Amazing Tater
A Game Boy puzzle game starring a potato.
Amazing Tater is a Game Boy puzzle game created and published by Atlus. It first came out in Japan on August 2, 1991, and is the follow-up to the 1989 title Kwirk (known in Japan as Pazuru Bōi). However, the version released in English makes no mention of this link. The U.S. launch followed in February 1992.
In each level, players control a potato and must reach the exit by navigating obstacles. Pushing crates fills in holes, allowing the potato to cross. Different crate and hole shapes create puzzles, and players also need to operate rotating devices to advance. The game offers four modes: a practice mode, a normal puzzle mode, a mode for beginners, and an action mode with two storylines—Mega Picnic and Puzzle Forest.
Reviews at the time were mostly positive, with praise for the game’s charming style and balanced difficulty. Paul Rand of Go! magazine noted its addictive quality and highlighted the two-player option as a fresh challenge after completing the single-player game. Play Time called it a great choice for puzzle fans. While graphics were often criticized, German publication Power Play singled out the music as a standout feature.
- Developer
- Atlus
- Publisher
- Atlus
- Platform
- Game Boy
- Japan Release
- August 2, 1991
- US Release
- February 1992
- Genre
- Puzzle
- Sequel to
- Kwirk (1989)
Lore & Background
In Amazing Tater, the player must guide a potato to the exit of each level, navigating obstacles such as holes and crates. By pushing crates, the player fills holes that can then be crossed. Different shaped crates and holes create puzzle-like situations. The player must also manipulate rotation devices to reach the goal. The game includes four modes: a practice mode, a normal puzzle mode, a mode for beginning players, and an action mode containing two stories: Mega Picnic and Puzzle Forest.
Reader's Guide
Amazing Tater is a notable entry in the puzzle game genre for the Game Boy, developed and published by Atlus. Its significance lies in its role as a sequel to Kwirk, though this connection was only promoted in Japan; the English-language release treated it as a standalone title. Contemporaneous reviews were generally positive, with critics praising its charming presentation and moderate difficulty. Paul Rand of Go! magazine highlighted its addictive qualities and two-player option, while Play Time called it a hot tip for puzzle fans. The graphics were generally criticized, but German publication Power Play praised the music. The game's legacy is as a modestly received puzzle title that offered varied modes and a unique potato protagonist, appealing to fans of brain teasers.
Did You Know?
- Amazing Tater was released in Japan on August 2, 1991.
- It is the sequel to Kwirk (1989), which was released in Japan as Pazuru Bōi.
- The English-language release does not present any connection to Kwirk.
- The game includes an action mode with two stories: Mega Picnic and Puzzle Forest.
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