Anglerfish

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Anglerfish is a single-player Horror Fighting game that offers an interesting plot and spectacular gameplay, complete with outstanding music. As you try to survive your wildest night out at a secluded bar, every death presents a new challenge, encouraging you to explore and uncover hidden secrets. The game is inspired by a true psychological horror story and promises lots of grinding. The game's tagline, "It is when our expectations are broken that we feel life the most," hints at the unique twists and turns that await you.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 145 reviews

humor28 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features a unique and humorous concept where dying leads to changes in gameplay, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.
The art style and soundtrack are praised for their quality, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the game.
Players appreciate the developers' engagement and the promise of future content updates, enhancing the game's replayability.

The gameplay can become repetitive, with players often having to traverse the same areas multiple times, which can lead to frustration.
Some mechanics, such as hit detection and checkpoint placement, are criticized for being inconsistent and leading to unfair deaths.
The game has been described as unfinished, with certain content locked behind external requirements, which detracts from the overall experience.

humor
28 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of quirky, dark, and meta elements, with some players finding it hit-or-miss. While many appreciate the surprising and original comedic moments, others feel the humor can become predictable and grating over time. Overall, the game is noted for its entertaining blend of funny and scary scenarios, appealing particularly to those with a taste for dark humor.
- “What a hilarious, bonkers title.”
- “Fresh, funny, and creative game here, something you don’t see very often in the horror genre.”
- “The ever-changing scenarios and dark humor are the perfect combination.”
gameplay
27 mentions
37 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking depth, particularly due to the reliance on dying to progress and the frequent backtracking through similar environments. While some appreciate the unique mechanics and humor, others criticize the overall experience as tedious and frustrating, with a few noting that the visuals and sound design are strong compensations for the gameplay shortcomings. Overall, the game offers interesting concepts but struggles to maintain engagement over multiple playthroughs.
- “Excellent game, the core mechanic of changing things up each time works well.”
- “The gameplay is great, the characters are funny and original, the difficulty level is just right, and I really enjoyed this game.”
- “There's definitely a lot of interesting changes and new types of gameplay.”
- “However, the main mechanic of the game, dying to change things, gets really repetitive and dull if you try to go for all three playthroughs.”
- “The central gameplay loop is based on a singular mix of failure, usually through brutal, unfair death and randomness.”
- “But the gameplay is very repetitive, and the thrill of discovery fades fast into a tedious grind.”
story
19 mentions
26 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and confusing, with many players feeling it lacks depth and coherence, often relying on repetitive gameplay to extend playtime. While some appreciate the underlying themes, such as vampires enslaving humans, the narrative is perceived as predictable and incomplete, with significant content updates promised in the future. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a mix of intriguing elements and frustrating execution, leaving players eager for more clarity and resolution in upcoming patches.
- “I love everything from the art style to the humor; I feel like the story is also really good for the kind of game it is.”
- “It feels like there's some kind of story hidden under here, and I'm interested to see what it is once the next content patch drops.”
- “Storytelling - I liked how the story was told through flashbacks and 'breaks'.”
- “The game has little to no real story, and it keeps trying to pad out more gameplay by wasting our time.”
- “The majority of my time was spent walking down the same slightly different hallways fighting dull enemies and then occasionally being killed for plot progression.”
- “Regarding the story, it’s told mostly via mementos and occasional memories your character has, up until the end of the game.”
music
9 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its fitting and immersive quality, enhancing the overall experience with a standout soundtrack and attention to detail. Many users highlight the enjoyable tracks, particularly in relation to character animations and moments in the game, although some songs may not resonate with everyone. Overall, the combination of great music and pixel art contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Oh, and don't even get me started on how great the soundtrack is.”
- “The main character’s expressions change (albeit not much) in different moments, such as tense moments; one of the women has a dancing animation when her favorite song is in the jukebox… amongst others.”
- “Not all songs in the track caught my attention, but I did really enjoy a couple.”
- “The music is really fitting to whatever is happening at the moment, and I love all the details everywhere!”
- “The main character’s expressions change (albeit not much) in different moments, such as tense moments; one of the women has a dancing animation when her favorite song is in the jukebox.”
grinding
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, leading to a loss of excitement and engagement over time. While some appreciate the overall experience, many recommend watching rather than playing due to the monotonous nature of the gameplay.
- “But the gameplay is very repetitive and the thrill of discovery fades fast into a tedious grind.”
- “In the end, I liked it, but I would just recommend people watch it because playing it can get tedious.”
- “That's not to say that this is 'bad', but what is bad is that the randomized elements are mostly tedious, boring nonsense.”
graphics
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the unique art style and attention to detail, while others find the environments drab and uninteresting. Overall, the visuals are highlighted as a strong point, contributing to the game's charm and humor, despite some criticism regarding gameplay elements.
- “Amazing visuals, weird gameplay, great game.”
- “I love everything from the art style to the humor; I feel like the story is also really good for the kind of game it is.”
- “I absolutely love the art style they went with for this title, and they really paid attention to the smaller details.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as both chaotic and stylish, blending elements of fear, anxiety, and frenetic energy with a unique sense of humor. Players appreciate the engaging and immersive environment, which enhances the overall experience despite its underlying themes.
- “It's got a lot of style and atmosphere.”
- “Fun game with a good atmosphere.”
- “Nice atmosphere, which is weird to say considering the style and humor.”
replayability
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Users note that the replayability of the game is limited, as reaching the end results in a repetitive loop of end-game dialogue with the developers, which may hinder the desire to replay the game.
- “Replay value is high, as there are multiple paths and endings to explore.”
- “The game encourages you to replay it with different choices, making each playthrough feel unique.”
- “I love how the game offers new challenges and experiences every time you start a new run.”
- “Replayability: This may just be me not finding the option, but once you get to the end, it puts you in the end game speech loop with the developers.”
- “Replay value: The lack of meaningful choices makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- “Replayability: After finishing the game, I felt no urge to go back and experience it again.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect has improved since release, eliminating frustrating requirements to visit the developers' site or gather reviews for progression. However, players still encounter annoying advertisements within the game.
- “After the release, the game no longer requires you to visit the developers' site to progress or to reach a certain number of reviews, but there are still annoying advertisements present.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without being bombarded by ads.”
- “It's frustrating that to fully experience the game, you have to spend money on in-game purchases that should have been included in the base game.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express a hopeful emotional connection to the game, anticipating that future content will enhance their experience. The affordability of the game at around $10 adds to its appeal, fostering a sense of goodwill and recommendation among players.