Fishy

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Fishy is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by keron veal and was released on September 20, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

Fishy is a 3D platormer. you play as a fish very far from home . traveling trough 5 worlds such as a jungle oasis to under water to the frozen tundra to inside a volcano to lastly to outer space.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,127 reviews

graphics48 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Fishy offers a unique and immersive experience with stunning graphics and engaging gameplay that captivates players.
The game is praised for its emotional depth and storytelling, making it a memorable journey for many players.
Players appreciate the simplicity and charm of the game, often finding it relaxing and enjoyable to play.

Some players find the game too difficult, leading to frustration and a steep learning curve.
Critics mention that the game can feel repetitive and lacks depth in gameplay variety.
There are reports of technical issues, such as glitches and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience.

graphics
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
23%
6%
The reviews for the game's graphics are highly polarized, with some players praising them as "stunning," "pristine," and "beyond compare," often highlighting the vibrant colors and lifelike details that enhance the gameplay experience. Conversely, a minority of users criticize the graphics as "awful" and "unpolished," suggesting a lack of consistency in visual quality. Overall, the majority sentiment leans towards admiration for the game's impressive graphical achievements, often comparing them favorably to other high-profile titles.
- “One cannot help but appreciate the graphical mastery of the underwater setting, with vibrant, lifelike colors, and the shimmering ambiance.”
- “The graphics are incredible, beating out other graphical giants like Doom 64 and Knack 2, and believe me, it's a feast for your eyes.”
- “Fishy is a game which needs no introduction - you can tell by its stunning visuals and hyper-realistic physics engine that this is a game worthy of the Game of the Year award.”
- “The graphics here are particularly awful, so bad that it actually stands out as one of the worst looking games on Steam.”
- “Totally unpolished game that somehow is playable, but is very annoying to hear your GPU fans spin 100% and have this poor basic graphics in front of you.”
- “Even though the graphics or game itself isn't impressive, the direction that the dev took it is nice.”
story
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
39%
5%
The game's story is widely praised for its depth, emotional resonance, and intricate character development, often described as a masterpiece that rivals even the best in literature. Players appreciate the combination of stunning visuals and a compelling narrative that keeps them engaged throughout, with many noting its ability to evoke strong emotions. However, some reviews mention a lack of variation in gameplay and a few criticisms regarding mission design, suggesting that while the story is exceptional, the gameplay experience may feel repetitive at times.
- “As I progressed further into the game, I felt more and more immersed in the rich and intricate storyline.”
- “The story is immaculate, so much so I'm lost for words and cannot form it into a sentence, and so you'll have to find out by playing it.”
- “The story is amazing, with great character development and plot twists.”
- “The game doesn't have a storyline or much variation in gameplay, which can make it feel repetitive after a while.”
- “Personally, I think the game's lore is a fluffy story that sometimes doesn't take advantage of the setting, even so, the maps where the lighting gets dialed down and the imperial buildings and ruins stand out are the ones that left the best impression on me.”
- “It genuinely shocked and disturbed me with the main storyline, and taught me invaluable life lessons that even my great elder could not know of.”
gameplay
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
30%
6%
The gameplay is widely praised for its engaging mechanics, intuitive controls, and immersive environments, offering a mix of platforming, puzzle-solving, and item collection that keeps players entertained. While some reviews note a lack of depth and potential repetitiveness, the overall experience is described as visually stunning and highly replayable, with many considering it among the best in its genre. The combination of beautiful graphics, smooth animations, and innovative level design contributes to a gameplay experience that is both challenging and enjoyable.
- “Swimming through corals and caves and evading sea creatures feels remarkably smooth and immersive, turning gameplay into a veritable art form.”
- “With its mix of stunning graphics, riveting storyline, and addictively challenging gameplay, 'fishy' certainly swims above its competition.”
- “The gameplay is simple but challenging, as players must navigate through increasingly crowded and dangerous waters to survive.”
- “The game doesn't have a storyline or much variation in gameplay, which can make it feel repetitive after a while.”
- “Im convinced that this game is a bitcoin miner but the gameplay makes up for it killing my GPU and overheating my PC.”
- “The gameplay is just plain boring and easy.”
music
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
46%
7%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its emotional depth and immersive quality, with many players noting that it enhances the overall experience and evokes strong feelings. While the soundtrack is described as beautiful and captivating, some users have pointed out that the short looping duration can detract from its impact, making it feel more like jingles than full songs. Overall, the music is considered one of the standout features of the game, contributing significantly to its appeal and replayability.
- “The music and sound effects are simple but effective, adding to the overall immersive experience.”
- “The beautiful soundtrack is able to easily bring great emotion to any scene across the game.”
- “This game is truly a masterpiece from the beautiful music to the breathtaking story.”
- “On the topic of the music, I must say that the only flaw it has is the very short duration they have before looping, which ends up making them sound like jingles rather than songs.”
- “The music restarts every time you enter a new level, which can get pretty annoying.”
- “There was no music in the first level, but in the rest of the levels, there was.”
emotional
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of "Fishy" is widely praised, with players expressing deep connections to its heartfelt storyline, rich lore, and masterful sound design that evoke strong feelings ranging from joy to sorrow. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to inspire tears and laughter, making it a profound experience that resonates with players on multiple levels. Overall, "Fishy" is celebrated as an emotional rollercoaster that leaves a lasting impact, often compared to other emotionally charged narratives in gaming.
- “As a mermaid, it's hard to adequately describe how gratifying and emotionally touching it feels to finally have your culture represented in a video game, especially one so masterfully crafted by talented developers with tireless devotion to their labor of love.”
- “The deep lore and emotional but action-packed storyline can bring even the strongest souls to tears.”
- “This game made me laugh, it made me cry, I wish it never ended.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely characterized by its absurdity and meme-like qualities, with many players finding the ragdoll physics and quirky elements amusing. However, some reviews suggest that the humor may not be reflective of the game's overall quality, as it can feel insincere or superficial after a short period. Overall, while the game elicits laughter and offers a wacky experience, its comedic value may wear thin for some players.
- “Disabled fish made me laugh.”
- “Funny little game with comically extreme ragdoll and interesting levels.”
- “There was some challenge to the game, as it can be funny as hell trying to walk on an invisible platform by tapping the move key.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
Overall, "Fishy" boasts exceptional replayability, with features like an endless mode and multiple story paths that keep players engaged for hours. The game's rich lore, dynamic environments, and compelling soundtrack further enhance its replay value, making it a standout experience even compared to high-budget titles. While some users noted limited replayability, the majority agree that the game offers ample content to keep players returning.
- “Replayability is no issue when the endless mode brings even more content to keep you hooked.”
- “Takes about roughly 6 hours to fully complete and has so much replayability with different story paths.”
- “It was certainly an adventure and the replay value is unmatched by even the most high-budget AAA titles.”
- “Fishy also has infinite replay value with endless mode, which allows the best of the best to play the game for years and years without ever getting bored.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
Overall, reviews highlight that while the character design is visually stunning and a significant improvement over previous titles, there is a notable desire for deeper character development. Players appreciate the immersive storytelling and plot twists, but some feel that the game could benefit from more nuanced character growth.
- “The story is amazing, with great character development and plot twists.”
- “I really appreciate the character development and how the game shows instead of telling.”
- “The graphics, the controls, the character development; it's just absolutely phenomenal.”
- “4/10, needs more character development.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is commendable, delivering steady performance even on older hardware, while being more graphically demanding than typical turn-based games without being overly taxing. Overall, it achieves peak performance for its category.
- “Performance has been steady, more graphically demanding than many turn-based games but not excessively so for a recent game with my aging GPU.”
- “This is peak game performance.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, significantly hindering player progression and leading to a frustrating experience.
- “This game has a ton of bugs and glitches that make it annoying to progress through the levels.”