Bit-cremental: Fishistry

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Grab it on Steam!Dive into the delightful world of fish farming and fishing in this short experimental idler, Bit-cremental: Fishistry! Grow and feed your stock, earn money as fisher people reel in mature fish, and upgrade to unlock rare species and colorful new designs, all set in a charming GameBoy-inspired style. Gameplay Features: Fish Growth: Grow your fish and aquatic creatures from tiny …

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Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Aesthetically pleasing with a charming minimalist style that is enjoyable to look at.
Balanced and respects player time, making it a great idle game to run in the background.
Engaging gameplay that avoids frustrating mechanics found in other idle games, making it approachable for casual players.

Lacks depth and mechanics, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience that may not hold attention for long.
The endgame does not feel significantly different from the beginning, resulting in a lack of progression satisfaction.
Pacing issues and a feeling of not enough content, leaving players wanting more from the experience.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Fishistry is characterized by its simplicity and charm, resembling a Tamagotchi experience while effectively balancing idle and clicker mechanics. It avoids frustrating gambling elements common in other idle games, making it more accessible and enjoyable for casual players, and offers a quick, engaging experience without feeling like a grind.
- “The gameplay is simple yet engaging, striking a nice balance between idle and clicker mechanics without feeling like a grind.”
- “There's just not any mechanics here - it's roughly like a Tamagotchi.”
- “It does not take long to finish at all; it's simple in both gameplay and style but also charming and worth it.”
- “Unlike many idle games that artificially inflate playtime with absurdly low drop rates (0.00001%, seriously?), Fishistry avoids this frustrating 'gambling' mechanic, making it far more approachable and enjoyable for casual players.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their aesthetic appeal and unique art style, complemented by enjoyable music and sound effects. However, some players feel that the visual experience lacks enough engaging gameplay to maintain their interest.
- “I love the art style and am enjoying the music and sound effects.”
- “Aesthetically pleasing, but not enough 'game' to it to hold my attention for even an hour.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its nostalgic vibe, enhancing the overall experience, but many users express a desire for more variety, noting the limitation of a single 2:00 looping track. Overall, the sound effects and art style complement the music well, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “I love the art style and am enjoying the music and sound effects.”
- “Music has a nostalgic vibe; I just wish there was more than one 2:00 looping track.”
- “The music has a nostalgic vibe, but I wish there was more than just one 2:00 looping track.”
- “The music has a nostalgic vibe, but I wish there was more than just one 2:00 looping track.”