Given Zelda's stature in the pantheon of video games, it's to be expected that many other games will seek to emulate the look, feel and atmosphere of Nintendo's seminal series – and that certainly seems to be the case with the upcoming eShop game Legend of the Skyfish.
A collaboration between Ratalaika Games, Crescent Moon Games and Mgaia Studios, Legend of the Skyfish is described as "a beautiful level-based adventure puzzler" based around a "unique weapon" – a fishing rod.
The rod can be used both as a weapon and as a grappling hook, and can be upgraded as you battle your way through 45 "hand-crafted" levels, solving puzzles and defeating bosses as you go.
It all looks pretty jolly if you ask us, even if the Zelda references are a little on the nose. "Skyfish" sounds awfully close to "Windfish", and the fishing rod is, of course, an item in several Zelda adventures (although admittedly, it's being used quite creatively here).
Still, Legend of the Skyfish looks like it could be much more than a clone of Zelda. It launches on Switch on August 30th in both Europe and North America, and will cost 7.99€ / $7.99. Let us know if it takes your fancy by posting a comment below.
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Ok, you got my attention. Day 1 purchase from me.
plagiarism is the most sincere form of flattery
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so , why not ?
I dont know, just saying that its a Zelda clone because it is a top down action rpg. Also it says it has 45 levels, therefore not open world like Zelda
At least it's not Zelda Inspired
I really don't like how this game looks like it was made straight out of Newgrounds. I really hope it succeeds though, I know the effort the developers put into these types of games.
It's somehow inspired from Zelda with the hook thing but then again, it is just a short good game. Nothing special. I have beaten it in ipad. You just throw the rod from point A to point B and you walk from point A to B. It has riddles and the difficulty as you progress, it's getting more difficult. It's clearly a mobile game.
Need new Nintendolife colour-coded pages: turquoise for Zelda clones, Red/gold with massive fangs dripping blood along the top for Metroidvanias.
I like the art style a lot, definitely keeping an eye on this one
Time to trash a PS4 because of this?
I wish Nintendo was more motivated to make more Zelda/Link games. In the past we got a bit more of those. We got now BOW and that's it. Link Awakening remaster is great addition. But we have played that (many of us already in the past) We would like to see an other Zelda game. We know a sequal of BOW is coming. But please make also an other one . we need more lol
Played this through on Android TV - and don't get me wrong it is a good game (and it is very much Zelda inspired)... but it's too short, too simple and the story is almost nonexistent. Which is a shame really.
Also on Vita. Nice to hear.
@Alucard83 I would love more 2d zelda's. I hope Nintendo take the route Xbox has and invest in some indie studios. I think that would be perfect for some 2d Zelda games.
Had this come out in the beginning of the year,I would've taken a flyer on it. For now, it'll have to sit on the wishlist. Just played cadence in June(twice), final fantasy adventure, and links awakening coming up. So I'll just wait on the real thing and play this when there's a sale or if I have a lull.
I had this on my mobile ages ago. It was quite good but the touch controls put me off.
Not sure I will double dip, depends on pricing
this looks like an android app for like 4.99
Very cute looking.
@akennelley1
Unsurprising, seeing as Crescent Moon has made over fifty games for Android, and Mgaia sits at about eight. Legend of the Skyfish is, furthermore, entirely FREE on Android and iOS, and (I think) has been since its release a couple of years ago.
@xanderten50 completely agree, played it on iOS several years ago, nothing special
Artstyle isn't bad, but animation is stiff.
I own it on iOS... it isn't anything like Zelda when you actually play it, and it's not very great. Still I commend the creator of the game.
Looks INCREDIBLY JANKY!
I remember wanting to like Oceanhorn as a Zelda clone, but the game play. UGH! Why is it so hard to get the swinging of a sword right?
Looking forward to Link's Awakening - but I'm struggling to figure out how I can spend $60 on such a short game.
On the other hand, I'm trying to figure out how I'll have time to play Dragon Quest.
@Bunkerneath only BotW was open world.
If y'all are looking for a great Zelda-like..
Do yourselves a favor and buy Ittle Dew 2. You can get the original also, that one's not bad either.
@Totaldude911 Ittle Dew 2 has been on my wish list for a long time, the only draw back is the price. Is it really worth it?
I dont see "zelda ish" in it.
While I’ve never been a fan of that pseudo marionette style of visuals (someone please tell me the technical term for it), the game itself looks right up my alley.
I think it looks good. We need more Zekda like adventures.
@dugan
You cqn maybe find it for cheaper used at Gamestop. My copy was around 15-20 bucks.
If you're only playing the main quest you can beat it in 7 hours but when the little thing is so densely packed with secrets and surprisingly dark underlying lore, I had to seek out the completionist ending (which I do rarely). The final final boss is ultra tough but super satisfying to take down.
Looks like an Android game.. Those Animations... sorry, pass.
finished it on mobile (was either in a humble bundle or free on google play store at one point) quite a decent game
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