Fishing Game
- August 25, 2022
- OakrotGames
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features charming art design and funny dialogues, making it visually appealing and entertaining.
- Gameplay is fun and engaging, with a satisfying fishing mechanic that offers a decent level of difficulty, especially in the final stages.
- It's a short but enjoyable experience, with a unique cast of characters and a lighthearted story that keeps players entertained.
- The game is quite short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Some players experienced issues with the fishing bar not being fully visible, making it difficult to play effectively.
- The writing and story could be perceived as too silly or lacking depth for those looking for a more serious narrative.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a charming and cute art style that complements its dark comedy theme. Players appreciate the colorful characters and whimsical visuals, which enhance the overall experience and contribute to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere. Overall, the artwork is well-received and considered a highlight, especially given the game's low price.
“Overall, this game is sweet, and I love the art style; definitely worth the low price tag!”
“The characters are colorful both in artwork and personality, and they will make you smile along with the wacky fish you'll catch along the way. It was worth the 2 bucks!”
“Charming story and cute visuals; give it a try!”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a charming and engaging narrative, featuring humorous dialogues and interesting characters that enhance the overall experience. While some players wish for a more serious tone and deeper story elements, the unique levels and cute visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal. Overall, it offers a lighthearted and enjoyable storyline reminiscent of other popular titles.
“Fishing game has a great art design, the story is engaging with some funny dialogues and interesting characters.”
“Each level is different and has a unique element to it, which lends itself to the progression of the story.”
“Charming story and cute visuals, give it a try!”
“The writing is very silly and not too in-depth; given how the game presents itself in other aspects, I almost wish the game took on a more serious tone with some deeper story elements.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humorous writing and engaging dialogues, featuring quirky characters and a charming art style. Players particularly enjoyed the 'fish compendium,' which adds a sense of progress while showcasing the amusing personalities of the fish. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's character and appeal, making it a delightful indie experience.
“The writing's funny as always, the art is cool and the music's nice.”
“The fishing game has a great art design, the story is engaging with some funny dialogues and interesting characters.”
“The art has a lot of character, and the fish especially show a lot of funny personalities which were great fun to discover.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, featuring simple yet fun fishing mechanics that offer a decent level of challenge, particularly in the final level. Players appreciate the charming art, writing, and music, as well as the diverse cast of characters and their charismatic storylines, drawing favorable comparisons to the fishing system in Stardew Valley.
“Fishing game is a really interesting and impressive short game, with some fun gameplay quirks and a diversely presented cast of characters.”
“The gameplay is fun; I’ve never played Stardew Valley, but the fishing in this game holds a decent difficulty, especially the final level which I really enjoyed.”
“Simple but very fun fishing mechanics, and the art, writing, and music are incredibly charming.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its charm and quality, complementing the engaging artwork and humorous writing. Reviewers find the music to be a delightful addition that enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's fun and appealing atmosphere.
“The writing's funny as always, the art is cool, and the music is nice.”
“Simple but very fun fishing mechanics, and the art, writing, and music are incredibly charming.”
“The design of this game and the music are lovely!”
