"Fish Person Shooter" is a fast-paced action game where you play as a savior of the seas, battling against mutated sea creatures. Utilize a variety of unique weapons and abilities to fight through underwater levels filled with danger. Upgrade your character and customize your loadout to fit your playstyle as you progress through the game's story.
The game features a charming and unique art style that stands out among other retro FPS titles.
The grappling hook mechanic adds depth to both combat and traversal, making gameplay more engaging.
Level design is well thought out, encouraging exploration and critical thinking, which enhances the overall experience.
The game suffers from bugs and stability issues, including crashes and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
Movement mechanics feel janky, with slow acceleration and loss of momentum making it difficult to dodge effectively.
The game has not been updated in a long time, leading to concerns about its future development and polish.
gameplay
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The gameplay is a blend of old-school "boomer shooter" elements and innovative mechanics, featuring a fun grappling hook and unique level designs that range from pirate ships to ancient ruins. While the game excels in its core combat and dodging mechanics, it falls short in offering a wider range of traversal options and some weapon mechanics could benefit from adjustments. Overall, the engaging gameplay and quirky art style create an entertaining experience, despite some minor bugs and limitations.
“The gameplay is obviously inspired by the old-school 'boomer shooter' but it is so much more.”
“The game features unique mechanics that give it a niche among the classic shooters it parodies - it has a hook, in more ways than one.”
“It feels so good to play an FPS in which the core gameplay involves dodging, after so many years of boring cover shooting.”
“While there is a multi-purpose grappling hook, it lacks many traversal mechanics that you would expect to get with a grappling hook, such as swinging, climbing, and rappelling.”
“The game also lacks some other much-needed movement mechanics, such as sliding; hell, even crouching.”
“The only times I really switched away from the shotgun were when I ran out of ammo or was forced to use another weapon for a mechanics-based boss fight.”
music
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players noting its lively Latin swing style that sets it apart from other retro shooters, while others criticize its repetitiveness and lack of variety, often feeling that it loops too frequently. Despite some players finding it fitting for the game's pacing, the overall consensus suggests that the soundtrack could benefit from more variation and depth.
“The soundtrack is lively Latin swing music that further sets the FPS apart from its fellow retro shooters.”
“The aesthetic and soundtrack are unlike any of the other boomer shooters out there.”
“The soundtrack and the way it seemingly blends with the game and its theme is incredible.”
“Music also got old quick.”
“To my knowledge, the soundtrack only has one song which loops throughout the entire game, and if there are more, then there's not enough variation to tell the difference.”
“The only flaws I can think to mention are ones that would be expected to be hammered out with time, as this game is very early access; bugs, 3D models and set pieces that could do with a touch up, a lack of music, and currently few levels.”
graphics
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The game's graphics feature a charming, cartoonish aesthetic reminiscent of early 2000s internet comics, which enhances its light-hearted atmosphere and overall appeal. While some players find the style initially unpolished or childlike, many appreciate its unique charm and humor, setting it apart from typical titles in the genre. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience, despite minor bugs.
“The visuals forego the usual lo-fi style for a cartoony aesthetic, which is very easy on the eyes and marries well with the light-hearted atmosphere.”
“The art style is very unique; it's like a hand-drawn early 2000s internet comic style, which is very pleasing to the eyes.”
“The aesthetic and soundtrack are unlike any of the other boomer shooters out there.”
“I was willing to look past the cartoonish, childlike art style under the condition that the gameplay was fun, but after playing through the game in its entirety, I couldn’t help but keep referring back to it as baby's first boomer shooter.”
“While the art style may seem unpolished at first, it actually contains quite a lot of charm, and makes it stand out from similar games of the genre that all usually look very similar.”
“It's a bit buggy, but fun to play, and has a somewhat crude, 2000s-era flash-esque art style which is more charming than not.”
stability
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The game's stability is currently a mixed bag, with users noting some bugs and performance issues, particularly with the frame rate. While these glitches are present, they are not overwhelming and are somewhat expected for an early access title developed by a solo creator. Overall, players find the experience enjoyable despite the stability concerns, looking forward to future improvements.
“While it's not as buggy as some games we've seen this year, it's definitely not what I'd call stable.”
“As an early access game, especially one by a solo developer, it's to be expected, but the FPS is a bit buggy at the moment, as I mentioned above.”
“This gets me looking forward to playing the game without the bugs and glitches of early access (although they are really not as numerous as I would expect for a game developed by only one person).”
humor
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The game features a cute art style complemented by engaging humor that effectively entertains players during gameplay. Overall, it is described as very funny and enjoyable.
“The art style is cute, with lots of fun humor that can keep you entertained between the shooting.”
“Very funny and fun game!”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a vibrant, cartoony aesthetic that deviates from traditional lo-fi styles, creating a visually appealing and light-hearted environment that enhances the overall experience.
“The visuals forego the usual lo-fi style for a cartoony aesthetic, which is very easy on the eyes and marries well with the light-hearted atmosphere.”
grinding
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Players appreciate the grinding aspect for its well-designed levels that encourage critical thinking and exploration, avoiding feelings of bloat or tedium.
story
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The story is straightforward, providing a basic narrative framework that complements the gameplay, which features satisfying combat mechanics.
“The story is quite simple, lacking depth and complexity.”
“The narrative feels rushed and fails to engage the player.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
replayability
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability, noting that they enjoy revisiting levels multiple times to improve their performance and experience.
“I'm going through the levels as fast as I can, and the replayability of the game is great!”
emotional
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Players express frustration with the emotional impact of the game due to significant technical issues, including game-breaking bugs that disrupt gameplay and create a negative first impression. The repeated crashes and glitches detract from the overall experience, leading to disappointment rather than engagement.