Fish Person Shooter

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Fish Person Shooter is a single player shooter game with a comedy theme. It was developed by 8AH and was released on May 20, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Single-Player

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game features a charming and unique art style that stands out among other retro FPS titles, with a light-hearted atmosphere and fun humor.
The level design is well-crafted, encouraging exploration and critical thinking, while the grappling hook mechanic adds depth to both combat and traversal.
Despite being in early access, the game shows a lot of potential with its creative mechanics and engaging gameplay, making it a refreshing take on the boomer shooter genre.

The game suffers from various bugs and stability issues, including crashes and frustrating save system problems, which can hinder the overall experience.
Movement mechanics feel janky, with slow acceleration and a lack of fluidity that can make dodging and navigating levels challenging.
The game has not been updated in a long time, leading to concerns about its future development and whether it will receive the polish it needs.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a blend of old-school "boomer shooter" mechanics with unique features like a multi-purpose grappling hook and a harpoon system, offering a fun and engaging experience. While the cartoonish art style and level design are praised, some players feel the game lacks essential traversal mechanics and has a few buggy elements. Overall, the combination of dodging mechanics and creative weapon interactions provides a refreshing take on the FPS genre, despite some 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
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players noting its repetitive nature and limited variation, often feeling like only one song loops throughout. However, others appreciate the lively Latin swing soundtrack, which sets the game apart from other retro shooters and complements the combat pacing effectively. Overall, while the music enhances the game's aesthetic, its lack of diversity may detract from the experience for some players.
- “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.”
- “Terrible music though and a tad too many puzzles.”
- “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.”
- “Music is... repetitive, but isn't obnoxious, so that's fine.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 art style initially unpolished or childlike, many appreciate its unique charm and humor, contributing to an entertaining experience. Overall, the visuals stand out in the boomer shooter genre, offering a refreshing departure from typical lo-fi styles.
- “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
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
- “The system of enemies dropping armor, and the ability to use said armor to create checkpoints, is quite interesting, even if the mechanic is a bit buggy at the moment.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a cute art style complemented by engaging humor that effectively entertains players during gameplay. Reviewers highlight its fun and comedic elements, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “The art style is cute, with lots of fun humor that can keep you entertained between the shooting.”
- “Very funny and fun game!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the level design for encouraging critical thinking and exploration, noting that it avoids the pitfalls of being bloated or tedious, which often characterizes grinding in games.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability, noting that they enjoy revisiting levels to improve their speed and performance.
- “I'm going through the levels as fast as I can, and the replayability of the game is great!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the emotional impact of technical issues in the game, particularly in the first level, where repeated crashes and bugs detract from the overall experience and create a negative first impression. The emotional engagement is undermined by these gameplay interruptions, leading to disappointment rather than immersion.