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"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.

Whisker Waters screenshot
Whisker Waters screenshot
Whisker Waters screenshot
Whisker Waters screenshot
Whisker Waters screenshot
Whisker Waters screenshot
Whisker Waters screenshot
Whisker Waters screenshot
Whisker Waters screenshot
Whisker Waters screenshot
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+4

49%
Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews
story6 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions

  • The game features cute graphics and a charming premise centered around cats and fishing.
  • The fishing mechanics are nuanced and interesting, with fun mini-games that add variety to the gameplay.
  • The character customization is excellent, allowing players to create their own unique cat character.
  • The game suffers from significant performance issues, including frame rate drops and a shaky camera that can induce motion sickness.
  • Many players find the combat frustrating, as enemies can knock you out with a single hit and the camera often obstructs your view.
  • The questing system is poorly designed, lacking clear markers or directions, which can lead to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
  • story
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as cute and engaging, with enjoyable fishing mini-games and quests that keep players focused on their goals. However, many reviewers express frustration over the lack of quest markers and tracking systems, making it difficult to navigate and complete fetch quests. While the narrative and characters are appreciated, the overall questing experience could benefit from significant improvements to enhance clarity and accessibility.

    • “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.”
    • “The crux of the game is that you run around, complete standard fetch-type quests for characters and, of course, fish.”
    • “There is no ability to track quests either; there will be no map pinpoint, only a vague description that typically only makes sense if you remember where you originally picked up the quest.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally described as cute and charming, with a cozy aesthetic that appeals to players, particularly in the customization of cats. However, many reviews note that the visuals are simplistic and occasionally flawed, with issues like missing textures and rudimentary animations that detract from the overall experience. While the art style is appreciated, some players feel it straddles an awkward line between being overly stylized and underdeveloped, impacting the game's visual coherence.

    • “I loved the customization of the cats and the graphics are beautiful.”
    • “The graphics are cute and I just love the premise of the game.”
    • “The aesthetics are very charming and the music very low-key.”
    • “Unfortunately, the many bugs undermine the simple but effective visuals.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is generally well-received, with a thorough tutorial that effectively introduces mechanics, though some players find certain mini-games confusing. While the fishing mechanics are a significant part of the experience and appreciated by some, others feel overwhelmed and suggest improvements to the questing system and camera issues. Overall, the game shows promise but suffers from execution flaws that detract from enjoyment.

    • “The tutorial was very thorough and does a great job introducing you to the mechanics.”
    • “I love the story and the gameplay.”
    • “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 many leaving me too overwhelmed to actually enjoy the game, so I ended up requesting a refund.”
    • “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.”
    • “I appreciate the attempt; there is clearly a lot of love and effort put into the game, but a combination of just odd decisions and poorly executed mechanics make it a no from me.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is criticized for being repetitive, with players noting that the same song plays on loop throughout the experience, leading some to turn it off after a short time. While the aesthetics are described as charming and the music low-key, the lack of variety results in a noticeable absence of ambience when the music is muted.

    • “The aesthetics are very charming and the music is very low-key.”
    • “The same song seems to loop on repeat for the game's entirety, or at least for the first few hours.”
    • “I'm not sure if this one gets better as you play, but I had to turn off the music after 30 minutes of playing because it was the same song playing over again.”
    • “Once I turned off the music, it seemed like there was no ambience except for the steps.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game requires significant optimization, as players report choppy performance and poor camera angles that can lead to motion sickness. While it offers a variety of activities, these technical issues detract from the overall experience and can make gameplay frustrating.

    • “The game still needs some optimization, but for sure is a good cozy game!”
    • “The game is filled with many things to do, but it is hard to focus on these as the awful, choppy performance and terrible camera angles started making me feel nauseous, so I had to stop.”
    • “Besides the performance, I found quests to be rather frustrating.”
    • “Performance issues and motion sickness.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the game presents a cute and wholesome aesthetic, many players feel that it ultimately falls short emotionally due to its unfinished state and lack of essential features, leading to a disconnection from the intended charm. The fast camera movement further detracts from the experience, leaving some players feeling uncomfortable rather than engaged.

  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including a problematic camera that swings erratically and glitches when near terrain, making gameplay frustrating. Users report various minor bugs in combat and animations, suggesting a lack of thorough playtesting and a need for substantial quality of life improvements.

    • “Unfortunately, it's buggy and seems like it wasn't really playtested at all.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has limited replayability, as users note that while it may not encourage multiple playthroughs, it offers substantial playtime through its numerous side and main quests.

    • “Replayability value: no, but I suspect it has a hefty playtime with all side and main quests.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by unexpected and absurd moments, such as a player being humorously flattened by a plant, which elicits genuine laughter. This element of surprise contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining experience.

    • “I actually burst out laughing when I went up to a plant out of curiosity and it flattened me right out.”

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