Where's Potato? is a fresh take on the increasingly popular prop hunt genre. Players choose to be either a cunning potato evading capture or a seeker hunting it down. The goal is simple: as the potato, avoid being discovered; as a seeker, find and "burn" the potato.
The prop hunt genre's enduring appeal lies in its deceptively simple premise: the thrill of spotting a cleverly disguised player amidst a cluttered environment. Gamesbynav's Where's Potato?, now available on Android, aims to tap into this addictive gameplay loop.
Visually, Where's Potato? isn't groundbreaking. It's a straightforward 3D prop hunt set in a typical suburban house. The potato, however, isn't entirely helpless. By consuming chili peppers, it gains the ability to attack and "burn" seekers. Eliminate three seekers, and the potato wins.
While not revolutionary, for a solo project from a relatively new developer, Where's Potato? is a commendable effort. However, its success might be limited.
The Potato's Predicament
The game's main challenge stems from the prop hunt genre's inherent reliance on social platforms or integration within larger games like Minecraft. Standing alone as a standalone download might prove difficult.
Despite this, the game's successful implementation of functional multiplayer is impressive, a feat that even seasoned developers sometimes struggle with. We'll be watching gamesbynav's future projects with interest.
If this potato-themed prop hunt doesn't quite hit the mark, check out our latest list of the top five new mobile games this week for more options to fill your gaming time.
