Another Fisherman's Tale

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"Another Fisherman's Tale" is a captivating VR adventure, serving as the sequel to "A Fisherman's Tale." Dive into a poetic storyline, exploring mind-bending VR puzzle mechanics that use your own body as the primary puzzle. With new locations, this game offers a unique and unconventional experience.

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Play Modes

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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

story25 positive mentions

The game features innovative and creative puzzle mechanics that are well-suited for VR, providing a fresh experience compared to the first installment.
The story is engaging and heartfelt, with good voice acting and a charming presentation that enhances the overall experience.
Despite some control issues, many players found the game enjoyable and worth playing, appreciating its unique gameplay and artistic style.

Many players experienced frustrating control issues, particularly with the detached hand mechanics and sensitivity of the Index controllers, which detracted from the gameplay.
The game is relatively short, with completion times averaging around 3 to 5 hours, leaving some players wanting more content.
Some reviews criticized the storytelling for being overly complicated or not as engaging as the first game, leading to a less enjoyable experience for certain players.

story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its emotional depth and engaging narrative, while others criticize it for being mediocre or overly simplistic. Many appreciate the unique storytelling techniques and the personal touch it brings, especially in comparison to the first game, though some found the pacing and controls detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the game is noted for its beautiful presentation and clever puzzles, making it a worthwhile experience for those who enjoy narrative-driven gameplay.
- “A gentle but well-written story that veers between fantasy and family.”
- “Honestly, 10/10 story, I recommend this to anyone looking for a good story to listen to.”
- “This game makes up for it with an amazing story, storytelling, environments, and gameplay.”
- “I can't believe I made it to the final chapter, what with all the singing, lousy storytelling, and crappy controls.”
- “I did not finish the game as it made me sick to listen to the story.”
- “The story gets a lot of attention, but it isn’t particularly engaging.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this title is characterized by innovative and boundary-breaking mechanics that enhance the VR experience, though some players found certain controls to be overly sensitive or finicky. While the game offers a fresh take compared to its predecessor, with a well-paced story and engaging puzzles, it can also be frustrating at times due to execution issues and complexity. Overall, it is praised for its creativity and immersive gameplay, despite some minor bugs and a relatively short playtime.
- “There’s a lot of interesting mechanics that keep it fresh and fun.”
- “The story was paced well with the gameplay, and has elements targeted for an older, more mature audience.”
- “Beautiful game and story, I am amazed that the studio took what was an already great first game and managed to make a second one even more fun and, most importantly, much more accessible to small play areas with clever and unique mechanics.”
- “It didn't take long for me to get frustrated with the mechanics (though it's a creative idea).”
- “Aside from the maddening controls, the whole throw your head or hands mechanic wasn't interesting to me, mostly just annoying.”
- “I appreciate that InnerspaceVR have tried to do something different gameplay-wise rather than just rehash the first one, but sadly the ambition isn't realized.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as basic yet stylistically interesting, with a charming puppet aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. While not groundbreaking, the visuals are well-optimized, running smoothly on high settings, and are complemented by a fitting art style and music. Overall, the graphics serve the game's narrative and artistic vision effectively without needing to push technological boundaries.
- “The model puppet aesthetic helps with that a lot, I think.”
- “Art style is beautiful and the music ranges from great to enchantingly lovely.”
- “The graphics are very basic but stylistically interesting.”
- “This is fine though, not every game needs to push the graphical boundaries.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of heartfelt storytelling and humor, with some players finding it deeply touching and even tear-inducing. While some critiques mention that the structure and delivery may dilute the impact of emotional moments, many appreciate the use of metaphors and the sense of closure it provides, particularly for those familiar with the first game. Overall, it is regarded as a creative and heartwarming experience.
- “Heartfelt and funny.”
- “A great game, some of the storytelling actually made me cry, worth it if you've played (and finished) the first game as it gives you some more closure.”
- “This is an incredibly heart-warming and creative game.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its enchanting quality and perfect alignment with the visuals, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight its nostalgic elements, particularly in relation to the first game, and commend the combination of great art, voice acting, and music.
- “Good visuals and music that fit it perfectly.”
- “Art style is beautiful and the music ranges from great to enchantingly lovely.”
- “Very nostalgic with the first game; the music is amazing, and the story so far is great.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as heartfelt and well-executed, featuring a good mix of clever puns and engaging narration. Players appreciate the effective voice acting that enhances the comedic elements, contributing to a delightful storytelling experience.
- “Heartfelt and funny.”
- “Good sense of humor sprinkled throughout, which worked very well and was well narrated and voice acted.”
- “Delightful story and narration, with funny puns here and there.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent graphical optimization, achieving stable high settings at 120fps on a capable PC setup. However, users have noted that the sensitivity of the "grip to pull back hands" mechanic on Index controllers can be overly responsive.
- “It's very well optimized graphically, running high settings at a stable 120fps on an R5 5600X and 3070 Ti PC, driving a Vive Pro 2 at 2600 x 2600 per eye resolution. It controls well too, although the 'grip to pull back hands' mechanic is a bit too sensitive on Index controllers.”