Cellfish

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Cellfish is a single player action game. It was developed by BRTL Games and was released on March 1, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Cellfish" is a survival-roguelite game where you play as a cell collecting food in the ocean while fighting off enemy cells. Each playthrough is unique with randomized levels and enemies. Unlockable abilities and character customization options let you tailor your playstyle and appearance. Learn to dodge challenging attack patterns of various opponents and bosses to survive.

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Single-Player

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 65 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a unique setting and a variety of enemies that require different strategies.
Excellent sound design and music that enhance the overall experience.
Customizable character options and a satisfying upgrade system that encourages replayability.

Boss fights can be tedious and frustrating, often leading to feelings of being overwhelmed.
The upgrade system lacks depth, with limited options that don't significantly alter gameplay.
Higher difficulty levels can feel unbalanced, making it hard to progress without favorable upgrades.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a fun and engaging horde shooter with swimming mechanics and a leveling system reminiscent of Vampire Survivors. While the lack of tutorials can make initial mechanics challenging to grasp, the overall experience is balanced and fair, featuring unique ability combinations and excellent sound design that enhance replayability. However, some players noted limited mechanical unlocks that do not significantly change playstyle.
- “Super fun horde shooter with swimming mechanics and a level-up system similar to Vampire Survivors.”
- “Solid gameplay with excellent sound design makes Cellfish a fantastic experience.”
- “The combinations of the basic abilities make for really unique gameplay, and the difficulty ramps up very quickly.”
- “The game mechanics can be a bit tricky at first, since there's no tutorial or guides.”
- “Took a few attempts to figure out some more obscure mechanics.”
- “The customization options are cute, but the actual mechanical unlocks are very limited and don't really alter the basic playstyle of your cell.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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20%
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users rating it a perfect 10/10 for its chill and addictive quality. The sound design complements the gameplay effectively, creating an engaging atmosphere that encourages players to keep coming back for more. Overall, the music and sound design are considered exceptional and enhance the gaming experience significantly.
- “Chill music and it keeps tempting to play just one more time with the abilities that unlock when you game over.”
- “Very addictive survivor-like with excellent music and extremely satisfying ASMR-like sound design.”
- “Music and sound design is on point.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are described as a unique blend of cute and unnerving, drawing inspiration from the visuals of "Spore," particularly its early levels. However, some users find the minimalist approach to graphics and sound to verge on blandness, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Overall aesthetic is an awesome mix of cute and unnerving.”
- “I feel like there is an influence of Spore in the visuals, which is dope.”
- “The graphics and sound are minimalist to the point of blandness.”
- “Vampire Survivors-like game with a cell aesthetic similar to the first level of Spore.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game lacks a traditional narrative, focusing instead on gameplay elements such as enemies, levels, and strategies, which offer opportunities for exploration and discovery rather than a cohesive story.
- “The story is rich and engaging, with plenty of enemies, levels, and strategies to explore and uncover.”
- “The narrative is captivating, offering more than just challenges; it invites players to delve deeper into the world.”
- “The storytelling aspect enhances the gameplay, providing a layered experience filled with exploration and discovery.”
- “No story.”
- “The game lacks a compelling narrative.”
- “There is minimal story development, making the experience feel shallow.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when facing bosses that require repetitive circling and evasion tactics. This often leads to a frustrating experience, with some suggesting that it feels like players need an extra life just to manage the grinding involved.
- “The biggest downside is that bosses are generally insanely tedious to kill because you have to fly in circles avoiding the swarm.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the game's strong replayability, noting its unique abilities and challenging gameplay that encourage multiple playthroughs. Additionally, the overall experience is enhanced by impressive sound design and smooth mechanics, making it a worthwhile investment for players seeking variety.
- “For the price, it has a lot of replayability, and the different abilities to fight the enemies are very unique.”
- “Incredible sound design and very smooth gameplay; challenging in a good way with great replayability.”