Glowfish

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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

Reviews

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

atmosphere2 negative mentions

Charming and colorful graphics with a cute art style reminiscent of classic Nickelodeon shows.
Fun and relaxing gameplay that is suitable for children and offers a nostalgic experience for older players.
Engaging mechanics with a variety of levels and boss fights, providing a good challenge while remaining accessible.

Floaty mechanics can become frustrating in later levels, leading to a lack of control during gameplay.
The game can feel repetitive and lengthy, with some players finding it boring after a while.
Difficulty spikes, especially in boss battles, may deter casual players looking for a more relaxed experience.

graphics
7 mentions
57 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their vibrant, colorful art style reminiscent of Nickelodeon shows, particularly SpongeBob. Reviewers highlight the visuals as excellent and well-aged, contributing to a charming atmosphere that complements the kid-friendly humor and engaging gameplay. Overall, the artwork is described as dazzling and thoughtfully designed, enhancing the overall experience.
- “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.”
- “The graphics are colorful and the sounds are cute.”
gameplay
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and a relaxed pace, making it enjoyable and accessible, especially for casual play. However, some players find the floaty mechanics frustrating in later levels, as they can lead to a lack of control. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing experience with interesting ideas that enhance the gameplay loop.
- “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
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in Glowfish is characterized as calm and peaceful, complementing the game's visually stunning and colorful environments. Players appreciate the soothing soundtrack, which enhances the overall relaxing experience of the 2D casual/adventure game.
- “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.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a relaxing vibe, reminiscent of Nickelodeon shows like SpongeBob, with its engaging characters and vibrant art style contributing to a lighthearted and enjoyable experience.
- “The atmosphere is very relaxing.”
- “The characters, art style, and atmosphere are very similar to SpongeBob or any Nickelodeon show.”
- “The atmosphere feels very generic and lacks any unique identity.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized as kid-friendly and lighthearted, contributing to its charm alongside a solid story and well-preserved graphics. Players find it amusing, particularly noting its whimsical elements, such as the "funny fish" theme.
- “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.”
story
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its kid-friendly humor and engaging narrative, making it a classic worth revisiting, complemented by well-aged graphics.
- “This game is an old classic worth playing, featuring kid-friendly humor, a compelling story, and excellent graphics that have aged well.”