Fishy2

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Fishy2 is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by keron veal and was released on January 28, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Fishy2" is a 3D platformer game where you play as a fish out of water, journeying through 10 diverse worlds with 150 levels. The game offers stage select and varying difficulty levels, from beginner to expert. Recent updates include adjustments to the fall animation, addition of original levels, extension of death zones, and overhaul of majority of stages for improved gameplay.

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Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Fishy 2 builds on the foundation of the original with improved controls and a large amount of content, featuring 150 levels that offer replay value and speedrunning opportunities.
The game is praised for its enjoyable gameplay experience, with many players finding it fun and entertaining despite its flaws.
The developers are responsive to community feedback, quickly addressing bugs and issues, which enhances the overall experience.

Many levels and music tracks are reused from Fishy 1, leading to a feeling of repetition and lack of innovation in the sequel.
The game has technical issues, including frequent crashes and bugs that can hinder gameplay, making it frustrating for some players.
Some players feel that the game is overpriced for the content it offers, especially given the reuse of assets from the first game.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is characterized by a gripping narrative and significant plot twists, but suffers from pacing issues and a disjointed structure, particularly in the second act where players are tasked with repeating missions. While the game attempts to flesh out its plot through cassette tapes, many feel that the narrative lacks the depth and resolution expected from the series, leaving a sense of incompleteness. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed bag, with both strong themes and notable shortcomings in execution.
- “The number of story-heavy cassette tapes also jumps up, which I assume was Kojima trying to finish fleshing out the plot in whatever way he could once development ground to a halt.”
- “Revenge is the leitmotif of the first chapter, and having played through every game in the series except for Survive multiple times, I'm certain the plot was supposed to center upon some three-stages-of-anger theory Kojima read in a psychology book, ending with a more self-actualized Big Boss.”
- “What we got does manage to bring the story around full circle to the original Metal Gear, but the journey there clearly isn't what was envisioned.”
- “The pacing of the story is completely off, with the beginning and end of chapter 1 being the most substantial portion - by the last few missions, I was thinking, 'boy, they're really speeding up, aren't they?'”
- “In act 2, you're handed a collection of already-completed missions to repeat under specific conditions, with the odd story bit nestled here and there.”
- “The Metal Gear games generally end on a very poignant note, and to believe that it was supposed to have an epilogue full of repeated missions, scattered bits and pieces, and no proper ending feels so hollow.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Fishy is praised for its accessibility and depth, featuring easy-to-learn controls that evolve into advanced movement mechanics, complemented by well-designed levels that enhance momentum. With over 100 unique levels and a large-scale collectathon element, it offers a seamless experience free from intrusive tutorials or cutscenes. In contrast, Metal Gear Solid V is highlighted for its open-ended gameplay, allowing players to approach challenges creatively and flexibly.
- “Fishy is a game that is designed for both casual and skillfully inclined players, with easy-to-learn controls that, with enough practice, showcase one of the most advanced movement mechanics in any 3D platformer (next to Super Mario Odyssey, of course).”
- “The level design is a perfect combination with these mechanics, as they assist momentum and general movement.”
- “Now take all of that information, and add a large-scale collectathon mechanic and over 100 unique levels; this has made Fishy 2 quickly become one of the greatest games of all time.”
- “No gameplay mechanics the game obsesses over, no unskippable cutscenes, no pesky tutorials.”
- “Strongly builds on the foundation of the original while strongly building on the same mechanics.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features new, higher-quality tracks that are a significant improvement over the first game's short loops, although some players note that it can feel repetitive due to the reuse of themes and levels. While the songs may not be favorites for casual listening, they are generally well-received and contribute positively to the overall experience. However, the removal of the pause menu has drawn criticism, as it forces players to exit the game to return to the main menu.
- “With all new music, level themes, and now in higher quality, expect absolute perfection.”
- “The music selection is great too.”
- “The music is also on loop.”
- “It reuses music, stages, and entire levels from Fishy 1, and removes the pause menu, forcing you to alt+F4 every time you want to get to the main menu.”
- “Since the game's music hasn't been mentioned yet, I'd like to point out that while the songs aren't exactly something I'd listen to in my spare time (except the menu theme), they're loads better than the first game's 10, maybe 5 second loops.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are a mixed bag; while some users appreciate the great visuals and unique level design, others find the simplistic checkerboard polygon style to be underwhelming and tiresome.
- “Great graphics, gripping storyline, unique and varied level design.”
- “As with Fishy 1, Fishy 2 does not add much more visuals than checkerboard polygons, which is tiring.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack any real depth or personality.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be very humorous, often expressing their enjoyment with laughter and positive reactions.
- “This game had me laughing out loud with its clever jokes and witty dialogue!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch; I couldn't stop chuckling at the hilarious scenarios!”
- “I love how the game blends humor with gameplay, making every moment enjoyable and entertaining!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the high replayability of the game due to its short, engaging levels that are well-suited for speedrunning, encouraging repeated playthroughs. The minimalist design enhances the experience, making each run enjoyable and fresh.
- “While the levels themselves are short and sweet, their minimalist and asset-efficient designs make them always a blast to speedrun, adding tons of replay value.”
- “The variety of choices and paths in the game encourages multiple playthroughs, ensuring that no two experiences are the same.”
- “With different character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back to the game time and again to try new approaches.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game has several unpatched glitches and bugs, indicating ongoing stability issues that may affect gameplay.
- “Here are the glitches and bugs that I know of that haven't been patched yet.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I've encountered numerous stability issues that disrupt the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Metal Gear Solid V is praised for its exceptional optimization, standing out among games for its performance and efficiency.
- “Few games are optimized as well as MGS V.”
- “The optimization in this game allows for seamless gameplay and stunning graphics.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making the experience smooth even on lower-end hardware.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “I was disappointed to find that the game is poorly optimized, resulting in long loading times and crashes.”