Ace of Seafood

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In "Ace of Seafood," players navigate the underwater world as a seafood creature, battling opponents and managing a school of followers. With various upgrades and abilities, players can explore the deep sea and uncover hidden treasures. The ultimate goal is to become the most powerful sea creature and rule the ocean.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 617 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Ace of Seafood offers a unique and absurd gameplay experience where players control various marine creatures that shoot lasers, providing a fun and humorous take on underwater combat.
The game features a surprising amount of depth with resource management and squad mechanics, allowing players to breed and upgrade their aquatic army, which adds a layer of strategy to the chaotic battles.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and enhances the overall experience, making the game feel lively and engaging despite its janky controls and graphics.

The controls and camera can be frustratingly clunky, making it difficult to navigate and aim effectively during combat, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
Progression can feel slow and repetitive, with a lack of clear objectives beyond battling enemies and capturing reefs, leading to potential boredom over extended play sessions.
The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including poor graphics and a confusing user interface, which may turn off players looking for a polished experience.

gameplay
52 mentions
35 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players finding it shallow and janky, while others appreciate its surprising depth and engaging mechanics once they get past the initial learning curve. The core experience revolves around piloting various aquatic units, unlocking new species, and engaging in combat, which can be challenging but rewarding. Despite its quirky premise and poor graphics, many players enjoy the fun dynamics and strategic elements of squad management.
- “The gameplay gets interesting as you discover new species of fish, crustaceans, cephalopods, aquatic mammals, and boats to slay and eventually add to your squadron as you aim to conquer the ocean.”
- “Each unit carries different weapons and movement mechanics, and it's really fun to figure out what each unit does and how they synergize.”
- “The gameplay is entirely built around the cycle of unlocking new fish, conquering new reefs to expand the limits on your six-fish fleet, and using more powerful fleets to take more reefs.”
- “The horrible graphics, shallow gameplay, fighting the controls, and trying to make sense of what is going on is either going to be what makes you refund it immediately or make it the thing that keeps you at this aquatic freakshow.”
- “It's short, the soundtrack is awful, the sound of the game itself feels like torture, the gameplay is janky as all hell, and the concept of the game itself couldn't be more obscure.”
- “If a mecha combat game or space shooter had mechanics like this, it would rightly be panned.”
music
46 mentions
57 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives a mixed reception, with many praising the soundtrack as "amazing" and "intense," enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Some users highlight specific themes for characters and enemies, while others find the music repetitive or lacking. Overall, the soundtrack is described as a significant and enjoyable aspect of the game, contributing to its immersive qualities.
- “The soundtrack is incredibly good, for no real reason, and it really makes you feel as if you are performing feats that are completely out of your league.”
- “The music is a real delight, however, thick with sick beats and intense techno during fights.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing and the gameplay is very good; I highly recommend.”
- “The soundtrack is pure background noise.”
- “It's short, the soundtrack is awful, the sound of the game itself feels like torture, the gameplay is janky as all hell and the concept of the game itself couldn't be more obscure.”
- “The music is not good, but I'd rather listen to noisestorm anyway.”
humor
44 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its quirky and absurd elements, such as naming fish after Hollywood actors and the exaggerated premise of laser-fish warfare. Players find the jankiness and goofy translations endearing, contributing to a fun and lighthearted experience, despite the game's lack of polish. Overall, the humor is described as both entertaining and surprisingly deep, appealing to fans of unique and offbeat gaming experiences.
- “The game has a surprising amount of depth for anyone who can make it past the first hilarious hour of gameplay/learning.”
- “What they've done is taken those assets, added some motherfucking lasers, and turned it into a functional but hilarious sea shooter.”
- “It's no masterpiece by any means but it sure is hilarious.”
graphics
26 mentions
23 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been described as reminiscent of late PlayStation 2 and early Dreamcast titles, featuring simple models and blurry textures that may appeal to some players for their nostalgic charm. While many reviews note the presence of glitches and a janky aesthetic, these elements are often seen as enhancing the overall quirky experience rather than detracting from it. Overall, the visuals are considered decent but not groundbreaking, with some players finding them enjoyable despite their shortcomings.
- “Great graphics!”
- “Ace of Seafood has graphic quality and style similar to PS2 era games, which serve it very well.”
- “The graphics are from the late PlayStation 2 era; the controls are a bit wonky, as is the camera, but all of these issues honestly add to the Ace of Seafood experience. It definitely wouldn't feel the same without them.”
- “The horrible graphics, shallow gameplay, fighting the controls and trying to make sense of what is going on is either going to be what makes you refund it immediately or make it the thing that keeps you at this aquatic freakshow.”
- “Along with the balance and combat issues, the graphics have the feel of a Unity passion project with lots of simple models and blurry textures.”
- “In my 7 or so hours of playing, I have seen all there is to see, from the god-awful 'environment graphics' to the not-invisible-but-still-invisible walls.”
story
22 mentions
14 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The story is a humorous and absurd take on a world where fish have taken over after humans, featuring a light-hearted sci-fi plot that embraces its own silliness. While the narrative is minimal and often serves as an afterthought to the gameplay, it is filled with entertaining lore and subtle hints that enhance the experience. Overall, players appreciate the immersive nature of the story, despite its lack of depth and dialogue.
- “Great immersive story and the multiplayer is good too.”
- “We slip into the spurs of Arthur Morgan, an exceedingly cool and capable sardine who was found by Dutch as a boy and raised on the wrong side of the law, and settle in for a roughly 60-hour story.”
- “There is plot to be found here, but it's told mostly through subtle hints and humorous analogues.”
- “Not to mention the very non-existent story about humans dying, fish taking over the world, and then battling a space fish to prove that fish of the water are the superior species?”
- “There’s no dialog or expansion of the story beyond what you get up front, so departing a sunken watchtower to sink tiny battleships with your squad of tuna is simply how things work in this world.”
- “The plot is an afterthought to the gameplay (as is usual for fighting games) and is implemented more like easter eggs.”
stability
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits a mix of appealing graphics and noticeable glitches, which can occasionally lead to frustrating moments, particularly during critical battles. However, these glitches are often seen as adding a quirky charm to the experience, and players generally find that setbacks are manageable and do not significantly detract from overall enjoyment.
- “The game can and probably will get you stuck via glitches or camera problems at least once, but getting destroyed in this game doesn't set you far back and doesn't cause much frustration - unless you were about to win the battle, then it will sting a little.”
- “The glitches add to the fun and wacky bits of the game.”
- “The game offers some nice graphics, although some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
grinding
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, particularly at the beginning when entities are weak and require extensive leveling up. After breeding stronger creatures, players often find themselves needing to invest considerable time in grinding to enhance their skills and experience.
- “Once you finally defeat enough great whites to breed them, you are left with a weak, inexperienced shark that needs to be leveled up through grinding, grinding, and more grinding, since the stronger the creature, the more experience it needs.”
- “Keep in mind, however, that most entities are overly weak at experience 0, so there's a little grinding involved.”
- “Once you finally defeat enough great whites to breed them, you are left with a weak, inexperienced shark that needs to be leveled up through grinding, grinding, and more grinding, since the stronger the creature, the more experience it needs.”
emotional
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players report a deeply emotional experience while playing the game, with some expressing that it moved them to tears. The pursuit of achievements is seen as a way to enhance their emotional connection and satisfaction with the game.
- “I cried playing this game.”
- “I even went as far as to get all the achievements to see if they made me feel good about my time spent in the game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the impressive original soundtrack (OST) and the well-crafted environments that enhance the overall experience.
- “The OST is amazing, and the atmosphere of the different areas is pretty well done.”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for its poor performance, especially considering its simplistic design. Users express disappointment that the basic nature of the game does not translate to better performance.
- “The performance of the game seems pretty poor given how basic it is.”