Tasty Blue
- May 24, 2014
- Dingo Games
- 4h median play time
In Tasty Blue, players control a small goldfish who grows in size by eating everything in sight. As the fish grows, it can explore new environments, including coral reefs, sunken ships, and open ocean. The ultimate goal is to become the biggest fish in the sea while avoiding larger predators and obstacles.
Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing a satisfying experience of eating and growing larger.
- It features cute graphics and enjoyable sound effects, making it appealing for casual players and children.
- The gameplay is simple and easy to pick up, with a variety of levels that keep the experience engaging.
- Many levels are repetitive and can become tedious, leading to a lack of progression and excitement.
- The difficulty spikes in certain levels can be frustrating, especially with poorly designed mechanics like waiting for oysters to open.
- The game lacks depth and variety compared to other titles in the series, making it feel less rewarding overall.
- music25 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as catchy and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience with its fun and whimsical style. However, many players note that the soundtrack can become repetitive and may feel unfitting at times, particularly in relation to the game's themes. While some appreciate the music as a highlight, others find it annoying after extended play, suggesting a lack of variety in the tracks.
“Very fun, great music, satisfying gameplay, and really nice art style.”
“The music is great and the animations are fun.”
“I bought the game only for the music, it's so awesome.”
“A bad thing is the music is Scottish and gets very repetitive very fast.”
“Though the music is rather unfitting at times, seriously who has Celtic music for a game about a fish that can go to 300 feet and devour everything in its path as it swims around leaving a path of destruction and agony on the marine life and any person caught on a boat?!”
“What is there is fitting and somewhat catchy, but it lacks variety and you'll get tired of hearing the menu/map music if you play it for too long.”
- gameplay23 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet addictive mechanic of eating and growing, reminiscent of titles like Tasty Planet, though some players find it tedious and challenging, especially at higher levels. While the movement is somewhat limited, the game offers a fun and stress-relieving experience with charming graphics, catchy music, and a variety of difficulty levels. Overall, it provides a satisfying distraction with solid mechanics, despite some criticism regarding its lack of innovation.
“Still has our favourite mechanic, eating and growing so you can eat everything, though the challenge is still pretty tough in it. The main mechanic is fun enough to keep you playing.”
“Very fun, great music, satisfying gameplay, and really nice art style.”
“Creative game with extremely addictive gameplay.”
“Very similar to Tasty Planet in mechanics, but I find this game to be much more tedious.”
“As for the gameplay, the movement is limited, since most of the game takes place underwater, and if you need to surface, you need to jump.”
“Very little actual new gameplay, just redo the same eat-the-biggest-you-can-find stuff.”
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally perceived as simplistic and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting its brevity and minimal engagement. While some find it humorous and entertaining, others feel it becomes repetitive and fails to provide a cohesive narrative or meaningful connection between levels. Overall, the story serves more as a light distraction rather than a compelling element of the gameplay.
“The story is funny, and the gameplay for the most part is just enough of a challenge to be fun without getting frustrating.”
“Granted it's not the most sophisticated of games out there, it does the job just fine as a distraction and bit of fun, charming simple graphics and catchy music to boot with a simplistic story behind it.”
“I would like this game better if it had an overall storyline, like Tasty Planet: Back for Seconds does.”
“The main story is beaten in under 2 hours, and the multiplayer has no right to exist because it is somehow trying to be both cooperative and competitive at the same time.”
“The story, as far as I know, is about as descriptive as any of the others and unnecessary at most.”
“In this game, the levels have no relation to each other, nor to a story arc.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their cute and quirky art style, contributing to a fun and relaxing gameplay experience. While the visuals are smooth and enjoyable, some reviewers noted that the environments can feel bland and repetitive. Overall, the graphics enhance the game's charm, making it visually appealing despite some limitations in variety.
“Very fun, great music, satisfying gameplay, and really nice art style.”
“Nice to look at and pretty smooth graphics.”
“Cute graphics and entertaining gameplay.”
“The art style is cute and quirky, but the environments are rather bland and repetitive.”
“The setting is simple but more than what the other two games had; you got graphics with aspect ratio, but everything else is just a checkbox.”
“Definitely feels like a new game, with the different graphics and focus on different characters, but not being too focused on having too much variation like forever.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding the story and gameplay to be entertaining and funny, particularly enjoying the cute design and hilarious moments throughout. However, some note that the humor may not appeal to everyone, especially those lacking a sense of fantasy, and that the gameplay can become repetitive in later levels. Overall, it is considered a fun and addictive experience, especially for younger audiences.
“The story is funny, and the gameplay for the most part is just enough of a challenge to be fun without getting frustrating.”
“But overall the design of it is cute, hilarious, and pretty much a blast to play.”
“I expected to play a level and put it down, but it's addictive and funny, so I had to keep going.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly after the initial levels, as they experience long stretches of repetitive gameplay with minimal progression. Many report spending significant time waiting for new content to appear, leading to frustration during extended runs of uninspired levels.
“Very similar to Tasty Planet in mechanics, but I find this game to be much more tedious.”
“The first few levels are fine, but after that, there are massive runs of levels with almost no progression. You end up just waiting around for new things to spawn; you can be on a run of tedious levels for 30-40 minutes before you get 2-3 good ones.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability due to its easy-to-learn controls and the challenge of achieving high scores, encouraging players to revisit levels for better ratings. However, some users feel that additional features could further enhance this aspect.
“The controls are easy and fast to learn, but it's not too easy to achieve the best score rating (stars in this game) on each level, which adds great replay value.”
“The game encourages replayability, offering new challenges and experiences with each playthrough.”
“The game encourages replayability, but I feel it would have benefitted from more varied content.”
“While there are some elements that promote replayability, the overall experience feels too repetitive.”
“I found the game lacking in replayability; once I completed it, there was little incentive to return.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly as players progress and their view becomes obstructed.
“It's also super buggy, and as you get bigger, you can't see anything around you.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by innovative level design that creatively intermixes environments, contributing to a dynamic and engaging gameplay experience.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a world that feels alive and vibrant.”
“The level design enhances the atmosphere, creating a seamless blend of environments that keeps you engaged.”
“Every detail contributes to the atmosphere, making each moment feel unique and captivating.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
“Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
“The game’s atmosphere is inconsistent, often breaking immersion with jarring transitions and poorly designed spaces.”