Info about The Rescue of Mermaids:

Official game description:
Story
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In The Rescue of Mermaids, you play Garry, a rare human-looking creature who can become into octopus when aroused (eromorph). Garry has three mermaid companions accompanying him on his journey to find a new planet to call home, but when they finally find an ideal planet, the mermaids end up being kidnapped. Now he needs to figure out how to rescue them and ensure peace and security for his lineage.
System
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The game is a 2d side scrolling platform with bomberman-like battle, the purpose of the game is to rescue three mermaids wherever they are and guarantee peace for their lineage of octopus-men.
*   Monster Girls
*   Animated CG
*   Library to check out the animations anytime
*   10 Stages
*   1 Endings
*   And many secrets in the depths of the ocean

Release date: May 16, 2025

Categories: 2D Platformer, Side-scrolling, Metroidvania, Adult Content, Pixel Art Style, Early Access, Action-Adventure, Exploration


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price: No data
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 1.5h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that the game is not yet finished and lacks substantial content. One review mentions that it takes about two hours of gameplay to reach a brief romantic scene, indicating a session length of around two hours. Another review explicitly states 'Hours of Gameplay: One hour,' which supports a shorter session length. The game's incomplete state and the difficulty in reaching certain scenes suggest that players might spend a significant amount of time trying to complete the available content, but there is no clear evidence for the total game completion or story completion times. The endgame content is also not clearly defined due to the game's incomplete state.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game has a steep learning curve and lacks initial guidance, delaying the fun until players overcome these obstacles.
  - Stance: Clicks after
  - Anchor: Overcoming the initial learning curve and understanding the game mechanics.
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: Lack of tutorial; Poor map functionality; Steep learning curve; Bad checkpoint placement
  - Unlock drivers: Lewd animations; Level rewards
  - Conditions: Patience to overcome initial difficulties; Willingness to explore and learn without guidance
- Player Archetypes:
  - Critical Veteran (no buy)
    - Motivation: Quality and completeness in games.
    - Playstyle: Critical and evaluative.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: veteran gamer
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Nostalgic Casual Gamer (sale)
    - Motivation: Fun and nostalgia.
    - Playstyle: Casual and nostalgic.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: casual gamer; nostalgic player
    - Reference games: The legendary starfy
  - Artistic Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Artistic quality and immersive gameplay.
    - Playstyle: Immersive and appreciative of art.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: art lover; immersive gamer
    - Reference games: N/A


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Fun and engaging gameplay (weight 0.97): The game is widely praised for its enjoyable and engaging gameplay mechanics. Players find it fun, challenging, and reminiscent of classic side-scrolling platformers.
- Varied and engaging content (weight 0.34): The game includes a significant amount of content and variety, with puzzles, collecting items, and power-ups that keep players engaged.
- Attractive character designs (weight 0.32): The game includes attractive and well-animated monster girls, which are a highlight for many players. The character designs are unique and appealing.
- High-quality adult content (weight 0.31): The game features high-quality adult content, including well-done animations and scenes that are appreciated by players.
- Responsive and committed developer (weight 0.31): The developer is noted for being responsive and committed to improving the game, with frequent updates and fixes based on player feedback.
- Retro feel and sounds (weight 0.25): The game has a retro feel reminiscent of old games, with sounds that are easy on the ears and a calming, peaceful music.
- Positive player recommendations (weight 0.24): Many players recommend buying the game, citing its overall quality and enjoyable experience.
- Potential for future development (weight 0.19): The game shows a lot of promise and potential for future development, with players expressing optimism about its future.

Common complaints:
- Lack of content and updates (weight 0.86): Players frequently mention that the game lacks sufficient content and updates. Many feel that the game is incomplete and that the available content becomes stale quickly.
- Game appears abandoned (weight 0.81): There is a strong sentiment that the game has been abandoned by the developers. Players note the lack of updates and active development, suggesting the project has been forsaken.
- Progress and bug issues (weight 0.6): Several players report being unable to progress due to bugs and other issues. Some bugs are severe enough to halt game progress entirely.
- Content removal and bugs (weight 0.55): Players are frustrated that content has been removed with updates and that many bugs remain unfixed. This includes game-breaking bugs that significantly impact the gameplay experience.
- Boss and achievement issues (weight 0.42): Boss fights are reported as glitchy and not fun. Additionally, achievements are either missing or not functioning properly, which frustrates players.
- Game length and difficulty (weight 0.41): The game is criticized for being too short and having a high difficulty spike. Some players find it too easy yet confusing, while others find certain sections overly difficult.
- Game mechanics and controls (weight 0.4): The game's mechanics and controls are criticized for being unenjoyable and confusing. This includes issues with specific minigames and overall gameplay mechanics.
- False advertising and misleading content (weight 0.22): Players feel misled by the advertising and promotional content, which does not accurately represent the current state of the game. This includes missing content and features shown in trailers and screenshots.
- Checkpoint and movement issues (weight 0.21): Players feel that checkpoints are poorly placed and that character movement feels slow. This affects the overall enjoyment and fluidity of the game.
- Language and accessibility issues (weight 0.2): There are complaints about the lack of certain language options and accessibility features, such as the inability to skip dialogues or action scenes.

Gameplay feedback:
- Side-scrolling and Metroidvania elements (weight 0.49): The game is a level-based side-scroller with Metroidvania elements, offering exploration and interaction with various elements.
- Bomberman-like mechanics and minigames (weight 0.43): The game features mechanics and minigames similar to Bomberman, including boss fights and 2D side-scrolling platformer elements.
- Exploration and task completion (weight 0.33): The game involves exploring maps, completing tasks, and interacting with monster girls, including collecting key items and various gameplay elements.
- Red octopus protagonist with abilities (weight 0.32): Players control a red octopus with various abilities, featuring retro-style gameplay mechanics and a variety of animations and character designs.
- Adult content and rewards (weight 0.32): The game features adult content, including gamified sex scenes and hentai scenes as rewards for completing levels.
- Rescuing mermaids (weight 0.26): A significant part of the game involves rescuing mermaids, which influences the ending based on the player's progress.
- Boss fights (weight 0.15): The game features boss fights, adding to the challenge and variety of gameplay.
- Trial-and-error and puzzle gameplay (weight 0.15): The game includes trial-and-error and puzzle gameplay mechanics, adding to the challenge and engagement.
- Mario-like stage style (weight 0.14): The game has a stage style similar to Super Mario World, adding a familiar feel to the gameplay.
- Drill power mechanic (weight 0.13): The game includes a mechanic where the player can use a drill with infinite power.
- Pixel art style (weight 0.13): The game features a pixel art style, contributing to its retro aesthetic.
- Interactions with monster girls (weight 0.09): The game features interactions with monster girls, adding to the variety of character designs and dialogue.
- Tight controls (weight 0.08): The game is noted for having tight controls, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- Difficult levels (weight 0.08): The game is known for having difficult levels, providing a challenge for players.
- Early Access (weight 0.07): The game is currently in Early Access, indicating ongoing development and potential for future updates.

Performance notes:
- Game crashes and locks (weight 0.16): Players have experienced bugs that cause the game to crash and hard lock.
- Hitbox issues reported (weight 0.09): Players have reported problems with the hitboxes in the game, describing them as clunky and weird.
- Game fails to exit (weight 0.09): There is an issue where the game does not exit after pressing the 'exit' button.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for purchase (weight 0.23): Many reviewers suggest buying the game, highlighting its value and enjoyment factor.
- Worth buying, especially for adult content (weight 0.16): The game is particularly recommended for those interested in adult or lewd content, making it a fun pastime.
- Consider buying on sale (weight 0.09): Some reviewers advise picking up the game when it is on sale or included in a bundle for better value.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Disappointment (weight 0.25): Players feel disappointed due to the game's lack of updates and progress, with many considering it abandoned by the developers. The game is seen as unfinished, with missing levels, unimplemented features, and a reduction in content after updates, making it feel like a paid demo.
- Frustration (weight 0.23): Frustration stems from the game's high difficulty, unfair mechanics, and lack of tutorials or checkpoints. Players also encounter game-breaking bugs, progression issues, and poor controls, leading to a frustrating experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.12): Players are excited about the game's unique mechanics, adult content, and interactions with monster girls. The variety of unlockable content, character designs, and engaging gameplay contribute to this excitement.
- Approval (weight 0.08): Players approve of the game's visual style, art, and mechanics. The puzzle gameplay, controls, and H-scenes are particularly well-received.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.06): Satisfaction comes from the engaging gameplay, attractive character designs, and the developer's responsiveness to feedback and complaints.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.06): Players enjoy the fun and immersive gameplay, including the mechanics and minigames. The artwork, visuals, and controls also contribute to the enjoyment.
- Appreciation (weight 0.03): Players appreciate the game's unique and cute pixel-style anime artwork with animation, as well as the precise and detailed craftsmanship.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.03): The game evokes nostalgia due to its retro feel and reminders of classic games like 'The Legendary Starfy'.
- Frustrated (weight 0.03): Players are frustrated due to the lack of updates for over six months and getting stuck in the game, unable to finish the first level.
- Confusion (weight 0.02): Confusion arises from the game's unclear mechanics and design, making it difficult for players to understand and progress.}