Fishermurs

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Fishermurs is a single player and multiplayer survival shooter game. It was developed by Reward Hunters and was released on April 14, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

One fish, four lemurs. Online arcade battles between lemurs on dinghies. Grab your paddles, hop in a boat, and beat up anyone who tries to snatch your precious fish. And don’t miss the chance to fishslap a friend or three!

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

Fun, chaotic multiplayer arcade-style gameplay that is enjoyable especially with friends or bots.
Bright, colorful, and charming low-poly graphics with a playful and humorous tone.
Supports quick, energetic matches with simple controls and additional weapon/power-up variety that adds to the fun.

Severely limited player base and no active online community, making multiplayer matches difficult to find.
Lack of substantial single-player content beyond a basic tutorial, leading to low replayability.
Technical shortcomings such as clunky controls, limited resolution options, no local multiplayer, and an overall feeling of repetitiveness.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a chaotic yet straightforward combat system focused on securing and holding fish, best enjoyed in local cooperative or multiplayer sessions. While the mechanics are accessible and fun, they lack depth and strategic variety, which may limit long-term engagement. The appeal largely hinges on social play, as solo modes with bots provide some entertainment but can't fully replace online multiplayer.
- “The core gameplay loop revolves around securing and holding the fish while fending off rival lemurs armed primarily with paddles and slap-based attacks.”
- “Combat mechanics are intentionally straightforward but chaotic.”
- “For players who enjoy chaotic local multiplayer sessions and appreciate simple mechanics that emphasize immediate action over complexity, it offers lighthearted entertainment.”
- “However, because the mechanics are relatively shallow, mastery tends to revolve around spatial awareness and timing rather than deep strategic variation.”
- “This design choice keeps the experience approachable and prevents grind-heavy mechanics, but it also limits sustained engagement.”
- “Once players have experienced the core mechanics and map variations, the novelty can diminish unless the social aspect remains strong.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The game features bright, cartoon-inspired graphics that complement its comedic tone, offering a soft and visually appealing aesthetic. Reviewers praise the quality and beauty of the graphics, especially noteworthy for an indie title using a less common engine.
- “Visually, the game adopts a bright, cartoon-inspired aesthetic that reinforces its comedic tone.”
- “The game has beautiful graphics and great music.”
- “The graphics are quite soft and sweet.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as lively and playful, contributing to a fun and occasionally hilarious atmosphere focused on frantic arena combat. While the game offers energetic and amusing moments, some users note it lacks depth in strategy and narrative, and the absence of a strong community may diminish the overall experience.
- “Instead, it delivers a focused, humorous experience centered on frantic arena combat and playful rivalry.”
- “Those seeking layered strategy, narrative elements, or expansive progression systems may find it limited, but within its niche framework, it provides energetic and occasionally hilarious moments of competitive chaos.”
- “It's a nice and funny game with good graphics and sounds for this kind but there is no community.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story aspect is generally viewed as weak or minimal, with little to no meaningful narrative development. Players note the absence of a compelling story, leaving character motivations vague and relying heavily on gameplay or multiplayer elements instead.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Apparently you’re a lemur on a noble quest to catch fish and instead of fishing, you battle other lemurs for the exactly same meal.”
- “This section should have been the bread and butter in Fishermurs’ case since most games which lack a proper story, at least try to compensate that with their gameplay.”
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
- “There isn‘t a story to Fishermurs.”
- “This section should have been the bread and butter in Fishermurs’ case since most games which lack a proper story at least try to compensate that with their gameplay.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music is upbeat and creates a light, humorous atmosphere, providing a soothing background that enhances relaxation. While not exceptional or award-worthy, it complements the game's charm and pairs well with its beautiful graphics.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music running in the background was soothing enough.”
- “The game has beautiful graphics and great music.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is minimal, focusing more on charming, animated character designs that express personality through movement rather than dialogue, with limited customization and achievements but no significant long-term progression.
- “Character designs are charmingly exaggerated, with animated lemurs that convey personality through movement rather than dialogue.”
- “Matches are largely self-contained, and while there may be minor customization elements or achievements to pursue, there is little in the way of long-term character development.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is viewed skeptically by some users, with criticism pointing to it feeling like a lazy cash grab due to the lack of servers, multiplayer, or single-player content. However, others note that it doesn’t overtly come across as a cash grab.
- “Because there's no servers and no one to play with, and no single player mode, this is a dead game, and just exists on Steam as a lazy cash grab for a nothing game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is lighthearted and humorous, with playful music that enhances the comedic tone, though some repetitive or distracting elements may detract slightly from the overall experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers enjoyable solo and multiplayer gameplay at an affordable price, but its replayability is limited as it can become boring quickly.
- “Fun boat game for a cheap price to play solo or multiplayer, but unfortunately it can get boring quickly, so replayability might be an issue to take into account.”