Fish Game
- October 26, 2023
- Creative Ink Games
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Fish Game is a freshwater fishkeeping simulator that allows players to observe and interact with individual fish possessing unique personalities and behaviors. The game features dynamic relationships, various fish species, and a comprehensive hunger system. Despite being released accidentally without full Early Access features, it offers a good experience that will be improved over time."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience for fish lovers, allowing players to create and maintain beautiful aquariums.
- The fish exhibit realistic behaviors and personalities, enhancing the immersion and engagement in the gameplay.
- The developers are responsive and actively working on updates, showing a commitment to improving the game and expanding its features.
- The game currently lacks essential features such as breeding, filtration systems, and a wider variety of fish and aquatic life.
- Some players have reported bugs and performance issues, including memory leaks and difficulties with the user interface.
- The gameplay can become repetitive over time, with limited objectives and a lack of deeper mechanics to maintain long-term interest.
- graphics34 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with many players appreciating the vibrant visuals and beautiful fish designs that capture the essence of aquatic life. However, some users express a desire for more realistic and detailed graphics, noting issues like blurriness at high resolutions and occasional graphical glitches. Overall, while the art style is generally well-received, there are calls for improvements to enhance the visual experience further.
“The graphics are the perfect mix of cartoony and realistic, and the fish designs are beautiful!”
“The graphics are vibrant, and the underwater environment is visually engaging.”
“Gorgeous visuals, especially when you zoom in.”
“I know this is a pretty new game, but I am hoping for better graphics; it feels blurry at high resolutions.”
“There's a somewhat rare graphical glitch where looking through the corner of a tank makes the fish in the corner temporarily look all stretched out and two-dimensional.”
“Unfortunately, I'm more of a visually oriented person and prefer more realistic graphics.”
- gameplay23 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a charming art style and a variety of options for fish care and tank decoration, though many mechanics are still in development. Players appreciate the relaxing and rewarding nature of the game, with a fluid progression system and engaging fish care mechanics, despite some concerns about the current lack of depth and variety. Overall, it offers a promising sandbox experience, with players looking forward to future updates that will enhance gameplay and introduce new species and mechanics.
“The gameplay is rewarding and entertaining.”
“The actual gameplay is surprisingly fluid and nice, as you unlock new elements at a steady pace.”
“Very sandbox gameplay with tons of options and that addicting feeling of fish-hunting when you go to the many in-game shops you can unlock.”
“There's hardly any actual gameplay, and it feels more like something you boot up to wind down after a rough day, or leave running on an extra screen for some ambiance.”
“Second after a few hours it does get boring; maybe add a little more gameplay.”
“Definitely needs some updates to add more species of fish and plants along with unique fish behaviors and breeding mechanics (devs have already confirmed this will be in the game).”
- stability9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -22 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
Overall, the stability of the game has received mixed reviews. While some players report a generally smooth experience with minimal bugs, others highlight significant graphical glitches and performance issues, particularly in early access. The developers are praised for their responsiveness in addressing these problems, but potential buyers are advised to wait for further updates before purchasing.
“For fellow Steam Deck owners: the game runs great!”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, making for a smooth experience.”
“I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which is impressive!”
“I was hoping for a more involved game, while this one was slow, buggy, and had limited things to do other than feed, decorate, and purchase fish and their tanks.”
“Do not buy this game yet, very buggy.”
“- There are many graphical glitches such as fish stretching like crazy when they bump into the tank glass, shadows turning completely black so you can't see anything, algae being black/grey rather than green so I mistake it for a shadow, plants z-fighting and missing textures sometimes, trimmed plants exploding in volume.”
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as catchy and fitting, creating a relaxing underwater vibe that enhances the gameplay experience. While some users note a limited variety, they appreciate the clean and chill tunes, which contribute to a peaceful atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received, with players enjoying its presence without it being overwhelming.
“The music is a bit limited in variety, but they're all super catchy tunes and kind of have their own style that really fits.”
“The music is clean, the gameplay is simple, and the only challenge is going to stores to get rare fish before they close and making sure they don't kill each other (there is a no-death mode).”
“The music's super chill, and the underwater vibe is relaxing.”
“The music is a bit limited in variety, and while the tunes are catchy, they lack diversity.”
“I'd love a water filter soundscape based on real fish tanks with no music for the video mode.”
“The music is clean, but it doesn't add much to the overall experience.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by amusing bugs and quirky scenarios, such as the absurd antics of characters like "dough boi" and clever name changes like the parody of PetSmart. While some bugs can be frustrating, they often add to the comedic experience rather than detract from it, making for a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere. Overall, players find the humor to be a highlight, contributing to the game's charm.
“I can't explain how funny it is to read stuff like 'dough boi is chasing cloud' followed by 'dough boi was bit by cloud', all while watching dough boi sulking in a plant.”
“My biggest gripe is this: you can chuck a billion plants into a single tank and yet the oxygen output doesn't increase unless you whack 'em with the scissors, which is hilarious but also why lol.”
“Also, as a previous PetSmart employee, the rename of PetSmart is hilarious, especially with all the goldfish crammed into a small tank.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for balancing graphics between realism and performance, resulting in steady performance without major issues. However, there are suggestions for further content and UI improvements to enhance the experience. The art style is also noted as well-optimized and user-friendly.
“The graphics have a good sweet spot between realistic, stylistic, and performance friendly.”
“I have not encountered anything game-breaking, and performance is very steady.”
“The art style is perfect, it is very well optimized, and it is simple to learn.”
“Has promise, but needs a lot more content and a little more UI optimization.”
“Might need to change review based on future performance.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players generally view grinding in simulation games as a necessary but time-consuming aspect, often requiring significant investment to progress, such as completing missions or managing resources. While some enjoy the grind for its rewarding nature, others find it tedious, particularly when it involves repetitive tasks like managing inventory or moving items.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Delete and duplicate fish; finding and moving them can be tedious.”
“I love grinding things out, and this game would be perfect with that option.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional narrative, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics like missions and tasks typical of simulation genres. However, some players appreciate the context and background of the game, which enhances their overall enjoyment despite the absence of a structured story.
“Overall, I gave it a thumbs up knowing the story behind this game and what it delivered on day one.”
“No story.”
“Overall, I gave it a thumbs up knowing the story behind this game and what the game delivered on day one.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the emotional aspect of the game through its supportive and wholesome community, which fosters a sense of belonging and connection among participants.
“The community is incredibly wholesome and supportive.”
“The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me.”
“I felt a strong connection to the story, which made the experience unforgettable.”
