Jellyfish
- September 14, 2017
- PanGuoJun
Get on Steam"Jellyfish" is an underwater adventure game where players become a jellyfish throughout its entire life cycle, from birth to death. Experience various developmental stages and interact with the ocean environment by eating, solving puzzles, and fending off enemies to find a mate and ensure the next generation. With 10 distinct areas, the game highlights the complexity of jellyfish and their vital role in aquatic ecosystems.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful art and effectively simulates the life cycle of a jellyfish, providing a visually appealing experience.
- Players can enjoy a calming pace and original puzzles that offer a rewarding feeling as they progress through the levels.
- The developer is responsive to issues, indicating a commitment to improving the game based on player feedback.
- Controls are awkward and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating and difficult to navigate, especially for differently-abled gamers.
- The game lacks clear instructions and options for customization, leaving players confused about objectives and controls.
- Technical issues, such as bugs and limited graphics options, detract from the overall experience and fail to meet modern gaming standards.
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as basic and simplistic, lacking options for resolution changes or significant tweaks, which may disappoint more discerning gamers. While some players appreciate the smooth movement and find the visuals adequate for a budget title, others criticize the overall quality, noting that it fails to impress in the context of modern gaming standards. Despite these mixed reviews, certain elements, like the depiction of jellyfish, are highlighted for their detail and fluidity.
“I found myself enjoying the calming pace of the puzzle gameplay along with the impressive graphics that do real jellyfish justice with the detail and slow, fluid majesty.”
“The movement is smooth and for a cheap game, the graphics are very good.”
“The game features simple, fairly basic 2D visuals, and while some effort went into them, they don't look bad exactly.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The game features simple, fairly basic 2D visuals, and while some effort went into them, they don't look bad exactly, but they don't look great, either.”
“In the 3D era of gaming, which kicked off in the mid-1990s with dedicated 3D GPUs like the S3 Virge and ATI Rage, phoning in the graphics like this isn't going to win any awards or appeal to enthusiast PC gamers.”
- story4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its imaginative depiction of how various species, including humans, first emerged in the universe, showcasing vibrant storytelling and engaging themes. Reviewers commend the developer for delivering a colorful and entertaining narrative that enhances the overall experience.
“I love how it depicts a story about how these amazing species first came to the universe, similar to us humans.”
“The developer has done a magnificent job on this project brought to Steam, showcasing such color, amusement, and incredible storytelling!”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being confusing and tedious, making it difficult for players to understand their objectives. Even those who typically tolerate subpar gameplay for artistic value find it lacking in this instance, suggesting a need for significant improvement.
“I'm usually one to put up with a lot of poor gameplay to get to the art part, but in this case, I just can't understand what I'm supposed to do, and figuring it out is just too tedious.”
“Even lifecycle simulations and self-completing stories need better gameplay than this currently has.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly tedious and confusing, making it difficult to progress and enjoy the experience. Despite a willingness to endure subpar gameplay for artistic elements, many feel that the effort required to understand the mechanics is not worth it.
“I'm usually one to put up with a lot of crappy gameplay to get to the art part, but in this case I just can't understand what I'm supposed to do, and figuring it out is just too tedious.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as nicely immersive, appealing to some players, though it may not resonate with everyone.
“Nicely atmospheric, I honestly liked it, but it's certainly not for everyone.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs that can cause players to become stuck at the edges of the screen. Additionally, the unclear objectives further detract from the overall experience.
“It's also mega buggy; don't go near the edge of the screen because you will be stuck there. The aim of the game isn't clear either.”
“It's also mega buggy; don't go near the edge of the screen because you will be stuck there. The aim of the game isn't clear either.”
