Potionomics

by Voracious Games, XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc.

The Developer Says...

You’ve inherited your uncle’s potion shop—and a huge debt. Better get brewing! Customize your store, hire heroes to gather ingredients, befriend (or romance) fellow vendors to learn new haggling strategies, and go head-to-head with competitors in this narrative-driven, deck-building shop simulator.

Players Like...

❤ Brew Potions with Creativity and Resource Management

At the heart of the gameplay loop, players must carefully combine various ingredients in their cauldron to create potions that meet specific requirements. This process encourages creativity as players consider the unique properties and concentrations of each ingredient to achieve the desired potion effects. The depth and satisfaction of this potion brewing system have been widely praised by players.

❤ Customize a Negotiation Deck to Convince Customers

Another key element is the deck-building card game used for haggling with customers. Players construct a deck of cards with different negotiation tactics, which they then use to persuade customers to pay higher prices for their potions. This deckbuilding system allows for strategic customization and provides an exciting mini-game within the overall shop management experience. Players enjoy the nuance and depth this system adds to the selling process.

❤ Efficiently Manage Limited Time Slots

The game features a time-based structure, where each in-game day is divided into several time slots that players must carefully balance. This puts an emphasis on prioritizing tasks and utilizing time efficiently to brew potions, manage the shop, and interact with characters. Many players find this time management aspect to be a rewarding challenge that adds tension and strategic depth to the gameplay.

❤ Send Adventurers to Gather Rare Ingredients

Players can dispatch various adventurer characters on expeditions to gather rare and valuable ingredients. This adds an additional layer of resource management, as players must decide which ingredients to prioritize and how to best allocate their adventurers. The adventurer system allows players to diversify their ingredient sources and plan ahead for upcoming potion requirements.

❤ Deepen Relationships with Charming Characters

The game features a cast of well-developed and endearing characters, and building relationships with them is an integral part of the gameplay. Players can give gifts, spend time with, and romance these characters, which in turn unlocks new negotiation tactics, discounts, and other benefits for their potion shop. The depth and enjoyment of these character interactions have been widely praised by players.

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