Lightfish (2011)

Developer: Eclipse Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 178 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a tense, fast-paced arcade game where you draw paths to kill deadly sea creatures while dodging instant death in colorful underwater levels.

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What players say

Players say Lightfish is a well-polished Qix clone with a short 2-3 hour campaign and 45 levels. They appreciate the time trial mode but note the scoring system rewards rushing over strategy, and the lack of a quick level restart is a common frustration.

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