Legend of the Skyfish
- February 24, 2017
- Mgaia Studio
- 5h median play time
An Exercise in apathy, neither solid nor liquid. Not exactly bad, but not very good either. Just a bit 'meh,' really.
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Get on Apple StoreIn "Legend of the Skyfish" , embark on a beautiful action-adventure puzzle journey with Little Red Hook and the Moonwhale, using a fishing pole as a weapon or grappling hook. Explore 45 handcrafted levels, solve puzzles, defeat giant bosses, and enjoy the original music score. With gorgeous hand-painted environments, this game is suitable for all ages and offers MFi Controller Support and Game Center achievements.
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Reviews
- The game features a beautiful art style and smooth performance on PC, enhancing the overall experience.
- The puzzle mechanics are simple yet engaging, making it accessible for casual gamers and providing satisfying 'ah ha' moments.
- The game offers a charming story and enjoyable gameplay mechanics, such as using a fishing rod for combat and puzzle-solving.
- The puzzles are overly simplistic and lack variety, often feeling more like busywork than genuine challenges.
- The game is short, with a playtime of only about 3-5 hours, which may leave players wanting more content.
- There are design flaws and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as camera issues and the ability to skip portions of levels.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of adventure and light puzzle-solving, offering a satisfying experience as players learn to navigate various obstacles and enemies. While the mechanics are engaging and clearly presented, some players feel that the tutorial is minimal and the overall challenge is low, making it more suitable for younger audiences. The consistent music enhances the atmosphere, contributing to an enjoyable, albeit brief, gameplay experience lasting around 3-5 hours.
“The gameplay is a mixture of adventure and light puzzle solving to get through each level without dying.”
“All of the gameplay elements and obstacles are clearly identifiable and displayed.”
“Mechanic-wise, I would add 'puzzle' to the genre listing for this game.”
“Overall, it's very fun and satisfying when you make the 'ah ha' moment and learn the mechanics of new obstacles and enemies.”
“That is a tutorial-level introduction to the game's mechanics at best and busywork at worst.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered short and simplistic, primarily consisting of an opening and ending sequence, with minimal development in between. While it features an intriguing premise involving a girl separated from her brother due to a conflict with skyfish, the overall narrative lacks depth and complexity, making it more suitable for casual play rather than a compelling experience. Despite its shortcomings, the story complements the game's mechanics and may appeal to younger audiences.
“Story-wise, you play as a girl who gets separated from her little brother when the skyfish declares war on humanity.”
“The story is simple but intriguing and helps build up the world you play in.”
“This is the type of story that really suits a casual indie game.”
“It's a bit short, lacking in story development, and the puzzles are a bit too easy.”
“There are hardly any story elements; basically, it's only the opening and end sequences that have any storyline.”
“The story is not outstanding, and the challenge level is low, but it may be worthwhile for a younger audience.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their nice, clean visuals and charming aesthetic, effectively complementing the game's theme and overall design. While some may find the style simplistic, it resonates well with the game's humorous tone and engaging puzzles.
“The theme, graphics, music, and sound design (with sound design being the weakest of the four) are awesome.”
“I was drawn in by the nice, clean visuals and promises of puzzles to solve.”
“I love the graphics; they are so charming.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game, while primarily featuring a single track, effectively blends light-hearted, relaxing, and adventurous tones that complement the gameplay beautifully. Players appreciate its consistency, finding that it enhances the overall experience rather than becoming repetitive.
“The theme, graphics, music, and the sound design (sound design being the weakest of the four) is awesome.”
“The music, although mainly one song, blends light-hearted, relaxing, and adventure tones really well.”
“It's the kind of music that fits the mood of the gameplay so well that you won’t mind (and actually appreciate) that it's the same song throughout most of your gameplay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as effective and fitting, with some users appreciating its comedic elements despite concerns that it might come off as cheap. Overall, it aligns well with the game's aesthetics, enhancing the overall experience.
“It may sound cheap to some, but I found it funny and matched the game's overall aesthetics.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the grinding aspect adds curiosity and motivation to progress through the levels, enhancing the overall experience.
