Sep 12, 2019Mobile Game
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, 2019Quick Bits
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, 2019Quick Bits
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, 2019Quick Bits
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, 2019Quick Bits
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.
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!
If you’re interested in the rhythm-based action aspect, check out our article on Cadence of Hyrule here.
Sep 11, 2019Feature
With the new DLC for Two Point Hospital, Close Encounters, now available on Steam here (followed by console releases soon), we thought it was a great opportunity to dive back into the game! If you haven’t yet heard of this tycoon management game, you can check out the details with our review here.
Don’t be alarmed by the hospital setting; the illnesses you’ll encounter are all but ordinary and come with ‘punny’ alternatives. For example: Enjoy the visual details of someone walking into your hospital with a pan on their head and direct them to a treatment room where you remove it with a giant magnet! Since we wanted to get the most out of this game and feel compelled to achieve excellence, we went after the 3-star goals in every level. Below are some tips and tricks to help you avoid the same mistakes we made that resulted in figurative and literal dumpster fires.
You’ll notice that getting that first star is always quite easy but if you want to attempt the third, you’ll need to buy more plots and expand your hospital. This will obviously give you a lot more to manage. You might be making millions but when your expenses kick in, you can lose it all and maybe even go bankrupt if you’re not careful.
When you edit rooms, it kicks everyone out of them but don’t be afraid to rearrange or delete unused rooms as it will make things easier in the long run! You should also check up on your employees and fire staff that are under-performing. Then, keep checking your patients’ health and bump the ones that are near death up the queue line before they keel over! Finally, take your time and have fun!
Sep 11, 2019Quick Bits
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, 2019News
The Indiecade Festival is an indie game festival that features games of all types and genres from all around the world. It was founded in 2005 as a part of E3, and became a independent event in 2009.
At the festival, developers who have submitted their games and survived the initial sifting will show their games to a selected jury comprised of individuals from all around the world. The jury will then decide who wins what award.
We just happened to notice that some of our favorite games have passed the sifting, and will be featured at the festival. We are very excited to see just who wins what at this years Indiecade Festival.
Knights and Bikes is a quirky action-adventure set on a fictional British island in the late 1980s. The creators convey that they were “inspired by coming-of-age movies like The Goonies and classic games like Earthbound and Secret of Mana.” This title was developed by Foam Sword, a small studio comprised of some of the same amazing talent that helped create Little Big Planet.
The game plays exactly as it sounds. You are a frog who is also detective. The game takes place on a mysterious island with some not-so-cool goings-on afoot. Is it ghoul ghosts, or your regular flesh and blood baddies. It is up to you to find out in The Haunted Island! The Haunted Island is a first person 3D detective game on Mac and PC.
Kind Words is not your traditional game, it’s a game about kindness and letting go of fear or anything else that might put a burden on ones heart. If you have ever felt down, scared or worried then that probably means you are a human. In this game you can make request for a letter if you are just not feeling your best, or would like to ask for advice.
For more information about these awesome games and the rest of what you can find at this years festival, you can check out the official Indiecade Festival website.