A Fisherman's Tale 2

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"A Fisherman's Tale 2" is a VR adventure game, serving as a sequel to the award-winning "A Fisherman's Tale". Dive deep into a poetic narrative while exploring innovative VR puzzle mechanics, involving the manipulation of your own body. Immerse yourself in stunning locations, uncovering the truth about Bob's past and Nina's childhood. Experience a unique and captivating journey from the creators of the original game.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 204 reviews

story75 positive mentions

Another Fisherman's Tale features unique and creative puzzle mechanics that showcase the developers' skills in virtual reality.
The game offers a heartfelt and engaging story that explores themes of family and loss, making it a captivating experience.
The visuals and audio presentation are charming, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay.

The control scheme can be unwieldy and frustrating, making some interactions and puzzles more difficult than they need to be.
The game is relatively short, with a campaign length of only three to four hours, which may leave some players wanting more.
Compared to its predecessor, the game may feel less challenging and polished, leading to mixed feelings among fans of the original.

story
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The story in "Another Fisherman's Tale" is widely praised for its creativity, charm, and emotional depth, often described as touching and whimsical, with a strong narrative that builds on the original game's themes. While some players found it a bit saccharine or predictable, many appreciated its heartfelt delivery and the way it integrates with the gameplay. Overall, the storytelling is considered a highlight, making the game a worthwhile experience despite some criticisms regarding controls and pacing.
- “Absolutely charming and meaningful story beautifully tied together with fresh gameplay!”
- “Innerspace VR has whipped up another gem of a VR puzzle-type story here.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
gameplay
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The gameplay in this sequel is characterized by innovative and unique mechanics that leverage VR capabilities, offering a mix of engaging puzzles and immersive environments. While many players appreciate the creativity and challenge presented, some find the execution can be finicky and occasionally frustrating, particularly with the new hands-on mechanics. Overall, the game is seen as a fresh take on its predecessor, though opinions vary on whether it surpasses the original in quality and enjoyment.
- “It's wildly creative in story, visuals, and gameplay.”
- “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.”
- “Some of the gameplay implementation can be a little bit frustrating, especially since there are parts where the excessive arm movement requires you to move around certain motion limits that often include into your own body.”
- “It didn't take long for me to get frustrated with the mechanics (though it's a creative idea).”
- “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.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many praising its artistic style and optimization, allowing for smooth performance on high settings. While some users find the visuals basic yet interesting, others suggest that a graphical update could enhance the experience further. Overall, the game's visuals complement its creative story and whimsical gameplay, making it a solid VR title despite not pushing graphical boundaries.
- “The graphics and story I feel are consistently good across both games, with the details ramped up in this one versus the previous.”
- “Art style is beautiful and the music ranges from great to enchantingly lovely.”
- “I love the art style of the game and how you can detach your limbs and everything about it; if you have a VR headset, you need to buy this game (but buy the first game before playing, the ending will make more sense).”
- “Some kind of patch or remaster with a final layer of polish (and maybe a graphical update that makes better use of the capabilities of PC VR) would do a lot of good for this game.”
- “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.”
emotional
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The game features a heartwarming and whimsical story that resonates emotionally, though some reviewers noted that its structure and delivery could diminish the impact of its emotional beats. Players appreciate the touching narrative and creative use of metaphors, despite some criticism regarding the game's length and control scheme. Overall, it is celebrated for its heartfelt storytelling and unique puzzle mechanics, making it a memorable experience.
- “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.”
- “The story is very touching; I won't spoil it too much, but you play as the toy character Bob.”
music
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality, ranging from great to enchantingly lovely, and complements the beautiful visuals and voice acting. Many reviewers highlight the nostalgic connection to the first game, noting that the soundtrack enhances the overall experience and contributes to the game's well-crafted assembly. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that elevates the game's artistic presentation.
- “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.”
- “Good visuals and music that fit it perfectly.”
humor
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The game is praised for its heartfelt and humorous storytelling, featuring well-timed puns and a strong sense of humor that enhances the narrative. The voice acting and narration are highlighted as particularly effective, contributing to a delightful experience that balances humor with deeper themes of family and loss.
- “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.”
optimization
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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 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.”

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