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Apr 2, 2019
The start of a brand new month means multiple free games for those subscribed to various online services. Amazon and Twitch Prime Members have a great lineup for April 2019, including two fun games: Joggernauts and Inner Space!
Joggernauts
In this 1-4 player cooperative game, you coordinate a team of adorable cartoon characters who are stuck on auto-run. Discover various platforming puzzles and help the Joggernauts find all of C.O.A.C.H.’s missing trophies!
For more information about Joggernauts, check out one of our other articles featuring the game and other family-friendly favorites:
http://mypotatogames.com/5-family-friendly-games-recently-released-on-steam/
Inner Space
Inner Space is a relaxing, beautiful exploration game. Soar through skies and dive into deep oceans in search of the ancient gods of the Inverse.
For the month of April, all Amazon and Twitch Prime members can grab their free copies: Here!
Don’t have Twitch or Amazon Prime? No problem, both of these games are available for purchase on PC and console. Happy Gaming!
- Mar 27, 2019
The developers of Cat Quest II have recently announced a few fun additions to the world of Felingard: Local Coop and man’s best friend!
“An adventure where two paws are better than one” Players will be able to play with their friends in a split screen experience. Explore the open-world cat universe, adventure on quests, and learn more about the lore of this furtastic world together.
Along with coop, there is another furry creature joining the adventure. Players will now be able to switch between a cat AND dog! So whether you’re a cat or a dog person, there is an adorable pal for everyone.
Grab a friend, family member, cat, or dog and enjoy local coop in Cat Quest II coming out in 2019.
Add the game now to your Steam List and stay tuned to myPotatoGames for an official release date. Happy Gaming!
- Mar 23, 2019
Cubicity: Slide Puzzle is a new puzzle game released on March 20th, 2019 by indie developer, Pirate Parrot. In this cube-tacular puzzler, the player takes control of different animals to help reach their destination and complete the level.
Content
If you have ever played with a sliding tile puzzle, this game is exactly that but in 3D. The levels increase in difficulty which is refreshing to have a decent challenge in a puzzle game and if difficulty isn’t your thing, you have the option to buy items to help make the levels easier.
Graphics
The graphics are cube-riffic and adorable which is perfect for this game and feels right. I found myself excited to unlock the next cubic creature as they all look unique and adorable.
Gameplay
Cubicity: Slide Puzzle is called a “slide” puzzle for a reason, the game wants you to literally slide the animals with your finger. This is a little weird as I don’t own a touch screen monitor for my computer (yet). The controls could feel better with an option to make it compatible with the keyboard but they work.
There are 95 challenging levels to slide through. Sounds
The music in the game is similar to that of K.K. Slider in Animal Crossing where it sounds like the animals are the ones singing the tunes which is adorable. As for the gameplay sounds, they were not memorable but with music like this, that’s just fine.
Content
This game has a decent amount of content including 95 Levels and more being released in the future. The developer has also announced a level designer which will be released at some point as well.
Final Thoughts
Cubicity: Slide Puzzle runs for $4.99 on Steam, which is a good price given the amount of levels and amount of cubic fun it offers. If you like puzzle games and animals, this one is worth taking a look at the next time you’re looking for a challenge. Happy Gaming!
- Mar 22, 2019
Have you checked out the kawaii MMORPG of Maplestory 2? Are you a fan of the series? Do you live in the Los Angeles area and are looking for something to do on a Saturday? Well, look no further! Nexus has just announced Maplestory Fest 2019!
MapleStory Fest is an annual all-day event to bring together Nexon’s game developer, publishers, and fans. Attendees of this event will be the first to hear exclusive announcements of features coming to MapleStory 1 and 2. There will also be fun activities to enjoy such as: raffles, cosplay contest, exclusive merchandise, and a live concert featuring MapleStory-themed music!
MapleStory Fest 2018 Developer Q&A Location and Date:
The second annual MapleStory Fest has been announced for Saturday, May 11th. The event will be located inside the Exchange LA club in Los Angeles, California.
Ticket Information:
Tickets are scheduled to go on sale on March 25th at 11AM PDT and will cost $20 each. You can purchase your tickets from their website, Here.
- Mar 21, 2019
My Time At Portia console release date has been announced for April 16th! The game will be available for digital download and physical copy for Playstation 4, XBox One, and Nintendo Switch. All versions will run for $29.99 except the Nintendo Switch physical copy which will be sold for $39.99.
Along with the announcement of the release date, the devs ran an hour long stream of the game to answer questions on March 20th. Below are all of the questions and answers that they were able to get through and there is plenty of great information so let’s dive right in!
Will there be more clothes and dresses?
There are no plans for additional clothes, however, if you pre-order the console version, you’ll receive the “House Warming Gift Set” that includes an exclusive pre-order outfit.
What are the differences between PC and Console version?
As of launch, there will be no difference between PC and console version. However, there will be an update in the near future that’ll have additional content for console.
Which languages are supported?
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese
Is there a platinum trophy on PS4?
There will be trophy support but no word as to what kind of trophies they will be.
Will Steam owners of the game get the House Warming gift?
They are hoping to offer it to PC owners but don’t have any further information at this time.
Is there going to be a Mac version?
Yes! The dev team is currently working on a mac version and very recently they were working on the final optimization. More information should be released soon.
Will there be multiplayer in the future?
There are no plans for multiplayer for My Time in Portia as it was developed to be an immersive single player game.
How are the loading times?
Loading times is something the team has been working on optimizing and they’re looking to optimize them even further so it gives everyone a smooth gameplay experience.
Will there be demos on the console?
This is something that they’re looking into at the moment so there won’t be one for a little while but the team is talking about getting a demo for PS4, XBox 1, and Switch.
What is the digital file size on Switch?
“Roughly 2gb”
Will there be console updates at the same time as PC?
If there’s new content planned, yes. However, there is a console update to be released 2-3 weeks after launch but none for PC at this time.
What will the resolutions be?
XBox and PS4 will 1080p, Switch when docked will be 900p, and handheld Switch is 720p.
This is all very exciting news for the game and we are looking forward to playing it on consoles on April 16th. For more information on My Time At Portia and other games, stay tuned to myPotatoGames. Happy Gaming!
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Two Point Hospital is a quirky hospital sim builder developed by Two Point Studios and published by SEGA. For those of you who recall playing EA’s Theme Hospital back in the late 90’s, Two Point Hospital will have you feeling nostalgia as the two games are very similar with Two Point Hospital feeling just like an updated version.
Story & Content:
Two Point Hospital lacks a story line but that doesn’t mean it lacks personality. Every patient that comes into your hospital will have a quirky disease that needs to be taken care of by an even wackier medical contraption.
Sound & Music:
While you are treating your patients, there are occasional announcements over the intercom and a radio station with a funny DJ. These little touches along with a very fitting cartoon art style, work well together to bring out the personality of Two Point Hospital and help you not miss a story line.
Gameplay:
The gameplay is quite simple and in-line with the usual sim builder games. Within 15 levels you build various rooms, hire staff to run them and once you have everything you need, the game will run itself while you watch. There are a few other options like making your hospital look visually appealing, making sure your patients don’t get bored, putting sanitation centers to insure the cleanliness of the hospital, and training your staff, but these aspects are also very limited. The simplicity of this game-play led for a very relaxing afternoon but I felt like the game needed more context to keep me playing it.
Final Thoughts:
The game runs for $34.99 on Steam and with the amount of content it has now, this price seems to be quite steep and (to those not accustomed to Tycoon games) might not be worth it. However, when this game can be found on sale, purchasing it would be recommended if you are looking for a funny and relaxing sim builder.
- Feb 8, 2019
A Reddit user has shared the exciting response he got from Kan Gao, who is the designer, writer, composer, and director of popular game To The Moon.
In the exchange between the user and the developer, the user enthusiastically asks whether there are any plans for the game to come to Nintendo Switch. Although rather cryptic, the developer appears to confirm a Switch release (or at least plans for one) in his reply.
A screen capture of messages exchanged between the Reddit user and game developer Kan Gao However, it’s important to bear in mind that an official announcement confirming the port has not yet been made.
About the game:
To The Moon is a Story-Rich indie Adventure game with a plot somewhat reminiscent of popular sci-fi thriller series Black Mirror. Although the game was released for Windows back in 2011, it is still highly regarded. This is evident with ‘overwhelmingly Positive’ reviews on Steam (where the game is often praised for its emotive narrative), and in the fact that the game was also released for MacOS and Linux in 2014, and for Android and iOS in 2017.
Story: (Contains some spoilers)
To The Moon features two doctors who are capable of giving patients on their deathbeds another chance to live, right from the beginning. The only catch is that the experience is only in the patient’s head, and that they will die once they reach the end of that life.
The game focuses on an elderly patient named Johnny, and the two doctors’ attempt to fulfill his lifelong dream. As they uncover fragments of his past, it becomes as ‘clear as day’ that Johnny only ever had one real wish; To go ‘To The Moon’.
- Dec 22, 2018
It’s that time of year again! And with it comes yet another Steam Winter Sale.
With a huge variety of games on offer in the Steam Store (some which are extremely generously discounted), the festive season just got even better!
The sale lasts until January 3rd, giving gamers plenty of time to use up those Steam gift cards and spend Christmas cash.
Whilst there are so many games to choose from, here are our fifteen favourite games currently on offer:
My Time at Portia:
My Time at Portia is an Early-access sandbox RPG game with farming, crafting, gathering and mining elements. It is currently available on Steam for just US$15.99.
Portal Knights:
Portal Knights is an award-winning 3D sandbox action-RPG game developed by Keen Games and Published by 505 Games. It is currently available on Steam for just US$7.99.
Undertale:
Undertale is a story-rich RPG by tobyfox with ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ reviews. It is currently available on Steam for just US$3.99.
Stardew Valley:
Stardew Valley is a pixel-art-stylised village-life farming simulation game for multiple platforms. It is currently available on Steam for just US$11.24.
Celeste:
Celeste is a narrative-driven adventure platformer featuring pixel graphics.
It is currently available on Steam for just US$15.99.RiME:
RiME is an aesthetic adventure puzzle game featuring an enigmatic island for your washed-ashore character to explore. It is currently available on Steam for just US$9.89
Yooka-Laylee:
Yooka-Laylee is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Playtonic. It is currently available on Steam for just US$11.99
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles:
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles is an open-world adventure game set in the Sprite-filled world of Gemea that is developed and published by Prideful Sloth. It is currently available on Steam for just US$14.99.
Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom:
Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is an anime adventure RPG developed by Level-5 and published by BANDAI NAMCO. It is currently available on Steam for just US$29.99
Cat Quest:
Cat Quest is an open world, action adventure RPG set in a world of cats, developed by The Gentlebros. It is currently available on Steam for just US$5.19
The Gardens Between:
The Gardens Between is a surrealist puzzle adventure game, developed and published by The Voxel Agents. It is currently available on Steam for just US$13.99
Cattails:
Cattails is a feline-themed simulation RPG game available that is developed and published by Falcon Entertainment. It is currently available on Steam for just US$11.99
Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time:
Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time is a magic-themed action adventure RPG game from the Little Witch Academia series.
It is currently available on Steam for just US$15.99.Moonlighter:
Moonlighter is a Pixel-art-stylised action adventure game with features including fighting, exploring, shopkeeping, and crafting.
It is currently available on Steam for just US$13.39Overcooked! 1 & 2 Bundle:
Overcooked is an arcade-style cookery game series where players can complete tasks such as chopping, cooking and washing dishes. Overcooked!, and its sequel Overcooked! 2 can be purchased as a bundle for just US$20.69 in the sale.
