DAISY THE SWIMMER

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DAISY THE SWIMMER is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by nStarcube and was released on July 22, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Explore the vibrant underwater world of Parang Blue Island as Daisy, a skilled swimmer hunting fish like mackerel and tuna to survive. Defend against the menacing Abyss Ninjas using fists and water guns in fast-paced action with simple controls. Unravel the hidden stories behind Daisy’s companions and the island’s mysteries beneath a stunning sunset.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Daisy the Swimmer features vibrant visuals and a colorful tropical setting that enhances the overall experience.
The game offers a unique blend of adventure, exploration, and light combat, with a quirky atmosphere and humorous storytelling.
Players who enjoy experimental indie titles may find charm in its eccentric characters and engaging core gameplay loop.

The game suffers from inconsistent controls, technical bugs, and a lack of gameplay depth, making the experience feel unpolished.
Combat mechanics are janky and frustrating, often leading to repetitive encounters and a lack of satisfying gameplay.
Exploration is limited, with minimal rewards for curiosity and a linear progression that may disappoint players seeking depth.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging exploration and action, with players swimming through the ocean, catching fish, and battling enemies. While the combat system is simple yet satisfying, the experience is marred by inconsistent controls and technical issues, leading to a lack of depth. The game relies heavily on its visual charm and quirky atmosphere to maintain player interest, supported by a helpful tutorial that eases players into the mechanics.
- “It’s the kind of game that thrives on novelty and character rather than mechanical complexity, leaning heavily on its visual charm and quirky atmosphere to engage its audience.”
- “The core gameplay loop revolves around swimming through the ocean, catching fish, and combating enemies.”
- “These sequences provide bursts of action between exploration, giving the gameplay an alternating pace of calm and chaos.”
- “However, the game suffers from inconsistent controls, technical bugs, and limited gameplay depth.”
- “For me, the gameplay is a little difficult.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The graphics are vibrant and well-suited to the game's relaxed, tropical theme, with Daisy's design serving as a standout element that enhances the overall experience. While the visuals exhibit charm and personality, they lack some polish and variety, preventing the game from reaching the top tier in its genre. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics and complementary audio design contributes to an enjoyable atmosphere.
- “The concept is interesting, and the visuals suit the relaxed, tropical tone.”
- “Daisy herself is designed to be the focal point—her confident demeanor, expressive animations, and swimsuit aesthetic clearly place her at the heart of the experience.”
- “Beautiful graphics, good music.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game world.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Daisy the Swimmer" offers a unique blend of underwater adventure and adult-themed elements, set in the vibrant backdrop of Parang Blue Island. While it hints at deeper narratives involving hidden powers and secrets, the overall experience is described as unpolished and lacking depth, appealing more to those seeking lighthearted entertainment than a substantial storyline.
- “What makes the game intriguing is how it mixes its aquatic adventure with adult storytelling.”
- “While there are flashes of creativity in the story and setting, the overall experience feels unpolished.”
- “There are hints of a larger narrative involving hidden powers and dark secrets beneath the waves, but the story never takes itself too seriously.”
- “This balance allows the title to straddle the line between risqué and lighthearted entertainment, though players who expect a more substantial story will find it thin.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by its vibrant visual charm and quirky elements, creating a relaxing yet adventurous environment. The combination of picturesque beaches, coral reefs, and coastal cliffs, along with a bright audio design, enhances the overall engaging experience.
- “It’s the kind of game that thrives on novelty and character rather than mechanical complexity, leaning heavily on its visual charm and quirky atmosphere to engage its audience.”
- “The beaches, coral reefs, and coastal cliffs all contribute to an atmosphere that feels relaxing and adventurous at the same time.”
- “The developers clearly intended to create a bright, upbeat atmosphere, and in that regard, the audio design complements the visuals well.”
- “The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, making it difficult to immerse myself in the world.”
- “Despite the colorful visuals, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, failing to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The attempts at creating a whimsical atmosphere fall short, leaving the experience feeling hollow and unengaging.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game is accessible for casual players, it may not satisfy those looking for depth or high replayability, leaving some users feeling underwhelmed in this aspect.
- “These design choices make the game accessible for casual players but leave those seeking depth or replayability a little underwhelmed.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in, making replayability a major letdown.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences occasional performance issues, including inconsistent frame rates and minor visual glitches, which are typical for small-scale Unity projects.
- “Performance issues, such as inconsistent frame rates and minor visual glitches, also pop up from time to time, which is common for small-scale Unity projects.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered several bugs that disrupted gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience overall.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by its bizarre and eccentric blend of quirky, adult-themed elements, combining aquatic exploration with hack-and-slash combat and flashes of erotic humor. It appeals to players who appreciate niche titles that embrace a unique and offbeat comedic style.
- “What begins as a tranquil fishing experience quickly expands into a bizarre and eccentric action-adventure that mixes aquatic exploration with hack-and-slash combat and flashes of humor.”
- “It’s an unapologetically niche game meant for players who enjoy quirky, adult-themed titles with a mix of exploration, combat, and humor.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including inconsistent frame rates and occasional visual glitches, which are typical for small-scale Unity projects. Overall, players find the optimization to be quite poor.
- “Performance issues, such as inconsistent frame rates and minor visual glitches, also pop up from time to time, which is common for small-scale Unity projects.”
- “This is a terribly optimized game.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music effectively complements the tropical setting, enhancing immersion with fitting background tunes and engaging sound effects like splashes and seagull calls. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics and quality music contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “The tropical background music suits the setting, and the sound effects—splashes, sword swings, and the calls of seagulls—add to the immersion.”
- “Beautiful graphics, good music.”