Glowfish

About

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

atmosphere2 negative mentions

Charming visuals and a relaxing atmosphere make it a great casual game for all ages.
Kid-friendly humor and engaging gameplay keep players entertained, especially younger audiences.
The game offers a nostalgic experience with a good story and well-aged graphics.

Floaty mechanics can become frustrating in later levels, leading to a lack of control.
The game can be overly challenging and repetitive, especially for those seeking 100% completion.
Combat mechanics may feel limited and unresponsive, making encounters with enemies difficult.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant colors and charming art style, reminiscent of classic Nickelodeon shows like SpongeBob. Reviewers note that the visuals have aged well, contributing to a delightful and immersive experience that complements the game's kid-friendly humor and engaging story. Overall, the artwork is described as dazzling and well-executed, enhancing the game's appeal.
- “This game is an old classic worth playing, kid-friendly humor with a good story and excellent graphics that aged well.”
- “The artwork is dazzling.”
- “Wonderfully thought out and realized game with awesome visuals.”
- “Characters, art style, and atmosphere are very similar to SpongeBob or any Nickelodeon show.”
- “Characters, art style, and atmosphere are very similar to SpongeBob or any Nickelodeon show.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and a relaxed pace, making it enjoyable and visually appealing. However, some players find the floaty controls frustrating in later levels, which can lead to a lack of precision. Overall, the game offers a tight loop with interesting ideas, balancing ease of play with moments that require careful timing.
- “Fun game, good visuals and simple mechanics with a tight loop.”
- “Originally meant for iPads, so the controls are simple, yet the game has some good ideas to keep the gameplay interesting.”
- “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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in Glowfish is consistently described as calm and peaceful, complementing the game's visually stunning and colorful environments. The soothing soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making it a relaxing adventure alongside its cute, cartoonish characters.
- “Calm, peaceful music.”
- “Visually stunning, with cute characters and a soothing soundtrack.”
- “Glowfish is a 2D casual/adventure game with beautiful looking and colorful environments, cartoonish characters, and relaxing music.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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, particularly noting its lighthearted and entertaining elements, such as the "funny fish" theme.
- “This game is an old classic worth playing, featuring kid-friendly humor with a good story and excellent graphics that have aged well.”
- “Funny fish game, lol.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is described as very relaxing, with a vibrant art style and character design reminiscent of Nickelodeon shows like SpongeBob SquarePants. This combination creates a lighthearted and enjoyable environment for players.
- “Very relaxing atmosphere.”
- “The characters, art style, and atmosphere are very similar to SpongeBob or any Nickelodeon show.”
- “The characters, art style, and atmosphere are very similar to SpongeBob or any Nickelodeon show.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is praised for its engaging narrative and kid-friendly humor, making it a classic that remains enjoyable. Additionally, the graphics have aged well, enhancing the overall experience.
- “This game is an old classic worth playing, featuring kid-friendly humor, a good story, and excellent graphics that have aged well.”