Fishlike

About

"Fishlike" is a single-player action game with a WarioWare-inspired microgame compilation featuring over 120 microgames centered around fish and fishing. The game offers 8 main levels with unique music, themes, and boss stages, as well as challenging remix stages and a fishing minigame. Online leaderboards and practice mode allow for global and friend competition and game-specific skill practice.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 210 reviews

music10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging experience with a variety of microgames that capture the charm of WarioWare.
It's a great value for the price, providing hours of entertainment and nostalgia for fans of fast-paced mini-games.
The visuals and music create an appealing atmosphere, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.

Many microgames have overly strict timing, making them frustratingly difficult, especially at higher speeds.
Some games suffer from poor balancing and RNG elements, leading to inconsistent experiences that can feel unfair.
The game lacks polish in certain areas, such as audio and UI clarity, which detracts from the overall experience.

music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
19%
19%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it cool and energetic, enhancing the overall vibe, while others feel it becomes repetitive and lacks catchiness. While many appreciate the charming art and enjoyable soundtrack, some critics argue that the music contributes to poor pacing and feels incomplete. Overall, the music is seen as a significant aspect of the game, but opinions vary on its execution and lasting appeal.
- “Music: cool and energetic, makes up a huge part of the vibe of the game.”
- “Incredibly charming art, music, and vibe, and a lot more fun than I expected.”
- “Great game, the music fits the intensity and it's enjoyable, and the majority of microgames are very polished.”
- “The graphics and soundtrack are endearing at first but get old fast.”
- “I also didn’t find the songs and pixel art extremely catchy, but that’s just my taste.”
- “Felt like the developer was just practicing their variety of game dev skills rather than making something fun; the music is bad and adds to the poor pacing, the UI is unclear, and the art and microgames are uninteresting.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a colorful and simple pixel art style that enhances the gameplay experience, particularly during intense moments. While initially endearing and fun, some players feel that the visuals and soundtrack can become repetitive over time. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's goofy and engaging atmosphere.
- “Great sounds, great visuals, I love the goofy aspect of all this.”
- “It's a super fun game and the pixel art style is a vibe.”
- “Visuals: it looks pretty simple and helps the game to play on those intense moments; it's colorful and attractive while you play.”
- “The graphics and soundtrack are endearing at first but get old fast.”
- “Visuals: it looks pretty simple and helps the game to play on those intense moments; it's colorful and attractive while you play, but not many details are needed when you play a minigame for less than 5 seconds.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay offers a vast array of mechanics and controls, which can be initially overwhelming but becomes enjoyable as players master techniques that simplify the experience. With its fun theme and diverse gameplay styles, it appeals to fans of microgames and those seeking lighthearted entertainment.
- “The games offer a huge variety in terms of mechanics and controls. You might feel stressed at first learning the games, but once you pick up on it, especially when you learn certain techniques that make some games much easier, it really gets going.”
- “With the fun theme and loads of different gameplay styles, this is an excellent indie game for fans of microgames or just people looking for a few hours of silly fun.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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Users appreciate the inclusion of humor and lightheartedness in the stories of Wario-like games, emphasizing that the charm often lies in the small jokes woven throughout the narrative. However, there is a desire for a more structured plot, whether through a simple overarching storyline or a level-by-level narrative progression.
- “I am very happy that more developers are trying to make Wario-likes, but the best parts of such games are, in my opinion, the little jokes in the story.”
- “The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
- “There is no coherent plot, making it difficult to stay invested.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and doesn't provide a satisfying experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing losing animations, which are so entertaining that players intentionally choose to fail the micro games to experience them. This clever design adds a layer of fun and encourages playful engagement with the game's mechanics.
- “The micro games feature such hilarious losing animations that you purposely choose to fail them.”
- “The humor in the game is so well-crafted that it makes even the simplest tasks entertaining.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and funny scenarios that keep me laughing throughout.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game enjoyable and short, with a notable level of replayability for those interested in revisiting it.
- “Very fun short game, seems pretty replayable if you want.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express that the game evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, making them feel like children again, which highlights its emotional impact and ability to connect with players on a personal level.
- “Made me feel like a kid ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و”