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 137 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept where dying leads to changes in gameplay, keeping the experience somewhat fresh despite repetition.
The humor and dark themes are well-executed, providing a mix of fun and frustration that many players found enjoyable.
The art style and soundtrack are praised for their quality, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the game.

The gameplay becomes tedious due to excessive repetition, with players often having to traverse the same areas multiple times.
Many players reported issues with hit detection and frustrating mechanics that led to cheap deaths, detracting from the overall experience.
The game has been criticized for its commercialization tactics, including requiring players to engage with external content to progress, which some found off-putting.

gameplay
28 mentions
39 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players enjoying the unique mechanics and humor, while others find it repetitive and tedious. The core gameplay loop often revolves around dying to trigger changes, which can become monotonous, especially during multiple playthroughs. While the visuals and sound design are praised, many feel that the gameplay lacks depth and variety, leading to a grindy experience.
- “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.”
- “Really fun and satisfying gameplay loop that is forgiving when it needs to be!”
- “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.”
- “Judging by the trailer, there's a lot of different events that can be triggered which I have not seen, but the gameplay being 80% running through the same empty rooms over and over makes me have no desire to try to find them.”
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 terrifying 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.”
story
19 mentions
26 % positive mentions
74 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being minimal and confusing, with many players feeling it lacks depth and coherence, often relying on repetitive gameplay to extend the experience. While some appreciate the underlying themes, such as vampires enslaving humans, the narrative is perceived as predictable and incomplete, with significant content and true endings promised in future updates. Overall, the storytelling is seen as overshadowed by commercialization and a lack of engaging plot development.
- “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.”
- “There's a plot in here somewhere about vampires enslaving humans and you escape... no wait you die.”
music
8 mentions
63 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its fitting and immersive quality, enhancing the overall experience with a great soundtrack that complements the visuals. While some users noted that not all tracks were memorable, several standout songs and the attention to detail in musical interactions, like character animations tied to the music, were highlighted positively. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, despite some criticisms regarding gameplay and developer behavior.
- “The music is really fitting to whatever is happening at the moment, and I love all the details everywhere!”
- “Oh, and don't even get me started on how great the soundtrack is.”
- “Also, the creator has a nice taste in music.”
- “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, but it lacks variety.”
- “While the main character’s expressions change in different moments, the music doesn't enhance the emotional impact as much as it could.”
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 enjoy 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 absolutely love the art style they went with for this title, and they really paid attention to the smaller details.”
- “This is such a unique game, with a really cool art style, a few nice easter eggs pointing to other horror games, and some intriguing marketing techniques that I found so charming.”
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 ambiance, 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
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % 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 detract from the overall experience.
- “Replay value is incredibly high, with multiple paths and endings to explore.”
- “The replayability is fantastic; each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences.”
- “I love how the game encourages you to try different strategies, making each run feel fresh and exciting.”
- “Replayability: This may just be me not finding the option, but once you reach the end, it puts you in an endgame speech loop with the developers.”
- “Replay value: The lack of meaningful choices makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- “Replayability is severely limited due to the linear storyline and lack of alternative endings.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % 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.
- “To be clear, I've played it after release and there are no more idiotic requirements to visit the devs' site to progress or to reach a certain number of reviews, but some annoying advertisements are still present.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constantly being bombarded by ads.”
- “It's frustrating that the game pushes you towards in-app purchases to progress, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express a hopeful sentiment regarding future content updates, indicating that if the developers maintain the emotional depth of the current experience while keeping the price affordable, they would wholeheartedly recommend the game.