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(Last edited: Fish Clicker Update)
First, you need to know that there's a free version of the game, and this is the remake of that. Both are the same game at its core. Look at the vids and screenshots of both games; they showcase actual game content, so you can see what to expect.
For those who have played the original (free) version, I'm going to point out what's different in the remake by splitting it into three categories: changes, new content, and scrapped content. I've 100%-ed both games, so I'm confident I've seen most of the content (if not everything) that both games are offering.
Changes:
- Recast leans more towards the incremental aspect of the game compared to the original (which kinda feels more like an idler). This means making money by leaving the game completely unattended is much harder. It's still a side activity game; you just need to click in more frequently now.
- The Pavilion DLC is now a part of the base game with a new multiplier system to increase the reward.
- Rebalancing of various item costs and effects. Imo most of them are good, but YMMV.
- Some things have been renamed. For example, the Swedish Fish.
- Baits have been changed into only a single kind; it lets you catch items in large numbers.
- You can now eat every fish and spread the upgrade points to any available stat of your liking.
- The Hatchery now lets you customize three slots instead of two (it only keeps the sun fish slot as non-customizable).
- Improved Fight mode with the newly introduced fishing gear and drop rate system.
- The Swimmer no longer has a health system nor obstacles to kill you, so it's easier to farm. But the bar is smaller, and you can no longer phase through the sides to reach the opposite ends.
- Changes on the visuals in general. Recast is running on Godot while the original is on Unity, so a lot of readjustments were made. If you think Recast is kinda lacking in the sprite department, that's because the dev said the sprite artists had moved on to bigger jobs. If you think the font is smaller or outright unreadable, the dev is currently looking at the issue. If you think there's a lot of empty spaces in some areas and too much clutter in other areas, well... Imho the visuals are mostly a downgrade from the original, but again, YMMV.
- The Fish Clicker is back with new passive trinket system. It still relies on limited events.
New content:
- New offline resource gain feature by the means of a net, which is upgradeable in the Workshop.
- New endgame map and mechanics to sink your resources into, plus a new NPC. Check the vid and the screenshots.
- New collection tracker and some lore (or "flavor texts" according to the dev).
- New title system to replace your fisher name.
- Boosts: temporary power-ups that will speed up your timer.
- Lootboxes in the Market! No, it won't cost you real money (you're already paying for this game). They contain resources to help with your progress.
- More achievements than the original.
- A new feature related to the black orb (won't spoil).
- Supposedly a better save system (I don't see the difference from the old one, though).
Scrapped content:
- The Fish Clicker. It's added now.
- That little shell-hunting game.
- That little bit with Sam.
- The Abyss (you know what it is if you've 100%-ed the original).
Now, my personal verdict.
Do I think this remake is an improvement of the original? Yes.
Do I recommend this game? Yes.
Do I prefer this version more than the original? Sadly, no. Not because it's bad, just a personal preference.
Pacifish Recast is a well-made incremental game and definitely performs better as that kind of game than the original. Just like the original, it's a fun game to keep as a side activity when doing something else. The reason why I prefer the original over Recast is because I was looking for an idle game when I picked up the original Pacifish. The original is a better idler, visually better, and I have access to the scrapped content, which I actually like (not the Fish Clicker, though; sorry, clicker lovers). [Edit: The Fish Clicker is now in Recast. My opinion about it is still unchanged.] Obviously, the issue lies in my personal taste and not the remake.
So if you want more automation/idler, play the original.
If you want more incrementals play Recast.
If you enjoy the work of this dev and just wanna support him because he's just a chill dude and willing to listen to feedback, consider buying whatever he has to offer.
First, you need to know that there's a free version of the game, and this is the remake of that. Both are the same game at its core. Look at the vids and screenshots of both games; they showcase actual game content, so you can see what to expect.
For those who have played the original (free) version, I'm going to point out what's different in the remake by splitting it into three categories: changes, new content, and scrapped content. I've 100%-ed both games, so I'm confident I've seen most of the content (if not everything) that both games are offering.
Changes:
- Recast leans more towards the incremental aspect of the game compared to the original (which kinda feels more like an idler). This means making money by leaving the game completely unattended is much harder. It's still a side activity game; you just need to click in more frequently now.
- The Pavilion DLC is now a part of the base game with a new multiplier system to increase the reward.
- Rebalancing of various item costs and effects. Imo most of them are good, but YMMV.
- Some things have been renamed. For example, the Swedish Fish.
- Baits have been changed into only a single kind; it lets you catch items in large numbers.
- You can now eat every fish and spread the upgrade points to any available stat of your liking.
- The Hatchery now lets you customize three slots instead of two (it only keeps the sun fish slot as non-customizable).
- Improved Fight mode with the newly introduced fishing gear and drop rate system.
- The Swimmer no longer has a health system nor obstacles to kill you, so it's easier to farm. But the bar is smaller, and you can no longer phase through the sides to reach the opposite ends.
- Changes on the visuals in general. Recast is running on Godot while the original is on Unity, so a lot of readjustments were made. If you think Recast is kinda lacking in the sprite department, that's because the dev said the sprite artists had moved on to bigger jobs. If you think the font is smaller or outright unreadable, the dev is currently looking at the issue. If you think there's a lot of empty spaces in some areas and too much clutter in other areas, well... Imho the visuals are mostly a downgrade from the original, but again, YMMV.
- The Fish Clicker is back with new passive trinket system. It still relies on limited events.
New content:
- New offline resource gain feature by the means of a net, which is upgradeable in the Workshop.
- New endgame map and mechanics to sink your resources into, plus a new NPC. Check the vid and the screenshots.
- New collection tracker and some lore (or "flavor texts" according to the dev).
- New title system to replace your fisher name.
- Boosts: temporary power-ups that will speed up your timer.
- Lootboxes in the Market! No, it won't cost you real money (you're already paying for this game). They contain resources to help with your progress.
- More achievements than the original.
- A new feature related to the black orb (won't spoil).
- Supposedly a better save system (I don't see the difference from the old one, though).
Scrapped content:
- That little shell-hunting game.
- That little bit with Sam.
- The Abyss (you know what it is if you've 100%-ed the original).
Now, my personal verdict.
Do I think this remake is an improvement of the original? Yes.
Do I recommend this game? Yes.
Do I prefer this version more than the original? Sadly, no. Not because it's bad, just a personal preference.
Pacifish Recast is a well-made incremental game and definitely performs better as that kind of game than the original. Just like the original, it's a fun game to keep as a side activity when doing something else. The reason why I prefer the original over Recast is because I was looking for an idle game when I picked up the original Pacifish. The original is a better idler, visually better, and I have access to the scrapped content, which I actually like (not the Fish Clicker, though; sorry, clicker lovers). [Edit: The Fish Clicker is now in Recast. My opinion about it is still unchanged.] Obviously, the issue lies in my personal taste and not the remake.
So if you want more automation/idler, play the original.
If you want more incrementals play Recast.
If you enjoy the work of this dev and just wanna support him because he's just a chill dude and willing to listen to feedback, consider buying whatever he has to offer.
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