Ace of Seafood

93%
Game Brain Score Based on 308 reviews
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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.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 308 reviews
gameplay9 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Ace of Seafood offers a unique and absurd gameplay experience where players control various marine creatures armed with lasers, providing a fun and humorous take on underwater combat.
  • The game features a surprising amount of depth with squad management mechanics, allowing players to breed and upgrade their aquatic allies, which adds a layer of strategy to the chaotic battles.
  • The soundtrack is enjoyable and enhances the overall experience, making the game feel more engaging despite its janky controls and graphics.
  • The controls and camera can be frustrating, often leading to disorientation and difficulty in navigating the underwater environment, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
  • Progression can feel slow and grindy, with players often needing to farm for resources and experience to unlock new creatures, which may lead to repetitive gameplay.
  • The game suffers from a lack of polish, with numerous bugs, awkward animations, and a confusing user interface that can make it challenging for new players to fully grasp the mechanics.
  • gameplay26 mentions

    Gameplay in this title is a mixed bag, with some players finding it shallow and janky, while others appreciate its surprising depth and engaging mechanics. The core experience revolves around piloting various aquatic units, unlocking new species, and engaging in combat, which can be challenging but rewarding as players discover synergies within their squad. Despite its quirky premise and some initial difficulties, many reviewers highlight the fun and unique gameplay dynamics that emerge as one progresses.

    • “The game has a surprising amount of depth for anyone who can make it past the first hilarious hour of gameplay.”
    • “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 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.”
    • “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.”
  • music23 mentions

    The music in the game receives a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising the soundtrack as energetic and immersive, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While some find it repetitive or lacking, others highlight its ability to evoke strong emotions and elevate the atmosphere during battles. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset, contributing to the game's appeal.

    • “The soundtrack is surprisingly a banger, too.”
    • “The music is a real delight, however, thick with sick beats and intense techno during fights.”
    • “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 soundtrack is short and awful; the sound of the game itself feels like torture, and the gameplay is janky as all hell.”
    • “The soundtrack is pure background noise.”
    • “The music is not good, but I'd rather listen to noisestorm anyway.”
  • humor22 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 antics of the sea creatures. Players find the combination of a humorous premise, goofy translations, and over-the-top sci-fi themes to be both entertaining and memorable, despite the game's rough edges. Overall, it offers a unique blend of fun and laughter that appeals to fans of marine life and indie gaming.

    • “I found it hysterical unlocking the different fish and naming them after Hollywood actors (John Wayne, Alec Baldwin, Gary Cooper, etc.), and the jank was quite funny; the barracuda (Steve McQueen) I played most of the game with would often have his jaw permanently open at a 90-degree angle after melee attacks, and I never quite got over it.”
    • “The game starts out hilarious in its premise, then you quickly realize there's some actual depth to the gameplay.”
    • “What they've done is taken those assets, added some motherfucking lasers, and turned it into a functional but hilarious sea shooter.”
  • graphics13 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting a nostalgic, late PS2 or early 90s aesthetic that includes simple models and blurry textures. While some find the visuals charming and fitting for the game's quirky nature, others criticize them for being outdated and glitchy. Overall, the graphics are seen as a blend of jankiness and charm, contributing to the game's unique experience despite their shortcomings.

    • “This is way better than the king of crustacean one, amazing and revamped controls and graphics, gundam crabs and lobsters, and you get to breed fishes and crabs, which is very poggers.”
    • “Overall, decent visuals and audio, decent controls, some clunkiness here and there with the UI and terrain collisions, but insanely fun and zany.”
    • “Ace of Seafood has graphic quality and style similar to PS2 era games which serve it very well.”
    • “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.”
  • story11 mentions

    The story is a quirky blend of humor and absurdity, featuring a light-hearted sci-fi narrative about fish taking over the world and battling for supremacy, with a moral about perseverance. While the main plot is minimal and often serves as an afterthought to the gameplay, it is enriched by subtle hints and amusing analogues that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the immersive world and the entertaining premise, despite the lack of extensive dialogue or narrative depth.

    • “Great immersive story and the multiplayer is good too.”
    • “There is plot to be found here, but it's told mostly through subtle hints and humorous analogues.”
    • “- a c-movie sci-fi plot that takes itself seriously enough to be funny but not so seriously it inhibits your ability to command a squadron of seafood to blast your enemies to pieces with impunity!”
    • “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 it's implemented more like easter eggs.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game's stability is marked by occasional glitches and camera issues that can lead to players getting stuck, though these do not significantly detract from the overall experience. While some players may find frustration in critical moments, the lighthearted nature of the glitches often adds to the game's charm.

    • “The game can and probably will get you stuck due to 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 game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there; it is pleasant all the same.”
    • “The glitches add to the fun and wacky bits of the game.”
  • grinding3 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 defeating certain enemies, players must invest considerable time in grinding to enhance their creatures, as stronger entities demand more experience to progress.

    • “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 level 0, so there's a little grinding involved.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players report a deeply emotional experience while playing the game, with some expressing strong feelings such as crying during gameplay. The pursuit of achievements also reflects a desire for fulfillment and validation from their time spent in 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.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is highly praised, with an outstanding original soundtrack and well-crafted environments that enhance the overall experience.

    • “The OST is amazing, and the atmosphere of the different areas is incredibly well done.”
    • “The game's atmosphere immerses you completely, making every moment feel unique and engaging.”
    • “Each location has its own distinct vibe, contributing to a rich and captivating atmosphere.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized for its poor performance, especially considering its relatively simple design.

    • “The performance of the game seems pretty poor considering how basic it is.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
    • “I expected better performance; the game struggles to run smoothly even on mid-range hardware.”
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