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Detective Bass in Fish out of Water

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59%Game Brain Score
story, humor
gameplay
100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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Detective Bass in Fish out of Water is a single player action game. It was developed by Team Grouper and was released on January 21, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Detective Bass in Fish Out Of Water is a short, witty, narrative-driven detective game where the player follows clues in order to uncover a murderer. Follow along as the mystery unravels and piece together the truth! STORY DRIVEN Crime ruins everything. This time, it has ruined your vacation! While sailing in a luxury cruise, Mr. Salomon Chinhook has been turned into fillet. It's your job to f…

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
story4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Charming and unique art style with humorous fish-themed noir narrative.
  • Relaxed, story-driven gameplay that focuses on character interactions and thoughtful clue gathering.
  • Engaging writing and witty dialogue that create a cozy and enjoyable detective experience.
  • Very short gameplay duration with limited exploration and minimal interactive mechanics.
  • User interface inconsistencies and lack of convenient keyboard controls for navigating clues and journal.
  • Plot is relatively simple and somewhat linear, lacking challenge and optional side quests or achievements.
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is a short, engaging detective mystery featuring a fish detective on a luxury cruise liner, praised for its playful writing, charming characters, and cozy pacing. While some enjoy its relaxed, thoughtful approach and humor, others find the plot somewhat weak and wish for more depth, side quests, or interactive elements to enrich the narrative experience.

    • “In this short but engaging detective story, you step into the oversized fins of detective bass — a fish with a knack for sleuthing — to uncover the culprit behind a murder that’s left Mr. Salomon Chinhook filleted on a luxury cruise liner.”
    • “The comfortable pacing and focus on story make it a great fit for cozy afternoons or short sessions when you just want to unwind and think your way through an engaging mystery.”
    • “I'm completely fascinated by the storytelling; as a speedrunning addict, I truly find it refreshing to play a game that makes me take my time to flesh out the story.”
    • “I would say the clownfish was my favorite. I was kind of hoping for a side quest to find his son Niko, but maybe another time. Missed opportunity if you ask me.”
    • “You had a few optional achievements, but I think games like this really benefit from having more optional things to find, either something in the environment, or perhaps some other side quests for the characters, or even some silly collectibles. Perhaps you could use the mouse as a hidden-object tool and use it to scan the environment.”
    • “Short story but very playful writing, if you're into silly fish puns and a few wacky interactions.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is minimal and largely overshadowed by the story, music, and art, with limited mechanics focused on simple exploration and activating text clues. It lacks challenge and interactive investigation, feeling more like a linear text-based experience rather than an engaging gameplay-driven one.

    • “Story and character take center stage without heavy mechanics.”
    • “The environment should play a bigger part in the game, as you don't really do much in terms of investigation. It feels like a linear text game, so adding more interaction with the environment or a clue-finding mechanic could improve it.”
    • “It does not have much gameplay; you're just running between the characters while activating various text clues from your notebook. There is no challenge to it; it's just a process of elimination.”
    • “The environment should play a bigger part in the game as well. You don't really do much in terms of investigation; it just feels like a linear text game. They could either add more achievements interacting with the space or include some kind of clue-finding mechanic.”
    • “The gameplay feels secondary to the writing, music, and art.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is charming and light-hearted, featuring witty dialogue, clever fish-related puns, and memorable characters that create a welcoming and amusing detective experience. Its playful and thoughtful writing adds a delightful touch to the narrative.

    • “Detective Bass in Fish Out of Water is one of those delightful small indies that thrives on character, humor, and narrative flair.”
    • “Visually charming and light-hearted, the game blends a humorous premise with surprisingly thoughtful writing.”
    • “Humorous dialogue and memorable suspects keep things welcoming.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music effectively enhances the detective atmosphere, contributing significantly to the game's immersive experience. Players appreciate the soundtrack so much that there is strong demand for its standalone release.

    • “The music helps set the detective mood.”
    • “The gameplay feels secondary to the writing, music, and art.”
    • “I want the OST for sale!”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a unique 2D retro art style that adds to the game's charm and enjoyment. Fans of detective games with distinctive visual aesthetics are likely to appreciate the design.

    • “The art style is very unique and the ending wasn't immediately obvious, making for an enjoyable ride.”
    • “Recommended for those who enjoy frog detective games, duck detective games, and appreciate nice 2D retro graphic art.”
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Detective Bass in Fish out of Water is a action game.

Detective Bass in Fish out of Water is available on PC and Windows.

Detective Bass in Fish out of Water was released on January 21, 2026.

Detective Bass in Fish out of Water was developed by Team Grouper.

Detective Bass in Fish out of Water has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Detective Bass in Fish out of Water is a single player game.

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