The prop hunt genre has been steadily gaining popularity, captivating players with the thrilling challenge of spotting hidden players disguised as everyday objects within cluttered environments. The latest addition to this genre, Where's Potato?, developed by gamesbynav, is now available on Android and attempts to ride this wave of interest.
In Where's Potato?, players can take on the role of either the potato, tasked with hiding and evading capture, or one of the seekers, determined to uncover the potato's hiding spot within a typical suburban home. The game introduces a unique twist: the potato can gain the ability to attack and burn seekers by consuming hot chili peppers. If the potato manages to burn three seekers, it emerges victorious.
Visually, Where's Potato? may not set new standards in the 3D prop hunt category, but considering it's a solo project from a relatively new developer, it's a commendable effort. However, the game faces significant challenges in standing out in the crowded prop hunt market. The genre thrives primarily on social gaming platforms like Minecraft or as a sub-mode within larger games, making it difficult for standalone releases like Where's Potato? to capture a broad audience.
Despite these challenges, Where's Potato? showcases the developer's ability to create a functional multiplayer game, a feat that can be challenging even for more seasoned developers. This achievement piques interest in what gamesbynav might produce next.
Scouting for potatoesIf Where's Potato? doesn't pique your interest, and you're looking for other ways to spend your weekend, why not explore our latest list of the top five new mobile games to try this week?