Lightfish
- October 19, 2011
- Eclipse Games
Get on SteamLightfish is an arcade game where you control a small fish navigating the ocean deep, drawing lines to destroy monsters while avoiding contact with enemies. With classic gameplay enhanced by unique features, it offers two modes, original soundtrack, and 45 levels with 10 enemy types. The game encourages replayability with score challenges, featuring a distinct graphic style and creating an immersive, colorful underwater world.
Reviews
- Lightfish is a beautifully designed modern take on the classic arcade game Qix, featuring vibrant graphics and a soothing soundtrack.
- The gameplay is addictive and fun, providing a satisfying challenge for casual gamers and achievement hunters alike.
- It works well on various platforms, including the Steam Deck, making it accessible for players looking for a quick and enjoyable experience.
- The game is relatively short, with a playtime of only 2-5 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Some players found the controls and mechanics to be less precise, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- There are limited replayability options and a lack of additional features like a map editor or online modes, which could enhance the overall experience.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Lightfish is centered around taking control of the board while navigating various enemies and obstacles, reminiscent of classic titles like Qix. While it introduces new mechanics and maintains a polished aesthetic, some players feel that the gameplay can become cluttered and lacks depth compared to its predecessors. Overall, it offers a fun experience for fans of the genre, blending familiar mechanics with fresh elements.
“What differentiates this one is that it has a lot of polish, and new gameplay mechanics to keep it interesting.”
“Light Fish is basically a much more nicely designed and aesthetically pleasing game than the flash game ever was, but with the same basic gameplay mechanics and a few new interesting ones at higher levels.”
“These are but a few of the innovative mechanics that Light Fish has to help separate itself from the pack and provide a fresh experience among Qix-inspired titles.”
“The game mechanics have you try and take over as much of the board as possible and avoid all the other creatures or obstacles.”
“More enemies get introduced pretty fast (as well as a couple new blocks), but their mechanics are pretty limited (you usually get a larger/faster enemy) and the way the difficulty increases is by making everything a lot more cluttered.”
“Basically it's full of substanceless flashy graphics which actually hinder gameplay instead of enhancing it.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of Lightfish are characterized by vibrant, 1980s-inspired vector visuals that appeal to fans of retro arcade games, particularly those who enjoy jellyfish-like aesthetics. However, some players find the visuals to be overly flashy and distracting, which can hinder gameplay rather than enhance it. While the game offers a visually appealing experience, it lacks certain features that could elevate its overall design and engagement.
“If you like 1980s arcade games (like Qix) and vector graphics, then buy Lightfish.”
“Lightfish is basically a much more nicely designed and aesthetically pleasing game than the flash game ever was, but with the same basic gameplay mechanics (and a few new interesting ones at higher levels).”
“It's Qix, but dressed up in fancy vector-looking graphics and set in a computerized aquatic environment.”
“I felt that it was visually overstimulating, with too many flashy graphics making it difficult to see everything that's going on.”
“Basically it's full of substanceless flashy graphics which actually hinder gameplay instead of enhancing it.”
“It's Qix, but dressed up in fancy vector-looking graphics and set in a computerized-looking aquatic environment.”
- music8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its beautiful and soothing qualities, particularly in relation to the game's visuals. While some describe it as reminiscent of old-school Amiga mod music, others find it to be a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered enjoyable, though opinions on its uniqueness vary.
“I love Qix, trippy visuals and good soundtracks, and this game is all three in one!”
“Addictive puzzle game with a zen soundtrack which soothes the soul.”
“Great soundtrack too.”
“I thought the music was okay, although it's very much Amiga old school mod music.”
“I thought the music was okay, although it's very much Amiga old school mod music.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, primarily allowing players to attempt to beat their previous times; however, many users feel that this aspect lacks significant enjoyment.
“The game has some replayability as you can come back and try to beat your old times.”
“The game has some replayability as you can come back and try and beat your old times, but I am not sure there is a lot of enjoyable replayability here.”
“The game has some replayability as you can come back and try and beat your old times, but I am not sure there is a lot of enjoyable replayability here.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks any narrative elements, with no story, background, or setup provided for players.
“There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
