A Fisherman's Tale 2
- May 11, 2023
- InnerspaceVR
- 5h median play time
Expertly tuned controls mixed with exploring a thought-provoking, tear-jerking and hilarious story of family and loss make Another Fisherman's Tale a must-play title.
Get on SteamEmbark on a new, mind-bending VR adventure Another Fisherman's Tale, the sequel that was brought to life by the makers of the award-winning "A Fisherman's Tale". Immerse yourself in poetic storytelling as you explore new mind-bending VR puzzle mechanics. Discover the truth as you journey through beautiful and unique locations and solve puzzles using your own body; Detach and control your hands, or…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Another Fisherman's Tale features a charming and heartfelt story that builds on the original, showcasing creativity and emotional depth.
- The game introduces unique and innovative puzzle mechanics that enhance the VR experience, making it a captivating adventure.
- The visuals and audio presentation are well-crafted, contributing to an immersive environment that players can easily get lost in.
- The control scheme can be unwieldy and frustrating, particularly with the detached hand mechanics, which may lead to a disorienting experience.
- The game is relatively short, with a campaign length of about three to four hours, leaving some players wanting more content.
- While the puzzles are creative, they are not particularly challenging, which may disappoint players looking for a more difficult experience.
- story107 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story has been praised for its charm, sincerity, and emotional depth, with many reviewers noting its improvement over the original. While some found the narrative engaging and well-paced, others criticized it for being predictable or mediocre. Overall, the storytelling is highlighted as a strong point, complemented by innovative gameplay and meaningful themes, making it a worthwhile experience despite some control issues and a short playtime.
“Absolutely charming and meaningful story beautifully tied together with fresh gameplay!”
“I got to hand it to the devs for a fantastically heartwarming and whimsical story.”
“Expertly tuned controls mixed with exploring a thought-provoking, tear-jerking and hilarious story of family and loss make this a must-play title.”
“I can't believe I made it to the final chapter, what with all the singing, lousy storytelling, and crappy controls.”
“I did not finish the game as it made me sick to listen to the story.”
“The story gets a lot of attention, but it isn’t particularly engaging.”
- gameplay75 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by innovative and immersive mechanics that push the boundaries of virtual reality, offering a mix of challenging puzzles and engaging interactions. While many players appreciate the fresh ideas and high polish, some have noted that certain mechanics can be finicky or overly complicated, leading to moments of frustration. Overall, the game successfully combines a meaningful narrative with well-executed gameplay, though some players feel it could benefit from additional content.
“The environments are immersive, the mechanics well thought out and challenging, and the polish is extremely high.”
“What I expected to be a neat little sequel to A Fisherman's Tale with a couple more puzzles ended up being a beautiful game about love, acknowledging your past, legacy, and cherishing memories, with some of the most boundary-breaking puzzle mechanics I've seen in virtual reality, period.”
“Beautiful game and story. I am amazed that the studio took what was an already great first game and managed to make a second one even more fun and, most importantly, much more accessible to small play areas with clever and unique mechanics.”
“It didn't take long for me to get frustrated with the mechanics (though it's a creative idea).”
“It's definitely a quality game; it's just priced high for three hours of gameplay with 100% achievements.”
“I appreciate that InnerspaceVR have tried to do something different gameplay-wise rather than just rehash the first one, but sadly the ambition isn't realized.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as basic yet stylistically interesting, with a unique model puppet aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. While they are well-optimized, allowing for smooth performance on high settings, the visuals do not push any graphical boundaries. Overall, the art style and music are praised, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“It's very well optimized graphically (ran high settings at a stable 120fps on an R5 5600X and 3070 Ti PC driving a Vive Pro 2 at 2600 x 2600 per eye resolution) and it controls well too.”
“The model puppet aesthetic helps with that a lot, I think.”
“Art style is beautiful and the music ranges from great to enchantingly lovely.”
“The graphics are very basic but stylistically interesting.”
“Another Fisherman's Tale may not win any awards for visuals or reinvent the wheel in gameplay.”
“This is fine though, not every game needs to push the graphical boundaries.”
- emotional16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its heartwarming and whimsical storytelling, which resonates deeply with players through its creative use of metaphors and humor. While many find the narrative touching and engaging, some critiques mention that the structure and delivery may dilute the impact of its emotional beats. Overall, the game is praised for its heartfelt themes, though it is noted to be relatively short in length.
“I got to hand it to the devs (a whole pile of hands in fact) for a fantastically heartwarming and whimsical story.”
“This is an incredibly heart-warming and creative game.”
“Another fisherman’s tale is a charming, unique, and well-crafted puzzle game with creative set pieces and a heartfelt story.”
- music8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its enchanting quality and perfect fit with the visuals, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience. Many reviewers highlight its nostalgic elements, particularly in relation to the first game, and commend the combination of great art, voice acting, and music as a standout feature.
“Art style is beautiful and the music ranges from great to enchantingly lovely.”
“Very nostalgic with the first game, music is as amazing, story so far is great.”
“Great art, voice acting, and music.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its heartfelt and humorous storytelling, featuring well-timed puns and a strong narrative that is both engaging and well-voiced. Reviewers highlight the effective blend of humor with emotional themes, making it a memorable experience.
“Good sense of humor sprinkled throughout, which worked very well and was well narrated and voice acted.”
“Delightful story and narration, with funny puns here and there.”
“Expertly tuned controls mixed with exploring a thought-provoking, tear-jerking, and hilarious story of family and loss make Another Fisherman's Tale a must-play title.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent graphical optimization, achieving a stable 120fps on high settings with powerful hardware. However, some users find the "grip to pull back hands" mechanic overly sensitive when using index controllers, which may affect the overall control experience.
“It's very well optimized graphically (ran high settings at a stable 120fps on an R5 5600X and 3070 Ti PC driving a Vive Pro 2 at 2600 x 2600 per eye resolution) and it controls well too.”
Critic Reviews
Another Fisherman’s Tale [PlayStation VR 2] | REVIEW
Another Fisherman’s Tale is another enjoyable puzzler that introduces plenty of new ideas to keep the experience fresh and unique. It feels completely different to the first game, and whilst I’d be lying if I said I preferred it over its predecessor, it certainly offers more variety and creativity across its larger adventure. It’s not a particularly challenging experience and the controls can be a little fiddly to get used to at first, but Another Fisherman’s Tale still shines as a captivating virtual reality puzzler that showcases Innerspace VR’s creative skills as a virtual reality developer.
80%Another Fisherman’s Tale (PSVR 2) Review
Expertly tuned controls mixed with exploring a thought-provoking, tear-jerking and hilarious story of family and loss make Another Fisherman's Tale a must-play title.
90%Another Fisherman’s Tale Review - All Tales Have A Lesson To Learn, Even Extraordinary Ones
Another Fisherman's Tale may not win any awards for visuals or reinvent the wheel in gameplay. Nevertheless, the love Vertigo Games put in shines through. The story is flawless and the gameplay, while relatively simple, serves its purpose without getting in the way of itself. Another Fisherman’s Tale is a beautiful game that deserves your time on PSVR2.
80%
