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Shutshimi

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.
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66%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
story, grinding
66% User Score Based on 124 reviews
Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

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Shutshimi is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Neon Deity Games and was released on August 25, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Fast-paced gameplay with 10-second waves keeps the action engaging and allows for quick play sessions.
  • Humorous item descriptions and quirky visuals add charm and personality to the game.
  • Supports local co-op play, making it a fun experience to share with friends.
  • Repetitive gameplay with limited content can lead to boredom after a short time.
  • The shop mechanic is frustrating due to the short time limit for reading item descriptions.
  • Heavy reliance on RNG can result in frustrating experiences, especially for achievement hunters.
  • gameplay
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally solid and enjoyable, featuring a mix of fun mechanics and power-ups that keep it fresh, though some players find it repetitive and luck-based. While the core experience is straightforward and accessible, opinions vary on its depth and long-term engagement, with some praising its addictive nature and others criticizing its lack of innovation. Overall, the game offers a blend of mindless fun and quirky elements, appealing to those who appreciate fast-paced, arcade-style action.

    • “The constant rotation of add-on mechanics and power-ups keeps the game fresh and interesting.”
    • “This game is probably one of the funnest games I have played; it's really addictive with fast gameplay!”
    • “Varied gameplay with awesome music and art.”
    • “It's a fun game, but ruined by a badly thought out decision to implement fake gameplay time.”
    • “The gameplay never really advances beyond the base experience, so after a few runs there isn't much reason to keep playing.”
    • “Unfortunately, the gameplay is just way too repetitive and off the wall for its own good.”
  • music
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its catchy chiptune soundtrack reminiscent of classic 8-bit and 16/32-bit styles. While some users noted that the soundtrack can become irritating over time, the overall consensus highlights its charm and ability to enhance the gameplay experience. The combination of great visuals and engaging music contributes to the game's high replay value.

    • “The art is just perfect, and the music is great.”
    • “It's got some great 8-bit music to it (mostly NES style), it's a shoot 'em up like Gradius, Darius, etc. and it's fun to play.”
    • “It's got a great colorful retro visual style and a great catchy chiptune soundtrack.”
    • “The soundtrack is okay but starts to irritate your ears after some time.”
    • “The soundtrack consists of 8-bit tracks (or 16/32-bit tracks, I don't know the difference very well).”
    • “The sounds and music were that of modern day 8-bit.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the cute pixel art and retro style as visually appealing and fitting for the genre, while others criticize them as basic and cheap. Overall, the visuals are often described as charming and enjoyable, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere, though some players feel they lack depth and variety.

    • “It's a quirky retro scrolling shooter with great visuals, sound, and tight controls.”
    • “The game is also a feast for the eyes and ears - with cute pixel art graphics and an impressive score.”
    • “The graphics and music are amazing.”
    • “Visuals are basic pretty much.”
    • “Visuals are cheap and simple 2D pixel fillers.”
    • “Graphics are done in the retro style also.”
  • humor
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as silly and chaotic, providing a mix of laughs through its quirky visuals and amusing writing, particularly in item descriptions. While many players find it entertaining and funny, some feel that the humor can be hit-or-miss, with a few considering it confusing or overly simplistic. Overall, it offers a lighthearted experience that can be enjoyable for short bursts, especially in multiplayer settings.

    • “It's stupid, silly, short and yet oh so funny.”
    • “Hilarious stuff!”
    • “In addition, it's really funny with quite a bit of great writing in item descriptions and menus.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a mixed bag; while some players praise its artistic storytelling, comparing it favorably to titles like Undertale and Omori, others note the lack of a substantial narrative, emphasizing that the focus is primarily on gameplay rather than story. Overall, the narrative aspect seems to be secondary to the action-oriented experience.

    • “This game is art that puts games like Undertale and Omori to shame with its storytelling.”
    • “You're a fish, the extra-muscular fish on a mission to...uh...shoot stuff!”
    • “Is there a story?”
    • “There is pretty much no story here.”
    • “But that's fine, this game isn't about story; it is about a fish shooting stuff, and it does that part very well.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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. 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 in co-op!”
    • “Great music and visuals with a ton of replay value.”
    • “Replay value is minimal.”
    • “The game lacks significant replayability.”
    • “Once you've completed it, there's little incentive to play again.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game, noting that while the main content can be completed in about two hours, a frustratingly low drop rate for certain achievements forces them into extensive, repetitive grinding. Many express frustration over the reliance on RNG mechanics, which can lead to hours of monotonous gameplay without guaranteed rewards.

    • “There's maybe 2 hours of content here, but the dev decided to create a terrible grindy RNG-based achievement to force more playtime for those wanting to complete the game.”
    • “I did everything else in the game in about 2 hours, and all the rest of my playtime has been sitting there, grinding the boss rush, just sitting there dodging missiles, hoping for the like 0.01% chance I'll get the items I need for the achievement.”
    • “Took me a good 2 hours of grinding to get them all.”
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Shutshimi is a arcade shooter game with comedy theme.

Shutshimi is available on PC, Mac OS, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 5000 hours playing Shutshimi.

Shutshimi was released on August 25, 2015.

Shutshimi was developed by Neon Deity Games.

Shutshimi has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Shutshimi is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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