Fishlike
- August 23, 2024
- JJJ
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Linux
Reviews
- Fun and engaging microgames that capture the spirit of WarioWare, with a unique fish theme.
- Great value for the price, providing a solid 2-3 hours of entertainment with a variety of challenges.
- Charming visuals and energetic music that enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- Many microgames have overly strict timing, making them frustratingly difficult, especially at higher speeds.
- Some games rely on RNG or poor balancing, leading to inconsistent experiences and potential for unfair failures.
- The game could benefit from more polish, including improved music and clearer UI, as well as additional content like collectibles or multiplayer options.
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
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 on its quality and impact vary widely.
“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.”
“It felt like the developer was just practicing their variety of game development 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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are initially charming and colorful, enhancing the gameplay experience, particularly during fast-paced minigames. However, some players feel that the visuals and soundtrack can become repetitive over time. The pixel art style adds a fun, goofy vibe that many find appealing.
“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.”
“The visuals are pretty simple, which helps the game during intense moments. They are colorful and attractive while you play, but not many details are needed when you play a minigame for less than 5 seconds.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a diverse range of mechanics and controls, which may initially be overwhelming but become enjoyable as players master techniques that simplify the experience. With its fun themes and various gameplay styles, it offers an excellent experience for fans of microgames and those seeking lighthearted entertainment.
“The game features a huge variety in terms of mechanics and controls. You might feel stressed at first while 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.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the inclusion of humor and lightheartedness in the stories of Wario-like games, emphasizing that even a simple or level-based plot can enhance the overall experience. They express a desire for developers to focus on crafting engaging narratives that complement the gameplay.
“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 feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative.”
“There is no real character development, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
“The plot is overly simplistic and fails to engage the player.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing losing animations in the micro games, which are so entertaining that players often choose to fail intentionally just to experience them.
“The microgames feature such hilarious losing animations that I find myself purposely choosing to fail them.”
“The humor in the game is so well-crafted that even the smallest details can make you burst out laughing.”
“I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and absurd scenarios that keep me entertained throughout.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game enjoyable and short, suggesting that it has good replayability for those interested in revisiting it.
“Very fun short game; it seems quite replayable if you want.”
“The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
“With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back for more.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the game evokes a sense of nostalgia and joy, reminiscent of childhood experiences, creating a strong emotional connection.
“Made me feel like a kid ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و”
