Blowy Fish

About

Blowy Fish is an animated 2D physics platformer with slingshot controls. Pull a grumpy blowfish by its tail to make it jump forward through increasingly difficult levels or compete for high scores in classic endless mode.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Blowy Fish is a simple and fun casual game that can be enjoyed in short bursts, making it a good time-waster.
The game features customizable skins and a variety of achievements, adding a layer of engagement for players.
Despite its simplicity, some players find the gameplay unexpectedly enjoyable and reminiscent of popular mobile games like Angry Birds.

The game lacks a tutorial and has poor controls, making it frustrating and difficult to play effectively.
Graphics and gameplay are considered dull and repetitive, with many reviewers comparing it unfavorably to free mobile games.
There are numerous technical issues, including broken achievements and a lack of options, leading to a generally negative experience.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many users comparing it unfavorably to Angry Birds due to its lack of depth and repetitive mechanics. While some appreciate the creative elements and simple drag-and-launch mechanics, overall impressions highlight poor controls, dull visuals, and a lack of engaging content.
- “Gameplay is simple: you drag and launch a blowfish through an obstacle-filled cavern divided into stages.”
- “I appreciate the creative effort that went into the comedy and (surprisingly) deep gameplay, in that you can use seaweed to hang from the ceiling for a better vantage point, among other things.”
- “Mechanics feel similar to Angry Birds, except in this you just try to go forward.”
- “The game has no redeeming qualities; the gameplay is nonexistent.”
- “Cons: control sucks, visually dull, repetitive gameplay.”
- “Not satisfying enough due to bad graphics and gameplay.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game is described as surprisingly well-crafted, featuring a mix of quirky, "bad but good" elevator music and goofy sound effects that enhance the overall experience. Despite its simplicity, the soundtrack adds value to the game, making it a worthwhile purchase for players.
- “The soundtrack was surprisingly well put together from freely available elevator music.”
- “That accompanied by the goofy music and sound effects make it well worth $2, though I'd probably have paid $5.”
- “The music is so bad it's good, which adds a unique charm to the experience.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The graphics are described as simple and fun, making them suitable for children, but some users find them unsatisfactory and lacking depth. The visuals are characterized as cute, complementing the game's quirky and chaotic gameplay, though they may not appeal to everyone, especially those seeking more sophisticated graphics.
- “The graphics are simple and fun, making them appropriate for children.”
- “The game features ridiculously cute graphics that enhance the overall experience.”
- “Not satisfying enough due to bad graphics and gameplay.”
- “Warning: absolutely not for you if you hate death by mine, death by sea urchin, and restarting levels over and over and over and over. If you'd like a random procedurally generated Dark Souls for clicker addicts with ridiculously cute graphics and music so bad it's good, and Michael Bay explosions via blowfish and blowing up boxes that are literally filled with junk?”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the game's mechanics, particularly how touching the side of spikes leads to death, which can evoke feelings of anger and disappointment. This design choice contributes to a heightened emotional response, as players grapple with the challenge and potential unfairness of the gameplay.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game's replayability is primarily driven by a minigame that players engage in after dying, allowing them to earn items to customize their fish. However, this mechanic is reminiscent of typical free mobile games, suggesting that the replay value may feel limited or formulaic to some players.
- “The game offers a variety of minigames that you can play after dying, which adds a unique layer of replay value, reminiscent of free mobile games.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different items you can collect to customize your fish, enhancing the overall replayability.”
- “The inclusion of diverse challenges and unlockable content keeps me coming back for more, making every session feel rewarding.”
- “After you die, you have to play a minigame to get items to dress the fish up in, which I guess is what qualifies as 'replay value' in free mobile games like this.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes it hard to find motivation to replay the game.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and experience it again.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story to engage with.
- “There's no story.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in Blowy Fish is highlighted as simple yet effective, with players enjoying the game's comedic elements and customizable skins that add to the fun.
- “Blowy Fish is a very simple, low-cost game with very funny customizable skins.”