Freddi Fish 4: The Case of the Hogfish Rustlers of Briny Gulch

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In "Freddi Fish 4: The Case of the Hogfish Rustlers of Briny Gulch," Freddi Fish and Luther set out to rescue Cousin Calico's prize-winning hogfish, who have been kidnapped by rowdy rustlers. Players explore Wild West locations, investigate clues, and meet new characters while developing logical thinking, problem-solving, and memory skills. With multiple paths and interactive elements, the game offers a unique experience each playthrough.

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

Freddi Fish 4: The Case of the Hogfish Rustlers of Briny Gulch screenshot

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 160 reviews

story4 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

A nostalgic trip that runs perfectly on modern hardware, allowing players to relive their childhood memories.
Great for kids, offering fun logic and puzzle-solving gameplay that helps improve deduction skills.
Charming art, engaging characters, and a delightful soundtrack make it a memorable experience for all ages.

The story and characters are less engaging compared to previous entries, with some players finding the plot nonsensical.
Technical issues such as poor lip-syncing and animation glitches detract from the overall experience.
Some players feel the game lacks the polish and detail expected from the series, making it feel lazy in design.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its engaging characters and fun elements, while others criticize it for being nonsensical and poorly presented. Many users find the plot unmemorable and the fetch quests confusing, making it difficult to follow, despite a few humorous moments. Overall, the narrative seems to lack depth and coherence, leading to a disappointing experience for some players.
- “This is my choice for the 2018 game of the year. This story-driven masterpiece by Humongous Entertainment features two bubbly and fun protagonists, Freddi Fish and his green pal Luther.”
- “The fetch quests rely on ambiguous single dialogue clips that really would not be clear to a child.”
- “The story goes by so alarmingly fast and has so many faults in it, that it's hard to find anything I really liked in it, apart from the unintentionally funny one-liners and horrible presentation quality.”
- “It's just getting in that becomes the bulk of the story - not the mystery of who stole it, but how to get in and free the hogfish.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of cute nostalgia and unintentional comedy, with many players finding it to be the funniest entry in the Freddi Fish series. Despite its rapid pacing and poor presentation, the game delivers plenty of laughs through quirky one-liners and awkward moments, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults. Overall, the humor is described as both charming and hilariously flawed, contributing to its appeal.
- “This is definitely the funniest Freddi Fish game (though I don't have the fifth one, so I don't have anything to compare it to), with a lot of jokes and humor that even got me to laugh.”
- “Even the lip-syncing is thrown way off, making the ending especially funny.”
- “Uncanny and creepy, but still hilarious to no end.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its comforting vibe and impactful soundtrack, with players often lingering in areas just to enjoy the tunes. The overall audio experience, including voice acting and artwork, is considered exceptional and enhances the game's atmosphere.
- “I'm in love with the vibe of this game; it's very comfy, and the soundtrack just hits.”
- “The voice acting, artwork, and music are on point!”
- “Seriously, I often find myself sitting in an area just to listen to the soundtrack.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the voice acting, artwork, and music are praised for their quality, many users feel that the game's graphics have not aged well compared to modern standards.
- “This was a great game growing up, but it has not held up well to the graphics of today's games.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as repetitive, with users noting that it remains largely unchanged despite variations in the narrative elements. This suggests a lack of innovation in gameplay mechanics, leading to a sense of familiarity that may not engage players seeking new experiences.
- “Same fish, same gameplay, different 'story'...”
- “Same fish, same gameplay, different 'story'...”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The Freddi Fish games offer high replayability due to their multiple endings and a wealth of interactive elements, encouraging players to explore different outcomes and experiences.
- “The multiple endings and numerous interactive elements significantly enhance the replayability of the Freddi Fish games.”
- “The variety of endings and countless things to interact with greatly contribute to the replayability of the Freddi Fish games.”
- “The diverse endings and a wealth of interactive options make the Freddi Fish games highly replayable.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users note that the games, including Putt-Putt and the recent Freddi Fish titles, exhibit strong stability with well-executed animations and minimal glitches or character issues.
- “The game is riddled with glitches that disrupt the experience and make it frustrating to play.”
- “I encountered frequent crashes that forced me to restart, ruining my progress.”
- “The stability issues are so severe that it feels like the game was released in an unfinished state.”