Potion Permit
A 2022 action RPG with potion-making minigames and NPC socialization.
Potion Permit is a 2022 video game developed by MassHive Media and published by PQube. The game combines action role-playing elements with minigames for complex actions such as potion creation, alongside foraging and socialization with non-player characters. It was released for multiple platforms in September 2022, with a mobile version following in February 2024.
Quick Facts
- Title
- Potion Permit
- Developer
- MassHive Media
- Publisher
- PQube
- Platforms
- Microsoft Windows · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X/S · Amazon Luna / Android / iOS
- Released
- Windows, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S / September 22, 2022 / Amazon Luna / September 23, 2022 / Android, iOS / February 6, 2024
- Genre
- Action role-playing, social simulation
- Modes
- Single-player
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Lore & Background
Potion Permit was developed in Bandung, Indonesia by MassHive Media, drawing inspiration from Stardew Valley, Moonlighter, and other games. The game was announced in September 2020. It was released for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on September 22, 2022, and on Amazon Luna the following day. A mobile version arrived on February 6, 2024.
Reader's Guide
Potion Permit received 'mixed or average' reviews on Metacritic. Critics highlighted the game's aesthetics and narrative positively, with GameSpot and Nintendo Life both praising the visuals. Nintendo Life also commended the minigames but noted the low difficulty. Several outlets, including GameSpot, Destructoid, and Push Square, pointed out a large number of bugs as a detracting factor. TouchArcade specifically noted that performance issues on Nintendo Switch hardware could affect timing in critical minigames. At the 2025 Pégases Awards, Potion Permit was nominated for Best Foreign Mobile Game. The game's significance lies in its blend of action RPG mechanics with crafting and social simulation, though its reception was tempered by technical issues and a perceived lack of challenge.
Did You Know?
- The game was inspired by Stardew Valley and Moonlighter.
- It was nominated for Best Foreign Mobile Game at the 2025 Pégases Awards.
- Performance issues on Nintendo Switch were noted to affect timing in minigames.
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