Grove Fisher

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Grove Fisher is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by EVIL CORP GAMES and was released on December 23, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Grove Fisher is a relaxing idle game focused on discovering rare fish species and uncovering valuable treasures. Players upgrade ponds and skills to boost efficiency, while completing achievements unlocks new features. Strategic restarts provide valuable resources to enhance your fishing operation further.

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Single-Player

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Simple and easy to follow gameplay, making it accessible for casual players.
Cute graphics and a relaxing atmosphere, ideal for a chill gaming experience.
Offers a decent amount of achievements that can be completed in a short playtime.

Lacks replayability and depth, with limited content and features that feel underdeveloped.
The grind for the final achievements can be tedious and time-consuming, leading to a frustrating experience.
Some upgrades and mechanics feel meaningless or unachievable, diminishing the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The gameplay is primarily focused on numerical mechanics, lacking variety and interaction, which some players found limiting. While the core mechanics are well-executed, the time required to achieve certain objectives, like catching the virus fish, can be excessively lengthy. Overall, players reported around 9 to 18 hours of active gameplay, with a desire for more content and mechanics in potential expansions.
- “That time subtracted, I got roughly 9 hours of active gameplay out of it - which, for the price and the fun I had with it, is perfectly acceptable in my book.”
- “Would be great to see an expansion with more fish and mechanics.”
- “Most of the gameplay revolves too heavily around the numbers, with little variety or interaction.”
- “The mechanics are well done, except getting the virus fish is ridiculously time-consuming. I had the whole game beaten by 18 hours except that fish (and some of the upgrades), and it took me 7 hours just for that final fish.”
- “3 - 4 hours of gameplay plus many idle hours.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort for minimal rewards. Many report spending dozens of hours to achieve completion, with certain upgrades feeling disproportionately grindy compared to others. Overall, the grinding experience is described as frustrating and lacking in engaging content.
- “Features that offer almost nothing, braindead grinding, more close attention than actual idling, and more!”
- “Dude, it took me 65 hours to get the final achievement. I don't know what I did wrong, but holy crap is it grindy.”
- “When you've unlocked mostly everything, there will still be a few upgrades that seem way more grindy than the rest.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The graphics in Grove Fisher are praised for their cute and minimalistic design, enhancing the game's relaxing atmosphere. Players appreciate the gradual visual changes in the ponds, contributing to the overall cozy experience.
- “The visuals are minimal, and the ponds slowly change over time.”
- “The pixel graphics create a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.”
- “Graphics are really cute.”
- “Visuals are minimal; the ponds slowly change over time.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly enjoying its comedic elements, such as the amusing portrayal of fish.
- “I love the hilarious fish game!”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely delightful!”
- “This game had me laughing out loud with its witty jokes!”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is characterized by a vague sense of stealth horror, primarily conveyed through unsettling visuals and the act of genetically modifying fish. However, the lack of a coherent plot diminishes the emotional impact, leaving players with only a sense of discomfort rather than a deeper narrative experience.
- “There is some vague sense that the game is meant to be stealth horror, with you genetically modifying fish to have two heads for bonus points and the way the ponds turn alien and creepy-looking when you upgrade them. However, there isn't any plot to really make you feel bad about doing that, so it's left with just vaguely uncomfortable vibes.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it difficult to engage with the characters or care about their fates.”
- “Despite the intriguing premise, the narrative fails to deliver any meaningful depth or emotional impact, leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has limited replayability, with players noting that it lasts only about 1.5 to 2 hours and lacks a restart option, making it feel less worthwhile for its price.
- “Good game, but $5 is a bit much since there is no replayability and it lasts only about 2 hours. The ending stretches the game too much, so the enjoyable content is more like around 1 hour and 30 minutes.”
- “There's no option to restart, so replayability is a major downside.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music and sound effects in the game are highly praised, with users noting that they enhance the experience without being intrusive or annoying.
- “The game features great music and sound effects that enhance the overall experience without being annoying.”