Shutshimi
- August 25, 2015
- Neon Deity Games
- 5000h median play time
Shutshimi fails somewhat to swim against the current of other procedural games, but its unique charms are hard to argue with and its gameplay is solid and enjoyable.
Get on Steam"Shutshimi" is a comedy-focused shoot-em-up game featuring local multi-player options for up to 2 players. As a muscle-bound fish with a short attention span, players must rapidly navigate and defeat enemies in 10-second waves while collecting power-ups and acquiring over 40 upgrades. With full keyboard and controller support, players can choose from 5 weapons, don over 30 hilarious hats, and engage in endless waves of fun.
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Reviews
- Fast-paced and engaging gameplay with quick 10-second levels that keep the action lively.
- Great visuals, music, and a quirky sense of humor that adds to the overall fun experience.
- High replay value with various modes and randomized power-ups, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
- The game heavily relies on RNG, which can lead to frustration, especially when hunting for achievements.
- Short gameplay length may leave some players wanting more, as it can feel like a time waster after a few sessions.
- Limited variety in bosses and gameplay mechanics may reduce long-term appeal for some players.
- replayability6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game boasts high replayability due to its fast-paced gameplay, multiple modes, and engaging co-op features. Players appreciate the responsive controls, appealing art style, and music, which enhance the experience and encourage repeated playthroughs. Additionally, elements of randomization contribute to its replay value, making it enjoyable for both solo and multiplayer sessions.
“It's fast-paced and does a lot of things right and has multiple modes which makes it very replayable.”
“The controls are responsive, the art style - as well as the music - are awesome, the replay value is very high, and it's also even more fun to play with friends and family with co-op!”
“Great music and visuals with a ton of replay value.”
“Replay value is minimal at best.”
“The game lacks significant replayability, making it feel repetitive after a few runs.”
“While the mechanics are interesting, they don't provide enough incentive to replay the game.”
- music6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its engaging and varied chiptune tracks, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the combination of great music and appealing visuals, enhancing the game's replay value and enjoyment, especially in co-op play. Overall, the soundtrack is described as a standout feature, reminiscent of modern 8-bit sounds.
“The controls are responsive, the art style, as well as the music, are awesome. The replay value is very high, and it's even more fun to play with friends and family in co-op!”
“Varied gameplay with awesome music and art.”
“The music is the best culmination of 10-second long chiptune tracks that I've ever heard.”
“The sounds and music were reminiscent of modern-day 8-bit.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game features charming retro-style graphics that enhance its quirky aesthetic, complemented by engaging chiptune music. Players appreciate the responsive controls and the overall visual appeal, which contribute to high replay value and enjoyable co-op gameplay.
“It's a quirky retro scrolling shooter with great visuals, sound, and tight controls.”
“The art style, as well as the music, are awesome, and the visuals are pleasing.”
“Great music and visuals with a ton of replay value.”
“The graphics are done in a retro style, which feels outdated and lacks the polish of modern games.”
“The visuals are underwhelming and don't take full advantage of current technology.”
“While the retro graphics have a certain charm, they ultimately detract from the overall experience.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as simple yet enjoyable, offering mindless fun reminiscent of a budget title, but enhanced by clever mechanics that create a fast-paced, replayable experience. Players appreciate the responsive controls, humorous upgrades, and the combination of appealing visuals and catchy chiptune music, contributing to an engaging arcade-like atmosphere.
“Varied gameplay with awesome music and art.”
“This mechanic not only ties you to your avatar - a fish with arms - using gameplay in a very clever and intuitive way, but it also provides a fast-paced, replayable, arcade-like experience.”
“It's mindless fun, but it's more of a $5 game because of how simple the gameplay and unlockables are.”
“Aside from the main mechanics, the controls are responsive and simple, the upgrades are hilarious (sometimes infuriatingly so), the visuals are pleasing, and the music is the best culmination of 10-second long chiptune tracks that I've ever heard.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's storytelling is highly praised, with some users considering it a masterpiece that surpasses the narratives of popular titles like Undertale and Omori.
“This game is art that puts games like Undertale and Omori to shame with its storytelling.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing upgrades, which can be both entertaining and frustrating. Players also appreciate the overall lighthearted tone, complemented by engaging visuals and catchy chiptune music.
“The upgrades are hilarious (sometimes infuriatingly so), adding a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
“The humor in the game is cleverly woven into the mechanics, making every moment entertaining.”
“The visuals are pleasing, and the music is the best culmination of 10-second long chiptune tracks that I've ever heard.”
