Whale Flesh

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Whale Flesh is a single player action game. It was developed by SUPERita and was released on February 10, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Whale Flesh is a short horror experience where you dig through the flesh of a massive whale to uncover the fate of a lost research team. Using X-ray vision and dynamite, you explore strange objects and build tension amidst growing dread and paranoia. The game offers a mysterious and unsettling journey to reveal the truth behind the colossal creature.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

atmosphere13 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has an excellent atmosphere that effectively builds tension and unease throughout the experience.
The concept of digging through a massive whale carcass is creative and offers a unique horror experience.
There are well-executed jump scares that can catch players off guard, enhancing the horror elements.

The gameplay is repetitive and tedious, primarily consisting of mindless digging with little variation or engagement.
The story lacks depth and lore, leaving players wanting more context and narrative to explore.
The game is very short, with many reviews suggesting it is not worth the price for the limited content provided.

atmosphere
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its tension and unsettling qualities, effectively creating a compelling horror experience despite its short length. While many players enjoyed the immersive sound design and creative concepts, some noted that the atmosphere could benefit from deeper lore and more substantial content. Overall, it delivers a strong atmospheric presence that enhances the horror elements, though it may leave players wanting more.
- “Its a short game that will catch you off guard with its scary vibes and frightening atmosphere that I really enjoyed!”
- “A short but sweet atmospheric horror game, very tense atmosphere and creative spin on horror with hole digging action.”
- “Great game, the atmosphere was perfect; I was stressing throughout my entire playthrough.”
- “It's like if Iron Lung was missing the tension and atmosphere, and instead had exactly two cheap jump scares.”
- “There's some atmosphere, some tension, but whale flesh doesn't do much to draw you in and immerse you, to give you lore crumbs or interesting mysteries.”
- “Delivers the unsettling atmosphere but it’s a very short experience with little to offer.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it underdeveloped and lacking depth, leading to moments of boredom. While a few appreciate the environmental storytelling and initial sense of mystery, many feel that it ultimately falls short, leaving a desire for more lore and narrative engagement. Overall, the story serves primarily to establish the setting rather than providing a compelling narrative experience.
- “If you're looking for a mysterious story that leaves you wondering and an unknown 'enemy', this game is for you.”
- “A little shorter than I'd like for nearly 9 bucks, and it could use just a little more lore/story, as it feels a little dry when it's all wrapped up, but regardless I still love this visual style, the eerie environment, and the initial sense of mystery and dread--even if this doesn't ultimately pay off.”
- “There is a lot of background and storytelling to unpack in this short, wonderful horror game.”
- “My main critiques are that the story didn't seem that fleshed out and it does get kinda boring for a little bit.”
- “You'd think there is some type of story to this; there isn't.”
- “That's it, that's the story: your team is dead and it's parasites that put a mask on you.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
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The gameplay has been criticized for being repetitive and boring, with players noting a monotonous loop of tasks that quickly becomes stale. While the visuals and sound design are praised, the core mechanics fail to engage, leading to a lackluster experience overall. Despite an intriguing premise, the gameplay does not deliver, resulting in a short and unsatisfying playthrough.
- “Visuals work well, the sound design is fine, and the mechanics function smoothly enough.”
- “Here's my condensed playthrough for those who would like to see some gameplay before purchasing.”
- “The gameplay is really boring.”
- “Gameplay is repetitive, as you hack your way through the flesh of the whale for the whole time, just to discover some lore and get 3 jumpscares.”
- “The premise seems really intriguing, but the actual 'meat' of the gameplay is just a loop of 'mine whale meat', 'find radio signal' repeat.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
88%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overwhelmingly tedious and frustrating, primarily due to the repetitive mining mechanics and frequent terrain issues. Many reviews highlight that the digging process is slow and unengaging, leading to a lack of excitement and immersion, with the only rewards being minimal and often disappointing. Overall, the grinding detracts significantly from the gameplay experience, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable challenge.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The rest of the time was janky, annoying, and tedious, consisting of mining, getting stuck on the terrain, and rolling my eyes while the mining animation played without actually mining anything because I was slightly too far from the wall.”
- “That said, a full playthrough averages like 30 minutes, lots of the mining is very tedious, it's very easy to get stuck in the terrain, and the ending was super cliché.”
- “The issue is that the 'digging' is absolutely the most boring, tedious, oh-my-god-could-I-swing-this-slower experience I have yet encountered.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally well-received, with a solid aesthetic and smooth mechanics, though some users find it difficult to recommend the game despite its appealing visuals. Overall, the art style resonates with fans of similar games, but opinions on its overall value vary.
- “The visuals work well, the sound design is fine, and the mechanics function smoothly enough.”
- “I like the concept and the aesthetic of this game.”
- “If you like Iron Lung's art style but want something much more casual, give it a shot!”
- “Visuals work well, the sound design is fine, and the mechanics function smoothly enough.”
- “If you like Iron Lung's art style but want something much more casual, give it a shot please!”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound design create a solid atmosphere, but the repetitive gameplay can diminish the impact of the creepy elements, leading players to zone out rather than feel immersed in the tension.
- “The solid atmosphere, music, and sound create an immersive experience.”
- “The music enhances the creepy factor of the environment, drawing you into the gameplay.”
- “Any creepy factor from the environment, music, or fear of an impending scare is completely worn away as you zone out from the loop of dig, check, scan for the next target, repeat.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes a strong emotional response through its unsettling atmosphere, as players explore the eerie environment of a massive whale's corpse, creating a sense of being constantly observed. This haunting ambiance contributes to a deeply immersive and unnerving experience.
- “An unnerving short game about digging around in the corpse of a massive whale. The ambience made me feel like I was being watched at all times.”