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Nyaruru Fishy Fight

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

Should you play it?

This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...

What works
  • Fluid and responsive movement
  • Challenging and varied boss fights
  • Extensive exploration with secrets
  • Engaging and surprising narrative
  • Excellent music and art style
Things to keep in mind
  • Some translation and localization issues
  • Difficulty spikes can frustrate casual players
  • Map navigation and ui could be improved
  • Some upgrades and accessories feel underpowered
  • Story endings initially controversial

What to play next

Top picks

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  • Phoenotopia: Awakening

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Sands of Aura

  • Kristala

  • Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
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Nyaruru Fishy Fight: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Why this game works

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