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Potion Permit

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

Moonbury's residents need healing, and you're the best chemist around! With your trusty tools, a brewing cauldron, and a canine companion at your side, you'll need to diagnose symptoms, gather ingredients, brew potions, and cure ailments in this open-ended sim RPG.

Global score

80/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Simulator, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Cozy and relaxing gameplay
    • Charming pixel art and animations
    • Engaging potion crafting puzzles
    • Meaningful npc relationships
    • Quality of life features like fast travel and dog companion

    Cons

    • Some repetitive grind especially late game
    • Limited depth in romance and social interactions
    • Lack of mouse support and awkward controls
    • Bugs and glitches reported
    • Minimal character and home customization

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Creativity.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players have freedom to explore, choose quests, and manage relationships at their own pace, though some story progression is linear."

    • Competence
      2

      "Gameplay involves skill-based minigames and potion crafting puzzles, but overall difficulty is low and progression is straightforward."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal progression and relationships without competitive elements or leaderboards."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report long play sessions and attachment to the cozy gameplay loop despite some grind."

    • Cooperation
      -3

      "Gameplay centers on individual tasks like gathering and potion making; social interactions are one-on-one."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players create potions using a puzzle mechanic and can decorate their home, though customization options are limited."

    • Domination
      -5

      "Interactions emphasize mutual respect and friendship; no evidence of dominance or power over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, stress-relieving experience with a charming fantasy setting."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment; no indication of obligation or external pressure to play."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players experiment with potion recipes and explore different approaches, though overall gameplay is repetitive."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore different biomes and discover NPC stories and new areas, though map is limited."

    • Expression
      1

      "Some character customization and home decoration available, but options are limited and cosmetic."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Game features a fantasy setting with alchemy, magical potions, and a fictional small town."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Players build friendships and romantic relationships with NPCs, fostering a sense of community."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills, upgrade tools, and deepen relationships, though progression can feel slow."

    • Health
      -5

      "Gameplay is sedentary with no physical activity or rehab elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Game requires focused attention on tasks and minigames; not designed for background play."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Romantic and friendship interactions exist but are limited in depth and emotional complexity."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "Players do not lead others; interactions are cooperative or individual without authority roles."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players accumulate items, upgrade tools and home, and unlock new content through quests."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Game is praised for its relaxing, cozy atmosphere and stress-relieving gameplay."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visuals and music provide pleasant sensory stimulation, though not highly intense or thrilling."

    • Status
      -4

      "Achievements and social recognition are minimal; focus is on personal experience."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative and character stories are a core part of the experience, though some find it shallow."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some planning involved in potion crafting and resource management, but overall gameplay is simple."

    • Thrill
      -4

      "Game is low-risk and calm, with minimal suspense or emotional tension."

    • Value
      3

      "Players feel the game offers good value for time spent, especially on sale; some criticism of DLC pricing."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Combat exists but is simple and not a primary focus; emphasis is on healing and crafting."

    • Survival
      -4

      "Game environment is stable with minimal threat; survival elements are not emphasized."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026