A Fisherman's Tale

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

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  • Summary: Bend and twist reality in A Fisherman’s Tale, the mind-bending VR puzzle adventure game in which being turned upside down and inside out is not merely a play on words.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. DarkStation
    Jan 25, 2019
    90
    Nagging control issues aside, A Fisherman’s Tale is a charming PlayStation VR game that I found to be a total joy to experience - the same joy I felt playing Astro Bot: Rescue Mission. As far as first-person virtual reality experiences go, this makes the medium so worthwhile. Shooting zombies and exploring derelict space stations is fun in VR but could easily be reproduced and playable as a regular console title. I couldn’t fathom playing A Fisherman’s Tale without VR and experiencing the same feeling of wonder and delight. Consider this an essential addition to your PSVR library next to Beat Saber, Moss, and Astrobot: Rescue Mission.
  2. Gamer.nl
    Jan 22, 2019
    80
    A Fisherman's Tale is a very original adventure game with a few good puzzles. It is very charming and offers a good hint system to keep you from getting stuck.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 12, 2019
    80
    A smart, charming game that makes the most of PS VR for puzzles, but never quite cuts the strings of its technical limitations. [Issue@159, p.97]
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  4. Push Square
    Jan 22, 2019
    70
    A Fisherman’s Tale is a typical puzzle-solving first-person VR experience that stands a cut above with a good-quality gimmick that doesn’t overstay its welcome. It barely stays long enough to finish saying hello, but it has the wit, charm, and novelty to make it worth the single sitting it’s asking for.
  5. Press Start Australia
    Aug 31, 2023
    65
    A Fisherman's Tale is still great four years later, but if you've played it before there's not much reason to pick up this barebones port to the PS VR2. It would've been cool to see InnerspaceVR take the opportunity to flesh out its recursive puzzle concept even more, but hopefully there's more still to come from this franchise.
  6. PlaySense
    Feb 7, 2019
    65
    An original puzzle game that creatively plays with dimensions while telling a good story at the same time. The setting is original, the voice acting is excellent and the puzzles are creatively designed. The game only lasts for about two hours though and the controls feel a bit nervous for some reason. You'll regularly and unwillingly drop items often too which is frustrating and hampers the overall pacing of the game.
  7. PlayStation Universe
    Jan 22, 2019
    60
    A Fisherman’s Tale tells a charming story with surprising depth that is unfortunately marred by technical issues. Within its brief playtime, the game’s story packs in enough thought provoking content that I found myself thinking about it for days after playing. Though I’m not recommending A Fisherman’s Tale, I wouldn’t blame you if you decided to play it anyhow.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Ruften
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    One of my best VR experiences so far. Played it with a buddy of mine and finished it in one session. Too bad it didn't last longer but what aOne of my best VR experiences so far. Played it with a buddy of mine and finished it in one session. Too bad it didn't last longer but what a ride it was. Puzzles in different dimensions, unique look and the whole atmosphere just sucks you right in. Hopefully the developers will continue down this path cause i love IT.… Expand
  2. Shenandoah
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Really nice and well polished game for VR from the creators of Skyworld and Arizona Sunshine. Personally I like this one at most.

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