Fish Story

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Fish Story is a single player survival platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Five Percents and was released on November 11, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Atmospheric underwater game for the whole family! Help the brave fish solve the mystery of the lights!

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Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

story5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Atmospheric underwater setting with pleasant graphics and soothing music that enhances immersion.
Simple and accessible gameplay suitable for all ages, with intuitive controls and clear objectives.
Short and relaxing experience, featuring easy achievements and a charming, lighthearted story.

Very short game duration with minimal gameplay depth and repetitive mechanics that may bore some players.
Technical and visual quality are low, with limited customization options and lackluster 2D graphics.
The story ending feels underwhelming and too reliant on text, lacking engaging visual storytelling.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "fish story" is simple, atmospheric, and family-friendly, offering a gentle and lighthearted underwater adventure with some motivation through achievements and gradual progression. However, opinions vary widely, with some praising its emotional and well-written narrative, while others find the story disjointed, minimal, or overshadowed by basic gameplay. The game could benefit from enhanced visual storytelling and clearer narrative development.
- “This underwater adventure presents a colorful setting and an intriguing yet simple story.”
- “It features a simple storyline, pleasant graphics, unforgettable music, and 6 Steam achievements.”
- “'fish story' is an atmospheric underwater game for the whole family.”
- “There is effectively one dimension of movement, the story and writing feel disjointed, and nothing about this game makes any kind of sense visually.”
- “I would recommend that the developer add more visual storytelling between levels instead of relying solely on text.”
- “The music is relaxing and I liked that they tried to implement some story even though I really disliked the ending; it was a bit too open and ambiguous.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is simple and accessible, featuring straightforward mechanics like controlling a fish, avoiding obstacles, and collecting items, making it suitable for casual play or achievement hunting. While some find it repetitive or basic, it offers a lighthearted underwater adventure best enjoyed in short sessions. Overall, it provides good value for its low price despite lacking depth for extended play.
- “The simplicity of the gameplay makes it accessible to players of all skill levels, with clear instructions and a straightforward objective: help the brave fish solve the mystery of the lights.”
- “Gameplay revolves around controlling a small fish, avoiding falling objects, keeping track of hunger, and collecting jewels.”
- “While it may not stand out as groundbreaking, it still delivers a lighthearted underwater adventure with a gentle story and accessible gameplay.”
- “Some may find the mechanics too basic or repetitive after a while.”
- “This game is easy for people who are achievement hunting; the gameplay is a bit simple, although the final boss was frustrating because there was almost no food coming down.”
- “Honestly, you can finish the game within 20 to 25 minutes. It's a fun little game best for kids. Those expecting hours of gameplay might be disappointed, as this title lacks depth and lasting engagement.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are simplistic and lackluster, resembling low-effort 2D art typical of browser or mobile games, which may disappoint PC gamers expecting higher visual quality. While the tropical atmosphere and glowing lights add some appeal, resolution options merely scale the basic art without improving overall graphics quality.
- “The tropical atmosphere and glowing lights create a sense of mystery, and the graphics are pleasant to look at.”
- “It features a simple storyline, pleasant graphics, unforgettable music, and 6 Steam achievements.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lacklustre 2D visuals.”
- “The game features somewhat lazy, simplistic 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low effort flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is widely praised for being soothing, relaxing, and memorable, effectively enhancing the game's immersion. However, some players find the soundtrack can become repetitive during extended play. Overall, the soundtrack is a standout positive aspect of the game.
- “It features a simple storyline, pleasant graphics, unforgettable music, and 6 Steam achievements.”
- “The soundtrack is soothing and adds to the immersion, although it can become repetitive during longer play sessions.”
- “The music is relaxing and I liked that they tried to implement some story.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Fish Story" offers a charming underwater atmosphere with tropical settings and glowing lights that create a mysterious yet family-friendly environment, complemented by visually pleasing graphics.
- “'fish story' is an atmospheric underwater game for the whole family.”
- “The tropical atmosphere and glowing lights create a sense of mystery, and the graphics are pleasant to look at.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users praise the game for its deeply emotional and heartwarming story, describing it as one of the most touching and well-written narratives they've ever experienced. Many find it to be a truly memorable and heartfelt journey.
- “To those looking to spend the remnants of their Steam wallet such as myself, look no further, my friend, as this heartwarming game about a fish warmed my heart and surely will warm yours as well.”
- “Fish Story is the best game I've ever played in the entirety of my life. It has the most emotional and well-written story I have ever had the blessing to experience.”