Glowfish

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Glowfish is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by MumboJumbo and was released on September 30, 2011. It received positive reviews from players.

Glowfish is an underwater platform adventure game where you rescue Coralline and other sea pals from Dr. Urchin. Traverse 50 levels, gather friends to increase Glowfish's size and power, and defeat bosses with blasting bubbles. Collect coins to upgrade Super Chums, providing assistance and enhancing your chances in boss battles.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

Glowfish features beautiful, colorful graphics and a charming art style that creates a relaxing atmosphere.
The gameplay is simple and accessible, making it suitable for players of all ages, including children.
The game offers a casual experience with a variety of levels and some interesting mechanics, providing light entertainment for short play sessions.

The gameplay can become repetitive, with many levels following a similar pattern and lacking depth in mechanics.
There are technical issues, such as crashes when alt-tabbing and controller compatibility problems that can hinder the experience.
Some players find the difficulty spikes, especially in later levels, to be frustrating and not well-balanced.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, whimsical art style reminiscent of storybooks and Nickelodeon shows, creating a charming and relaxing atmosphere. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals and simple mechanics, noting that the graphics have aged well and contribute to an enjoyable experience. Overall, the game's aesthetics are described as dazzling and ambitious, enhancing the adventure without overwhelming complexity.
- “It’s casual, relaxing and wrapped in a charmingly whimsical art style that feels almost storybook-like.”
- “The visuals are vibrant, the controls are simple, and there’s a nice sense of flow as you drift through glowing reefs and strange sea critters.”
- “The graphics are absolutely amazing, the controller/keyboard is easy to pick up, the music is calming, and it is very addictive.”
- “Characters, art style, and atmosphere are very similar to SpongeBob or any Nickelodeon show.”
- “It's not super complex, and it's not going to push the boundaries of graphics or storytelling.”
- “The game has basic, easy-to-see menus with nothing too complex to work around; no need to change graphics or gameplay settings, it's all ready as soon as you click start to play the game.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Glowfish features a visually appealing underwater adventure with simple yet varied gameplay mechanics that are easy to grasp, making it suitable for casual play. While the floaty controls can become frustrating in later levels, the game maintains a relaxed atmosphere and enjoyable experience, with interesting ideas that keep players engaged. Overall, it strikes a balance between simplicity and charm, though it lacks depth in its mechanics.
- “Glowfish is a small, colorful underwater adventure that’s as much about atmosphere as it is about gameplay.”
- “I do recommend this game for its unique design and gameplay, on top of being very cute looking.”
- “The gameplay is simple, yet varied enough to not get dull.”
- “But mechanically, it doesn’t offer much depth.”
- “Floaty mechanics get very annoying in the later levels when you're bouncing around all over the place with little control.”
- “Gameplay is relaxed but sometimes requires sophisticated timing.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its calming and peaceful qualities, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere and visuals. Reviewers highlight the soothing soundtrack as a key element that enhances the overall experience, making it both relaxing and addictive. The combination of beautiful graphics and ambient music creates an immersive environment that players find enjoyable.
- “The ambient music is a perfect fit.”
- “Visually stunning, with cute characters and a soothing soundtrack.”
- “The music is calming and very addictive.”
- “Very relaxing music, and even if you get defeated by a big fish, you simply replay what you did previously and restart.”
- “Glowfish is a 2D casual/adventure game with beautiful looking and colorful environments, cartoonish characters, and relaxing music.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of Glowfish is characterized by its vibrant, colorful underwater setting reminiscent of Nickelodeon shows, creating a calm and relaxing experience suitable for all ages. The pleasant music complements the visuals, enhancing the overall tranquil ambiance of the game.
- “Glowfish is a small, colorful underwater adventure that’s as much about atmosphere as it is about gameplay.”
- “It has a calm atmosphere suitable for all ages.”
- “Characters, art style, and atmosphere are very similar to SpongeBob or any Nickelodeon show.”
- “Very relaxing atmosphere.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by a charming, whimsical art style and kid-friendly humor, making it a casual and relaxing experience. While it may not be complex or groundbreaking, it offers a remarkable adventure that has aged well alongside its excellent graphics. Overall, it is considered a classic worth playing for its engaging narrative.
- “It's casual, relaxing, and wrapped in a charmingly whimsical art style that feels almost storybook-like.”
- “This game is an old classic worth playing, featuring kid-friendly humor with a good story and excellent graphics that have aged well.”
- “It's not super complex, and it's not going to push the boundaries of graphics or storytelling, but there's a pretty remarkable adventure behind it all.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability through the inclusion of collectible stars based on scores and hidden areas, encouraging players to revisit levels to improve their performance or discover missed content.
- “Replayability is fantastic! There are stars to collect based on your score and hidden areas to discover, encouraging you to revisit levels to find what you missed or to improve your score.”
- “The game offers great replayability with its scoring system and secret areas, making it fun to go back and explore for missed items or to achieve a higher score.”
- “I love the replayability factor! The challenge of collecting stars and uncovering secret areas keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Replayability is limited; while there are stars to collect based on your score and secret areas to discover, it feels more like a chore to go back and find what you missed rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- “The game lacks true replayability; after completing it once, the motivation to return and improve your score or find hidden areas just isn't there.”
- “While there are some collectibles to chase, the overall replayability feels shallow, making it hard to justify going back for a second playthrough.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features kid-friendly humor that appeals to a wide audience, complemented by a solid story and well-preserved graphics. Players find it amusing, with one reviewer humorously referring to it as a "funny fish game."
- “This game is an old classic worth playing, featuring kid-friendly humor, a good story, and excellent graphics that have aged well.”
- “Funny fish game, lol.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While some users view Glowfish as a low-effort cash grab on Steam, others appreciate its quality as a casual game, suggesting a mixed reception regarding its monetization strategy.
- “Glowfish is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cheap, lazy cash grab.”