Whisker Waters
- April 25, 2024
- Underbite Games
Get on Steam"Whisker Waters" is a cozy RPG game that focuses on the unique and challenging experience of fishing. Explore a semi-open world, complete quests, and catch a variety of fish with their own unique behaviors using cool fishing tools. Join the Meow Fishing Club, befriend local cats, bears, and birds, and unlock rewards in this game suitable for fishing pros and beginners alike.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming aesthetic with cute cats and a cozy atmosphere, making it enjoyable for fans of chill games.
- Fishing mechanics are simple and fun, with a variety of mini-games that add to the experience.
- Despite some issues, many players found the game relaxing and appreciated the potential for future improvements.
- The camera controls are overly sensitive and can cause nausea, making gameplay frustrating for some players.
- Quest tracking is poor, with unclear objectives and a lack of guidance on where to find necessary items, leading to confusion.
- The game feels unfinished and buggy, with reports of performance issues and a lack of polish that detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics27 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as charming and cute, particularly appealing to cat lovers, but they also exhibit flaws such as chunky textures and rudimentary animations. While the aesthetic evokes a cozy, homespun feel reminiscent of old-school RPGs and sim games, some players feel it struggles with a balance between being overstylized and understylized. Overall, the visuals are appreciated for their artistic style, though they may not meet everyone's expectations in terms of polish and technical execution.
“The graphics are beautiful, and I loved the customization of the cats.”
“The graphics are cute, and I just love the premise of the game.”
“It does feel cozy and calming, and I love the art style.”
“The graphics are a bit chunky and you do notice that they are not blended well at the seams.”
“I typically don't hit a game for graphics, but this hits a weird line between overstylized and understylized and the engine it's running just does not work for it.”
“The animations are pretty rudimentary as well as the graphics, but the vibe that I have gotten thus far in playing it, (which, is admittedly not that much,) is that it feels like a lovingly-crafted Roblox game made by a small team or an individual creator and I really enjoy that feel.”
- story26 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as cute and engaging, with enjoyable quests and fishing mini-games that keep players focused. However, many users express frustration over the lack of quest markers and tracking systems, making it difficult to navigate and complete objectives, which can lead to confusion and a poor initial impression. Overall, while the narrative has charm, the questing system needs significant improvement to enhance the player experience.
“I love the story and the gameplay.”
“The story is cute; the fishing is nice except for how weird and confusing it gets to be.”
“Then you get to walk around and you're given your first quest to give 3 fish and 3 fruit for dinner.”
“Game is cute, but there is no way to tell where a quest giver is, and no way to find out where to turn anything in after the quest is completed.”
“I am also not a fan of having no quest marker or on-screen UI to help me track things.”
“In regard to the gameplay, I think the game could do with a revision of its questing system, including improved quest tracking and NPCs having a quest icon above their head.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally well-received, with thorough tutorials that effectively introduce mechanics, particularly the fishing aspect, which many players enjoy. However, there are significant concerns regarding camera issues and questing systems, with calls for improved quest tracking and clearer NPC indicators. While some players appreciate the effort put into the game, others find certain mechanics poorly executed, leading to frustration and even requests for refunds.
“The tutorials tell you everything you need to know about engaging with the mechanics.”
“I knew the fishing would either make or break this title since it’s such a large part of the gameplay loop, and I personally like it.”
“The tutorial was very thorough and does a great job introducing you to the mechanics.”
“I appreciate the attempt; there is clearly a lot of love and effort put into the game, but a combination of odd decisions and poorly executed mechanics make it a no from me.”
“In regard to the gameplay, I think the game could do with a revision of its questing system, including improved quest tracking and NPCs having a quest icon above their head.”
“Even when using the mechanics to try to get other fish away, it was still so overwhelming that I ended up requesting a refund.”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and a problematic camera that can swing wildly and glitch when approaching terrain. Many users feel that it lacks adequate playtesting, leading to frustrating experiences with combat and animations. Overall, substantial quality of life improvements are needed to enhance stability.
“I can't do it; the camera swings around wildly and when you get close to a mountain, it glitches pretty badly and zooms in so close you can't see what you're doing.”
“Unfortunately, it's buggy and seems like it wasn't really playtested at all.”
“The game could use some big quality of life changes for sure; the camera is rough and there are some minor 'buggy' issues with combat and animations.”
- music5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as low-key, complementing the charming aesthetics and enhancing the overall atmosphere.
“The aesthetics are very charming and the music very low-key.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the fast camera movements in the game can induce feelings of discomfort or sickness, detracting from the overall emotional experience.
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game requires further optimization, but it is generally regarded as a good cozy experience.
“The game still needs some optimization, but for sure is a good cozy game!”
