Shrimp.io

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Shrimp.io is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by VuVuu and was released on February 12, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

My Other Bullet Heaven About the GameA shrimple survivor-like where you play as a shrimp, you must kill fishies & other creatures, gather microplastics, and purchase meta upgrades. Current Meta Upgrades: +5% Move Speed - 4 Levels +10% Max Health - 5 Levels +5% Outgoing Damage - 5 Levels -1 Incoming Damage - 3 LevelsFree Item Drops are in...Customize your shrimp! The Drop-rates ar…

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 184 reviews

music3 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game has a quirky and fun concept of playing as a shrimp, which adds a humorous twist to the typical gameplay.
It's free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience, and many players find it enjoyable for short gaming sessions.
The graphics and music are charming, contributing to a light-hearted and relaxing gaming experience.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with limited features and variety, making it feel like a derivative clone of Vampire Survivors.
There are significant balancing issues with upgrades and power-ups, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
The controls can feel unresponsive and sluggish, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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64%
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the pixel art as "godawful" and basic, suggesting a lack of skill or resources from the developers. However, others appreciate the colorful visuals and attention to detail, noting that the graphics are well-executed despite their simplicity. Overall, while the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they contribute to a fun and engaging experience for some players.
- “Fun game to play when you have extra time and I really like the art style.”
- “I really like the graphics and something that I noticed immediately was that everything is pixel perfect even when there are angles.”
- “I love the graphics, music, and playability of this game!”
- “This features really godawful pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Add in server issues and basic graphics, and you’ve got a game that’s more of a quick distraction than a long-term favorite.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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64%
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The gameplay is characterized as simple and reminiscent of "Vampire Survivors," but it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth. Players express a desire for more varied mechanics and weapons to enhance the experience, suggesting that the game needs a unique twist to differentiate it from its inspirations. While the visuals are appealing and the game has potential for fun, many reviewers feel it requires significant updates to maintain long-term engagement.
- “Shrimple and pure, nothing but vampire survivors style gameplay here.”
- “This game is very fun, but lacks more depth in my opinion. I really do like the spin on vampire survivor-esque gameplay loops. I do hope for more starting shrimp and maybe more variety in items. If this gets continuously updated, then I can easily see myself playing it a lot more.”
- “The gameplay is exactly what one would expect from the genre.”
- “Some new mechanics, or even just more varied weapons would make the game a lot more bearable.”
- “Io suffers from repetitive gameplay.”
- “What I feel it needs is a core mechanical twist on the format of Vampire Survivors - a reason to call it 'Vampire Survivors, but with ___.'”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, described as charming and fitting the retro aesthetic, though some players feel it could be improved or expanded. While the overall experience is cozy and enjoyable, there are mentions of a lack of depth in the soundtrack and game content. Despite these critiques, the music contributes positively to the game's appeal.
- “The game is cozy and enjoyable, with nice music and so on, even though it's quite repetitive and so far lacks depth when it comes to unlockables and content - only 2 stages, a handful of permanent upgrades and that's it.”
- “I love the graphics, music, and playability of this game!”
- “It's still a nice enough little game that looks and plays fine, has a good retro feel and soundtrack, free to try.”
- “Mr. dev please show more love to this game, I am aware of your other similar work but something about this little shrimp game that cleans up the ocean is so incredibly charming. My only criticism is a lack of more in-depth features and a lacking soundtrack.”
- “Music could be a bit better.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious and unfulfilling, often requiring significant time investment for minimal rewards, such as cosmetic items that lack in-game value. The gameplay is described as barebones, with frustrating mechanics that make leveling up and completing achievements feel overly grindy due to low enemy density and high kill requirements. Overall, the grinding experience has been rated poorly, with many reviewers expressing dissatisfaction.
- “No point in grinding for hours and defeat literally millions of enemies, if what you'll get from it are just cosmetic skins that don't do anything in-game.”
- “It feels very barebones and grindy; there doesn't seem to be much of a way or an item to pull in the experience crystals all at once, which makes kiting the enemies and trying to level up pretty annoying.”
- “The only thing that I would complain about is that the achievements are too grindy due to the low enemy volume the levels have (around 10,000 kills per completed level).”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story to engage with.
- “There is no story.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
- “The storyline is completely absent.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted for its uniqueness, providing a refreshing twist to typical comedic elements, and many players find it genuinely funny.
- “It’s unique and adds a humorous twist to the typical gameplay.”
- “That was really funny! :D”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's limited variety in modes, power-ups, and progression significantly restricts its replayability, making it less engaging for players seeking diverse experiences.
- “There’s not much variety in terms of game modes, power-ups, or progression, which limits its replayability.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its stability, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience, leading to a perception of it being a dull and uninspired clone of Vampire Survivors.
- “The game is incredibly unstable, crashing frequently and ruining the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that made gameplay frustrating and unenjoyable.”
- “The performance issues are a major drawback, with constant lag and glitches.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as it primarily serves as an advertisement for another title, which detracts from the overall experience and raises concerns about its value to players.
- “The game feels more like a cash grab than a genuine experience, with constant prompts to spend money.”
- “It's frustrating how many features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's fun elements but express concerns about optimization, particularly regarding the lack of an FPS cap, which leads to excessive frame rates that could be better managed.
- “Fun game, but it needs some optimization, like capping the FPS. There's no reason for this to be running at 1500.”