A Girl Adrift
- July 8, 2017
- Team Tapas
- 7h median play time
"A Girl Adrift" is a single-player, role-playing game with an intriguing story of a drifting girl in a water-submerged world. The game features delightful gameplay, stellar visuals, and a spectacular soundtrack, but can be very grinding with numerous ads. Despite some bugs, it boasts a unique atmosphere and plenty of humor, making it a highly emotional experience. In short, it's an open-world tap-RPG-fishing game that offers a memorable adventure.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- graphics723 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cuteness and charm, featuring a delightful pastel art style and well-designed characters that enhance the overall aesthetic appeal. Many players appreciate the relaxing visuals and smooth animations, which contribute to a calming gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, making the game visually engaging and enjoyable to play.
“The graphics are super fantastic and absolutely adorable.”
“The graphics are amazing and I love all of the types of fishes you can catch!”
“The art style fits perfectly, the sound of the drifting across the ocean can be quite soothing, and the gameplay is not that too complicated.”
“This game is actually one of the best games I've played, I really love the graphics, the art and the storyline so much; although there's a huge problem with the gameplay: it takes too long for you to rank up.”
“When the game loads up, the graphics of her entire face is just a black square with hair; very disappointed.”
“I wish the graphics were a little bigger to make them easier to see and understand.”
- story390 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its intriguing world-building and charming characters. However, some users note that the narrative can become tedious and repetitive as they progress, particularly after reaching higher ranks, leading to a sense of boredom. Overall, while the storyline adds depth and engagement, it may lack sufficient variety and pacing to maintain interest throughout the entire gameplay experience.
“The story adds intrigue, and world-building is subtly done.”
“The storyline is amazing, enjoyable, and entertaining!”
“Customizing the main character while exploring a flooded world and unraveling the lore as you go is the ideal storytelling experience.”
“The hopelessness of living solely to fish; the story doesn't keep you attached to the game and is easy to give up on it.”
“The other major drawback for me is that there seems to be no ending to the story, at least not one that you can see you are making progress towards.”
“This is not fun and there is absolutely no story progression whatsoever.”
- monetization341 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 79 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive nature of ads, which typically appear at specific checkpoints or offer optional rewards. However, some users have expressed frustration over unexpected pop-up ads that disrupt gameplay, leading to a desire for a paid option to remove them entirely. Overall, while in-app purchases are available, they are generally not seen as necessary for enjoying the game.
“Microtransactions are available but not required to play in the least.”
“No ads only if you choose to look at one for a reward.”
“Microtransactions are always optional and they stay that way, meaning this is probably one of the only apps on this app store that deserves 5 stars.”
“I mean, ads to skip waits and getting materials in mobile games are a given, but I just caught a fish and boom it shoves an ad in my face and because of that single addition the original product is ruined.”
“I'm giving 4 stars only because there's forced pop ads that take away from the relaxing experience and pulls you away from the intended purpose it started with.”
“I made a purchase just to remove ads, yet they continue to appear.”
- gameplay327 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity, fluidity, and engaging mechanics, making it accessible and enjoyable for players. Many users appreciate the minimal presence of ads, which allows for a more immersive experience, while the art style and sound design enhance the overall atmosphere. However, some players note that the gameplay can become repetitive over time, and there are occasional frustrations with crashes and unclear mechanics.
“Gameplay is simple yet engaging, with a well-balanced progression system.”
“The gameplay gives you a very clear and fulfilling sense of progression without any artificial barriers or difficulty, while still managing to surprise you with difficult foes.”
“The gameplay is easy and intuitive, not to mention that it's very fun and simple as well!”
“All of a sudden there are unprompted ads that interrupt your gameplay.”
“The gameplay could be relaxing, but it becomes a chore.”
“The gameplay becomes repetitive after a while, and events need to be more frequent.”
- grinding110 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is frequently described as tedious and time-consuming, especially as players progress beyond rank 30, where it often feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience. While some players appreciate the grind as a necessary part of the genre, many express frustration over the lack of offline progression and the repetitive nature of tasks, leading to a loss of interest over time. Overall, while the game offers fun mechanics and a charming aesthetic, the grinding can become overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment for many players.
“Overall game not bad, but as you've reached over halfway the game it becomes more tedious like a chore rather than an adventure game. Just ranking up trying to beat the current level boss fish takes up to 2-3 days of idle auto fishing unless you turn on the game 24/7, which is obviously impractical for casual users like me. Plus, after rank 30, there are no more interesting side quests and literally all you do is idle fishing to rank up. Overall, it becomes very boring over time.”
“To progress for me now, for example, requires a full 10-12 hours of farming and I'm not even near the end really... I'm rank 31 of 46. For this reason, I'm uninstalling because it's reaching unplayable levels of grind.”
“The only issue I have with this game is a major one: it is the absence of idle gameplay resulting in long periods of no progression but a lot of tedious grinding.”
- music94 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its charm and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many players finding it relaxing and enjoyable. However, a significant number of users express frustration over the game's tendency to interrupt or mute their background music, which detracts from the overall experience. While some tracks are noted as repetitive or obnoxious, the overall sentiment leans towards appreciation for the soundtrack, especially during key moments like boss battles.
“The music is also lovely; it helped bring so much atmosphere to the game that sucked me in more.”
“This game is addictively relaxing: simple gameplay, minimal and non-intrusive ads, excellent sounds and music.”
“I really love the art and the soundtrack.”
“If this is some sort of background music just recently added, please remove it because it's incredibly obnoxious.”
“I would have given this a 5 star, but the app forcibly pausing background music (I've set the game in settings to both no music and mute) upon opening is infuriating.”
“Love the app, but it's really annoying that you can't listen to music or podcasts during the game.”
- humor68 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its lightheartedness and charm, with many players enjoying the funny fish names, cute character designs, and amusing dialogue. The game's comedic elements, reminiscent of titles like Undertale, contribute to a relaxing and enjoyable experience, making it a delightful idle game that keeps players engaged. While some minor translation issues were noted, they added to the overall humor rather than detracting from it.
“It's a pretty relaxing and funny game.”
“As you level along you can catch fish more quickly via powers and auto fish or keep it nice and slow while enjoying the light humor from the descriptions of your catch.”
“The costumes are cute, and the fishes and bosses look cute with their own text to describe them (sometimes very funny).”
- stability58 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- -3 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and crashing reported by users, often requiring them to force close and restart the app. While some players have experienced minor glitches, the overall consensus is that the game is largely unplayable due to these interruptions, particularly on certain devices. Despite its enjoyable gameplay, the persistent stability problems detract from the overall experience.
“I've encountered no glitches.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
“This game freezes randomly too often; I lose so much progress each time.”
“Unfortunately, the game freezes frequently, and I must force close it.”
“I tried to give it a shot, but it freezes so often it's unplayable.”
- atmosphere27 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique blend of soothing, lofi art style and intense music, creating a calming yet engaging experience. Players appreciate the charming and therapeutic environment, enhanced by funny dialogue and an active community, making it both relaxing and rewarding. Overall, the atmosphere is described as cozy, fun, and immersive, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“The music is also lovely, it helped bring so much atmosphere to the game that sucked me in more.”
“Very unique atmosphere that you won't find elsewhere.”
“Cozy atmosphere, interesting characters and a wide range of fashion choices, including a mysterious story to be unfolded through it all.”
“I appreciate the lonely atmosphere.”
“Very chill atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is soothing.”
- emotional23 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its emotional depth and wholesome atmosphere, with players appreciating its cute graphics and soothing gameplay. Many find it touching and addictive, creating a strong emotional attachment to the characters and overall experience. Despite some repetitive elements, the game is seen as a peaceful escape, making it highly recommended for those seeking a relaxing gaming experience.
“This game is very touching as well as a very good story. I can't wait to see new updates for this game!”
“Simple, addictive, emotional.”
“I really love this game and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for something soothing and wholesome.”
- character development11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the character development in the game is praised for its adorable and visually appealing designs, contributing to the game's gorgeous art style. While many players appreciate the charm and creativity of the character designs, some express a desire for more depth or variety to make them more interesting. The combination of cute aesthetics and engaging gameplay enhances the overall experience.
“I love the character design, and the game itself gives off an apocalypse vibe.”
“Very fun and adorable character design!”
“However, I wish the character designs could improve or make them look more interesting.”
“I love the character design, but the game itself gives off an apocalypse vibe.”
“I adore the art style and character designs.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised, with some users highlighting excellent performance, while others note that certain functions may not run as smoothly as expected.
“Great game, even better optimization.”
“So well optimized.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly enjoyable with beautiful art and smooth controls, drawing comparisons to Pokémon for its endless replayability. However, some reviewers note that the lack of a substantial plot diminishes its overall replay value.
“Total five-star game! It is so fun, and the art style is beautiful. The controls work perfectly, and it's kind of similar to Pokémon since it has endless replayability. I totally recommend it!”
“Overall, it is a very well programmed game, but it lacks a substantial plot to allow for real replay value.”
