Innerspace valiantly introduces entirely new mechanics in the sequel, which see them continuing to experiment with the medium in engaging ways. Luckily, Another Fisherman's Tale doesn't fall for the trap of chasing those same scenarios and creating a Greatest Hits remix of the first game. However, the original game's selling point was the mind-bending puzzles, which bound their most impactful moments to gameplay that was only possible in virtual reality. You'll get a little bit of everything here, such as washing up on a deserted island, exploring a giant freight ship, swimming through the depths of the ocean and navigating a sleazy sea creature nightclub.
In this new adventure, Bob leaves the lighthouse behind and takes to the open seas, offering many more varied environments than the first game. That's a good thing too, because there's a lot to explore in Another Fisherman's Tale. While the game's visuals are simple in nature (and therefore well-suited to standalone headset systems), Innerspace executes well on creating a distinct style that feels cohesive across each environment. These cutscenes look especially stunning thanks to the gorgeous art style carried over from the original game, which is expanded out into a wealth of new settings. There's some wonderful cinematic direction on display, using light, movement and scale in a way that feels VR-first by nature.
Reminiscent of Gloomy Eyes or Madrid Noir, each sequence is a joy to behold. Innerspace also dabbles with more cutscene sequences in Another Fisherman's Tale, where the player becomes a third-person observer of animated vignettes featuring sets and characters that look like model toys. That said, the dialogue between Bob and Nina is charming and often witty, and the story serves its purpose in justifying the introduction of new areas for Bob to explore. It's certainly a more ambitious narrative than the first game, although the jury is out on whether its creative approach to storytelling results in a satisfying conclusion. Without delving too deep into spoiler territory, the narrative plays with concepts of storytelling and memory, using metaphors to blur the lines between fact, fiction, past and present. Split into chapters, the game also introduces us to Bob's daughter Nina, who the player occasionally embodies in sequences that sees her reflecting on her family history and her father's seafaring adventures. Once again, players will embody the fisherman Bob, this time venturing away from the lighthouse and out to sea for a more pirate-themed adventure. Platforms: Quest 2, Quest Pro, PSVR 2, PC VR (Review conducted on PSVR 2) Another Fisherman's Tale Review – The Facts
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