Pacifish: Recast

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Pacifish: Recast is a single player action game. It was developed by Conifer Studios and was released on February 3, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Pacifish: Recast is an incremental fishing management game with many mechanics to interact with and improve. It can be played both idly, or more actively to progress faster. Fish - Acquire and equip poles and tackle to fish in 6 unlockable areas with different fish and materials. Fight - Disturbing the waters causes both the fish and the materials to fight back. Earn pixels to increase fight…

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Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

grinding2 negative mentions

The game offers a cozy fishing theme with a variety of side objectives and minigames, providing a fun experience for players.
Many players appreciate the incremental upgrades and the polished UI compared to the original game, making it enjoyable for both new and returning players.
The developer is seen as responsive and supportive, which adds to the overall positive experience of the game.

The game feels like a copy-paste of the original, with minimal new content and some players expressing disappointment over the lack of significant improvements.
Progression in the late game is described as tedious and slow, with recent updates making it even more grindy and less engaging.
Some players have noted that the visuals and overall design may be a downgrade from the original, leading to mixed feelings about the remake.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay features a solid moon mechanic, though players find upgrades prohibitively expensive. The fight mechanic from the previous game has become nearly unplayable until reaching level 45, and while there are new endgame maps and NPCs, the overall mechanics remain simple with no rebirth systems or skill trees.
- “The moon mechanic adds a unique twist to the gameplay.”
- “The game features a few simple loops and mechanics that keep it engaging.”
- “The new endgame map and mechanics provide fresh challenges and opportunities to invest your resources.”
- “The game has a few simple loops and mechanics.”
- “There are no rebirth mechanics or skill trees.”
- “The new endgame map and mechanics require you to sink your resources into them, along with a new NPC.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users noting a downgrade from the original visuals due to a lack of balance between empty spaces and excessive clutter in certain areas. Overall, opinions vary on the visual quality.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, with incredible attention to detail that brings the game world to life.”
- “Every environment is beautifully crafted, showcasing vibrant colors and realistic textures that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The character models are impressively designed, making each character feel unique and immersive within the game's stunning visuals.”
- “The visuals have undergone changes that don't seem to enhance the overall experience.”
- “There are areas that feel overly cluttered while others are just empty, making the graphics feel inconsistent.”
- “In my opinion, the graphics are mostly a downgrade from the original, but your mileage may vary.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the monetization model for its departure from traditional free-to-play structures, highlighting the absence of microtransactions as a positive change that enhances the gaming experience.
- “I love that it is similar yet distinct from the original free-to-play game version, but without the microtransactions.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing players to enjoy the game without constant pressure to spend.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, making it accessible for everyone while still providing optional purchases for those who want to enhance their experience.”
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “I find the constant push for in-game purchases to be frustrating and detrimental to the overall experience.”
- “It's disappointing that the game relies so heavily on microtransactions, which takes away from the enjoyment of playing.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that while the game starts off enjoyable, it becomes a tedious grind in the latter half, exacerbated by recent updates that have increased upgrade costs, making progression feel more frustrating.
- “The game is good early on, but after about halfway through, it's a tedious grind.”
- “The developers have now made it even more tedious with the recent updates, increasing the prices on upgrades.”