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 cute graphics and a charming aesthetic that appeals to fans of cozy games.
- The fishing mechanics are nuanced and interesting, with fun mini-games that add variety to the gameplay.
- The tutorial is thorough and effectively introduces players to the game's mechanics.
- The game suffers from significant performance issues, including frame drops and a poorly functioning camera that can cause nausea.
- Combat is frustrating, with enemies that can defeat players in one hit, and the questing system lacks clarity and guidance.
- Many players report bugs and a lack of polish, leading to a feeling that the game is unfinished or in need of optimization.
- graphics13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as cute and charming, with a cozy aesthetic that appeals to players, particularly cat lovers. However, some reviewers note that the animations and overall graphical quality can feel rudimentary and flawed, with issues like chunky visuals and poor blending. Despite these criticisms, many appreciate the game's artistic style and the nostalgic, homespun feel it evokes.
“The graphics are cute and I just love the premise of the game.”
“I loved the customization of the cats and the graphics are beautiful.”
“I really enjoy its aesthetic and do hope it'll at least address the camera in the future, but otherwise what you see is what you get as far as the trailer videos show; they're not hiding anything.”
“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.”
“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.”
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received for its charm and engaging quests, with players enjoying the cute narrative and fishing mini-games. However, many reviewers express frustration with the lack of clear quest tracking and indicators for quest givers, which can lead to confusion and a less enjoyable experience for those who prefer more guidance in their gameplay. Overall, while the story has its appealing elements, improvements in quest navigation are needed to enhance player satisfaction.
“I love the story and the gameplay.”
“The story is cute; the fishing is nice except for how weird and confusing it gets.”
“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.”
“However, not for the gamer that wants their hand held, or quest markers to show where to go because they cannot read text in an RPG.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally well-received, with a thorough tutorial that effectively introduces mechanics, and many players enjoying the core fishing elements. However, some users express frustration with overwhelming challenges, camera issues, and a need for improved quest tracking and NPC indicators, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. While there is appreciation for the effort put into the game, certain design choices and mechanics detract from enjoyment for some players.
“The tutorial was very thorough and does a great job introducing you to the mechanics.”
“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.”
“Even when using the mechanics to try to get other fish away, it was still so overwhelming that I ended up requesting a refund.”
“In regard to the gameplay, I think the game could benefit from a revision of its questing system, including improved quest tracking and NPCs having a quest icon above their heads.”
“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.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including a problematic camera that swings erratically and glitches when near terrain, as well as various minor bugs affecting combat and animations. Overall, it appears to lack thorough playtesting, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
“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.”
“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.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized as charming and low-key, contributing to a pleasant aesthetic experience.
“The aesthetics are very charming and the music is very low-key.”
“The aesthetics are very charming, but the music is very low-key.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game is generally enjoyable and cozy, it still requires some optimization to enhance the overall experience.
“The game still needs some optimization, but it is definitely a good cozy game!”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the fast-paced camera movements in the game can induce feelings of discomfort or nausea, detracting from the overall emotional experience.
