Flesh Water

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Flesh Water is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Euphoric Brothers and was released on November 3, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

This is your last day as a worker for a pet feeding service, and depending on how the day goes, your life. Prepare the final meal for a client's odd pet that lives in an abandoned pool all while trying to make it out safely and avoid mistakes.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 321 reviews

story18 positive mentions

gameplay5 negative mentions

The game has a unique and intriguing concept, revolving around a pet feeding service with a dark twist.
The atmosphere is well-crafted, with good voice acting and pixel art that enhances the eerie experience.
It's a free game that offers multiple endings, making it a fun and quick experience for players looking for a short horror game.

The game is extremely short, with playthroughs lasting around 10-30 minutes, which may leave players wanting more content.
There is no option to skip dialogue, making replaying for different endings tedious and repetitive.
The gameplay can feel simplistic and lacks depth, with some players finding the story predictable and unengaging.

story
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally described as short and simplistic, with many players noting its predictability and lack of depth. While it features multiple endings and some intriguing elements, the execution often feels tedious, with unskippable dialogue and repetitive gameplay detracting from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciated the atmosphere and the potential for a more developed narrative, expressing a desire for a more complex storyline.
- “The story revolves around two colleagues whose job is to do some cleaning at a swimming pool and feed something inside.”
- “Very good multiple endings, different things you can do, amazing idea of a story!”
- “The storyline is great even though it is short and there are multiple endings to this indie-horror game.”
- “The story is not interesting, the characters aren't interesting, the dialogue is unskippable and goes on for way too long. The only difference between getting one ending or the other is getting one item or the other, and in order to do so you need to replay the entire game. There is nothing that makes this game stand out as good or even something worth your time; it has nothing that makes it even slightly scary and it still calls itself a horror game.”
- “I had high expectations from the visuals, ambient sound, and voice acting - all of which I loved - but was ultimately disappointed because this game was so short it had hardly any story to it, let alone horror.”
- “I basically had to play the game four times over to get the different endings; this meant listening to the same dialogue over and over (no way to skip), doing the same tasks (with only one variation each time), and then waiting for the 'story' to end.”
graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are predominantly pixelated and minimalistic, evoking a retro aesthetic that some players find charming and atmospheric, reminiscent of titles like 'Carrion' and 'Terraria.' While many appreciate the unique art style and its contribution to the game's horror elements, others criticize the visuals as low-quality or simplistic, suggesting that they detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics receive mixed reviews, with a consensus that they effectively create a distinct atmosphere, despite some players desiring more refined visuals.
- “The game leans heavily on analog horror tropes; scratchy textures, PS1-style visuals, and oppressive sound design that makes you feel like you’re being watched even when nothing’s there.”
- “Gripping analog horror aesthetic; low-res but high impact.”
- “The visuals combined with the audio for the game creates the proper atmosphere that sits you right in the mood.”
- “This features really godawful pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “With the pixel art style at a low resolution, the characters don't stand out and the environment doesn't either.”
atmosphere
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its engaging worldbuilding, strong visuals, and effective sound design, creating a mix of fun, eerie, and immersive experiences. Many players appreciate the unique blend of dark themes and isolation, although some note that the games may not be particularly scary. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature, often compensating for other shortcomings in gameplay or narrative.
- “The atmosphere is nice and the voice acting is great!”
- “The dark and tense atmosphere, the retro graphics, the condition of the player's character, the creepy narrative, all of it combined makes Flesh Water a fun and unforgettable game.”
- “I really like the premise for the game and the general atmosphere of it; the sound design definitely helps with that.”
- “The atmosphere around the game, while only taking place inside of the abandoned pet store, feels dark and oppressive.”
- “I think its low-quality graphics contribute to the atmosphere.”
- “Very boring, slow-paced, not much happened; atmosphere was literally the only thing holding my interest, and the payoff wasn't even that great.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by minimal mechanics and repetitive tasks, such as cleaning and meal preparation, set in a retro pixel horror environment. While some players appreciate the simplicity and replayability, others find it tedious and lacking depth, with many noting that the experience is more about atmosphere than engaging gameplay. Overall, the game offers a short playtime with a mix of intriguing elements and clunky execution.
- “Gameplay involves preparing a meal for an unusual pet, navigating the environment, and managing potential problems... all of which is done in a platformer-looking 2D retro pixel horror environment.”
- “It’s not your typical horror game; it’s an experience, a night shift gone wrong, where the mechanics are minimal but the dread is maximal.”
- “The story is intriguing and gameplay is simple but fun.”
- “More dialogue than real gameplay.”
- “The gameplay primarily involves wiping walls and collecting trash, which you then deposit near a garbage container.”
- “Advertised game feels kinda scammy: gameplay is slow and poor, story is meh, not much to see or do, and forgettable overall.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its atmospheric qualities and unique soundscapes that enhance the overall experience. However, some critiques point out that the reliance on droning ambient sounds can become monotonous, particularly in horror settings where more variety might be beneficial. Overall, the soundtrack contributes to the game's mood, though opinions vary on its effectiveness in maintaining tension throughout.
- “The voice acting and music are very pleasant; I hope the project will not be abandoned, but will be further developed.”
- “Fun quick game with a nice atmosphere and great voice acting and music.”
- “Had a nice soundtrack and the premise was great.”
- “There isn’t anything in the way of music, unless you count quiet droning ASMR you would hear in any sort of abandoned facility with air vents.”
- “The music is also very similar to the droning music that was used in 'He Needs His Medicine', and while I don't mind it, I don't think horror games need to rely on it so much.”
- “The scariest part of the game is probably the music, as it's unsettling.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the inability to skip or speed up dialogue during multiple playthroughs for different endings. While the game is described as a solid, short experience, the repetitive nature of restarting and the slow pacing detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Replaying the game for the different endings can feel a bit tedious when you're unable to skip dialogue scenes.”
- “One issue this game has is not being able to skip or even just speed up the dialogue, which makes for tedious play even as you fiddle with the variables to get the different endings.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate that many free-to-play games do not include in-app purchases, making them accessible without financial commitment. However, there is a common complaint about the prevalence of ads, which are often perceived as intrusive or spammy.
- “With most of the completely free-to-play games I've played, I believe it's free, so get it and give it a try... it doesn't cost you anything.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, making it accessible for everyone while still providing optional purchases for those who want to enhance their experience.”
- “However, the ads feel like spam.”
- “The monetization system is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating that progress is often locked behind paywalls.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers multiple endings that enhance its replayability, though some players feel there is limited incentive to replay it more than twice. While the spooky narrative and appealing graphics contribute to a fun experience, the overall gameplay is considered simple, which may affect long-term engagement.
- “A spooky story with simple gameplay that is super replayable and features pretty graphics.”
- “Multiple endings add replay value, and none of them are exactly comforting.”
- “But as it was, there didn't seem to be much replay value, or incentive to trying it more than twice.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is well-crafted and avoids relying on cheap tactics like jumpscares, instead incorporating clever and enjoyable moments, such as the recurring turtle character, which players appreciate.
- “The fact that it doesn't rely on cheap humor and jumpscares like other games, yet still incorporates well-done humor, especially with the turtle, is something I love to see in each of their games.”
- “Hilarious!”
- “The humor is clever and adds a delightful layer to the gameplay.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for its stuttering frame rate, which makes the repetitive process of restarting to achieve multiple endings feel tedious for players.
- “This game has multiple endings, and to get them you have to restart the game over and over. Combined with the stuttering frame rate, it made the process of getting them a bit tedious.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the game evokes a sense of belonging and acceptance, particularly through relatable characters, as illustrated by the experience of seeing a familiar fish in the pool, which fostered feelings of welcome and connection.
- “I saw a fish like me in the pool, and that made me feel welcome when I fell into it.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some bugs at various points, but players generally find it to be a worthwhile experience despite these stability issues.
- “A bit buggy at some points, but overall worth the time I spent on it.”