A Fisherman's Tale

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Road to VR
    Feb 11, 2019
    60
    A Fisherman's Tale is basically a well realized taster for many concepts we wish could have been fleshed out to greater effect. The game's narrative is banal, but inoffensive, and should appeal to younger gamers more so than adults, and the same can be said about the level of difficulty on the puzzles themselves. In the end, it's a bit like stepping into a storybook, replete with all the requisite charm and pre-chewed concepts that ought to delight at least more than a few kids and kids-at-heart, but not anyone looking for a serious adventure worth more than the one hour of gameplay it provides.
  2. GMW3
    Jan 22, 2019
    60
    A Fisherman’s Tale is in many respects the VR title VRFocus hoped it would be, inventive use of the technology that oozes heart and soul, making you care about the character and his astonishing little world. The puzzles help to carry the story along yet don’t offer anywhere near the complexity of titles like Transpose. The main downside, it leaves you wanting more when there’s no more to be had.

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User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 4 out of 13
  1. KillingArts
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Yes, the game is rather short. It‘s also not too expensive. And it‘s one of the best VR experiences you can get right now. The concept isYes, the game is rather short. It‘s also not too expensive. And it‘s one of the best VR experiences you can get right now. The concept is fantastic. The puzzles are fun and come with several jaw-dropping moments. The voice-acting is excellent. The graphics are simple, but the art style is great and fits the game perfectly. Like many others, I wish the game would be longer. But there is no doubt this is one of the most clever, most enjoyable VR puzzle games out there.… Full Review »
  2. Mandulum
    Aug 3, 2023
    7
    The story isn't particularly interesting but it's a decent VR puzzle game

    Date Completed: 2023-08-03 Playtime: 1.5h Enjoyment: 7/10    The story isn't particularly interesting but it's a decent VR puzzle game

    Date Completed: 2023-08-03
    Playtime: 1.5h
    Enjoyment: 7/10
    Recommendation: Yeah    … Full Review »
  3. mugen_is_here
    Jul 25, 2022
    10
    I played this game on the Quest 2 and this is a masterpiece of experience. The story is very memorable. The characters were brought out veryI played this game on the Quest 2 and this is a masterpiece of experience. The story is very memorable. The characters were brought out very well through the story. The dialogues were very well enacted. The puzzles were very innovative and fun. They weren't obtuse and could be figured out with little effort. The ending was so hauntingly memorable. The graphics were decent and immersive.… Full Review »
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