60.0

"Potion Permit throws a bunch of ideas together, but nothing really sticks as a true standout. It forces players into heavy grinding sessions for materials and other progressions at its worst. This makes it feel more akin to an MMO …"

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Kyle Foley But Why Tho? Sep 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"Potion Permit is a hard game to pin down. It manages to give a refreshing take on the genre, but some of the mundane tasks often felt like bashing my head into a wall over and over again. Potion Permit …"

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Lucas Oliveira Nintendo Blast Sep 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Despite failing and not delving adequately into some areas, Potion Permit still offers many enjoyable moments and is worth checking out, especially for those who enjoy social simulation elements and would like or are curious to see these aspects introduced …"

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Lucía Sáez NaviGames Sep 2022
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

55.0

"Potion Permit is a simulation title with RPG and exploration touches where we will assume the role of an alchemist who arrives in the town of Moonbury. We will have to look for ingredients and elaborate potions to cure the …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Sep 2022
65.0 /100

"Potion Permit has a great concept, but ultimately some quest issues and the sheer amount of grind make it a bit of a drag."

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Manuel Eichhorn Gamer&s;s Palace Sep 2022
72.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

70.0

"Potion Permit nearly is the wholesome game that I was looking for but not quite. I love Moonbury and all its stories. There are those weird bugs all over the game though. And also, I spend more time cutting trees …"

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Mary Billington Video Chums Sep 2022
70.0 /100

"Potion Permit is an attractive life sim with plenty of chemistry but its gameplay could really do with more variety and challenge to keep things engaging. I also hope that a big patch is on its way to remedy all …"

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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

78.0

"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 …"

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Melissa Taylor Checkpoint Gaming Sep 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

74.0

"Potion Permit is a game I can sink my teeth in and play for hours, not realising that it&s;s actually 5am. The days are quick, so it&s;s tough to do everything in one go, but the game also doesn&s;t pressure …"

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Noelle Warner Destructoid Sep 2022
65.0 /100

"Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled."

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Olivia Harris We Got This Covered Sep 2022
90.0 /100

"Potion Permit is a fresh new take on the popular genre -- it&s;s a must-have for any wholesome game or farm simulator enthusiast."

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Peter M.J. Gross Press SPACE to Jump Sep 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

60.0

"The streamlined mechanics of Potion Permit have simplified some genre staples to the point where they can feel like a grind. However, this game should still be fun for people motivated to learn more about Moonbury’s inhabitants — the town …"

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Rachel Poli Pure Nintendo Sep 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"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."

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Robert N. Adams TechRaptor Sep 2022
65.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

48.0

"Potion Permit mixes interesting gameplay and an intriguing story, but it doesn&s;t manage to make the most of a wonderful setting."

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Ryan Thomas Bamsey TheGamer Sep 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

67.0

"There’s a lot to love about Potion Permit. It’s a game that, as mentioned, gives you a purpose, and does a great job of letting you experience the journey from total newcomer to heart of the community. It’s a perfect …"

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Seth Hay Cat with Monocle Sep 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"From creating potions to going on dates and more, Potion Permit’s simple name belies the fact that this game will swallow you in with plenty of things to do. Those who enjoy simulation games should give this a whirl despite …"

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S. Masoud Kazemi Impulsegamer Sep 2022
76.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

74.0

"Potion Permit may not be the best life simulation or harvesting game you would play, but experiencing it shouldn&s;t be empty of pleasure. Since you play as a Chemist rather than a farmer, this change itself promises unique things that …"

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Timothy Nunes PlayStation Universe Sep 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Potion Permit offers up quite the accessible life sim experience, making growth progress more quickly than most games in the genre. A bit of the luster is lost in this change of focus, but the product itself is a fun, …"

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Vanessa Böttcher GamesFinest Sep 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

45.0

"In a nutshell, Potion Permit is a good game for all gamers who are simply looking for a simple game to relax a bit while gaming. The game is pretty and can be quite entertaining, but it also has a …"

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