Shoal
- October 24, 2021
- Vidroid
Get on Steam"Shoal" is a fishing game where you play as a hungry shark searching for a school of fish to eat and maintain your energy. The game features both relaxation and danger as you navigate the deep sea, avoiding larger predators while trying to satisfy your hunger. With simple controls and a focus on exploration, "Shoal" encourages players to dive into the underwater world and experience the thrill of the hunt.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a calming soundtrack, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
- Gameplay is enjoyable and fun, with a satisfying experience of swimming as a shark and eating fish.
- The game has potential for future improvements and offers unlockable skins and achievements for replayability.
- The game can become repetitive and boring after extended play, especially after reaching a certain day count.
- Boss fights are not very challenging, which may lead to a lack of excitement.
- There are some bugs and glitches, including occasional crashes and issues with quests, although these have been addressed by the developers.
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story revolves around players taking on the role of a shark, completing missions by eating other fish and progressing through days, culminating in boss fights every ten days. While the narrative is straightforward and lacks depth, the game offers some replayability through unlockable skins and visually appealing environments. However, players have reported minor bugs and issues with quest management that can disrupt the experience.
“You start as a shark, you eat other fish to complete missions and get to the next day; every 10 days you have a boss fight.”
“Not much content right now and I don't know how people are finding it relaxing given how quickly energy drains, but the visuals and movement of the shoals are pleasant and there's some unlockable skins to work toward and give replayability to the otherwise uneventful first few missions.”
“You start as a shark, you eat other fish to complete missions and get to the next day, every 10 days you have a boss fight.”
“Game came out with a couple of bugs that the developer addressed the day after - missions or days not starting or completing (fixed now, so good job).”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its amazing quality, providing a fun and enjoyable experience. Players find the soundtrack calming and relaxing, complementing the visually pleasing aspects of the game.
“Has amazing music.”
“Fun, enjoyable experience with a nice soundtrack.”
“The music is calming and the visuals are so pleasing.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their pleasing aesthetics and enjoyable environments, despite some noticeable glitches. While the visuals and movement of the shoals contribute to a relaxing experience, the overall content is limited, with unlockable skins adding some replayability.
“The game offers some nice graphics and environments; although there are some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same and has a really great aesthetic.”
“The visuals and movement of the shoals are pleasant, and there are some unlockable skins to work toward, adding replayability to the otherwise uneventful first few missions.”
“The music is calming, and the visuals are so pleasing.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with users noting a few minor glitches but finding them not detrimental to the overall experience. Most players report a smooth gameplay experience, highlighting the enjoyment despite occasional visual issues.
“The game offers some nice graphics and environments, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
“The game is plagued by frequent crashes that make it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced multiple game-breaking bugs that ruined my overall experience.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as fluid, but there is a notable concern regarding the pause system, as it disrupts the experience by allowing smaller fish to continue moving while the game is paused, potentially leading to missed opportunities.
“Gameplay is fluid.”
“I look forward to them hopefully improving the pause system, which is really my only complaint gameplay-wise, as while the other sharks stop with you, the smaller fish keep moving and may leave before you unpause.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently offers limited content, which may hinder replayability, but players appreciate the pleasant visuals and movement of the shoals. Unlockable skins provide some incentive to replay, despite the quick energy drain and uneventful early missions.
“The visuals and movement of the shoals are pleasant, and there are unlockable skins to work toward, which adds replayability to the otherwise uneventful first few missions.”
“Despite the limited content, the game offers a relaxing experience with its beautiful visuals and the incentive of unlockable skins that encourage replayability.”
“The game may have a slow start, but the enjoyable visuals and the quest for unlockable skins provide enough motivation to keep coming back for more.”
“Not much content right now, and I don't know how people are finding it relaxing given how quickly energy drains. The visuals and movement of the shoals are pleasant, and there are some unlockable skins to work toward, but it doesn't add much replayability to the otherwise uneventful first few missions.”
