Nimble Fish Reviews
Help the little fish to collect all the coins and survive in the dangerous and merciless sea. Interesting arcade game with nice graphics and simple controls.
App ID | 704440 |
App Type | GAME |
Developers | For Kids |
Publishers | For Kids |
Categories | Single-player, Steam Achievements |
Genres | Casual, Indie |
Release Date | 12 Sep, 2017 |
Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Supported Languages | English, Portuguese - Brazil, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Greek, Russian, Turkish, Portuguese - Portugal |

3 Total Reviews
2 Positive Reviews
1 Negative Reviews
Mixed Score
Nimble Fish has garnered a total of 3 reviews, with 2 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Mixed’ overall score.
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Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
19 minutes
Pretty cute game with some easy achievements
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
349 minutes
[quote][url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asset_flip]Warning: Asset Flip![/url][/quote]
Nimble Fish is a Unity Asset flip, what Valve calls a "fake game". The "developer", For Kids, took the [url=https://forum.unity.com/threads/released-2d-endless-fish-runner-2d-endless-runner-game-with-increasing-difficulty.399458/]2D Endless Fish Runner[/url] Unity Store tutorial/demo/game asset pack from the real developers, 1RadMan, changed the name, and dumped the result onto Steam. They're attempting to scam people into buying this, so they can get your money for someone else's work.
For Kids has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab. Here's some examples so you can see for yourself:
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[*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/722250]Feeding The Monster[/url]" = [url=https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/feeding-the-monster-97892]Feeding The Monster[/url] developed by Sasha Gorec
[*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/884770]Astro Bouncer[/url]" = [url=https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/packs/astro-bouncer-game-template-27260]Astro Bouncer Game Template[/url] developed by Puppeteer
[*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/696460]Pixel Traffic: Circle Rush[/url]" = [url=https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/packs/circle-crash-88702]Circle Crash[/url] developed by SgLib Games
[*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/867730]Pixel Traffic: Highway Racing[/url]" = [url=https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/packs/crashy-racing-115748]Crashy Racing full game pack[/url] developed by SgLib games
[*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/699750]Pixel Traffic: Risky Bridge[/url]" = [url=https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/packs/crossy-bridge-79760]Crossy Bridge Game Template[/url] developed by SgLib Games
[*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/703210]My Little Worms[/url]" = [url=https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/packs/dashy-worm-multi-touch-mobile-arcade-93511]Dashy Worms[/url] developed by SgLib Games
[*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/721430]My Coloring Book: Animals[/url]" = [url=https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/packs/paint-book-unity-complete-project-90736]Paint Book Complete Project[/url] developed by Digi Smile Limited
[*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/763760]My Coloring Book: Food and Beverage[/url]" = [url=https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/packs/paint-book-unity-complete-project-90736]Paint Book Complete Project[/url] developed by Digi Smile Limited
[*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/774781]My Coloring Book: Professions[/url]" = [url=https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/packs/paint-book-unity-complete-project-90736]Paint Book Complete Project[/url] developed by Digi Smile Limited
[*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/739210]My Coloring Book: Transport[/url]" = [url=https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/packs/paint-book-unity-complete-project-90736]Paint Book Complete Project[/url] developed by Digi Smile Limited
[*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/763770]Space Stories: Darth Star[/url]" = [url=https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/packs/planetary-defence-104099]Planetary Defence game pack[/url] developed by Daniel Buckley
[*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/712380]Temple Escape[/url]" = [url=https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/packs/temple-escape-95339]Temple Escape[/url] developed by SgLib games
[*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/698330]Z Runaway[/url]" = [url=https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/packs/zigzag-infinite-runner-game-100035]ZigZag Infinite Runner Game[/url] developed by Puppeteer
[*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/698300]Find This![/url]" = [url=https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/systems/hidden-object-game-template-19394]Hidden Object Game Template[/url] developed by Puppeteer
[*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/885240]Tower Stacker[/url]" = [url=https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/systems/tower-stacker-game-template-57257]Tower Stacker Game Template[/url] developed by Puppeteer
[*] "[url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/713050]Vampires![/url]" = [url=https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/thirsty-vampire-97767]Thirsty Vampire[/url] developed by Code Master Studio
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The products that result from asset flips aren't "real" games. They lack depth and content, because they're just simplistic copies of demos or tutorials. In this case, "2D Endless Fish Runner" is just a simple 2D endless runner style template/demo, and doesn't have any merit as a proper, fully fledged PC game, so a copy+paste of it can't be recommended.
Asset flips don't involve any professional game development. Sure, sometimes they may change a few cosmetic things, swap out different assets etc, but at heart it's functionally identical to the asset they're ripping off.
Asset flips like this are harmful to the gaming industry and to Steam because they reduce the visibility that sincerely made indie games should have, and make it harder for gamers to find real games from genuine developers.
Another important Note: For Kids have been caught using fake reviews on their games in an attempt to mislead gamers by creating a fake positive review score. The reviews are all from known/compromised pay-per-review accounts, all in Russian or broken English, and show as Steam purchasers (to make the fake reviews count). The fake reviews are all posted within roughly 24 hours of each other, and usually shortly after the game launch. There's no evidence of fake reviews on this game, but that may change in future. Gamers have a right to know when developers act in a highly unethical manner.
Don't reward this morally bankrupt, unethical behaviour from For Kids.
👍 : 2 |
😃 : 1
Negative
Playtime:
31 minutes
Simple but decently enjoyable for an already cheap game I bought on sale. Would've benefited from more items to purchase from the in-game store though, as there are only a few items and they are all easily attained rather quickly, leaving you with no further reason to collect coins thereafter. But overall it's not a bad little game.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
41 minutes
Easy game with cute fish to unlock. As an adult it took less than an hour to get all of the achievements. I think the game could use more items to unlock, perhaps lives, and hats, or a water spraying option to fend off against the birds and sharks. Worth the buck they charge for it.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
64 minutes
[0.2] Controls & Training & Help
[0.1] Menu & Settings
[0] Sound & Music
[0.1] Graphics
[0.2] Game Design
[0.1] Game Story
[0.1] Game Content
[0] Completion time (level/game)?
[0] is it Enjoyable & Fun?
[0] Could it hold a spot in Favorites? (& if the Game can be repeatedly played again)
[0] BONUS point: Multi-Player related
[0] BONUS point: Review for VR
[N] - if Registration is required with providing PII
Stars received: 0.8/10 ___ Note: v.4 [0.0 to 1] = personal impressions
Game description key-points: useless application, no value
Overview:
as simple it is, game-play is overly complicated with the delayed response mechanics.
This is not recommended even to small kids, will increase frustration and aggressiveness.
Average gathering is 2 stars per run.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
41 minutes
[h1]Birds and Seamines[/h1]
If you have decided to spend a couple of evenings for a simple game that would help you relax and relieve stress, then this game will entertain you and others for a long time. Additionally it is perfect for those who love to play games about the outdoors, as well as those who have children.
Features:
Very simple and intuitive
Pleasant, soothing graphics
Multiple playable characters
Many interesting achievements
Develops attentiveness
Suitable for children
Embark on an unforgettable journey together with this little, defenseless fish, and help her collect as many coins on your way. At the same time try not to fall directly into dangerous water bombs, scattered here and there throughout the level, because in this case, your beloved friend will not be over. This can be difficult because the fish is constantly moving and you will have the opportunity to stop and think how to overcome some obstacle. The game has many different types of fish that can be purchased for the coins and play it for them. Collect and have fun in this funny and addictive game.
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
28 minutes
"Nimble Fish" is simple arcade game where your goal is to survive in the ocean.
You have to prevent the fish/whale from crashing into bombs, birds and sharks.
The music and the style of the game was okay.
The Game itself was good there could have been more fishes to buy-
You can et everything in the game in around 0,5 hours.
I bought it for 0.55€ on Sale. I dont know if i would have bought it for the full price.
Try it out!
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
26 minutes
[h1] Worse Than Gas Station Sushi [/h1]
Nimble Fish is one the worst games I've had the unfortunate pleasure of playing on Steam. There is nothing redeeming about this game. It's ugly, plays awfully, and is boring. All you do is jump out of the water to collect coins while avoiding bombs, sharks and birds. There's 4 fish you can choose from once unlocked and they're all the exact same just different looks. No special abilities or anything. Unlike their other games, at least For Kids only priced this at a dollar. Even that is about $1 too much though. Even on sale this isn't even close to being worth your money. With everything this game does wrong, perhaps the most unforgivable sin it commits is making the whale smaller than the birds. I wish there was more to say but that's how much of a nothing game Nimble Fish is. It controls awfully, looks bland, and has little to no gameplay. Oh, and if you're buying this for the achievements, make sure you save up your 150 coins before spending any of them or you're going to be in for another 20 minutes of grinding this pile of crap. Trust me, I've been there. For more reviews, follow my [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/40795588/] curator page. [/url]
👍 : 4 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
18 minutes
Nimble Fish is a minimalist arcade game in which you bob up and down to collect coins, dodge birds and avoid sharks. That's the whole game and there is nothing else to do.
There's no variations of anything, the music is the same track throughout the entire game and the controls are not super good either. Really, this game was a let down compared to the other games I've played from 'For Kids'. Also don't forget to lower your refresh rate to 60hz or be prepared for quite an experience!
Overall, for $2 it won't break the bank, but for a short, bland and wonky game I wouldn't recommend it.
👍 : 2 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
79 minutes
Simple fish ' bobbing ' out of the water for coins,
dodging incoming gull, mines and shark, chasing a Highscore barrier.
Short grind for 160 coins ' before ' using any, else will regret.
Flawed at
no Esc or Pause menu, while ongoing game.
Mouse positioned on ' Play ' Again to restart on death, while fingers still on the keyboard.
Neutral or Poor recommendation for the above Flawed.
👍 : 5 |
😃 : 0
Negative