Call Me Skyfish

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Call Me Skyfish is a single player action game. It was developed by UPLN and was released on August 15, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Call Me Skyfish is a game about a fish, a stick-figure hedgehog, and a long tongue.

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Single-Player

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and surreal atmosphere that captivates players from the start.
Visually, each level is a vibrant work of art, complemented by a meditative soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
It provides a refreshing alternative to aggressive shooters, encouraging players to reflect and enjoy the moment.

The gameplay is unclear and lacks direction, making it difficult for players to understand objectives.
The graphics are of low quality, resembling outdated pixel art, which detracts from the overall experience.
Technical issues such as locked resolution and lack of fullscreen support significantly hinder gameplay.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay quality is criticized for being poor and lacking depth, with some users feeling it is merely functional without any engaging elements.
- “The general level of gameplay quality is on par with the technical delivery... terrible.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the use of outdated retro pixel art as a substitute for modern visuals, while others praise the overall aesthetic for contributing to a unique and immersive cinematic experience.
- “The ingenuity, the graphics, the music, the ambience, it all combines to create a great cinematic experience you can't get anywhere else.”
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel/mspaint 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring additional lives to effectively progress.
- “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.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with users questioning its presence or coherence. Overall, there seems to be a lack of engagement or satisfaction regarding the narrative elements of the game.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some users finding it painful and grating, while others praise it as an integral part of a unique cinematic experience that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- “The ingenuity, the graphics, the music, the ambience, it all combines to create a great cinematic experience you can't get anywhere else.”
- “MS Paint sprites and painful, grating music.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game evokes a sense of maturity and responsibility, with some feeling empowered to support their families as a result of their experiences within the game.
- “It made me feel much more mature; thanks to the game, I can now provide for my family.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as overly silly and fails to deliver genuine laughs, leaving players disappointed.