Another Fisherman's Tale, sequel to the award-winning A Fisherman's Tale, is a new mind-bending VR puzzle-adventure. A poetic story with unique VR puzzle mechanics. Detach, Replace and Control your hands, solve puzzles, explore new locations and discover the truth.
The developers have crafted highly innovative and mind-bending VR puzzle mechanics that take full advantage of the virtual reality medium. The core gameplay mechanic allows players to detach, replace, and control their own hands and head, which they must utilize to solve a variety of puzzles. This unique feature enables unconventional and creative gameplay experiences that would not be possible in a traditional 2D game. As one player states, "Your own body is the primary puzzle to be solved; creating unconventional gameplay based on dismantling and reinventing of your own self." Another reviewer notes the game features "Varied set pieces and interesting mechanics that I don't recall having ever done and which are only possible in this medium."
The puzzles in the game require a good deal of spatial reasoning and dexterity, particularly when manipulating the detached hands and head. However, reviewers generally describe the puzzles as challenging yet fair and well-designed. One player states the puzzles "require some thinking, but never really got stuck," while another notes the "grip control on the index was maybe a tad too sensitive but it was only minimally frustrating." Overall, the game strikes a balance between challenge and accessibility, with one reviewer describing the mechanics as "Interesting; Challenging yet casual."
A common praise found in reviews is the game's intuitive and immersive control scheme, which allows players to naturally interact with the virtual environment. Reviewers highlight the satisfying feeling of physically manipulating and controlling elements in the game world, such as one player who describes the crane puzzle as "suitably heavy and fun to control." While a minority of players did experience some control issues, particularly with the Valve Index controllers, the control scheme is generally praised for contributing to the game's sense of immersion.
In addition to the core puzzle-solving, the game incorporates a variety of other gameplay mechanics, such as swimming and controlling large mechanical elements. This variety is appreciated by players, with one reviewer stating the game features "Interesting mechanics; Challenging yet casual." The ability to detach and control different body parts also leads to a constantly evolving gameplay experience, as players must adapt to new puzzle-solving approaches. As one player notes, "The game mechanics are smooth and well-polished. A lot of love went into making this game."