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The Walking Fish 2: Final Frontier

The Walking Fish 2: Final Frontier Game Cover
93%Game Brain Score
story, humor
music, stability
93% User Score Based on 425 reviews

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The Walking Fish 2: Final Frontier is a single player action game. It was developed by That Fish and was released on June 1, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

"The Walking Fish 2: Final Frontier" is a single-player Horror Adventure game, where you wake up in a cryo pod on a seemingly abandoned space station. Your goal is to outsmart the terrifying Walking Fish and escape the station by solving puzzles and unlocking its high-security systems. The game features a handcrafted space station to explore, with additional content to be released over time, including developer roleplay stories that may reveal more than your sanity can handle.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 425 reviews
story12 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions

  • The Walking Fish 2: Final Frontier is a unique blend of horror and comedy that offers a deeply emotional and philosophical experience, leaving players both terrified and enlightened.
  • The game features stunning graphics and sound design, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the storytelling and emotional impact.
  • Players have described it as life-changing, with many expressing that it has helped them gain new perspectives on life and personal struggles.
  • The game suffers from performance issues and bugs, including crashes and input lag, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • Some players found the gameplay mechanics frustrating and the puzzles tedious, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
  • The narrative can be confusing and nonsensical at times, leaving some players feeling lost and unsure of the game's direction.
  • story
    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely praised for its emotional depth and masterful storytelling, often described as a philosophical journey centered around the character of a "walking fish." Players appreciate the environmental storytelling and the unexpected twists that elevate the narrative beyond its initial premise, although some note that the story feels unfinished and could benefit from further development. Overall, the combination of beautiful visuals, haunting music, and a compelling narrative makes it a standout experience, with many players expressing a strong emotional connection to the story.

    • “The developers exhibit an almost sacerdotal devotion to environmental storytelling, employing spatial composition and diegetic sound to orchestrate a symphony of tension.”
    • “From the moment I opened this gem for the first time to when I was tearing up from the sad story of the walking fish, I knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
    • “The walking fish is a timeless masterpiece and a treasure to hold tight; this philosophical experience is a promising addition to this franchise, and I hope other players feel as complete as I did upon finishing this story!”
    • “Though the visuals are rough and the plot is nonsensical, packaged in this $3 game is a tale of losing and finding oneself and all of the associated twists and turns you might expect.”
    • “There is good work here, but I would encourage more effort into expanding the length of play and some more story elements.”
    • “The story, seemingly simple, just about a murderous, Godzilla-like fish on the surface; ends up being way more deep than that.”
  • humor
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is polarizing, with some players finding it hilariously absurd and entertaining, while others describe it as dull or lacking depth. Many reviews highlight a mix of funny and scary elements, with some jokes being subtle or reliant on specific knowledge, which may not resonate with all players. Overall, the comedic aspects seem to appeal more to younger audiences or those who appreciate quirky, offbeat humor.

    • “This game made me laugh, cry, and shit my pants all in less than an hour.”
    • “This was so much fun and a nice mix of being very scary and very funny!”
    • “This game is terrifying but funny as hell at the same time.”
    • “Not funny and pretty boring.”
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its thrilling and emotional storytelling, as well as enjoyable puzzles, while others criticize it for lacking depth and mechanics. Many appreciate the atmosphere and writing, but some find the gameplay unsatisfying and unengaging, particularly in terms of graphics and overall execution. Overall, the experience varies significantly depending on individual preferences for gameplay style and narrative engagement.

    • “The game has thrilling gameplay with a truly emotional story. 10/10.”
    • “Superb writing, voice acting, and puzzling gameplay.”
    • “Amazing gameplay that brings back the true meaning of horror.”
    • “So, gameplay might change later on or not, but unless you like running around to solve tasks, you won't get much into the game.”
    • “Therefore, I'm sorry - but I do not recommend this game to be added to the library because of its unsightliness, both in terms of gameplay and graphics with a plot.”
    • “The gameplay is terrible, completely vile, purely unfun from beginning to end.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of the game have received high praise for their beauty and atmospheric quality, with many users highlighting the impressive lighting and visual design. However, some players noted performance issues and inconsistencies in graphical quality across different elements of the game. While the visuals are often described as top-notch, there are mixed feelings about the overall execution and coherence of the game's presentation.

    • “The graphics are the best I have ever seen, while the jump scares made me jump out of my seat (literally).”
    • “The walking fish 2: final frontier is truly one of the most innovative, creative, and graphically beautiful games I've come across.”
    • “The lighting is amazing, and so are the graphics.”
    • “Therefore, I'm sorry - but I do not recommend this game to be added to the library because of its unsightliness, both in terms of gameplay and graphics with a plot.”
    • “Though the visuals are rough and the plot is nonsensical, packaged in this (at the moment of writing) $3 game is a tale of losing and finding oneself and all of the associated twists and turns you might expect.”
    • “However, I have performance issues with it, (which is odd because I have a 1050 Ti, 16 GB RAM, and an i5 processor) and despite there being the option of changing the graphics, it resets itself when I launch the game.”
  • emotional
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players overwhelmingly describe the game as an emotional experience, with many expressing feelings of joy, sadness, and nostalgia throughout the narrative. The touching backstory and heartfelt tributes resonate deeply, often leading to tears and a strong connection to the characters, particularly the "legged fish." Overall, the game is praised for its ability to evoke a wide range of emotions, making it a memorable and impactful journey.

    • “After fully completing the game, wow just wow! The backstory made me feel a lot of emotions, some I didn't know I had.”
    • “I'm not the kind of man to cry because of a game, but I have to admit that I shed a tear.”
    • “Heartbreaking, tear-jerking, and overall eye-opening.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the horror experience, effectively creating a sense of urgency during chase scenes. While some jazz elements are described as competent but not exceptional, the overall soundtrack is considered fitting and enjoyable, though there are complaints about low ambient sound levels and abrupt transitions in certain tracks.

    • “But the game does have an extremely well-written story, amazing music, beautiful map design, and horror elements I have not seen from any other game.”
    • “The music is fitting for the environment and quite enjoyable.”
    • “No words can describe the sheer terror I felt while getting chased; the scream and the music make you feel like you're actually running for your life.”
    • “However, the singer then performs a set of jazz music that, while not exemplary, is of a broadly competent standard, spanning a duration of almost an hour.”
    • “My only complaint is the ending and how the music abruptly cuts before it loops.”
    • “I found that most ambient sounds (background noises, music, doors, buttons, and other interactable objects) are quite low and can barely be heard.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its immersive and unsettling quality, enhanced by good voice acting and well-crafted graphics. Players note that the attention to detail, such as the placement of elements like fish, contributes to a rich and passionate ambiance that invites exploration and deeper appreciation of the lore. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that captivates those willing to engage with it.

    • “From the very inception, the ambience envelops the player in an atmosphere of delightful disquietude.”
    • “I must start off by saying that the fish are elegantly placed and each level reeks of atmosphere and passion.”
    • “Only those who truly take the time to look around may appreciate the intense atmosphere and deeper meaning behind the lore.”
    • “This game barely made any sense, but it had decent graphics and atmosphere.”
    • “Only those who truly take the time to look around may appreciate the intense atmosphere and the deeper meaning behind the lore.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players report that while the game has some stability issues, including glitches and bugs that can be annoying, these do not significantly detract from the overall experience. Many users noted that despite these minor setbacks, the storytelling and gameplay remain enjoyable.

    • “The first part is kind of buggy and the current last one is a little clunky, but it doesn't affect the experience by a lot.”
    • “I would rate it a 10/10 if not for a few glitches I experienced during my playthroughs.”
    • “A few other minor nitpicks are that the keycard in the storage room is very buggy to pick up.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting poor performance even on capable hardware, such as a 1050 Ti GPU and an i5 processor. Despite having adjustable graphics settings, these often reset upon launching the game, leading to frustration among users who expect better performance. Overall, there is a strong call for developers to improve optimization.

    • “The optimization is currently lacking.”
    • “I have performance issues with it, which is odd because I have a 1050 Ti, 16 GB of RAM, and an i5 processor. Despite having the option to change the graphics settings, they reset themselves when I launch the game.”
    • “Note to developers: please focus on improving optimization!”
    • “Bad performance issues (not a bad PC; I can run GTA, Fallout, etc. just fine!).”
    • “Optimization = zero.”
    • “However, I have performance issues with it (which is odd because I have a 1050 Ti, 16 GB RAM, and an i5 processor), and despite there being the option to change the graphics, it resets itself when I launch the game.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in the early stages, where tasks require excessive running around and can feel challenging.

    • “For me, it involves a lot of running around, and the tasks at the beginning feel tedious and difficult.”
    • “The grinding aspect feels overly repetitive and lacks meaningful rewards.”
    • “I find the grinding to be a chore, as it often feels like I'm just doing the same thing over and over without any real progress.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers great replay value, enhanced by its amazing storytelling, encouraging players to experience it multiple times.

    • “Great replay value, and amazing storytelling.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers praise the character development as exceptional, highlighting the emotional depth and growth of the characters as a standout feature of the game.

    • “The feelings portrayed in this game are amazing, and the character development throughout is absolutely phenomenal.”
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The Walking Fish 2: Final Frontier is a action game.

The Walking Fish 2: Final Frontier is available on PC and Windows.

The Walking Fish 2: Final Frontier was released on June 1, 2020.

The Walking Fish 2: Final Frontier was developed by That Fish.

The Walking Fish 2: Final Frontier has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

The Walking Fish 2: Final Frontier is a single player game.

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