Last Fish is about a lonely little creature who is trying to
survive the toxic water filled with goo and dangerous shadow fish. The main
objective is to eat food and avoid the hazards in the water to survive as long
as possible.
The controls are tilt based, but don’t let this be a
deciding factor because they work well. There are three different setups for
tilting the device, and the game also support Sphero—a robotic ball that gamers
can use to control the fish. The tilting mechanic is used to help the fish swim
around in the confined murky waters, which is sometimes toxic itself.
The goal in each level is to complete one of the four
objectives that flash on the screen. These include surviving for a specific
amount of time, following a trail of rings, clearing checkpoints and eating
food to achieve a specific health number. While the goals rotate throughout all
45 levels, each level is different in terms of difficulty. As gamers advance,
the food quality diminishes, the goo increases, health drops at a faster rate
and there are more shadow fish to avoid.
Completing a level earns gamers one of three stars. These
stars are used to unlock five arcade stages that allow gamers to play
endlessly. Players can go back at anytime and replay levels where they didn’t
earn three stars to earn more in order to unlock these levels. As a bonus,
there are also Game Center achievements and leaderboards.
While Last Fish features monochromatic graphics, the visuals
are still beautiful and impressive. The low pitched and relaxing sound effects
and music help set the tone for the game. The simplicity is what makes it stand
out the most.
Its main downfall is that the game needs more content. There
needs to be more objectives, challenges and obstacles to keep the game play
fresh, otherwise players may place this one on the shelf once they are
finished. However, it can be argued that gamers are getting a decent amount of
game time considering this universal gem is less than one dollar.
Last Fish may be simple on the surface, but it’s hard to
master. It’s a clever game with a unique art style, and its addicting game play
makes it worth checking out.
Review By Angela LaFollette on November 14th, 2012
Rating: :: DELIGHTFUL
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