F.I.S.H.
- March 25, 2021
- Tim Kashani
Get on Steam"F.I.S.H. is a comedy musical single-player game with a wonderful soundtrack and hilarious narrative. As a new intern in the Department of F.I.S.H., your task is to redirect fish using STOP signs in time with the music to prevent . Successfully complete each of the 15 levels, with its own unique music, to earn a score of 15/30 or higher and advance. Be prepared to face the consequences if you fail!"
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Reviews
- The game features a fun and humorous concept with engaging gameplay that challenges players' reflexes.
- The music is catchy and well-composed, with standout tracks that enhance the overall experience.
- The pixel art style and charming cutscenes add to the game's unique aesthetic, making it visually appealing.
- The difficulty spikes significantly, especially in later levels, which can be frustrating for players.
- Some levels lack proper rhythm and audio cues, making it difficult to follow the gameplay as a rhythm game should.
- The inclusion of joke levels and 'quiet' stages detracts from the overall experience, feeling like unnecessary padding.
- music51 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchiness and unique style, with standout tracks like "Spaghetti Night" and "Barracudas" receiving particular acclaim. However, some players express frustration over the inclusion of levels without music, which detracts from the rhythm game experience, and note that certain tracks do not sync well with gameplay. Overall, while the soundtrack is considered enjoyable and adds to the game's charm, inconsistencies in audio synchronization and the presence of silent levels have led to mixed feelings among players.
“The music is very good and has a fun and unique style.”
“The music is top-notch.”
“The music is super catchy, especially the barracudas, and when I mess up, it feels like 'okay, I see where I messed up, but I know I can get better!' It's a tough game, but it's a game that feels like you can improve.”
“I could go beyond the poor humor and music, but that absence of audio sync is not acceptable.”
“Why just why, be honest, why... a rhythm game is not a rhythm game without the music to follow, oh and it's not even one but two silence levels!”
“I've also played one stage which has no music at all, which is probably the worst concept for a rhythm game level and feels like an excuse to pad out the game with one extra stage that takes fewer resources to make.”
- humor28 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its creativity and charm, with many players finding it enjoyable and aligned with their personal tastes. While some levels and jokes are considered amusing, a few reviewers noted that the humor can become repetitive or annoying with excessive play. Overall, the game successfully combines fun gameplay with a lighthearted, whimsical sense of humor, particularly appealing to fans of quirky, nonsensical comedy.
“This game is not only enjoyable, but also manages to be funny.”
“Funny rhythm game with fish!”
“I cannot believe I became so invested in this funny fish game.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its humor, charm, and simple mechanics that are easy to learn but hard to master. However, many criticize the lack of fair practice opportunities and unpredictable challenges, particularly with fast-moving elements that detract from the rhythm-based experience. Overall, while the game shows potential, significant improvements are needed to enhance the gameplay experience.
“It is one of my favorite games ever because it has my sense of humor and extremely addicting gameplay.”
“A fun rhythm game with unique mechanics!”
“You only use one input, which can be the spacebar, a key, or left/right mouse clicks, making the gameplay easy to understand yet very hard to master.”
“The game has a great idea concept; however, you fail in making a fair gameplay, and there are several reasons for that.”
“At the start of the game, everything is cool and chill; however, your tutorials only show you how fish behave. You don't actually let players practice, and that's already a bad side of the gameplay. Throwing you a bunch of those types of fish without previous practice is just unfair and unpleasant, especially when you get to the part of the fast fish that take 2 beats to stop. In a high tempo, you cannot keep up with all those fish; we need a longer cue.”
“Probably the biggest gripe I have about this game is that for your first couple of plays of a level (or on 'quiet!!' every single time), much of the gameplay is just reaction-time based instead of rhythm based.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charming cutscenes and appealing pixel art style, contributing to the overall goofy and enjoyable atmosphere. While some reviewers note that the graphics aren't the most advanced, they appreciate the cool backgrounds and find the visuals complement the game's simple yet pleasing aesthetics. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong aspect of the game, enhancing the experience alongside its catchy soundtrack.
“The cutscenes are quite charming, and the visuals accentuate the goofy feeling this game gives off.”
“I don't know who did these graphics, but they are amazing!”
“I love the pixel art style too; it's really cool and looks like they worked hard on this.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, lacking the vibrancy that would enhance the gameplay experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and infused with humor, complementing the enjoyable gameplay experience.
“The story is really enjoyable, filled with its own unique humor.”
“The narrative is engaging and keeps you invested throughout the game.”
“I loved how the story unfolded, with unexpected twists and well-developed characters.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game overall but express frustration with the lack of a soft reset option for levels, making it more tedious to achieve perfect runs.
“Delightful game, but my only gripe is that there isn't any form of soft reset for the levels, which makes resetting for a perfect run a bit more tedious than I feel it could be.”
