Legend of the Skyfish 2 review – “Another epic quest to stop Skyfish!”

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Legend of the Skyfish 2 review - "Another epic quest to stop Skyfish!"

  • A sequel that has learned from the previous one
  • You’re exploring, fighting, fishing, and puzzling once again
  • This is a cool way to use a fishing pole

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I must say, Legend of the Skyfish 2 has certainly caught my attention! Coming from someone who’s battled dragons, slayed zombies, and even navigated through the perils of Minecraft, this sequel is a refreshing change.

Is it possible for any creature classified as an animal to exhibit genuinely malevolent behavior without some form of human intervention? This is quite a broad topic, reminiscent of the cunning Skyfish from both Legend of the Skyfish and its sequel, Legend of the Skyfish 2.

Mother Gaia Studio aims to link the vision of a sky fish with sheer dread, as it seems rather unsightly. To combat this celestial nuisance, they’ve developed a 2D hack-and-slash puzzle adventure, allowing players to send it plunging back into the water. The question remains: does this sequel offer enough to convince us that this time, it will truly stay submerged?

What is Legend of the Skyfish 2?

Legend of the Skyfish 2 review - "Another epic quest to stop Skyfish!"

If you haven’t been keeping up with events and missed the time when the terrifying Skyfish roamed the skies, potentially bringing about destruction, then you might be feeling rather bewildered. Fortunately, Legend of the Skyfish 2 offers a concise summary of the previous storyline. In a distant land, a colossal menacing entity called the Skyfish once loomed, threatening to wipe out its inhabitants.

It seemed hopeless until a Red Hook warrior fought through various trials to defeat it. Since then, the world has returned to peace, and many lands set up defence forces should evil ever rise again.
Then, there’s the smoothness of the gameplay. The first game struggled to keep a proper jogging pace, but the sequel picks it up. The onscreen controls work well for exactly what they set out to do. Moving feels natural and solid, dodging is fast but not too fast to be tricky, and the fishing mechanic is effective and precise, with combat being tighter since more focus has been placed on arenas and boss fights.
This repetition also applies to puzzle and maze areas. Most of the time, the solution is to just follow the strictly defined path until you reach a button, a level, or a face that needs punching. There are rewards to find by checking every nook and cranny, but they’re usually not hidden very well, and getting to them is as simple as, “Oh, there’s a blank spot on my map still”. The challenge rooms can be fun, but they’re few and far between.

Here, there seems to be a repetition of similar spaces or locations (roundabout syndrome), despite them being larger in size. This can make navigation challenging since there aren’t many distinct features, which might have made for a more enjoyable exploration experience. Occasionally, you may find yourself traversing an entire area with little variation, only to end up back where you started. Fortunately, the game is quite accommodating with checkpoints and travel points.

Catching Legend of the Skyfish 2

Legend of the Skyfish 2 review - "Another epic quest to stop Skyfish!"

sequel to Legend of the Skyfish 2, follows the 2D action-adventure narrative, boasting significant enhancements. The visuals are more appealing, gameplay is smoother, offers additional content, and encourages you to explore, accomplish tasks, and gather everything. Despite being somewhat repetitive and lacking in difficulty, with many areas sharing similar sections, it’s worth a try to be the one who finally vanquishes the Skyfish forever.

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2024-08-13 15:18