Goldfish

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Goldfish is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Gabry Corti and was released on November 4, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Goldfish is a funny metroidvania set on a pirate island where all the characters are sea animals. In this delirious metroidvania you will play the role of an alcoholic goldfish in search of the Holy Grail, a legendary bottle of rum that is said to confer immortality. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3462330/Goldfish/

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The pixel art and animations are stunning, showcasing a high level of craftsmanship and creativity.
The game offers enjoyable and challenging gameplay, especially in the boss fights and optional challenge rooms.
The humor in the dialogue adds charm to the characters and enhances the overall experience.

The game is quite short, with many players completing it in under 4 hours, leading to concerns about its value at full price.
There are several bugs and inconsistencies in controls, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
Key features promised during the Kickstarter campaign, such as 'Arena Mode', are missing, leaving players feeling disappointed.

humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with witty dialogue that enhances character relatability and adds to the overall enjoyment. Players appreciate the funny animations and actions, which complement the engaging art style and challenging gameplay. Overall, the humor effectively contributes to the game's charm and appeal.
- “The dialogue was often funny and it made the characters seem down to earth.”
- “The dialog throughout the game is funny, and there are a few 'challenge areas' that you can get extra equipment if you complete them, but it's not necessary to beat the game.”
- “The animations and actions of the characters were incredible and quite funny!”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beautiful art style, which enhances the scenery, characters, and enemies. Reviewers appreciate the visual appeal and how it complements the gameplay mechanics, contributing to an engaging experience for both newcomers and veterans of the genre.
- “I loved the art style for the scenery, the characters, bosses, enemies, and everything in between.”
- “A pretty interesting 2D Metroidvania with a beautiful art style and lots of mechanics!”
- “The humor works, the art style is nice to look at, combat feels nice, and it's difficult enough to present a challenge to veterans of the genre.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a tedious and time-consuming task, especially since the main content can be completed in a short time, making the additional grind feel less rewarding for the price.
- “Basically, the game was very enjoyable, but I finished everything (except for grinding the last items to buy in the shops) in about 3.5 hours, and for 15 bucks, it's kind of a hard sell.”
- “The grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “After completing the main story, the grind for additional content just feels like a chore rather than a fun challenge.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to be quite unstable, with numerous bugs primarily affecting visuals, though some issues are significant enough to disrupt gameplay.
- “The game is super buggy, mostly visual, but there are some game-breaking issues.”
- “I encountered frequent crashes that made it nearly unplayable.”
- “The stability is a major concern; I experienced constant lag and glitches.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for its abrupt transitions, often stopping suddenly when players enter new rooms, which can disrupt the overall immersion and flow of the experience.
- “The music abruptly ends whenever you enter new rooms.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The audio quality is poor, making it hard to enjoy the music.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The gameplay is characterized as a challenging 2D metroidvania that features a beautiful art style and a variety of mechanics that players must skillfully combine to progress through levels. Players appreciate the complexity and depth that comes from integrating multiple mechanics, enhancing the overall experience.
- “A pretty interesting 2D Metroidvania with a beautiful art style and lots of mechanics!”
- “Very challenging, as you have to combine all of the mechanics after you unlock them.”
- “Very challenging, as you have to combine all of the mechanics after you unlock them all.”
- “I enjoy it so much when you have to combine so many mechanics at once to pass a level.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the game's mechanics, particularly regarding respawning after touching spikes, which can lead to repeated deaths and a sense of helplessness. This design choice detracts from the emotional experience, as it creates a cycle of frustration rather than engagement.