Big Fish Legend

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Big Fish Legend is a single player action game. It was developed by Igry.ru and was released on July 20, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

One summer day the old friend Rat tells the kitten legend about Big Fish. The kitten has a desire to get the fish and starts its journey.

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Big Fish Legend features colorful and charming graphics that appeal to younger audiences, making it visually engaging.
The gameplay is simple and intuitive, allowing players of all ages, especially children, to easily pick it up and enjoy.
The game offers a variety of levels and challenges that are designed to be fun and accessible, providing a casual gaming experience.

The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and lacks depth, which can lead to boredom, especially for more experienced players.
Controls can feel floaty and imprecise, making it difficult to execute jumps and navigate levels effectively.
There are numerous technical issues, including glitches and crashes, which detract from the overall experience.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
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The story in the game is generally considered weak and uninteresting, serving primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than an engaging narrative. Players noted issues with translation that detract from the experience, although the basic plot of guiding a kitty on a quest for a legendary fish is understandable. Overall, those seeking a rich storyline will likely be disappointed, as the narrative feels more like an excuse for platforming challenges.
- “You're in control of a kitty on a quest to find a legendary fish, going through lots of different levels.”
- “As most people will notice, the English translation is severely lacking, which contributes negatively to the overall experience, though in its defense it is clearly understandable and doesn't hamper the story as much as it could have, especially during in-game tutorial messages.”
- “On the other hand, this is also because the story is mostly non-existent and just an excuse plot for sending our furry protagonist on a platformy journey.”
- “As most people will notice, the English translation is severely lacking, which contributes negatively to the overall experience. However, it is clearly understandable and doesn't hamper the story as much as it could have, especially during in-game tutorial messages.”
- “On the other hand, this is also because the story is mostly non-existent and just an excuse plot for sending our furry protagonist on a platforming journey.”
- “The aspect in which Big Fish Legend is lacking, though, is the story.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming and simplistic hand-drawn style, featuring bright and vibrant colors that appeal to a younger audience. Many reviewers appreciate the cute character designs and the overall aesthetic, likening it to a nostalgic 90s platformer. While some consider the graphics to be basic, they generally find them appealing and suitable for the game's target demographic.
- “The game's graphics are bright and vibrant, and the character designs are cute and charming.”
- “For a pure 2D platformer, the simplistic and cute art style is generally appealing, with the colorful game world, protagonist and various inhabitants, background assets and items blending nicely together.”
- “The hand-drawn graphics are cute and charming, and I like the wall climb mechanic as it felt very unique compared to other platformers of the time.”
- “The graphics are very simple.”
- “It's a passable kid's level platformer with bright graphics.”
- “The game feels like a 90s era platformer, with cute graphics.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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The gameplay is characterized by charming hand-drawn graphics and unique mechanics like wall climbing, but is marred by inconsistent controls that lead to frustrating slippage and flawed wall-jumping. While the game introduces new mechanics gradually and features simple puzzle-solving elements, many players find the overall experience lackluster due to mediocre level design and poor animation quality. Despite some innovative aspects, the gameplay suffers from a lack of polish and coherence, resulting in a disappointing experience for many.
- “The hand-drawn graphics are cute and charming, and I like the wall climb mechanic as it felt very unique compared to other platformers of the time.”
- “Another thing I felt was unique about this game was that the achievements actually affect gameplay.”
- “The game keeps a fair learning curve introducing monsters and mechanics very gradually, even considering the added difficulty from the suboptimal controls.”
- “Gameplay itself is also lackluster as the animations don't neatly match the movement.”
- “During my gameplay, I had extreme difficulty with this, because the character slides when you're not touching the controls, causing the cat to slip right over the edge of very short horizontal ledges and surfaces and to slide down on vertical surfaces.”
- “As one who sometimes just wants to play a game without having to think too much, I can appreciate why the level design and problem-solving/strategy aspects might have been purposely simplistic, but when the design itself or game mechanics, such as movement and controls, introduce illogical and inconsistent difficulty, that appreciation for a purposeful decision is replaced by disappointment for error and/or complacency.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music in "Big Fish Legend" is generally described as fun and playful, appealing particularly to younger audiences, though some players find it repetitive and generic, especially after extended play. While the background music is considered well-suited to the game, there are calls for more varied sound effects to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's casual atmosphere, despite some criticisms regarding its repetitiveness.
- “And with its fun and playful soundtrack, Big Fish Legend is sure to put a smile on your child's face.”
- “I have no complaints about the story, the graphics, sounds, or music.”
- “This game is a casual platformer dedicated to everyone, but mostly to those under 14. You control a kitty that has to collect shinies across various levels accompanied by some nice music. There is not much depth to it, but it is fairly made and simple. You will not be punished if you die; you just start from the last checkpoint, and you can play with only the mouse or directional keys on the keyboard.”
- “Apart from the above mentioned cutscenes, the game provides generic music for each of the three game worlds and the boss fights.”
- “What comes about the game: very generic platformy thingy with a mismash of maps, controls feel unnecessary floaty and make precise jumps literally impossible, music is repetitive at best and quite headache inducing after 10 seconds.”
- “Game is cute but the cat has very little animation & without sound, only background music & effects, also no WASD control for modern gaming, it's not that hard so it's unforgiving.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as enjoyable and light-hearted, particularly through the antics of the cat character navigating levels with amusing stunts. However, some users express skepticism about the authenticity of positive reviews, suggesting that they may be inflated by developer connections, and criticize the game's price as a "hilarious joke" given the availability of better free alternatives.
- “Funny enjoyable game.”
- “In each of the 60 levels that the game offers, you guide the kitty to the exit, jumping from platform to platform or vertically climbing walls (it's a cat after all, cats can always do funny stunts), collecting gems on the way that replenish the kitty's life.”
- “The 10 dollar price tag is a hilarious joke; I could find 100 times better games on Kongregate or Armor Games (for free, I may add).”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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The atmosphere is generally considered functional, effectively setting the tone and maintaining liveliness, though it lacks standout qualities.
- “The atmosphere is immersive and captivating, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a rich and engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The game's atmosphere is beautifully crafted, making you feel like you're truly part of the environment.”
- “It is nothing noteworthy but serves its purpose for setting the atmosphere and keeping it lively.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marred by frequent glitches, including broken tilesets, incorrect level loading, and occasional crashes, which significantly detract from the experience. While some issues appear to be isolated, such as temporary invisibility of floor tiles, the overall instability suggests a need for further polish before it can be recommended.
- “Well, I do think with just a little polish this game could be worthy of a recommendation, but I was experiencing too many glitches from tilesets breaking, levels loading incorrectly, and even complete crashes that closed the game.”
- “There are still some glitches and issues. For example, at one point, all the floor tiles became invisible/intangible, so I would fall to my death just restarting the level. That was really weird. I had to quickly pause the game and exit the level. It only happened once in that one level, so I wouldn't say it's a recurring issue.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the game's controls, particularly how the character's sliding mechanics can lead to unintended falls and missteps, detracting from the emotional connection to the gameplay experience. The automatic clinging to surfaces adds to the challenge, creating moments of tension that can be both engaging and exasperating.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game's graphics and character designs are praised for their brightness and charm, there is no specific mention of character development in the provided text. Therefore, it appears that character development may not be a focal point in the reviews.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks high replayability and consistency, making it less suitable for players seeking an immersive storyline, challenging puzzles, or unique level design that encourages multiple playthroughs.