Where's Potato? is a fresh take on the increasingly popular prop hunt genre. Players choose to be either the elusive potato or one of the seekers tasked with finding it. The goal is simple: avoid being "burned" (as the potato) or successfully locate the hidden spud (as a seeker).
The prop hunt genre's enduring appeal stems from the simple yet engaging challenge of spotting a cleverly camouflaged player within a cluttered environment. Developer gamesbynav's Where's Potato?, now available on Android, aims to capitalize on this trend.
Graphically, Where's Potato? isn't groundbreaking. This straightforward 3D prop hunt places the potato in a typical suburban home, requiring it to evade a team of seekers. However, the potato 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, Where's Potato? is a commendable effort, especially considering it's a solo project from a relatively new developer. However, its success may be limited.
The Potato's Predicament
Where's Potato?'s potential limitations stem from the prop hunt genre's strong association with social platforms like Minecraft, or its inclusion as a sub-mode in other games. It may struggle to stand alone as a dedicated download.
Despite this, the game represents a respectable achievement. Successfully launching a functional multiplayer game is a significant accomplishment, even for experienced developers. Therefore, gamesbynav deserves recognition for this effort, and we'll be watching their 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 alternative entertainment options.
