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. Windows Central
    Jan 22, 2019
    90
    The multiple-reality puzzle mechanic keeps fetch quests from getting stale, and you will certainly have to do some thinking to get to the end. There's a ton of detail, the artwork is beautiful, and the narrator does a perfect job of setting the tone.
  2. UploadVR
    Jan 22, 2019
    90
    From slow-motion shootouts to trips across the universe and stories of loved ones lost, VR has already proven that each of its core design tenants can be tamed. But A Fisherman’s Tale might be the first to achieve a perfect storm of gameplay, immersion and narrative in a single experience. Though brief, it fuses experience and interactivity to really show what this medium is capable of. This is exactly what old seadogs aren’t meant to be capable of; something genuinely new.
  3. GameStar
    Jan 23, 2019
    83
    Fabulous, but very short VR adventure with innovative puzzle mechanics, great synchronization and an unique atmosphere.
  5. Adventure Gamers
    Sep 18, 2020
    80
    While falling slightly short of its full interactive potential, A Fisherman’s Tale is a unique experience, lovingly and charmingly crafted with a clever premise, solid puzzles and the poignant feel of a Pixar movie.
  6. TheSixthAxis
    Jan 23, 2019
    80
    A Fisherman’s Tale succeeds in being one of the most interesting games on VR. It is charming, magical, and awe-inspiring. It manages to do all of this with you playing as a puppet, and feeling a huge amount of warmth towards that little puppet. It is just a shame that the playtime is so short, even just an extra couple of hours would have made this impossible to miss. As it stands, it is a wonderful game that deserves playing, but the play time is such a drawback to an otherwise impeccable game.
  7. 4P.de
    Feb 1, 2019
    76
    This puzzle concept works best on a big roomscale stage.

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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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