Guppy

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Guppy is a multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by Christiaan Moleman and was released on January 6, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

Guppy is a 2D watercolour fish simulation. Swim like a fish! Move your tail left and right to propel yourself through the water, hide in the shade of lilies and venture carefully into the open in search of food. Try not to get eaten. CONTROLS: Alternate LEFT and RIGHT ARROW (player 1) or A and D (player 2) NOTE: Also supports GAMEPAD and TOUCH (mobile) Co-op only supported on des…

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54%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

Unique and interesting fish tail movement mechanics provide a fresh control experience.
Lovely, minimalist watercolor pastel art style that is visually appealing and relaxing.
Local co-op mode adds fun and replayability with friends.

Control scheme is frustrating and imprecise, making smooth movement difficult.
Gameplay is overly simplistic and repetitive, lacking depth or meaningful progression.
Procedurally generated environments are minimalistic and sometimes have invisible walls, limiting exploration and immersion.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's art style is generally praised as lovely and enjoyable, though the artwork is described as simple and not aiming for photorealism. However, the locked resolution and lack of graphics customization options are seen as drawbacks, limiting visual quality improvements and accessibility.
- “The artstyle of the game is lovely.”
- “Love the art style.”
- “Artwork is great.”
- “The artwork is spartan but okay, I guess. At least it's not 2D retro pixel art, but neither does it approach the photorealistic visuals that modern gaming PCs are capable of.”
- “Problematically, resolution and controls are locked, and there's no graphics tweaks at all, so there's no way to improve the quality of the visuals, and the locked controls may make the game inaccessible to some.”
- “The artwork is spartan but okay, I guess. At least it's not 2D retro pixel art, but neither does it approach the photorealistic visuals that modern gaming PCs are capable of.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The gameplay features unique, minimalist arcade-style mechanics centered around fish tail movement, offering a refreshing and original experience. However, the game is simple with little guidance, and the controls, while interesting, can feel gimmicky and sometimes frustrating. Overall, it's a short but worthwhile attempt at novel gameplay.
- “Very minimalist arcade-like gameplay with unique fish tail movement mechanics to rack up a high score.”
- “Interesting movement mechanics that add a refreshing twist to the gameplay.”
- “Guppy offers refreshing gameplay and originality, making it worth trying even if not for hundreds or thousands of hours.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is described as relaxing and fitting well with the game's atmosphere, with some users appreciating the original soundtrack or classical pieces like Debussy's works. However, there is a sense that the audio experience is somewhat minimalistic.
- “The music is relaxing and fits really well, especially when playing with the original soundtrack or Debussy's preludes, nocturnes, or 'Suite Bergamasque'.”
- “The game features sound and music that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack complements the gameplay atmosphere beautifully.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is noted for including personal and relatable details that add depth, such as the character's inability to swim, enhancing immersion and emotional connection.