Players can now explore the town of Moonbury, and save its people from mysterious illnesses. The alchemy-themed RPG Potion Permit is now out and available for download, PQube and MassHive said on September 22.
They said that the open-ended sim game is playable on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Amazon Luna.
"Physical copies for PS4/5 and Nintendo Switch can (also) be purchased at major retailers," the developers added.
Potion Permit's chibi, pixel-style lore starts at the quaint fictional town of Moonbury.
Wary of the outside world, it relies on its own healers to ensure everyone is safe. That is, until a local witch doctor failed to find a way to treat the mayor's ill-stricken daughter. So, it is up to the "most accomplished chemist" of the Medical Association, with their canine companion, to find the cure and save the entire town.
Players must travel through Moonbury's unique regions amid rains, blizzards, and blazing heat. They must also convince residents of the power of modern alchemy.
Fans of 16-bit artwork and cozy sim-life games might also be delighted to learn that they can build their own home and befriend locals in Potion Permit. In fact, developers confirmed that gamers could unlock a Potion Permit Romance for their romantic quests.
"There will be plenty of downtime in Potion Permit. Explore the town, rest in the local tavern or bath house and go fishing," portions of the press release reads.
Potion Permit is MassHive's latest project. MassHive is an independent studio based in Indonesia.
The game's publisher, PQube, is also an independent gaming house. Its portfolio includes Kitaria Fables, Tormented Souls, Cat Quest, New Super Lucky's Tale, BlazBlue, Gal*Gun, White Day, Kill La Kill, Nexomon: Extinction, and Guilty Gear.