Fish Stick Protocol

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Fish Stick Protocol is a multiplayer action game with horror, comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Maracas Studio and was released on November 5, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Fish Stick Protocol is an online co-op game where up to 8 players explore procedurally generated dimensions filled with dangerous creatures and anomalies. Work together to survive, collect bizarre artifacts, and showcase them in your manor to unlock new rooms. Customize your character with unique colors and spend in-game cash on consumables or cosmetics.

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

humor13 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Fish Stick Protocol offers a hilarious and chaotic cooperative experience, perfect for playing with friends and enjoying unpredictable moments.
The game features a charming art style and a lighthearted tone, making it suitable for casual gamers looking for a fun, non-scary experience.
With support for up to 8 players and a variety of customization options for the home base, the game encourages teamwork and creativity while providing a unique gameplay loop.

Some players have reported bugs and issues with the physics engine, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.
The procedural generation can result in repetitive and empty levels, especially at lower difficulty settings, which may detract from the overall experience.
As an early access title, the game lacks certain features like a comprehensive tutorial and a more varied soundtrack, which could enhance the gameplay.

humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by chaotic and unpredictable moments, driven by a physics engine that leads to amusing mishaps and ragdoll antics. Players find joy in the absurdity of teamwork challenges, where communication and quick thinking often result in hilarious failures rather than mechanical precision. Overall, the game offers a lighthearted experience filled with comedic catastrophes, making it a fun and engaging environment for players.
- “Every mission is a test of teamwork and adaptability, filled with unexpected physics events, environmental traps, and humorous catastrophes that often feel as though they were designed purely to create laughter and panic in equal measure.”
- “It captures the same energy that made other cooperative hits like 'Human: Fall Flat' and 'Deep Rock Galactic' so beloved but injects its own brand of absurd humor and dynamic unpredictability.”
- “Every session feels like an experiment in controlled disaster, where the best moments come from players improvising solutions that go hilariously wrong.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a blend of cooperative mechanics that emphasize communication, quick thinking, and humor, making it accessible for newcomers while allowing for creative problem-solving. However, some players find certain mechanics, like being immobilized unexpectedly, to detract from the overall experience.
- “Success often depends not on mechanical mastery but on communication, quick thinking, and a sense of humor.”
- “The game’s mechanics are approachable enough for newcomers while still leaving room for creative problem-solving.”
- “As it stands, Fish Stick Protocol is an inspired mix of cooperative gameplay, physical comedy, and emergent chaos.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, while the game exhibits some bugs and unpredictable glitches, particularly with its physics engine, it remains playable and enjoyable, especially in multiplayer settings. Users note that certain mechanics, like throwing rocks, may not always function as intended, but this does not significantly detract from the fun.
- “The physics engine, though central to the humor, can sometimes lead to unpredictable bugs or visual glitches.”
- “Throwing rocks at enemies is a bit buggy; sometimes it doesn't damage them.”
- “Apart from the game being a bit weird and buggy, it's clearly more than playable and fun, especially with friends!”
music
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The music in the game is noted to be sparse, with users expressing disappointment over the limited variety and presence of tracks.
- “The game lacks a variety of music tracks.”
- “There is a noticeable absence of engaging music in the game.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization appears to be inconsistent, as some players report high GPU usage, suggesting potential optimization issues, while others, including the reviewer, did not experience similar problems. Further investigation into specific hardware models may provide additional insights.
- “The game runs smoothly on my mid-range setup, which shows how well-optimized it is for different hardware configurations.”
- “I appreciate the developers' efforts in optimizing the game, as it allows for a seamless experience even on lower-end systems.”
- “Some friends mentioned their GPU temperatures were very high while playing the game. I didn't experience this myself, but it could be an optimization issue.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system despite meeting the recommended requirements, which suggests a lack of proper optimization.”
- “I noticed significant frame drops in busy areas, indicating that the game could use better optimization to handle more complex scenes.”
story
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The story is characterized by a blend of teamwork and adaptability, where each mission presents humorous challenges and unexpected events that foster laughter and camaraderie among players. The hub world serves as a contrasting space for regrouping and reflecting on the chaotic missions, making even failures feel like entertaining moments in a shared narrative.
- “Every mission is a test of teamwork and adaptability, filled with unexpected physics events, environmental traps, and humorous catastrophes that often feel as though they were designed purely to create laughter and panic in equal measure.”
- “The hub world offers a welcome contrast to the chaos of the missions, giving players time to regroup, laugh about their failures, and plan the next run.”
- “Even the moments of failure—slipping into a deadly trap, accidentally destroying a valuable artifact, or being caught in a bizarre anomaly—feel less like setbacks and more like punchlines in a shared story.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving players with little emotional investment in the outcomes.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises, making the overall experience feel stale.”