Quick Bits
Sep 12, 2019
Food preparation games have been popular for a very long time, with a new Cooking Mama game coming to PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch this fall, there doesn’t seem to be an end to the trend in sight. Food Fantasy aims capture the hearts of those who look for something more than just food preparation.
Food Fantasy is a mobile game currently available for iOS and Android and features an extensive food menu inspired by dishes from all around the world. Choose from hundreds of recipes and prepare delicious meals.
In addition to creating yummy meals, you will also have the option to run your very own restaurant. Food Fantasy includes a full restaurant simulator game where you can cook and serve your meals. Decorating and managing your establishment is also a big part of your success story, so make sure you put your creativity to good work when building up your diner!
Food Fantasy also features some light RPG elements where you explore the surrounding world in order to gather ingredients for your meals. Engage in light combat to earn food souls that will further enrich your recipe book!
Food Fantasy is inspired by games like Fantasy Life and its sequel Fantasy Life Online. If you want to give it a try, it is currently available to download for free on iOS and Android. Check out the introduction trailer for the game below!
- Sep 12, 2019
During the Tokyo Game Show 2019 with Bitsummit’s 2019 live-stream on Twitch, we got to see a new trailer and some gameplay of Bug Fables. Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling is an action/adventure RPG developed by Moonsprout Games and published by DANGEN Entertainment and they have confirmed that it will be releasing on Steam here on November 21st, 2019, with console versions to be announced at a later date.
You might be thinking: “Ew bugs, they’re gross.” However, once you see some gameplay, you’ll instantly recognize the familiar cheeky tone, turn-based battles with companions, and the 2D paper art style reminiscent of classic Paper Mario games! Play as Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they search Bugaria’s kingdoms, swamps, forests and deserts for The Everlasting Sapling, a treasure said to grant immortality! On the Indie Stage, we saw the Vi, a lazy bee, capable of using her Beemarang to grab items at a distance. We also saw her first companion, Kabbu, a mysterious warrior able to use his horn to cut things with force.
If you’re still feeling nostalgic over classic Paper Mario games, check out our article here: Scrap Story – Paper Mario Inspired RPG. For more indie game trailers at the Tokyo Game Show 2019, go here: Snacko’s New Tokyo Game Show 2019 Trailer.
- Sep 12, 2019
Snacko is an adorable farming simulation and adventure game we here at myPotatoGames have been keeping tabs on bluecurse’s updates. The indie studio is comprised of husband and wife Jordan and Erisa. In Snacko, you play as a cat named Momo who is determined to revive a once-populated island with many great resources and places to explore. The characters Momo and Mikan are even based off of the developers’ real-life cats!
Unfortunately, an error occurred during the live-stream on Twitch during Bitsummit 2019 and the Snacko trailer was nowhere to be found. Luckily, the developers have recently published the cat-tastic trailer which includes Momo farming, fishing, decorating (with ease might we add), spending time with friends, and enjoying seasonal festivities!
Snacko will be releasing sometime in 2021 on the Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam and itch.io). For more Tokyo Game Show 2019 related news, which also includes a pair of cat ears, check out our article here: Giraffe and Annika a Manga-Inspired RPG at Bitsummit 2019.
- Sep 11, 2019
Natsume has recently shared some first insights on its next game. Harvest Moon Mad Dash is a spin off the original Harvest Moon game. While recent Harvest Moon farming games have received mixed review from fans, Harvest Moon Mad Dash promises to delight fans who enjoy co-op puzzle games much in the realm of Overcooked and other similar games.
At its core Harvest Moon Mad Dash is a color matching puzzle game, but there is a lot more to it, to make it stand out against other puzzle games. At the beginning of each round the playing field will be populated with two or more different types of crops. The player must find clever ways to combine these crops into a square. Once a player achieves this goal the flowers will blossom and become even bigger crops. Going even further to combine these bigger crops into a square, the player will be able to harvest these crops for points.
Today Natsume released the Harvest Moon Mad Dash Trailer in anticipation of the upcoming Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 release this fall. Check out the cute gameplay trailer below.
If you are looking for some more farming fun, check out the latest tease for the upcoming Stardew Valley update as well as Witchbrook the Stardew Valley of magic from Chucklefish!
- Sep 11, 2019
During a recent live-stream on Twitch of Bitsummit, the Indie Game Festival, from Tokyo Game Show 2019 we got a closer look at the gameplay of Giraffe and Annika! This adorable 3D adventure & rhythm-based action RPG with a cat-eared protagonist is coming this year (2019) on PC! You can even wishlist the game now on Steam right here. Giraffe and Annika and developed by atelier mimina and published by Sony Music Entertainment and they have confirmed that there will be a PS4 and Switch release sometime later.
About Giraffe and Annika
Join the cat-eared heroine Annika on her adventures in the mysterious island of Spica! Tasked by the young boy Giraffe, she sets off to find pieces of the stars. Solve the islands hidden mysteries!
Key Features
- Adventure! Explore the mysterious Island of Spica! Uncover hidden secrets on the island!
- Rhythm! Defeat bosses with the beat! Synchronize your attacks to the music to overcome challenges!
- Comic! See the world of Giraffe & Annika brought to life in beautiful, manga-inspired style!
- Dungeons! Challenge five unique dungeons on the island to recover the star fragments and help recover Annika’s memories!
- Collectibles! Find cute cat collectibles hidden all over the island! Expand your gallery and unlock prizes!
If you’re interested in the rhythm-based action aspect, check out our article on Cadence of Hyrule here.
- Sep 11, 2019
The most recent free update, Celeste Chapter 9: Farewell, is now available on Nintendo Switch.
There are a few things you need to know about Celeste before checking out Celeste Chapter 9. When it comes to super fast-paced mountain climbing dashery, it doesn’t get much better than Celeste. Released in January of 2018, Celeste was an exceptionally well received platformer that boasted fun and fury for its fans.
With a rich in-depth story to keep you pushing, this game has won the hearts of many. Battling her greatest foe, Madeline must overcome the “dark” part of herself to make it to the peak of Celeste, a daunting, seemingly insurmountable, obstacle-laden pile of stone.
Now, the new update for Celeste adds over 100 new levels, over 40 hours of new music, as well as new mechanics and items. On top of all this new content, the game also happens to currently be on sale through the Nintendo eShop. There has never been a better time to dive into this amazing adventure game.
For more information on Celeste, be sure to t=check the official Celeste website.
- Sep 11, 2019
The people who you have possibly purchased chicken from are now serving us a dating simulator game, I Love You, Colonel Sanders! is heading to Steam this month!
Dating in video games has long been popular with marriage and relationships frequently promoted in games like Stardew Valley, Harvest Moon, Rune Factory and more. I Love You, Colonel Sanders! takes you to cooking school where you eagerly want to date one of your classmates that happens to be Colonel Sanders.
On your mission to getting the perfect date and hopefully find love, you will be faced with difficult life decisions. Every choice you make in the game will have consequences on the relationships you form at school.
The game features 9 characters that according to KFC are totally lovable and interesting. If you are just here for the chicken, you will find that the game has a lot of other things to offer outside of dating Sanders.
I Love You, Colonel Sanders! also teaches you secret recipes, homemade KFC chicken? Yes, please! Cooking battles are also part of the game in which you have to show off you cooking skills much like in the new and upcoming Cooking Mama game!
If you are intrigued, I Love You, Colonel Sanders! can now be wishlisted on Steam and is slated for a release on September 24th.
If you love dating simulators, check out our best picks for dating virtually right here.
- Sep 10, 2019
TokoToko is an augmented reality game developed by indie studio Kalank and coming to iOS devices October 3rd, 2019. Help your adorable cat artist apprentice named Hako to save her friends, the Tokotokos, by drawing real-life pictures that will come alive in-game. Journey to an island and solve puzzles to find these adorable creatures from another world and interact with them in our world. All Tokotokos are artistic and have unique personalities, for example, Azuko the lion is a narcissistic painter.
Furthermore, TokoToko lets you take pictures of Hako and her friends while using filters to create your own scenery with your drawings! Pictures then appear as Polaroid photos in-game that you can share with your friends.
Key Features
- The first story-driven augmented reality adventure
- Life-bringing technology for handmade drawings
- A touching coming-of-age story about creativity
- Cute and charming creatures with strong personalities
- A relaxing and amusing place to draw, experiment and create unique art
- Beautiful art style inspired by clay and stop-motion
- Augmented creativity puzzles to solve with your own drawings
If you can’t wait to start drawing, you can check out TokoToko’s official website and share your fan-art on social media! For more on games with AR, check out our article here: Minecraft Earth Turns Reality Into A Playground.
